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Sewell Spring Fling draws big crowd

Sewell Spring Fling draws big crowd

Betelehem, left, and a friend play on inflatable hoppers from the City of Sachse’s T.R.A.I.N. during Sewell Elementary’s Spring Fling on Friday, April 24. Shelley Dowdle / The Sachse News Warm, sunny weather helped draw hundreds of families to Sewell Elementary for...

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GISD extends school closings

GISD extends school closings

Garland ISD administrators have decided to keep schools closed an additional week. According to Superintendent Ricardo López, he will reassess the situation on April 3. “While there are no known cases in Garland, Rowlett or Sachse at this time, Dallas County is...

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Disaster declaration issued for Collin County

Disaster declaration issued for Collin County

This morning, Collin County Judge Chris Hill issued a disaster declaration for the county. The declaration is meant to mitigate the spread of coronavirus, which has now infected eight people in Collin County. President Donald Trump and Gov. Greg Abbott issued similar...

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More COVID-19 cases confirmed

More COVID-19 cases confirmed

Counties work to contain virus Two more coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were confirmed in Collin County this week as schools and public gatherings are being canceled. Dallas County's total of cases is now at eight. Collin County Health Authorities reported that a...

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Handful of facilities to close today

Handful of facilities to close today

Due to coronavirus concerns, the Laurie Schwenk Senior Activity Center, Sachse Public Library and Michael J. Felix Community Center will close at 5 p.m. today, March 13, and remain closed until further notice. The police department and both fire stations will stay...

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GISD extends school closings

GISD extends school closings

Garland ISD has canceled classes next week, March 16-20, due to concerns about coronavirus (COVID-19). Administrators will spend next week assessing the situation and determining next steps. Online learning resources will be available on garlandisd.net. Students who...

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Juniors, seniors prepare for college exams

Juniors, seniors prepare for college exams

For many juniors and seniors, this coming weekend is one of the most important in their high school careers: SAT day. The SAT, one of the two college entrance exams high schoolers take, is usually offered seven times a year. Saturday, March 14 is the next test date,...

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Planning starts for possible bond election

Planning starts for possible bond election

Council has taken the first steps in planning for a bond election. City Manager Gina Nash, along with other members of city staff, first proposed the idea in December 2019. Because so many roads, utilities, drainage areas and facilities are in need of major repair, a...

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