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Celebrating Collin County’s history

Celebrating Collin County’s history

Scott Grigg, left, a Sachse resident and Collin County tax assessor-collector, and Misty Wiebold, Preservation Celebration chair, display a photo montage table runner during last week’s event in Farmersville. Courtesy Ben Cardon From longtime preservation advocates to...

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Opportunities abound for Spring Break

Opportunities abound for Spring Break

Spring Break lasts throughout next week, and though students may feel glad to be out of class, boredom can set in all too easily. Luckily, the area will have plenty of entertainment options available.   For the full story, see the March 4 issue or subscribe...

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Constructing a career

Constructing a career

Women in Construction celebrated Skanska, the company in charge of constructing Collin College’s Wylie campus, is kicking off Women’s History Month with a special week of its own. March 1-7 is Women in Construction (WIC) week. Across the nation, women from all areas...

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Sachse scholarship applications open

Sachse scholarship applications open

Senior students living in Sachse have a chance to win $1,000. The Sachse Scholarship – a partnership between the city and Community Waste Disposal (CWD) – will go to a student who “endorses the high character and values represented by the city of Sachse.”   For...

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Governor gives update on actions to combat Coronavirus

Governor gives update on actions to combat Coronavirus

AUSTIN — As the worldwide threat of novel coronavirus increased, state agencies already were working together to ensure the health and safety of all Texans, Gov. Greg Abbott said Feb. 27. After a briefing from state and federal health officials on coronavirus...

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Biden, Sanders lead the pack

Biden, Sanders lead the pack

Handful of runoffs slated Closely following election results throughout the state, Democratic Primary voters in Collin County this week gave a slight edge to former Vice President Joe Biden over U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders for the presidential nomination. In political...

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Council gets started on bond election planning

Council gets started on bond election planning

Council is planning a possible bond election this November. They met in regular session Monday, March 2 to discuss the next steps. If council calls an election, the $52 million bond will fix streets, utilities, drainage and facilities, namely the animal shelter and...

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Super Tuesday voting begins

Super Tuesday voting begins

Today is Election Day in Texas and 13 other states. Voters will cast ballots in the Republican and Democratic presidential primary elections. Each party primary also include races to determine nominees for U.S. Senate, U.S. Representative seats, statewide offices and...

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Council to discuss possible bond election

Council to discuss possible bond election

Sachse City Council will meet tonight at 7:30 p.m. to discuss a possible bond election. They are due to receive an update on necessary street, utility, drainage and facility renovations at their regularly-scheduled meeting. In December 2019, City Manager Gina Nash...

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