Access to government records allows citizens to see how public decisions are made, how taxpayer dollars are spent and how local officials conduct the public’s business. The importance of those rights is highlighted each year during Sunshine Week, observed this year...
In the Republican Primary, unofficial early voting results as of 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5 show incumbents taking leads. For State House District 12, incumbent Angie Chen Button, who has represented the district since 2009, has 5,117 votes, or 73%. Her opponent, Chad...
At the Monday, March 3 regular council meeting, city manager Gina Nash provided an update on the splash pad at J.K. Sachse Park. It will open on Monday April 1 and operate from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Council received the city’s Annual Comprehensive Report and the...
The secretary of state has registered nearly 18 million Texans to vote in the March 5 Republican and Democratic primary elections for positions ranging from president to local officials. “Primary elections are an opportunity for Texans to weigh in on who will be the...
WASHINGTON DC, Feb 23 -- January Littlejohn is a stay-at-home mom and a licensed mental health counselor. In 2020, as Covid swept the nation, her 13-year-old daughter told her that “she no longer felt like a girl.” Her mom described it as a “devastating revelation” in...
With frequent complaints from residents about noise made by commercial dumpsters being emptied long before dawn and homeowners leaving bulk trash out for weeks, councilmembers had plenty to say about trash. Assistant City Manager Lauren Rose gave a presentation on the...
Pop-Up Parks, a new concert series, Easter events and much more are planned for Sachse citizens this year. The city’s Parks and Recreation departments are taking things to the next level after receiving substantial budget increases for the current fiscal year. For...
In a presentation to Sachse City Council last week, Police Chief Bryan Sylvester highlighted 2023 crime stats to city council, staff and citizens. Total crime increased by 17% in 2023. The total offenses, were 834 last year compared to 712 in 2022. Data presented was...
Seven area residents completed basic Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training and affirmed a dedication to volunteer in times of disaster or crisis. In a classroom and in the field addressing simulated emergencies, the volunteers, Tracy Espinoza, Brenda...
