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 True Grit

 True Grit

Columnist John Moore's family has had the same vacuum cleaner since the Johnson Administration. His mother purchased it from a door-to-door salesman. Photo: John Moore/AI enhanced Today, someone at the front door is greeted by a doorbell camera. But the world was...

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A product of our generation

A product of our generation

If we’re honest, some products aren’t that different from each other. But during the 50s, 60s, and 70s, our moms were extremely loyal to the ones they liked. And advertising had a lot to do with mom’s loyalty, and ours. Growing up in front of a large, RCA console TV...

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Championship rodeo celebrates 30th year

Championship rodeo celebrates 30th year

One of the most popular local events of the year — the Wylie Championship Rodeo — attracted large crowds from near and far seeking family friendly entertainment last weekend. Hosted by the Wylie Chamber of Commerce, along with help from the city, Wylie ISD and a large...

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EVs charging ahead in a green revolution

EVs charging ahead in a green revolution

Collin County ranks fourth statewide in the number of electric vehicles (EV) registered, according to Dallas-Fort Worth Clean Cities and the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG). Overall, Texas had 217,000 EVs registered as of Aug. 22. Although Harris...

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Sachse Fire-Rescue announced as award winner

Sachse Fire-Rescue announced as award winner

Members of the Sachse Fire-Rescue (SFR) team will travel to The Big Easy to receive a prestigious award next week that recognizes the departments’ outstanding contributions to the EMS profession. Last month, SFR was announced as the recipient of the Dick Ferneau...

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EVs charging ahead in a green revolution

EVs charging ahead in a green revolution

Collin County ranks fourth statewide in the number of electric vehicles (EV) registered, according to Dallas-Fort Worth Clean Cities and the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG). Overall, Texas had 217,000 EVs registered as of Aug. 22. Although Harris...

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Council OKs date for budget, tax rate adoption

Council OKs date for budget, tax rate adoption

The Sept. 5 council meeting included a public hearing on the proposed 2023-2024 fiscal year budget. Council voted to set the date of Sept. 18 for budget and tax rate adoption. The meeting began with a proclamation to the North Texas Food Bank recognizing September as...

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Trinity Regional Hospital Sachse files for bankruptcy

Trinity Regional Hospital Sachse files for bankruptcy

Trinity Regional Hospital Sachse is seeking a new owner and facing financial turmoil, but it’s still open. Sunland Medical Foundation filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in North Texas Bankruptcy Court on Thursday, Aug. 24. The filing comes less than two years since...

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City invites public to hearing

City invites public to hearing

The city of Sachse’s new current fiscal year is coming to an end Sept. 30, and in the next few weeks council will have held a public hearing on the 2023-24’s (FY24) new proposed tax rate. The public is invited to attend and make comments on the proposed tax rate at...

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