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State of the City highlights service, community

State of the City highlights service, community

Mayor Jeff Bickerstaff speaks during the State of the City event, where he introduced the new City of Sachse community logo, Thursday, Feb. 12 at Northplace Church in Sachse. Bickerstaff said the logo was created “to inspire pride and help everyone who lives, works or...

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Channeling my youth

Channeling my youth

 I remember my parents’ first remote control. It was me. You hear a lot about child labor laws and how working kids is against the rules. It’s cruel. It’s unusual. It’s punishment. By John Moore To Login to read the full story or to subscribe, visit...

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Governor renews call for property tax cuts

Governor renews call for property tax cuts

Texas lawmakers are continuing to work on Gov. Greg Abbott’s pledge to eliminate property taxes in Texas or provide lasting tax cuts. As the first special session of the 88th Legislature concluded, Abbott announced a second session starting Tuesday, June 27, saying,...

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Stay cool, hydrated, informed

Stay cool, hydrated, informed

Just chill; the National Weather Service urges Texas residents to learn the symptoms of excessive heat exposure and the appropriate responses. As the hot and humid weather continues, your body’s ability to cool itself is challenged and you could succumb to a...

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Rules of AG impeachment trial set

Rules of AG impeachment trial set

After closed door deliberations and debate among state senators, the framework for the state’s first impeachment trial since 1975 is set. Senators adopted the rules Wednesday, June 21, one day after the deadline they imposed on themselves for announcing the procedural...

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Right on cue

Right on cue

As a kid growing up in Ashdown, Arkansas, there were places I was supposed to be found and a couple of places I wasn’t. One of the places I was never supposed to be found was in the pool hall. By John Moore To Login to read the full story or to subscribe, visit...

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In the grooves

In the grooves

Auto tune. Ever heard of it? Neither had any of the singers and songwriters we grew up with. Today, technology has taken the place of many things. Including real talent. Auto tune is a device that can take someone who sings off key and tune them to where it sounds as...

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Flowing forward: safeguarding water safety

Flowing forward: safeguarding water safety

We all live in a watershed, so everyone should share in the responsibility of caring for it, according to a recent workshop. “A watershed is like one big bowl or bathtub, said Michael Kuitu, a program specialist and coordinator for the Texas Watershed Steward program....

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