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5 trends in heart health among younger adults

5 trends in heart health among younger adults

Why your CoQ10 level matters Heart disease is something many adults push to the back of their minds if they are not experiencing symptoms; a concern for “later” in life. However, that mindset may be changing. New research suggests younger generations are thinking...

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Preliminary budget discussed at special city meeting

Preliminary budget discussed at special city meeting

The condition of the city of Sachse’s finances was the highlight of a recent city council meeting, which focused on the current financials and upcoming budget for 2023-2024. City council members got a first look at the preliminary city budget during a workshop session...

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School starts this weeks

School starts this weeks

After a summer full of administration changes and preparation, staff at Garland and Wylie ISD are ready to welcome students. The first day of the new school year for GISD students is Tuesday, Aug. 8 and Thursday, Aug. 10 for WISD students. Students, parents and staff...

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Grocery owners bring Ethiopian culture to city

Grocery owners bring Ethiopian culture to city

Husband-and-wife team Hailemeskel Grum and Maregenesh Nurye said they thought making money would come easily when they opened their Ethiopian grocery store in Sachse last year. What they admit to discovering is that it doesn’t work that way in their current business...

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Council awards $816,500 screening wall bid

Council awards $816,500 screening wall bid

The Sachse City Council unanimously agreed to award the bid for construction of the long-discussed Hudson Crossing subdivision screening wall replacement to A&C Construction, Inc. The approval to authorize City Manager Gina Nash to execute the project was part of...

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Fear itself: spiders, snakes and more

Fear itself: spiders, snakes and more

A granddaddy long legs climbed onto my face while I was out brush hogging on the tractor. I’d like to apologize to the neighbor for his fence, chicken house, doghouse, clothesline, and for leaving the scene of an accident. By John Moore To Login to read the full story...

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Volunteers keep food pantry community garden thriving

Volunteers keep food pantry community garden thriving

Hot Texas summers are not always ideal growing conditions for local gardeners but that hasn’t stopped volunteers from maintaining a community garden for patrons of Sachse’s local food pantry. Sachse Lions Club member Melanie Houston, a volunteer at the 5 Loaves Food...

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Vets face PACT Act filings deadline

Vets face PACT Act filings deadline

Texas leads the nation in veterans filing disability claims associated with exposure to toxic substances, with 90,000 claims filed since the PACT Act was enacted in August of 2022. Public Affairs Officer Jim Halbrook said the Texas Veterans Commission has experienced...

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City breaks ground on new Animal Shelter

City breaks ground on new Animal Shelter

Following a lengthy planning process, the city finally broke ground on its much-needed Sachse Animal Shelter last week. Mayor Jeff Bickerstaff, City Manager Gina Nash, Police Chief Bryan Sylvester, Sachse City Council members, Animal Control staff, Police Chief Bryan...

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