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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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When boy meets grill

When boy meets grill

Ever have one of those moments where something in your head says you need to do something, but you’re not sure why? Recently, a memory I have of my grandfather cooking on a charcoal grill sparked that little voice to give me a direct order. The instructions were to...

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Summer reading finale Saturday

Summer reading finale Saturday

When it comes to the Sachse Library Summer Reading Challenge, six-year-old Jeremiah Williams said he finds it both “good and scary.” I think I’m not gonna win,” he said. “He goes for the grand prizes,” said his mother, former library chairwoman Dasche Williams, as she...

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Police Department to host Citizen Police Academy

Police Department to host Citizen Police Academy

Sachse residents who want to learn more about the city’s police department will have a unique opportunity to participate in a police academy just for them. Th city is hosting its annual Citizen Police Academy beginning Tuesday, Aug. 15. To Login to read the full story...

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Pandemic coins successful business for Sachse couple

Pandemic coins successful business for Sachse couple

After the pandemic hit in 2020, Sachse residents James and Karen Bailey took $500 and three rolls of silver to start a lucrative business. Collecting coins, not only for enjoyment but for investment, is a passion the couple have shared since they first met while...

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