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School celebrates Hammerle’s lasting legacy

School celebrates Hammerle’s lasting legacy

Steve Hammerle addresses the crowd Sunday after Sachse High School’s gymnasium was dedicated in his honor. The former principal, who spent nearly 50 years in public education, called the recognition “the highlight of my career.” John Kanelis/The Sachse News They made...

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Sewell Spring Fling draws big crowd

Sewell Spring Fling draws big crowd

Betelehem, left, and a friend play on inflatable hoppers from the City of Sachse’s T.R.A.I.N. during Sewell Elementary’s Spring Fling on Friday, April 24. Shelley Dowdle / The Sachse News Warm, sunny weather helped draw hundreds of families to Sewell Elementary for...

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Sachse voters head to polls Saturday for local races

Sachse voters head to polls Saturday for local races

With early voting complete, Sachse residents will make their final trip to the polls Saturday, May 2, for the general election. Voting will be available from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. Sachse voters will decide several local races, including two contested City...

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Top trends for swoon-worthy cruise vacations

Top trends for swoon-worthy cruise vacations

From immersive dining to wellness at sea and elevated entertainment, cruise vacations are becoming some of the most experience-rich trips travelers can take. “Our industry has long been known for innovation, but what’s most compelling now is how that scale is being...

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Berry berry good

Berry berry good

Columnist John Moore picks blackberries each spring. Something he’s done for a very long time. Photo: John Moore There wasn’t anything accidental about blackberry season in our family. When harvest time came, dad had the harvest trip mapped out long before the berries...

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Two arrested in park shooting

Two arrested in park shooting

The Wylie Police Department has arrested two Anna men in connection with the fatal shooting of a teenager near Dodd Park. Police announced Monday, April 20, that Jermey Butler and Valquan Harris were taken into custody on capital murder warrants stemming from the...

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Make every day Earth Day

Make every day Earth Day

Why small choices — especially about plastic — still matter By Carrie Dunlea Earth Day may have passed by the time this hits your doorstep, but its message shouldn’t be confined to a single date on the calendar. Since its launch in 1970, when millions of Americans...

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Sheriff joins global public safety program

Sheriff joins global public safety program

The Collin County Sheriff’s Office says Sheriff Jim Skinner recently participated in an international public safety initiative in Germany and Poland alongside more than 120 law enforcement leaders and students from around the world. According to a Sheriff’s Office, no...

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