Sachse City Secretary Leah Granger with a proclamation given by Mayor Jeff Bickerstaff in honor of Professional Municipal Clerks Week May 3-9. John Kanelis/The Sachse News Sachse Mayor Jeff Bickerstaff recently honored City Secretary Leah Granger for her work as an...
Participating in recreational sports leagues such as pickleball is just one way for seniors to get out and meet others. January has a way of inviting reflection—and renewal. As calendars turn and routines reset, many people feel a renewed desire to reconnect with the...
Columnist John Moore knows the Southern search words to buy things online now that the Thrifty Nickel is gone. Courtesy John Moore/Facebook The South used to rely on the Thrifty Nickel as our garage sale newspaper, but like many things these days,...
Terri O’Neal, Animal Services Supervisor, led the shelter team for 18 years until her 2025 retirement. Sachse City Council spent the past year addressing the evolving needs of a maturing city, balancing infrastructure demands, public safety priorities and fiscal...
Columnist John Moore's cat, Sammy, has helped renew his faith in hope. Courtesy John Moore There’s an old English idiom that says, “To have no truck with.” It basically means that someone doesn’t go in for syrupy or emotional stuff. I’ve never been overly sentimental....
Sewell Elementary was one of many GISD schools to receive Education Foundation grants. Sachse families are uniquely served by two public school districts — Wylie ISD and Garland ISD — and over the past year, both navigated growth, financial pressures, leadership...
The Choo Choo Express’ conductor offers rides to visitors of all ages during the second annual Train Day July 26. The trackless train’s route began near the former location of Sachse’s original train depot and traveled to the Sachse Caboose. From father-daughter...
The highly anticipated “Best of 2026” Readers’ Choice Poll, hosted by C&S Media Publications, is officially underway! This year’s competition, celebrating the finest businesses, services, and dining options across Eastern Collin County, promises to highlight what...
As families plan ahead for the next school year, Garland Independent School District is reminding parents that its annual school choice window is now open, giving them the opportunity to select the campus that best fits their child’s needs. Garland ISD operates as a...
