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City seeks resident input as budget planning starts

City seeks resident input as budget planning starts

City officials have begun work on the fiscal year 2026-27 budget and are encouraging residents to participate in the process as the city develops spending priorities for the coming year. Sachse City Council invited public input during its June 1 meeting, offering...

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Sears habits DieHard

Sears habits DieHard

Columnist John Moore grew up with just about everything coming from the Sears catalog. You can buy reprints of the old catalogs, such as the one pictured, which is available on Amazon. Courtesy John Moore For much of the twentieth century, the Sears Roebuck catalog...

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Dominion of Pleasant Valley build-out expands

Dominion of Pleasant Valley build-out expands

Courtesy photo The Wylie Planning and Zoning Commission on Dec. 2 recommended approval of two final plats that advance additional residential development within the Dominion of Pleasant Valley community — a master-planned area that spans the Wylie–Sachse border and...

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Annual holiday festivities kick-off season

Annual holiday festivities kick-off season

Maddie King and Santa pose during the Pancakes with Santa fundraiser Saturday, Dec. 6, at the fire station. The city of Sachse kicked off the holiday season last week with its annual Christmas Extravaganza on Wednesday, Dec. 3, filling the municipal campus with a...

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What’s in a number?

What’s in a number?

Columnist John Moore's mother turned off her landline and the phone number he grew up with is now gone. He's taking it harder than he expected. Courtesy John Moore My mom turned off her landline. For 50 years, my parents had the same number. 898-2446. Now, it’s gone....

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Give gifts that give back

Give gifts that give back

Want to buy something unique and meaningful this holiday season? Purchase a gift that supports a local nonprofit 1. Thank a veteran with a live, handmade balsam wreath. Each sponsorship goes toward a veteran’s wreath that will be placed on the headstone to honor all...

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Legacy Project sparks Blessing Box movement

Legacy Project sparks Blessing Box movement

The royal blue boxes, or Blessing Boxes, are designed to build community and offer access to free, nonperishable food outside of local pantry hours. Residents are welcome to donate food or take food as needed. For locations, visit The Legacy Project on Facebook....

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