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City Council races split; Place 4 heads to runoff

City Council races split; Place 4 heads to runoff

Voters in Sachse delivered a result in one City Council race and set up a runoff in another during the May 2 general election, according to unofficial returns. In the race for Councilmember Place 3, incumbent Frank Millsap won outright with 941 votes, or...

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The Naturals

The Naturals

Columnist John Moore has never attempted to rough it in the mountains like Jeremiah Johnson did, but John has taken a picture of the mountains from inside the comfort of a tour bus. Courtesy John Moore Robert Redford was a movie star. At a time when movie stars...

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NTMWD project to boost lake use

NTMWD project to boost lake use

Map of Texoma Two-Step Project. Courtesy of NTMWD North Texas Municipal Water District is moving forward with a major infrastructure initiative known as the “Texoma Two-Step,” a series of projects aimed at increasing the use of water from Lake Texoma to help meet...

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Disconnecting

Disconnecting

The 70s were a different era. Kids did things other than look at a cellphone all day. Columnist John Moore (top left) was in a rock band in 1976. Courtesy John Moore Before cable television, the Internet, and social media reshaped how we spend our free time,...

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Family fall fun awaits

Family fall fun awaits

Festivities are brewing in Sachse this October with a National Night Out Pop-Up Park and the return of Fall-O-Ween, offering everything from games to a drone show. Both events are organized by the city’s parks and recreation department, which is planning...

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Deadlines, voter ID requirements for Texas voters

Deadlines, voter ID requirements for Texas voters

Texans planning to vote in the upcoming election cycle should be aware of key deadlines and requirements that will impact their ability to cast a ballot in 2025. The last day to register to vote is Monday, Oct. 6, 2025. Early voting begins on Monday, Oct. 20, and will...

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State Fair of Texas prepares for 24-day run

State Fair of Texas prepares for 24-day run

The State Fair of Texas Midway beckons with all of its sights, smells, sounds and thrills. Photo courtesy Kevin Brown/State Fair of Texas® The State Fair of Texas will return to Dallas’ Fair Park this fall with 24 days of entertainment, agriculture, and community...

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Labor pains

Labor pains

Columnist John Moore cuts and bales hay on the homestead he shares with his wife. A remnant of the hard work he was taught growing up. Courtesy John Moore Hard work has a way of shaping a person that no shortcut or modern convenience can replicate. In an era when many...

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