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New thrift store supports pregnancy resource center

New thrift store supports pregnancy resource center

Hope’s Gate Thrift Store is now open at 201 E. Butler St. in Wylie. The store carries clothes, accessories, home décor and much more. Allison LaBrot/The Sachse News Thrifters now have a place to shop closer to home. The newly opened Hope’s Gate Thrift Store offers a...

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Violent crime decreases by 19 percent in 2024

Violent crime decreases by 19 percent in 2024

A year-end review of the Sachse Police Department and a discussion on selecting comparable cities for a labor market benefits and compensation survey were the main topics at Monday night’s City Council meeting. The Monday, Feb.17 meeting began with the unanimous...

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JROTC cadets perform at annual competition

JROTC cadets perform at annual competition

Wylie High cadets cheer when finding out they placed first in Female Color Guard Saturday, Feb. 1 at the annual JROTC competition hosted by Wylie East High School. Twenty-three schools competed overall. Courtesy Wylie ISD AFJROTC Wylie East High School hosted its...

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Two contested council races

Two contested council races

Two of the incumbents for Sachse’s upcoming May 3 election who have filed for reelection now have challengers. Councilmembers Lindsay Buhler (Place 5) and Matt Prestenberg (Place 6) have each submitted their applications for re-election. Also running for Place 5 is...

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SHS students to perform in All-State 6A Band

SHS students to perform in All-State 6A Band

Sachse High School students Joseph Figarelli, left, and Andrew Samuel qualified for All-State Band after the final auditions in mid-January. They will perform with the top 6A Symphonic Band Saturday, Feb. 15, at the TMEA Annual Clinic and Convention in San Antonio....

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The perks of good coffee

The perks of good coffee

Columnist John Moore noticed a tear on his coffee cup and himself after a recent purchase at a high-dollar coffee shop. Courtesy John Moore On a recent trip, I remembered why I like to stay home.  Coffee. After throwing back the covers from my rented room, I...

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