As warmer springtime weather brings out more pedestrians and bicyclists, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is launching a new “Be Safe. Drive Smart” safety campaign aimed at preventing collisions between motor vehicles and others sharing roadways....
Sachse Mayor Jeff Bickerstaff cuts the ceremonial ribbon at Heritage Park Saturday, Oct. 5. Sunshine, pleasant temps, free food and fun stuff for the kids were part of the reopening of Sachse’s largest park last weekend. The mayor, council members, parks board...
It seems like about every time I am out in the public, no matter what the occasion, once someone realizes I own the local paper they seem anxious to tell me something. And in more cases than not, it is how something someone has read impacts their lives. For...
Sachse is kicking off the fall season with an all-new, all-day celebration that’s bound to become a city favorite. This year, in response to residents’ call for more events, the Parks and Recreation Department is transforming the beloved Pumpkin Prowl into...
The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) is coping with a flood of new residents into its 2,200 square-mile service area. With 55,500 people moving into the region each year, the district has adopted an FY2025 budget that will invest about $1.1 billion as part...
Planning head can make the difference between a so-so road trip and a perfect road trip. Road trips are a quintessential way to explore new places, reconnect with nature, or simply enjoy the thrill of the open road. Whether you’re planning a weekend escape or a...
Final preparations are taking place ahead of Heritage Park’s Grand Opening Saturday, Oct. 5 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. After months of construction work, Sachse residents of all ages will have a new and improved place to play. The grand opening of the Heritage Park...
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, several nonprofit organizations are coming together to host an event aimed at raising awareness and providing education on intimate partner violence. The event, titled...
Photo by Ricardo Guzman, Pixabay As we left Ashdown, Arkansas, in my mom’s 1971 Buick Electra 225 Limited, my mom turned to my dad and asked, “Jimmy, are you sure we have enough money?” He responded, “Well, Mary. If four hundred dollars isn’t enough to spend two weeks...
