See more, spend less with these road-ready travel ideas By Carrie Dunlea Summer travel is shaping up to be more expensive than ever, and for many Americans, that means rethinking long-haul flights and overseas adventures. Rising airfare and overall travel costs have...
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...
Potential voters have until Monday, Oct. 7, to register to cast a ballot in the Tuesday, Nov. 5, general election. Friday, Oct. 25, is the last day for registered voters to apply for a mail-in ballot. In-person early voting runs from Monday, Oct. 21 to Friday, Nov. 1....
Jerod Potts has been promoted to Director of Economic Development The city of Sachse has announced the promotion of Jerod Potts to Director of Economic Development, effective October 1. Potts previously held the position of Economic Development Manager. City Manager...
Two additional open houses planned for this week. The City of Sachse is inviting residents to participate in upcoming open houses on Sept. 24 and 25 as part of its comprehensive plan update, known as the Shaping Sachse project. These events aim to gather community...
Columnist John Moore has an ice box that's been in his family for a long time. One that still works if he ever needs it. Courtesy John Moore The fridge. Frigerator. Some even called it, “The Frigidaire.” A few decades ago it had many names. Growing up, my family...
