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Design of new service center to move forward

Design of new service center to move forward

According to City Manager Gina Nash, the current public works building has failed. Courtesy photo Sachse City Council approved — although not unanimous — to move forward with a professional agreement with Ron Hobbs Architects to begin the design and project scope of a...

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Water, sewer rate increases recommended for five years

Water, sewer rate increases recommended for five years

Sachse residents will see changes to their water and sewer rates the next five years, as the projected plan will increase water rates 7% and sewer rates 2% annually until 2029. Rebecca Schafer, principal consultant with NewGen Strategies, who works with the city to...

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The Pioneer Skillet

The Pioneer Skillet

Cast iron skillet used for generations by John Moore’s family that was featured in The Pioneer Woman Magazine. Courtesy John Moore. My momma’s skillet and this columnist are featured in the fall 2017 issue of The Pioneer Woman Magazine. Well, it used to be my momma’s...

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Tex-Mex fusion comes to Wylie

Tex-Mex fusion comes to Wylie

Sachse resident Chef Burak Ozcan features a range of Tex-Mex dishes and barbecue at his Wylie restaurant. Courtesy photo Ferah Smokehouse and Cantina, the latest culinary destination in Wylie, opened its doors in July, offering a distinctive blend of barbecue and...

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City announces 2024 property tax rates

City announces 2024 property tax rates

Earlier this month, the city of Sachse announced its property tax rates for 2024, outlining both the no-new-revenue and voter-approval tax rates. For the current tax year, the no-new-revenue tax rate is set at $0.683919 per $100 of property value. This rate would...

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Sachse hosts budget town hall

Sachse hosts budget town hall

City Manager’s proposed budget to be presented to city council Aug. 19. Sachse Mayor Jeff Bickerstaff hosted a budget town hall Tuesday, Aug. 13 to discuss the budget process, projects, and a future timeline.  Bickerstaff presented the following timeline for the...

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