Collin County property values continued to rise in 2026, though growth slowed sharply from the prior year, according to certified estimated taxable values released by the Collin Central Appraisal District. The district mailed 2026 real property appraisal notices April...
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...
Taylor Vaughn-Thomas, Jessie Mejia and Ofilia Berrera act out roles in last year’s ghost tours sponsored by the library, the historical society and parks and recreation. Courtesy photo Wylie’s history comes alive this fall with the return of the Wylie Whispers Ghost...
