The Sachse football team lifts the District 9-6A championship trophy after defeating Rowlett 31-18 on Thursday night. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By Austin Cookson [email protected] In a rivalry game appropriately named the Hammer Bowl, Sachse found a...
City’s budget adopted; tax rate ratified
Work on the city’s budget and tax rate was officially concluded as council approved the adoption of the budget, ratified a tax rate increase and adopted an ordinance which allows the city to levy taxes for the 2024-25 (FY25) budget. City staff and council members...
Council sets date to adopt budget, vote on FY’25 tax rate
The first council meeting in September was primarily a precursor for the official adoption of next year’s budget and tax rate. As part the adoption of the 2024-25 (FY25) fiscal year budget, Sachse City Council held a required public hearing last week, Sept. 3, prior...
Collin County adopts operating budget
Collin County officials approved the budget for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25), marking a 13.1% increase in expenditures and 16.2% increase in revenue from the previous year. During the Monday, Aug. 19 meeting, the commissioners court considered the final budget which...
Wylie ISD adopts tax rate for 2024-25
With no meeting in July, Wylie ISD trustees took care of some required business and heard educational updates, including the current status of STAAR scores. Items on the Monday, Aug. 19, agenda included adopting a tax rate for maintenance and operations (M&O), as...
From business park to parking lot
An aerial view looking north from Hwy 78 shows Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) railroad’s new automotive terminal. The 30-acre lot, located east of Spring Creek Parkway, is designed to temporarily hold automobiles for distribution to neighboring markets. Photo by...
Thompson to compete in TGCA All-Star Game
Charish Thompson was named to the Texas Girls Coaches Associaition’s Red All-Star team for juniors last month. On June 26, Thompson will be competing in the 5A-6A contest at Arlington Lamar with some of the best incoming seniors in the state. (Austin Smith/The Sachse...
Mustangs turning focus to 7-on-7 slate
Brendon Haygood (0) and the Sachse offense have pivoted from spring football to the 7-on-7 schedule in recent weeks. The Mustangs opened their action in Allen in May. (Austin Smith/The Sachse News) (More Photos) With spring football now wrapped up for the Sachse...
Lady Mustangs look hungry in Xtreme League
Kennedy Colwell picks up the dig with Shelby Siratt backing her up. The girls had a strong showing in their three round-robin exhibitions, before making it to the semifinals in Saturday’s tournament. (Austin Smith/The Sachse News) (More Photos) The Sachse...