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Chad Engbrock
The war on sunscreen

The war on sunscreen

How misinformation may be undermining cancer prevention Photo courtesy of Shutterstock Despite its wide recognition as an effective tool for skin cancer prevention, many Americans still say they aren’t sure how sunscreen works. In fact, confusion about its use and...

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Council sets public hearing on proposed tax rate

Council sets public hearing on proposed tax rate

Tax rate to be considered Sept. 18 Residents will have an opportunity to comment on the proposed budget and tax rate in the coming weeks after action by city council this month. During Sachse council’s regular meeting on Aug. 21, a public hearing date of Sept. 18 was...

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Bond election considered by Wylie ISD for Nov. 7

Bond election considered by Wylie ISD for Nov. 7

Trustees for Wylie Independent School District were expected on Monday to approve a $298.1 million bond election that will include just one proposition. During WISD’s regular meeting Aug. 21, the bond election and setting the district’s tax rate for the 2023-24 (FY24)...

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Council awards $816,500 screening wall bid

Council awards $816,500 screening wall bid

A Hudson Crossing screening wall replacement with a $816,500 price tag was approved by Sachse City Council, although many of the councilmembers were concerned about the cost. The project was awarded to A&C Construction, Inc. at the Monday, Aug. 7 council meeting....

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Public notice access expanded by Texas newspapers

Public notice access expanded by Texas newspapers

In your community and throughout the U.S., every citizen has a right to know what its city, school district or water district is doing and how it affects their livelihood. Because of this right, public entities are required to provide advance notice to the public...

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Send a Letter to Santa this Christmas

Send a Letter to Santa this Christmas

If you’re the parents/guardians of elementary school-age children, the News is collecting Letters to Santa again this year. The letters will be printed in the December 22 edition of The Sachse News. Please print out the attached document, have your child write their...

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Sachse Candidate Forum

Sachse Candidate Forum

This is a Sachse News sponsored Candidate Forum featuring candidates seeking to be elected as Mayor and to Places 5 and 6 on Sachse City Council.  The event was held April 20, 2022 at Chase Oaks Church – Woodbridge campus and was moderated by the League of Women...

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Remembering 9/11

Remembering 9/11

September 11, 2021 marks the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. On September 11, 2001, 19 militants associated with the Islamic extremist group al Queda hijacked four airliners and carried out suicide attacks against targets in the United States. Two...

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