From Staff Reports [email protected] In an effort to help more animals find their forever home, the Sachse Shelter will participate Aug. 15 in a Clear the Shelters event. The area-wide event, known last year as Empty the Shelter, is scheduled to run 10 a.m. to 5...

The crowd was twistin’ and shoutin’ to the sounds of Guys and Dolls as they performed at the Sachse Library on August 4th. From left, bass singer Gary Applegate, tenor Bruce Smith and alto Ann Grannan.

By Patty Montagno Staff Writer [email protected]  Bryan Sylvester, Sachse’s new Chief of Police, started his job Aug. 3. Later that evening at the city council meeting, Sylvester was officially sworn into office. “I’m really excited about being chief of police...

By Patty Montagno Staff Writer [email protected] Nearing the end of the budget season, the city of Sachse expects to operate under a balanced budget and lowered tax rate for fiscal year 2015-’16. City Manager Gina Nash and Finance Director Teresa Savage...

By Patty Montagno Staff Writer [email protected] In a unanimous vote during the August 3 meeting, members of the Sachse City Council approved a proposed property tax rate of 75.7279 cents per $100 of assessed value to fund 2015-’16 fiscal year operations. The...

Garland Police responded to the report of a shooting at a residence in the 1700 block of Whiteoak Drive shortly after 9:30 p.m. Aug. 7. Upon arrival, they found a 24-year-old male who had been shot. The man was transported by ambulance to Baylor Hospital of Garland...