As warmer springtime weather brings out more pedestrians and bicyclists, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is launching a new “Be Safe. Drive Smart” safety campaign aimed at preventing collisions between motor vehicles and others sharing roadways....
With the filing date closed as of last Friday, Feb. 14, there’s a clearer picture of which elections will take place on Saturday, May 3, 2025. All of the incumbents for Sachse’s local council election filed for reelection and have challengers. Mayor Jeff Bickerstaff...
Steer Wrestling is one of the Cowboys of Color Rodeo events where participants can show their skills. The rodeos show what it takes to be a cowboy, and the organization’s educational programs share the lesser-known stories of the American West. At the Smith Library...
A year-end review of the Sachse Police Department and a discussion on selecting comparable cities for a labor market benefits and compensation survey were the main topics at Monday night’s City Council meeting. The Monday, Feb.17 meeting began with the unanimous...
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has issued a Weather Watch for the period of Feb. 19-21 in response to forecasted extreme cold weather across the region. The watch is prompted by expected higher electricity demand and the potential for lower reserve...
Sachse senior Charish Thompson attempts to regain possession of the ball during the first half of a Region II-6A Division I area-round girls basketball playoff game against Duncanville from Forney High School on Thursday, Feb. 13. Thompson finished with 19 points....
Wylie High cadets cheer when finding out they placed first in Female Color Guard Saturday, Feb. 1 at the annual JROTC competition hosted by Wylie East High School. Twenty-three schools competed overall. Courtesy Wylie ISD AFJROTC Wylie East High School hosted its...
Two of the incumbents for Sachse’s upcoming May 3 election who have filed for reelection now have challengers. Councilmembers Lindsay Buhler (Place 5) and Matt Prestenberg (Place 6) have each submitted their applications for re-election. Also running for Place 5 is...
Sachse High School students Joseph Figarelli, left, and Andrew Samuel qualified for All-State Band after the final auditions in mid-January. They will perform with the top 6A Symphonic Band Saturday, Feb. 15, at the TMEA Annual Clinic and Convention in San Antonio....
