Garland ISD students and faculty received accolades all around at last month’s trustee meeting. As one of eight high schools in GISD, Sachse High School was one of five of the district’s schools recognized for being named among the Best Public High Schools in the...
Council holds budget workshop
Numbers stole the show at the most recent council meeting, the majority of which focused on discussions of the budget for the next fiscal year. City staff presented the budget to councilmembers during a workshop session at the Monday, Aug. 1 meeting. The city’s...
Confusion over charter review
A communication breakdown between Sachse City Council and the Charter Review Commission created some animosity between the two parties. Initially, commissioners expected council to consider approving the proposed charter amendments during its regular meeting Monday,...
Mustang players eager to hit ground running
The Sachse Mustangs have entered the 2022 season with plenty of expectations, namely among themselves. Picked to finish either first or second in District 9-6A in most preseason selections, Sachse brings a blend of senior experience and young, talented football...
Applications for free, reduced lunch still open
Students returned to the classroom Monday, Aug. 8, as Garland ISD rings in the 2022-2023 school year. Garland ISD has released its calendar for the upcoming school year to assist parents as they adjust to helping their children get to school, including start times and...
Local theatre group seeks lead
Wylie Acting Group is putting out a casting call for its upcoming performance of “Zombie Prom,” an off-Broadway musical about a teenage boy brought back to life by the love of his high-school sweetheart. “Zombie Prom” is set at Enrico Fermi High School, located near...
Property values increase 21%
Sachse’s property values continue to grow, according to the latest certified values released by the Collin Central Appraisal District (CCAD) and Dallas Central Appraisal District (DCAD). Certified value summaries were released to taxing entities and the public by CCAD...
Tax-Free Weekend scheduled for Aug. 5-7
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar encourages taxpayers to support Texas businesses and to take advantage of the upcoming tax-free weekend. This year’s Tax-Free Weekend begins Friday, Aug. 5 and runs through midnight Sunday, Aug. 7. Most clothing, footwear, school supplies...
Drought conditions affect Collin, Dallas counties
With little rain in over a month, almost all the state is experiencing drought conditions. Galen Roberts, assistant director of water resources for the North Texas Municipal Water District, said drought is defined as an “extended period of low precipitation,” but...