Garland ISD trustees approved policy updates addressing artificial intelligence and diversity, equity and inclusion language, declined a proposal to add prayer time during the school day, and authorized a joint elections contract during last week’s board meeting. The...
Councilmembers had a spirited discussion on a resolution to adopt Sachse City Council rules of order and procedures last week. City Secretary Leah Granger noted that the 2022 Charter Amendment Election removed Robert’s Rules of Order from the charter language. Since...
Council authorized City Manager Gina Nash Monday, June 17, to spend up to $300,000 for special debris pickup by Community Waste Disposal (CWD) due to the May 28 storms. Council once again had a lengthy discussion about bulk pick up. At the Monday, June 17 meeting,...
Jupiter, a Border Collie mix, is currently available for adoption at Sachse Animal Shelter. For individuals or families entertaining adopting a new cat or dog, now is a great time to adopt. Area animal shelters, including Sachse and Wylie, are at full capacity and...
A monthly farmers market in the 5th Street district brings shoppers to an area that will be the future site of a mixed-use development. Courtesy city of Sachse After years of planning, the city has reached a milestone with its ongoing efforts to develop the 5th Street...
City officials are working on the annual budget and getting community feedback is an important part of that process. Last week, Mayor Jeff Bickerstaff held a townhall meeting to give the public an opportunity to ask questions and give input while explaining basic...
Red, White and Blue Blast will feature the Party Machine band, a popular staple of the event. The band features a library of songs that range from contemporary hits to those dating back to the 1950s. A popular patriotic community event is back again this year with...
The transition from the end of the school year to the start of summer has led to a significant increase in incidents involving toy guns. According to the Wylie Police Department, in the past few weeks teens have shot Orbeez guns at each other, innocent bystanders and...
Council once again had a lengthy discussion about bulk pick up. At the Monday, June 17 meeting, council authorized City Manager Gina Nash to spend up to $300,000 for special debris pickup by Community Waste Disposal (CWD) due to the May 28 storms. Nash said the strong...
