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Holiday magic, one stop at a time

Holiday magic, one stop at a time

Rosie and William enjoy a stop on Dixie Circle, one of several locations on this year’s Sachse Trail of Lights, where mild mid-60s temperatures made a barefoot stroll part of the holiday experience. The holidays are officially shining brighter in Sachse with the...

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Bond project updates

Bond project updates

Sachse City Council received a quarterly 2021 bond update on approved projects from City Manager Gina Nash and Police Chief Bryan Sylvester at the regular council meeting Monday, April 1. Road projects include the expansion and upgrades to Sachse Road from Miles Road...

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Community Resources Group formed

Community Resources Group formed

A group of individuals representing area nonprofits for eight years met last week to discuss ways to unify and amplify their effort to help community members in need. The group, known as the Wylie Community Resources Group, is comprised of local food pantries and...

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Coach honored with award at annual gala

Coach honored with award at annual gala

The highlight of Saturday night’s 21st annual Boots ‘N Barbecue gala was the presentation of the 2024 Elisabeth W. Garrison Legacy Award to former Wylie High School football Coach Bill Howard. The lifetime achievement award is bestowed upon individuals who exemplify...

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City adding more life-saving equipment

City adding more life-saving equipment

Crucial life-saving tools will soon be installed, and in some cases added or updated, throughout the city. Sophisticated but easy to use, 42 new automated external defibrillators (AEDs) units will be strategically placed throughout the city to help those experiencing...

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Amended contract with CWD authorized

Amended contract with CWD authorized

After lengthy discussions on the topic in recent meetings, council finally authorized City Manager Gina Nash to execute an amended contract with Community Waste Disposal (CWD), the city’s solid waste and recycling provider, before the current contract expires at the...

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Police department educates seniors on scams

Police department educates seniors on scams

Sgt. Brent Merryman from the Sachse Police Department spoke about scams that frequently target senior citizens Tuesday, March 12 at the Senior Activity Center. Jeremy Hallock/The Sachse News Sachse Police Sgt. Brent Merryman educated a crowd at the Senior Activity...

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Collin County no stranger to severe storms

Collin County no stranger to severe storms

A group of businesses on Hwy. 78 in Copeville were destroyed and two people were killed by a tornado that swept through the area in 2015. File photo The Federal Emergency Management Agency predicts Collin County has a high risk of tornadoes this year, but that’s...

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Grant will help support Habitat’s mission

Grant will help support Habitat’s mission

This home at Second Street in Wylie was built in 2021 for a single mother of two boys. Thanks to a recent grant, more homes will be built while others in Collin County will be rehabbed. File photo As spring approaches, Habitat for Humanity of Collin County (HHCC) is...

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