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County population nearing 1.3 million

County population nearing 1.3 million

Two Collin County cities doubled in population over the past five years while the county grew overall by 19.6% from 2020 to 2025, according to the latest figures from the Texas Population Estimates Program. The program, run by the Texas Demographic Center, estimated...

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New program offers support, tools to those in need

New program offers support, tools to those in need

Sachse’s Neighborhood Services Department has got the tools it needs to power its latest initiative. The city’s Community Tool Shed is a dual-purpose project that will not only equip residents with tools needed to remedy code violations, but it will also provide...

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Residents advised to conserve during heat wave

Residents advised to conserve during heat wave

There’s no relief in sight for Texans as extended triple-digit heat continues to scorch the region. As a result, conservation and caution are being advised by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) and the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT). Both...

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Town hall meeting will address budget questions

Town hall meeting will address budget questions

A town hall meeting has been scheduled to give residents an opportunity to learn more about the city’s budget process and ask questions. The 7 p.m. Aug. 29 meeting will be held in council chambers and will be live-streamed and recorded. To Login to read the full story...

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PUCT echoes ERCOT call for power conservation 

PUCT echoes ERCOT call for power conservation 

Voluntary Conservation Notice Effective Thursday, August 17 from 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. CT The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) is echoing a notice from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) asking Texans to voluntarily reduce electricity use, if safe to...

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Council awards $816,500 screening wall bid

Council awards $816,500 screening wall bid

A Hudson Crossing screening wall replacement with a $816,500 price tag was approved by Sachse City Council, although many of the councilmembers were concerned about the cost. The project was awarded to A&C Construction, Inc. at the Monday, Aug. 7 council meeting....

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Collin County calls &683 million bond election

Collin County calls &683 million bond election

Collin County Commissioners Court on Monday, Aug. 14, voted to call an election set for Nov. 7 on a comprehensive $683 million bond issue that seeks to address several issues within the county. Commissioners, at their previous regular meeting Monday, Aug. 7, approved...

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New law mandates school security

New law mandates school security

Many school districts were scrambling to comply with a new state law requiring at least one security officer with a gun at every campus during regular school hours. The measure was a direct response to the worst school massacre in Texas history, the May 2022 fatal...

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Tax relief plan signed; voters to cast ballots Nov. 7

Tax relief plan signed; voters to cast ballots Nov. 7

Texas voters will decide in November whether to accept $18 billion in tax relief proposed in a constitutional amendment. If approved by a simple majority of voters, Proposition 4 (Prop. 4) on the Nov. 7 ballot would implement Senate Bill 2 (SB 2) sponsored by Sen....

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