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Trustees welcome new leaders

Trustees welcome new leaders

Wylie ISD trustees addressed leadership appointments, academic performance, budget planning and tax rate adoption during their Monday, Aug. 18 regular meeting — the first of the 2024-25 school year. Trustees welcomed Craig Needham as the new Executive Director of Fine...

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Atmos Energy investigation opened

Atmos Energy investigation opened

An investigation into the service issues with natural gas provider Atmos Energy has been opened by the Texas Railroad Commission — the state’s energy regulation agency. The investigation opens after Governor Greg Abbott wrote letters to the Railroad Commission...

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Area food pantries see uptick in usage

Area food pantries see uptick in usage

Increases to housing, food and energy costs led to more visitors at several local food pantries throughout 2022. Executive Director of 5 Loaves Food Pantry Audrey Wallace said her nonprofit served 30,000 families this year, a 20% increase from 24,000 families in 2021....

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Congressman, Collin County DA faced scrutiny in 2022

Congressman, Collin County DA faced scrutiny in 2022

Explosive growth, winter storm Uri, increased property tax valuations, a new water source and key political figures who were thrust into the limelight were just a few Collin County highlights of 2022. On Halloween, a federal lawsuit was filed against Collin County...

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City breaks ground on parks, begins bond projects

City breaks ground on parks, begins bond projects

The city of Sachse continued progress on updating its roadways, adding new parks and facilities and welcomed the first businesses into The Station during a busy 2022. City Manager Gina Nash said the infrastructure whirlwind fed into other areas of the city’s...

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Local ISDs celebrate achievements

Local ISDs celebrate achievements

Garland ISD had a busy year as several of its departments were recognized for their service, Sachse High School celebrated its band and the district prepared to offer a bond. Throughout the year, employees in Garland ISD demonstrated their commitment to the well-being...

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Representative weighs in on property tax, economy

Representative weighs in on property tax, economy

As state representatives and senators continue to file their bills ahead of the 88th Legislative Session, issues such as property taxes and the Texas economy have been earmarked for addressing. State Representative Angie Chen Button, District 112, outlined three...

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GISD trustees receive bond committee update

GISD trustees receive bond committee update

As the citizen bond steering committee for Garland ISD continues to prepare its set of recommendations for an upcoming bond, trustees debated the timeline and discussed next steps. Chief Financial Officer Brent Ringo informed the board of the previous bond in 2014 and...

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5 Loaves hosts over 400 children at Christmas event

5 Loaves hosts over 400 children at Christmas event

An annual Christmas tradition in Sachse returned to an in-person format with festivities for over 400 children and their parents.  Audrey Wallace, executive director of 5 Loaves Food Pantry, said it was important to her to provide an in-person experience rather...

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