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Mayor, council, ISD candidates continue to file

Mayor, council, ISD candidates continue to file

A few new challengers have entered the May city council and mayoral races in Sachse. Councilmember Jeff Bickerstaff, Place 6, submitted his paperwork to be on the May ballot for mayor. He is being challenged by Sachse Chamber President, Teddy Kinzer, who filed his...

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GISD implements new training amid driver shortage

GISD implements new training amid driver shortage

In an industry regarded as high turnover, one school district is trying to combat its turnover rate and staffing shortage at the same time. Throughout January, Garland ISD had a shortage of drivers fueled by the local spike in COVID-19 cases, which created delays in...

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Grid meets demands

Grid meets demands

Winter storm Uri was on the minds of many Texans as last week’s storm impacted North Texas, and while there were reports of power outages and felled trees, the winter weather did not pummel the state as it did a year ago. As the temperatures dropped, all indications...

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Council receives update on Charter Review Commission

Council receives update on Charter Review Commission

Sachse councilmembers got a clearer idea of the potential composition of a Charter Review Commission. During the Monday, Feb. 7 combined council meeting, Assistant City Manager Lauren Rose briefed council on the research staff and City Attorney Joe Gorfida did. Rose...

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Sachse to host COVID-19 booster clinic

Sachse to host COVID-19 booster clinic

Sachse residents who wish to receive a COVID-19 booster shot will have a local opportunity in mid-February. The city announced Tuesday, Feb. 8 it would be hosting a booster shot vaccination clinic Friday, Feb. 18 from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. in conjunction with the Garland...

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Trustees approve sub pay increase

Trustees approve sub pay increase

As school districts jockey with one another to attract in-demand substitute teachers, they continue to increase the pay and incentives to ensure their schools are fully staffed. The Garland ISD Board of Trustees considered a $50 pay increase per day to incentivize...

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EDC discusses future entertainment

EDC discusses future entertainment

Finding more entertainment options was atop the several Sachse Economic Development Corporation directors’ agendas. Following discussions during the joint workshop meeting with council earlier that evening, board members debated different entertainment ideas they hope...

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Council debates charter review commission

Council debates charter review commission

To review or not review; this is the question the Sachse City Council finds itself contemplating because its last charter review took place in 2013. Several councilmembers expressed their support for forming a charter review commission, citing that nearby cities...

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