Although the Texas legislature is currently in special session, a long list of new laws passed during the regular session of the 87th Legislature take effect Sept. 1 Some of the notable bills include: HB 1927 Constitutional Carry The License to Carry permit required...

Home gardener Catherine “Cathi” Banks has learned by trial and error how to get the most from the raised bed gardens that have lined her back- yard in Murphy for the last six years. In fact, Banks’ has not only had good luck with her gardening adventure, she...

Sachse voters will be asked to cast their ballot on four bond proposals and eight amendments to the Texas Constitution in an election called for Nov. 2 by city council. The four proposals, listed as Proposition A through D, total roughly $55 million to fund various...

Sachse officials know the value of preparedness training even in a city that boasts a low crime rate. The Sachse Police Department will offer a Citizen Emergency Preparedness class to teach residents what to do and what to expect from law enforcement during an...

Sachse city council met to set the bond election and budget public hearing during the Aug. 16 regular meeting. Council accepted the proposed budget and tax rate and set a public hearing for the budget for Sept. 7. Because the proposed tax rate is under the No New...

A difference of nearly $20 mil­lion in bond proposals prompted a workshop meeting between city council and city management. Sachse City Council further discussed the bond committee’s recommendation before the Aug. 2 regular meeting. The bond committee, which was...