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Budget process underway for next school year

Budget process underway for next school year

The routine business of charting the financial direction of Wylie Independent School District is in progress and included a budget presentation at last month’s board of trustees meeting. As Wylie ISD prepares for the 2025-26 fiscal year, administrators are building a...

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Collin College to soon offer third bachelor’s degree

Collin College to soon offer third bachelor’s degree

After closing for more than a year, the Laurie Schwenk Senior Activity Center has re­opened its doors to welcome Sachse’s senior community. The center reopened a few weeks prior to the arrival of new senior center manager Robin Woodward, who said things are beginning...

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Senior Center open for business

Senior Center open for business

After closing for more than a year, the Laurie Schwenk Senior Activity Center has re­opened its doors to welcome Sachse’s senior community. The center reopened a few weeks prior to the arrival of new senior center manager Robin Woodward, who said things are beginning...

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Garland ISD classes start August 2

Garland ISD classes start August 2

With summer vacation com­ing to an end, Garland Indepen­dent School District students are set to return to the classroom Monday, Aug. 2. School officials anticipate there will be a prolonged period of adjustment as students — es­pecially those who were virtual in the...

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SF-R urges summer safety

SF-R urges summer safety

With the days becoming hot­ter, Sachse Fire-Rescue asks residents to keep safety in mind as they enjoy outdoor activities. “As the state opens back up, there are many more opportu­nities to participate in outdoor activities and gatherings,” Fire Prevention Specialist...

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Council discusses preliminary budget

Council discusses preliminary budget

Sachse city council heard the bond committee’s recommendation and discussed the preliminary budget during the workshop prior to the July 26 regular meeting. The bond committee, which has spent the last several months meeting with residents to determine a bond amount...

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Bond recommendations move forward

Bond recommendations move forward

The Sachse bond committee held its final meeting June 13 at City Hall to determine a bond package they think is palatable to voters. The committee, consisting of Tim Shivers, Lindsay Buhler, Brad Ford, Scott McMurdie, Josh Ackles, Charles Elk and John McKinney, were...

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GISD to offer free lunch

GISD to offer free lunch

Every Garland ISD student will have access to free, nu­tritious meals every school day throughout the 2021-22 school year. A student’s household in­come would typically need to meet eligibility requirements to qualify for free or re­duced-price meals. This year,...

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Traffic study results presented

Traffic study results presented

Sachse City Council made appointments to various boards and commissions, received a budget update and discussed Blackburn Road during the July 12 council meeting. Financial Director Teresa Savage presented information on the city’s long-range finan­cial plan,...

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