Sachse City Council held a special meeting Tuesday, May 13 to officially canvass the results of the May 3 general and special elections, certifying the winners of key municipal races and the outcome of a local tax proposition. During the meeting, council approved an...
Sachse City Council approved the 2021-22 budget and tax rate, amended the school zone ordinance and accepted the resignation of the city secretary during the Sept. 7 meeting. Following a public hearing, council adopted the 2021-22 budget and tax rate. However, because...
When Luke Keefer picked up his head, he saw an ocean-wide hole in the middle of the Red Oak defense. The game was tied at 14 apiece still in the first quarter. Keefer had already scored once in the game and was primed for a second. He dashed right through the helpless...
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...
Garland ISD board members voted to approve a temporary mask requirement for all students and staff at the Aug. 24 board meeting. The mask requirement went into effect Sept. 1 and lasts until Oct. 26, or until further guidance is provided on Gov. Greg Abbott’s...
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...
