After 19 months of court challenges by several districts, the Texas Education Agency has released school accountability ratings for the 2022-23 school year. The 2023-24 rankings are still blocked pending the resolution of a second lawsuit. No scores were released for...
Sachse City Council awarded a student with a scholarship, heard an annual review from Sachse Fire-Rescue and authorized the Parks and Recreation Department to apply for a grant from Collin County in the June 21 regular meeting. Mayor Mike Felix awarded Alicia Pfeifer...
Two suspects have been arrested for the recent murder of Sachse resident Salah Eid and a third suspect is still at large. On June 7, Sachse Police Department responded to a welfare concern in the 3500 block of Glen Haven Dr where they discovered a deceased male...
Several Garland ISD students had the opportunity to present ideas on various ways to facilitate student reengagement post-COVID-19 during the Congressional Award and Youth Leadership Summit. The event, held from June 14 – 17 at the Gilbreath-Reed Career and...
Like much of the country, Sachse is experiencing a housing shortage that is driving up the market price of housing, making it difficult for many first-time buyers. Jeanie Marten of Jeanie Marten Real Estate said she recently listed a house in Sachse that not only...
Those looking to enjoy some summer fun will have ample opportunity this year. One of Sachse’s biggest annual events — the Red, White & Blue Blast— returns this summer and is only a few weeks away. The event begins at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 3, at Heritage Park,...
For the last two months, heavy rainfall has plagued the Metroplex, causing rivers and creeks to flood and lake levels to rise. At Lake Lavon, the current water elevation could prevent some summer fun activities. The lake, which is operated by the U.S. Army Corps of...
Gov. Greg Abbott announced a special session of the Texas Legislature starting July 8. The June 22 announcement did not specify what legislative priorities will be included in the special session agenda but said the items “will be announced prior to the convening of...
Sachse City Council awarded a Sachse student with a scholarship, heard an annual review from Sachse Fire-Rescue and authorized the Parks and Recreation Department to apply for a grant from Collin County in the June 21 regular meeting. Mayor Mike Felix awarded student...
