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Sachse Farmers Market returns April 11

Sachse Farmers Market returns April 11

The Sachse Farmers Market will return for the 2026 season Saturday, April 11, offering residents a monthly opportunity to shop local goods and connect with the community in the city’s 5th Street District. Operated by Four Seasons Markets in partnership with the city,...

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Swimmers conclude season at state meet

Swimmers conclude season at state meet

Sachse sophomore Augustus Friedel (boys 100 butterfly), left, and senior Ashley Delhomme (girls 1-meter diving) competed in the UIL Class 6A state swimming and diving championships in Austin on Feb. 14-15. Photo courtesy of Philip Wiggins By David Wolman...

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Special Olympics athlete headed to Italy

Special Olympics athlete headed to Italy

Erika Johnson will compete in the 2025 Special Olympics in Turin, Italy. Courtesy photo Murphy resident Erika Johnson is set to represent Texas at the 2025 Special Olympics in Turin, Italy, departing this week as part of the USA Delegation. Johnson, 37, is the only...

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Most students receive measles vaccine

Most students receive measles vaccine

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reports 94.35% of Texas kindergarteners were vaccinated for measles, mumps and rubella as of the 2023-24 school year, with 93.31% of Collin County kids having received the vaccines. As of Monday, March 3, the...

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Citizens speak out against rezoning

Citizens speak out against rezoning

More than 30 citizens attended the Sachse City Council meeting on Monday, March 3, to voice concerns about the proposed rezoning of property at 5206 Ben Davis Road. The land is currently designated as R-5, a multifamily residential classification. The council was...

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Congressman faced Trump, DOGE critics

Congressman faced Trump, DOGE critics

Demonstrators wave Ukrainian and American flags during a protest outside Rep. Keith Self’s town hall meeting. About two dozen demonstrators greeted 3rd District Congressman Keith Self at a town hall in the Collin College Conference Center in Wylie. Waving U.S. and...

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The $500 egg: backyard hens slow to pay off

The $500 egg: backyard hens slow to pay off

Although backyard chickens have no problem eating off the ground, feed bowls make it easier to measure out portions. Millie a black-and-white Barred Plymouth Rock, noshes with Shadow, a Black Australorp, and Buffy, a Buff Orpington. The last time the price of eggs...

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