As 2024 draws to a close, our coverage of the city of Sachse reflects on a year marked by significant milestones, community achievements and moments of both triumph and challenge. From local elections to new developments, crime updates to educational honors,...
When Kaylee Rodgers’ mom brought home extra decks of playing cards from work one day, the 16-year-old homeschool student didn’t see a game—she saw possibilities. What began as a small craft project made entirely from the cards blossomed into something much larger than...
The first council meeting in September was primarily a precursor for the official adoption of next year’s budget and tax rate. As part the adoption of the 2024-25 (FY25) fiscal year budget, Sachse City Council held a required public hearing last week, Sept. 3, prior...
Unofficial election results are in with 100% of Collin and Dallas County precincts reporting for the May 4 general election. In a 2-way contest for Sachse City Council Place 1, incumbent Brett Franks won with 895 votes to defeat Atif Ahmed who received 366 votes. In a...
Sgt. Brent Merryman from the Sachse Police Department spoke about scams that frequently target senior citizens Tuesday, March 12 at the Senior Activity Center. Jeremy Hallock/The Sachse News Sachse Police Sgt. Brent Merryman educated a crowd at the Senior Activity...
A group of businesses on Hwy. 78 in Copeville were destroyed and two people were killed by a tornado that swept through the area in 2015. File photo The Federal Emergency Management Agency predicts Collin County has a high risk of tornadoes this year, but that’s...
This home at Second Street in Wylie was built in 2021 for a single mother of two boys. Thanks to a recent grant, more homes will be built while others in Collin County will be rehabbed. File photo As spring approaches, Habitat for Humanity of Collin County (HHCC) is...
A rare and impressive large-scale model train from Wilbur Frey is currently on display at the Sachse Historical Society. Jeremy Hallock/The Sachse News Trains have long been tied to the history of Sachse. In 1886, the city’s founder, William Sachse, gave some of his...
Sachse attracted commercial entities, completed construction projects and started new ones. Police and fire departments were recognized for important accomplishments and community events were bigger and better than ever. In February of 2023, Sachse...
