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GISD approves raises, honors former trustee

GISD approves raises, honors former trustee

The Garland ISD Board of Trustees approved salary increases for district employees and recognized a longtime former trustee during its Tuesday, April 28 meeting. Trustees unanimously approved the 2026-27 salary schedules and compensation handbook, which includes pay...

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WISD bond election, tax rate discussed

WISD bond election, tax rate discussed

Fresh off the start of the 2023-24 (FY24) school year, Wylie ISD trustees had photo ops, campus security and STAAR updates and a tax rate and bond election to consider. During their first regular trustee meeting of the school year, officials had the opportunity to...

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Public invited to comment on FY24 budget

Public invited to comment on FY24 budget

As city officials begin to wind down the current fiscal year, citizens have an opportunity to hear the coming year’s proposed budget on Tuesday, Sept. 5. The city of Sachse’s operating year is from Oct 1 through Sept. 30. Council and city staff have been working on...

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Homebuyers moving farther from Dallas

Homebuyers moving farther from Dallas

Collin County remains a strong seller’s market although housing infrastructure has not caught up with communities located farther away from Dallas, Realtors say. New listings declined 19.5% in July, said Shana Acquisto, president of the Collin County Association of...

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Council sets public hearing on proposed tax rate

Council sets public hearing on proposed tax rate

Tax rate to be considered Sept. 18 Residents will have an opportunity to comment on the proposed budget and tax rate in the coming weeks after action by city council this month. During Sachse council’s regular meeting on Aug. 21, a public hearing date of Sept. 18 was...

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New program offers support, tools to those in need

New program offers support, tools to those in need

Sachse’s Neighborhood Services Department has got the tools it needs to power its latest initiative. The city’s Community Tool Shed is a dual-purpose project that will not only equip residents with tools needed to remedy code violations, but it will also provide...

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Residents advised to conserve during heat wave

Residents advised to conserve during heat wave

There’s no relief in sight for Texans as extended triple-digit heat continues to scorch the region. As a result, conservation and caution are being advised by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) and the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT). Both...

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Town hall meeting will address budget questions

Town hall meeting will address budget questions

A town hall meeting has been scheduled to give residents an opportunity to learn more about the city’s budget process and ask questions. The 7 p.m. Aug. 29 meeting will be held in council chambers and will be live-streamed and recorded. To Login to read the full story...

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Council awards $816,500 screening wall bid

Council awards $816,500 screening wall bid

A Hudson Crossing screening wall replacement with a $816,500 price tag was approved by Sachse City Council, although many of the councilmembers were concerned about the cost. The project was awarded to A&C Construction, Inc. at the Monday, Aug. 7 council meeting....

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