A few residents addressed council during the public comment portion of the meeting to express concerns about increased traffic near The Station, particularly on Commons Parkway. “Please don’t wait until an accident happens to make a change,” one resident said, at the Monday, May 6 regular council meeting. “Sachse is a beautiful city and it’s growing at an incredible rate. But we have to keep up with the growth and take action when there is a clear danger to the residents.” Mayor Jeff Bickerstaff said the May 4 election results, which included wins by incumbents Mayor pro tem Brett Franks and c ..read more

Unofficial election results are in with 100% of Collin 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 307 votes (63.04%) to defeat Atif Ahmed who received 180 votes (36.96%). In a 3-way contest for Place 2, incumbent Michelle Howarth received 274 votes (56.85%), to defeat Nisar Razvi who received 158 votes (32.78%), and Beau Hooten who received 50 votes (10.37%). Results are unofficial until canvassed. For more stories about the Sachse community, see the next print or digital edition of The Sachse N ..read more

Cole Melton and the rest of the Sachse pitching staff were sensational over the final week of the regular season. He, Jonathan Silva, Alex Moreno and Toby Schubert combined for 13 shutout innings in a pair of wins that helped clinch the district title for the Mustangs  (Maddie Smith/The Sachse News) (More Photos) The Sachse Mustangs went into last week’s two-game series with North Garland needing just one win to clinch the District 9-6A crown. After sweeping Wylie the week before in a tight series, the Mustangs came into their final games of the district schedule with quite a bit of ..read more

Dallas College and Collin College have announced commencement ceremonies to celebrate the accomplishments of graduating students, which include a mother and daughter graduating on the same day. In Collin County, Collin College’s commencement ceremony is 7 p.m. Friday, May 10 at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center located at 200 E. Stacey Road in Allen. For more on this story see the May 2, 2024 print, or digital edition of The Sachse News. Subscribe today and support local journalism in your community ..read more

Residents from Collin and Dallas County cities with Spring general elections will head to the polls soon for contested races. Election Day is Saturday, May 4. In Sachse, Place 1 incumbent Mayor pro tem Brett Franks, who has served since 2012, has been challenged by Atif Ahmed. Place 2 incumbent Michelle Howarth faces Beau Hooten and Nisar Razvi in her bid for a third term. Two places on the Wylie City Council are contested. Place 2 incumbent Dave Strang is seeking a second term and has been challenged by Ahmed Abdelghani. Place 4 incumbent Scott Williams, who has served since 2021, faces Syed ..read more

Community members inside and outside the city limits of Wylie will gather next week to participate in special events supporting small local businesses. The Wylie Entrepreneur Expo is 3-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 1 at Collin College – Wylie Campus. Hosted by the Wylie Chamber of Commerce, the event offers a chance to network with local entrepreneurs and meet with local experts who can answer small business questions. Topics covered include business plan development, financing strategies, permitting and planning processes, marketing and real estate. For more info and tickets, which cost $25, visit wy ..read more

Six Sachse High School students were recognized last week by the Garland ISD board of trustees for advancing from state to national competitions. After participating in the TAFE Teach Tomorrow Summit in Round Rock in February, the students will compete for national titles June 28 through July 1 in Washington, D.C. at the Educators Rising competition. For more on this story see the May 2, 2024 print, or digital edition of The Sachse News. Subscribe today and support local journalism in your community ..read more

Back in the 60s, some American college kids protested the Vietnam War, but mostly, they conducted sit-ins. Few protests were violent. Other American college kids would have contests to see how many of them they could cram into a Volkswagen. Today, some college kids see how much trouble they can cause by rioting on campus. While the Volkswagen college kids of the 60s were smashing up against each other in a Beetle, parents were cramming as many of their kids as they could into a Ford Country Squire or large family sedan and heading out to see the country. By John Moore For more on this story se ..read more

The city has partnered with Four Seasons Markets to bring a monthly farmers and artisans market to the 5th Street District. Beginning 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 11, the farmers market will be open the second Saturday of the month through October. In addition to produce, the market will also have arts and craft vendors like woodworkers, jewelry makers and soap makers, food trucks, prepared foods, breads and eggs. For more on this story see the April 25, 2024 print, or digital edition of The Sachse News. Subscribe today and support local journalism in your community ..read more

Dreamy sunsets paint the sky a messy blend of orange and pink, while sweet-smelling grass, pristine mountains and bubbling water surround you. It’s the beginning of summertime – camping season! While there’s nothing wrong with sleeping bags inside a tent, we prefer something a little more comfortable (and Instagram-able). The solution? Vintage trailers! Situated across the country, these hidden gems offer stunning views – mountains of New Mexico, trees in California – outside their windows. These old-fashioned mobile homes that have been completely restored and redecorated to create a retro lo ..read more