Each June Wylie ISD adopts its operating budget for the next school year, July 1 through June 30.

Last week, as part of the planning process, Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations Scott Roderick gave an update on the 2024-2025 proposed budget.

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City officials took action last week to preserve a precious commodity that often goes unnoticed until it is needed.

Wholesale treated water is purchased by the city from North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) and cities are required to update its plan every five years.

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Cinco de Mayo, celebrated annually on May 5, is often mistaken in the United States as Mexico’s Independence Day. Instead, it marks the anniversary of a significant victory in Mexican history: the Battle of Puebla, which occurred on May 5, 1862.

Over time, the holiday has evolved in the United States from a commemoration of Mexican heritage into a more commercialized celebration.

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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.

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Dedicated to enhancing the city’s green spaces and environmental sustainability, 237 volunteers from 21 groups made a significant impact on the city’s landscape recently.

These devoted individuals showed up for the Arbor Day Jubilee, Saturday, April 6, an event that included community cleanup and tree planting.

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Residents from Collin and Dallas county cities with upcoming general elections will head to the polls later this month to begin the early voting process to elect city council members in contested races.

The first day of early voting is Monday, April 22 and continues through April 30. 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.

With Place 6 trustee Robert Selders Jr. and Place 7 trustee Wes Johnson running unopposed, the Garland ISD board of trustees approved the cancellation of the election on Tuesday, Feb. 27.

Two seats on Wylie City Council are on the ballot and both 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 Danish Aftab.

Collin County polls are open April 22-27 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and April 29-30 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Visit collincountytx.gov/Elections/election-information for locations.

Dallas County polls are open April 22-26 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 27 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., April 28 from noon-6 p.m. and April 29-30 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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If you want to ride in a firetruck, practice intubation on a manikin head, cut the doors off a car and climb a 100-feet ladder, then apply now for the Sachse Citizens Fire Academy.

Sachse Fire-Rescue is taking applications and classes are set for 6-8:30 p.m. on Thursdays beginning April 25 and ending June 20. Classes will include lessons over a variety of programs in the fire service. The classes will also allow you to experience the daily life of a firefighter including special rescues, emergency medical services, fire prevention, public education, community outreach, apparatus, personal protective equipment and volunteer programs and opportunities.

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Collin County property values will take center stage as property owners will soon see how much the county thinks their property is worth.

Collin Central Appraisal District (CCAD) has been busy collecting and entering information in preparation to generate appraisal notices for residential and commercial property owners.

The CCAD mailed the 2024 real property appraisal notices on April 15.

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Mayor Jeff Bickerstaff issued proclamations for Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week and National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

At the Monday, April 15 regular council meeting, the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES) were recognized along with American Heart Association Heartsaver Heroes who provided life-saving actions during a sudden cardiac arrest event.

On the regular agenda, council approved the 2024 Water Conservation and Water Resources and Emergency Management Plan.

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The Agricultural Training Center in Sachse was bustling with activity last week as Garland ISD hosted its 80th Livestock Show and Sale.

“The Stock Show is always a great experience because the students get to showcase their skills, and more importantly, their leadership potential in the ring,” Director of CTE Coleman Bruman said.

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