Population: As of January 1, 2007, the North Central Texas Council of Governments estimates Sachse's population at 17,637. 

Climate: The average annual temperature is 66.2 degrees, with an average annual rainfall of 32.45 inches

Cultural: Our growing community offers a variety of activities both in and around our City. Sachse Fallfest, an annual event that draws over 10,000 people from surrounding areas, is an annual arts and crafts country fair. The Sachse Public Library contains over 20,000 volumes. The library sponsors preschool and summer reading activities for children, as well as various community interest programs for all age groups. Because of its close proximity, Sachse has quick access to all cultural activities in the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex, including museums, professional and local amateur theater, and historical attractions.  The Firewheel Outdoor Mall in Garland on Highway 78, located approximately three miles from Sachse, offers great retail shopping and an array of restaurants and family entertainment.  Sachse has an active Chamber of Commerce, Lions Club, Toastmasters and Sachse Seniors Program.

Schools: Sachse is served by the Garland and Wylie Independent School Districts. Students living in Dallas County attend Garland schools and those living in Collin County attend Wylie schools. Continuing education is served by a wide variety of universities and community colleges in both Dallas and Collin counties, several within a short commute.

Financial Institutions: Sachse is served by:
First Bank, 6600 Murphy Road, Sachse, 972-530-7999;
Bank of America, 5010 Highway 78, Sachse, 972-496-7800; First Convenience Bank, 5190 Highway 78 (inside Kroger), Sachse, 972-496-5430; American National Bank of Texas - Sachse, 5430 Highway 78, Sachse, 972-675-9629; Washington Mutual, 5250 Highway 78, Ste. 100, Sachse, 972-675-0762
Additional banking facilities are located in nearby Wylie, Garland, Richardson and Plano.

Newspaper of Record:  The newspaper of record for public notices, bid notices, city announcements, and city events is The Sachse News.  Published by The Wylie News, the newspaper office may be reached at 972-442-5515.

Cemetery Information:  The cemetery located on Highway 78 is a community cemetery.  Information may be obtained by contacting Joe Stone at 972-495-1231.  The Pleasant Valley Cemetery, located on Merritt Road, is full.  Only family-owned space is available for sale.  Information may be obtained by contacting Wanda Smith at 972-278-0354.  

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