City Council to meet on Nov. 18

Join us on Monday, Nov. 18, at 6:30 p.m. for the City Council Workshop Meeting followed by the Regular Meeting at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at Sachse City Hall, 3815 Sachse Road, Building B. View the agenda and watch the meeting online if you are unable to attend in person at www.cityofsachse.com/CouncilMeetings.

Last day to file for a place on the Special Election Ballot is Nov. 18

The City will hold a special election to fill the Place 4 vacancy on the Sachse City Council. Applications to file for a place on the Special Election Ballot will be accepted now through Nov. 18. Early Voting will begin on Jan. 2 and end on Jan. 14, with Election Day taking place on Saturday, Jan. 18. All voting will be conducted at Sachse City Hall, 3815 Sachse Road, Building B. For more information, visit www.cityofsachse.com/SpecialElection2020 or call the City Secretary’s Office at 469-429-4771.

Public meeting held on Merritt Road project

A public meeting for the Merritt Road project was held on Nov. 12 to present the proposed project to the interested public. Information was provided on the project need, purpose, preliminary design and identified environmental constraints. All project materials displayed at the meeting are available for viewing at www.movingmerritt.com. Comments on the project can also be submitted online, through the same website, now through Nov. 27.

Sachse Christmas Extravaganza to be held on Dec. 4

Join us for the Sachse Christmas Extravaganza on Wednesday, Dec. 4, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The event will begin with a Parade of Lights starting at Sachse High School, 3901 Miles Road, and ending at City Hall, 3815 Sachse Road, Building B. The fun will continue with a Christmas tree lighting at 7 p.m. in front of City Hall, followed by visits with Santa, crafts, cookie decorating, train rides, a petting zoo, crafts and a Winter Wonderland Surprise. To register a float in the parade, go to www.cityofsachse.com/ChristmasParade.

Enter the Sachse Holiday Lighting Contest now through Dec. 6

Register now through Friday, Dec. 6, to enter the annual Sachse Holiday Lighting Contest, sponsored by Oncor Electric Delivery. Categories include Single Family Small Lot, Single Family Large Lot, and Street. Judging will take place on Sunday, Dec. 15, as soon as it becomes dark. Visit www.cityofsachse.com/HolidayContest for contest information, including new prizes and registration.

Meet "Pet of the Week" Titus

Meet Titus, our "Pet of the Week." Titus is 6 years old, handsome, friendly, and fully vetted. Everything you’d want in a furry companion. He has lots of love to give and is ready for his furever home. Come see him at the Sachse Animal Shelter, 6436 Sachse Road, open Monday - Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., or call 972-675-9662.

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