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General Facts The most recent population count of Sachse is 16,200 (Feb 2004). Location: Approximately 20 miles northeast of downtown Dallas on Highway 78; 3 miles north of Highway 190, which provides quick and easy access to Plano, Richardson, Garland, North Dallas and Central Expressway. 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 12,000 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. Sachse has an active Chamber of Commerce, Lions Club, Exchange Club 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. Financial Institutions: Sachse is served by First National Bank of Sachse, Bank of America, and 1st Convenience Bank. Additional banking facilities are located in nearby Wylie, Garland, Richardson and Plano. |
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