Sanger Parks and Recreation announces City-Wide Garage Sale
Ready to declutter and make some extra cash? Join the City-Wide Garage Sale Day on April 25! For this one-day event, the City is waiving garage sale permit fees, so you can host a sale right at your home—no extra cost! • Clean out closets and sell what you no longer need • Shop around town for great finds • Be part of a fun, community-wide event To participate, simply submit your garage sale application to City Hall and host your sale at your residence on April 25. A complet


Sanger Education Foundation annual Gala raises over $122,000
The Sanger Education Foundation held their Annual Gala on Friday, March 20th at the beautiful Monroe Pearson event center located in Denton, TX. This evening brought together supporters, educators, public officials, parents & more to celebrate one common denominator, our students and teachers of Sanger ISD. With nearly 350 attendees present, the Foundation raised just over $122,000 that will directly support both the programs and initiatives that are put forth by our educator


Demello is permanently barred from working in Texas schools by TEA
AUSTIN - A former Sanger Independent School District police officer has been permanently barred from working in Texas schools after being placed on the Texas Education Agency’s Do Not Hire Registry. Last Tuesday, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) said Israel Demello was formally placed on the registry under the authority of the TEA’s Office of Inspector General for Educator Misconduct, which permanently bars him from employment in Texas schools. Demello was arrested in January


Wondering how the 2026 Bond could impact you financially?
Wondering how the 2026 Bond could impact you financially? Vote Yes Sanger ISD Bond 2026 group broke it down in a simple way so you can see estimated tax increases based on home value—with the $140K homestead exemption included. For example, the average home value in Sanger is around $356K, which would be about $21/month based on current estimates. This isn’t about opinions—it’s about understanding the numbers and how they may affect your household. • Take a look at the chart


Sanger Fire Department invites public to show support during Medal of Honor Motorcade on April 15
Please join the Sanger Fire Department and City of Sanger Police Department, in honoring the Medal of Honor Recipients as the motorcade comes through Sanger on Wednesday, April 15th. The motorcade will travel from DFW Airport starting around 4 p.m. and is expected to arrive in Gainesville around 5:30 p.m. This powerful procession honoring those who have sacrificed for our freedom will include law enforcement, first responders, and patriotic motorcyclists. Pictured is the San


STEPHEN BAKER STATUE FUNDRAISING - Unveiling will be September 11, 2026 at the Homecoming Game
The Stephen Baker Memorial Fund Committee is updating the community on the status of fund-raising for the statue of Stephen Baker to be placed at Stephen Baker Field at Indian Stadium. The bronze casting company also was responsible for the horse and Indian statue located in front of the current middle school (formerly high school.) The artist is working on the maquette for the committee to review and will be available within the next two weeks. “We met with the artist sev
Sanger man drowns at Lake Ray Roberts
The body of a 63-year-old man who was reported missing Sunday at Lake Ray Roberts has been recovered, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife officials. Texas Game Wardens said the victim, identified as Charles Luksich of Sanger, was found Monday, March 30, by the agency’s Underwater Search and Recovery Team. Witnesses told investigators Luksich had jumped off a boat to swim and cool down on March 29, but went underwater and did not resurface. Officials said Luksich was not be


Sanger Crossing Updates...
Building is underway for the new Whataburger, Panda Express and Tom Thumb Fuel at the Sanger Crossing Development at the corner of Chapman Drive and FM 455W. 7-Brew has opened, as well as the AT&T Store and Dorado Nail Salon. Club Car Wash has started construction in the retail development. Pictured above: Workers put siding on the exterior of the Whataburger. Left: Preparation is made for the fuel tanks to be put in the ground for Tom Thumb Fuel. The pad site and parking lo


Track prodigy Cooper Lutkenhaus’ Sanger High School connection
Cooper Lutkenhaus has become the youngest ever individual medalist at the athletics world indoor championships after winning 800 meter gold aged 17 years, three months and three days on Sunday. There’s a close connection to Sanger with Cooper Lutkenhaus’ parents George and Tricia Lutkenhaus. George was the Sanger High School Cross Country coach from 2002-2006. Currently, he is the Director of Athletics for Northwest ISD while Cooper’s mother Tricia is the principal of Northw


Over 50 vendors will be at opening Saturday Sanger Downtown Farmers’ Market
HERE IT IS! This Saturday's OPENING DAY (SATURDAY) & PLANT SALE Market vendor list and we’re so excited to kick off the season with you! Join us for a full morning of all things gardening and local shopping — featuring over 50 vendors, including plant growers, compost suppliers, Ask A Master Gardener as well as plant accessory vendors, and raised bed garden setups to help you get inspired for the season ahead. We’ll also have knife and garden tool sharpening services on-site,











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