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Congressman faced Trump, DOGE critics

Congressman faced Trump, DOGE critics

Demonstrators wave Ukrainian and American flags during a protest outside Rep. Keith Self’s town hall meeting. About two dozen demonstrators greeted 3rd District Congressman Keith Self at a town hall in the Collin College Conference Center in Wylie. Waving U.S. and...

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Local reps applaud governor

Local reps applaud governor

District 67 Rep. Jeff Leach said Gov. Greg Abbott’s State of the State address “reinforced our shared commitment” to providing property tax relief, investing in water infrastructure, increasing teacher pay, educational savings accounts, bail reform and creating the...

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District may be created to fight rural fires

District may be created to fight rural fires

Battling fires such as this one in 2023 involving a mobile home in unincorporated Collin County puts a strain on local fire departments like Farmersville and Princeton. Some Collin County cities say they are running out of money to provide fire service to the 60,000...

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Mobility study plans for future growth

Mobility study plans for future growth

The intersection at State Hwy. 78 and Highway 205 in Lavon is often a frequent choke point due to the traffic signal and congestion. Northbound traffic is often backed up for one mile or more at night. With the population of Collin County expected to top 3 million in...

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Collin County has high co$t of living

Collin County has high co$t of living

Collin County is the second-most-expensive county in Texas for household bills. Collin County residents pay 30% of their household income on bills, making Collin County the second-most-expensive county in Texas for household bills. That’s according to a new study of...

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Optional curriculum features Bible content

Optional curriculum features Bible content

Texas school districts may now choose reading and English language lessons linked to the Bible. By an 8-7 vote Friday, Nov. 22, the State Board of Education (SBOE) approved the optional Bluebonnet Learning curriculum drafted by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for...

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New plan to expand McKinney National Airport

New plan to expand McKinney National Airport

McKinney Air Center at McKinney National Airport is among top ranked fixed-based operators serving general aviation. Courtesy photo McKinney voters have twice rejected airport expansion plans, but Mayor George Fuller has continued to champion the cause. After nobody...

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