Residents review TxDOT plans for an alternative US Highway 380 route from McKinney to Farmersville. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is wrapping up the environmental assessment of the project to build an alternative route for US Highway 380 north of...
State Fair fans make memories year after year
Sachse resident Tom Horst, along with his family, are fans of the food, the exhibits, the parade, the displays and much more at the State Fair of Texas. Courtesy Tom Horst The State Fair of Texas, an iconic celebration deeply rooted in tradition, has captivated...
Mark your calendar to mark your ballot
Secretary of State Jane Nelson reminds Texans that now is the time to plan for voting in the Tuesday, Nov. 5, general election. “My goal is to make sure every qualified Texan who wants to vote has all the information they need to cast a ballot,” Nelson said....
From trash to treasure: Teen crafts dress from playing cards
Kaylee Rodgers, 16, constructed a dress entirely from playing cards to enter in the State Fair of Texas. The dress will now be on display at the Go Texas pavilion. Courtesy photo When Kaylee Rodgers’ mom brought home extra decks of playing cards from work one day, the...
Local woman’s disappearance ends in death
A 30-year-old Princeton mother of two was found dead in Missouri after being abducted by a former boyfriend, authorities said. “He took someone’s daughter, someone’s friend, someone’s mother, selfishly,” Salomi Momoh of Garland told WSDK Five on Your Side after...
Make a difference on North Texas Giving Day by supporting local nonprofits
The Farmersville Historical Society is participating in North Texas Giving Day this year with a goal to raise funds to repair perimeter fencing and pickets at the historic Bain-Honaker House on College Street. Courtesy photo Supporting a favorite local nonprofit or...
Multiple factors impact Collin County prices
There’s bad news and good news about housing affordability in Collin County. According to Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar, “the state’s population, particularly in the major metropolitan areas, is growing at a quicker pace than housing is being built.” U.S. Census...
U.S. 380 corridor plan to cost $8 billion
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has adopted a 10-year transportation plan worth more than $104 billion. The plan, to improve safety, address congestion and connectivity, includes over $43 billion for development and routine maintenance. The U.S. 380...
TxDOT proposes new US 380 route in Collin County
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has announced a proposal to construct a new segment of US 380, extending from FM 1827 to CR 560 through McKinney, Princeton and Farmersville in Collin County. The project will include a new, controlled-access freeway and...