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TWC reports record jobs

TWC reports record jobs

The difference between “best” and “worst” depends on your perspective. The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) reported the state broke three records in June for number of jobs, number employed and the size of the state’s civilian labor force. To Login to read the full...

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Truck runs into Lake Lavon

Truck runs into Lake Lavon

The driver of a Dodge pickup was able to escape from his truck after running into Lake Lavon, the Princeton Fire Department (PFD) said. PFD received the call of a major accident at 11:09 a.m., Thursday, July 20, said Deputy Fire Chief Michael Stiltz. “It appears the...

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Free heart health education offered

Free heart health education offered

Residents in East Plano, Princeton and Farmersville with high blood pressure that lack adequate medical resources will soon have access to a free program offering much-needed tools and education. American Heart Association, in partnership with Texas Health, CityBridge...

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Wellness event at Collin College

Wellness event at Collin College

Texas Health Resources is on mission to reach Texans living in underserved communities by offering healthcare opportunities in a convenient, accessible way. In partnership with Collin College Farmersville campus, Texas Health will host Wellness Day at the campus,...

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Quenching Texas’ water supply problem

Quenching Texas’ water supply problem

Texas voters face a $1 billion question in November: whether to begin planning for future water needs. Legislators this year passed Senate Bill 28 that would amend the state constitution by adding a fund to expand the state’s water supply. By Bob Wieland To Login to...

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Lawmakers agree on property tax cuts

Lawmakers agree on property tax cuts

Texas voters will decide in November whether to accept an $18 billion compromise that could cut an estimated $1,300 from the average homeowner’s property tax bill. If the constitutional amendment for tax relief is approved, the cuts would take effect for the 2023 tax...

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New book details early county schools

New book details early county schools

Collin County was so overrun with rats a century ago that rural schools held competitions to see how many rats a student had killed – by counting the tails brought to class. That’s according to Joy Gough, author of “Early Schools of Collin County, Texas, 1846-1960.”...

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From Vegas Strip to Wide Awake Wylie

From Vegas Strip to Wide Awake Wylie

In-Sync picked to rehome Las Vegas exotic cats Two months ago, Madiba, Timba-Masai, Shadow, Neruda and Ibasa left their upscale home on Vegas’ Sunset Strip for a much simpler life in Wylie where they will spend their remaining years playing with friends, taking the...

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