Collin College has appointed Garry Evans as provost of the Plano Campus and Kyle Bellue as provost of the Wylie and Farmersville campuses, the college announced March 9. The appointments take effect June 1. The leadership changes follow the retirements of Sherry...
The tornado that hit Copeville and other parts of Collin County in 2015 rolled this vehicle. File photo The Federal Emergency Management Agency predicts Collin County has a high risk of tornadoes this year, but that’s nothing new. For starters, more tornadoes have...
Farmersville taxpayers 65 or older and those who are disabled may see additional tax relief coming their way as soon as next year. Councilmembers discussed the current exemption of $10,000 at the Tuesday, March 12 regular monthly meeting. City Manager Ben White...
As spring approaches, Habitat for Humanity of Collin County (HHCC) is gearing up to begin construction in Princeton on a new home on Harrelson Drive. Last year, Habitat volunteers built an 1,180-square-foot house for Amanda Martinez and her two daughters. The wall...
The three-month Texas tornado “season” begins in April and a new analysis ranks Collin County near the top of the list of 100 most vulnerable counties for storm damage. Twisters are most prevalent in Texas during April, May and June. And longtime residents of Sachse...
The secretary of state has registered nearly 18 million Texans to vote in the March 5 Republican and Democratic primary elections for positions ranging from president to local officials. “Primary elections are an opportunity for Texans to weigh in on who will be the...
A graduate of Collin County’s new Adult Mental Health Court said the program allowed them to “break free from the cycle of despair and embrace a fresh start in life.” The court recently graduated its first participants, offenders with mental health issues diverted...
Collin College Farmersville Campus will host its second job fair this upcoming Thursday, Mar. 7 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 501 S. Collin Parkway. “Spring into Your Future” will allow attendees to explore career opportunities and find a job in the community....
State Rep. Jeff Leach believes it is imperative that Texas treat the “major crisis on our southern border as a national security issue.” Leach, in remarks Tuesday, Feb. 20 to the Farmersville Rotary Club, said the issue is far bigger than “a political matter pitting...
