More than 17% of registered Collin County voters turned out early for the March 3 primary elections, a higher percentage than early votes cast in the 2024 primaries when there were even fewer registered voters. There were 132,310 ballots cast during the 11 days...
As severe weather season nears, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding residents that they can purchase certain emergency preparation supplies without paying sales tax during the state’s annual tax holiday, scheduled for April 26-28. The sales tax exemption begins...
Beginning May 7, every air traveler 18 years or older will be required to present a REAL ID compliant license or another acceptable form of identification to fly within the U.S. or access certain federal facilities, according to the Department of Homeland Security...
Collin County property values will take center stage as property owners will soon see how much the county thinks their property is worth. Collin Central Appraisal District (CCAD) has been busy collecting and entering information in preparation to generate appraisal...
Farmersville Fire Chief Greg Massey and Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal Matt Jones discussed the status of the fire marshal position and proposed changes at the Monday, April 21, City Council meeting. Both outlined the benefits of obtaining law enforcement status for the...
An individual who tested positive for measles recently visited several public locations in Plano while infectious, prompting a warning from Collin County Health Care Services. The individual was in the area on April 10 and April 11 and visited three shopping venues...
A food pantry run by the Farmersville Outreach Alliance has served the community since 2012 and needs donations to meet the growing demand. Courtesy photo A steady rise in need has prompted the Farmersville Outreach Alliance to continue ramping up support for local...
Celebrate Trails Day Saturday, April 26, at the Chaparral Trail Head. A group bike ride, open to all ages, is scheduled to leave the Onion Shed at approximately 9:30 a.m. Community members are invited to hit the trail and celebrate the outdoors during the annual...
Commissioner Darrell Hale, center, speaks to residents who live within the ETJ about the formation of an emergency services district at a meeting Monday, April 14 at the fire station. A panel of four leaders responded to questions about the formation of an emergency...
