Columnist John Moore fondly remembers the emergence of cable television. He still has a cable connector, just in case he needs it. By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com The City of Texarkana dates its official beginnings to 1873. Like many cities and towns of...
The largest Rainbow Trout ever caught in the Municipal Center Pond, an 18-inch, 2½-pound monster. City-sponsored events in Murphy once again brought residents together throughout the year, offering family-friendly fun, seasonal traditions and opportunities to connect...
Plano’s VA clinic is now officially the U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Memorial VA Clinic. A variety of news headlines affected Collin County residents during 2025, starting on January with a major measles outbreak that began in far West Texas. By the time the Texas...
Portions of the $23 million in funding approved in 2025 by city council included repairs to McMillen Road. Murphy closed out 2025 with steady leadership at City Hall, major investments approved for infrastructure and public safety, and long-planned projects —...
Plano East Senior High School graduated 1,325 students at a May 28 commencement exercise at The Star in Frisco. Wylie High School graduated 755 Class of 2025 seniors in a May 24 ceremony at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen while Plano East Senior High...
Avelo is the first airline to commit to providing scheduled passenger service to TKI. Courtesy photo The city of McKinney said it has signed a Use and Lease Agreement for Houston-based Avelo Airlines to serve McKinney National Airport, TKI, after work is completed...
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a two-step enforcement effort aimed at ensuring cities comply with a recently enacted state law governing property tax transparency and financial reporting, an initiative that has already affected several municipalities...
Two Collin County cities doubled in population over the past five years while the county grew overall by 19.6% from 2020 to 2025, according to the latest figures from the Texas Population Estimates Program. The program, run by the Texas Demographic Center, estimated...
Collin County voters go back to the polls in March to choose Republican and Democratic candidates for November’s general election. Monday, Dec. 8, was the deadline for candidates to file for party primaries to be held Tuesday, March 3. Secretary of State Jane Nelson...
