Collin County officials recently published the Collin County Recovery Plan, a 22- page document detailing the projects the county intends to fund using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Along with ARPA funds, the plan includes State and Local Fiscal Recovery...
After a Collin County grand jury declined to indict eight officers in the death of Marvin Scott III, Sheriff Jim Skinner said he welcomes their recommendation to convene a work group to identify lessons learned from the incident. Scott, 26, was arrested in Allen on...
Gov. Greg Abbott announced a special session of the Texas Legislature starting July 8. The June 22 announcement did not specify what legislative priorities will be included in the agenda but said the items “will be announced prior to the convening of the special...
Throughout the U.S., little box-like structures are popping up in neighborhoods, parks and school – anywhere people gather – to offer free reading material. For many, those little boxes packed with books hold the key to promoting literacy for children and adults who...
The 87th Texas Legislative session ended May 31 after Texas Democrats staged a walkout that dissolved the quorum needed for a vote, killing Senate Bill 7, known as the Election Integrity Protection Act. If passed, the bill would have set uniform early voting hours,...
Collin College and First Christian Church in Rowlett partnered with Ariel Pointe Senior Assisted Living Facility to brighten the day of some of its residents. The three organizations teamed up to offer a stuffed animal adoption Friday, May 14 to Ariel Pointe’s memory...
The work of a local composer will be featured on a new classical album released on all digital music platforms April 23. The album, “Sustain Vol. 2: Solo Piano and Chamber Works,” is a multi-composer album that features the track “Nocturne” composed by Wylie resident...
As more and more Texans are vaccinated, many wonder what activities they should and shouldn’t do. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, scientists are still learning how vaccines will affect the spread of COVID-19. They recommend continuing to...
Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of Public Safety released the Texas Homeland Security Strategic Plan 2021-2025 Tuesday, Jan. 26. The plan is the state’s framework for establishing homeland security priorities focused on a broad range of efforts to develop,...
