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Texas boomtowns lead in population growth

Texas boomtowns lead in population growth

Texas is home to the Top 5 fastest-growing cities by percentage of population, the U.S. Census Bureau reports. Celina, which had been No. 1 in 2023, stole the spotlight from Princeton for the period July 2024 to July 2026.  The Census Bureau estimated Celina grew...

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Collin County becomes a deep freeze

Collin County becomes a deep freeze

A drone photo shows the snow/ice coverage that blanketed Murphy and brought activities to a halt. Courtesy City of Murphy Residents of Earth’s circumpolar region -- the Inuit in Greenland and Canada, the Aleut in Alaska and the Yupik in eastern Siberia -- have dozens...

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Wylie ISD schools closed Monday, Jan. 26

Wylie ISD schools closed Monday, Jan. 26

All Wylie Iindependent School District schools and facilities will be closed Monday, Jan. 26, due to winter weather concerns, the district said in an announcement Saturday, Jan. 24."We will continue to monitor conditions for Tuesday, Jan. 27," the district said. "If a...

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Plano ISD schools closed Monday, Jan. 26

Plano ISD schools closed Monday, Jan. 26

The Plano Independent School District announced Saturday, Jan. 24, that all Plano ISD schools and facilities will be closed Monday, Jan. 26, due to the winter storm, extreme cold temperatures and anticipated hazardous conditions of roads, parking lots and walkways....

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Plat application made for former EPIC City

Plat application made for former EPIC City

Formerly marketed as EPIC City, The Meadow community is planned for unincorporated Collin County and Hunt County land near Josephine. Graphic Courtesy Community Capital Partners Collin County officials have notified the developers of The Meadow Phase 1, formerly...

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County property tax deadline nears

County property tax deadline nears

The deadline for paying 2025 property taxes in Collin County is approaching quickly, and county officials are reminding property owners that payments must be made by Jan. 31, 2026, to avoid penalties and interest. Property tax payments not received by the deadline...

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CCSO offers new assistance program

CCSO offers new assistance program

The Collin County Sheriff’s Office has launched a new voluntary initiative called “Take Me Home” aimed at helping law enforcement quickly identify and assist residents who may struggle to communicate or find their way home in an emergency. The program, offered at no...

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Townhome plan on hold

Townhome plan on hold

The Murphy City Council has rejected a site plan for 32 townhomes on 3.2 acres at the southeast corner of North Murphy Road and Betsy Lane.The Planning & Zoning Commission voted 7-0 in December to approve the application by ND Associates, but council denied the...

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