Collin County elected officials began receiving higher salaries Oct. 1 as part of the county’s 2026-27 fiscal year budget. Commissioners Court approved the compensation schedule last month in a 4-1 vote, with County Judge Chris Hill casting the lone vote against it....
By David Jenkins Staff Writer [email protected] Texans love their guns, and some State Reps want to make it even easier for them to carry. A report by the Texas Tribune states there are roughly 826,000 handgun license holders who are allowed to openly...
Across the country, more than 50 million people are living with doctor-diagnosed arthritis. So says the Arthritis Foundation, which projects that figure will rise to 67 million by the year 2030. Simply put, arthritis is a significant problem, one that can not...
Collin College is set to host the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Power Leadership Breakfast, 8 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 14 celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. King. The celebration will include musical performances, student presentations and opportunities...
From Staff Reports [email protected] The April 2016 hailstorm that struck Wylie had a silver lining for Wylie Independent School District whose response in repairing damage earned a state energy efficiency award. WISD recently was named the 2016...
By Greg Ford Staff Writer [email protected] When Parker Cusey was removed from the field on Nov. 11, no one, except perhaps a few, understood the seriousness of the situation. A while earlier, the Pirates’ junior offensive lineman had been competing...
Meet and exceed your 2017 goals Despite most New Year’s resolutions centering on physical health-related goals, dreams and desires, there are many other ways to better yourself in 2017. By focusing on different parts of your life, you can become a more...
