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Collin County property values continue to rise

Collin County property values continue to rise

Collin County property values continued to rise in 2026, though growth slowed sharply from the prior year, according to certified estimated taxable values released by the Collin Central Appraisal District. The district mailed 2026 real property appraisal notices April...

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Varsity choirs celebrate Women’s History Month

Varsity choirs celebrate Women’s History Month

There are still a few weeks left of Women’s History Month, and the women of Wylie East pop choir Out of the Blue are using their music to highlight the female experience. Several pieces were written by women and describe struggles unique to them.   For the full...

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Remodel Your Way to a Bigger ROI

Remodel Your Way to a Bigger ROI

Homeowners and renters remodel, redesign and restructure their homes for a variety of reasons. Even a newly constructed dream home needs improvements over time. Common renovation projects include upgrading worn-out surfaces, finishes and materials, or adding features...

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9th COVID-19 case found in Collin County

9th COVID-19 case found in Collin County

Dallas County cases increase by 11 A ninth Covid-19 case in Collin County was announced Wednesday by county health officials. Testing positive for the disease was a 32-year-old Plano woman who is now in self-quarantine. She is the third confirmed case in Plano. There...

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Allred plans telephone town hall

Allred plans telephone town hall

U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, who represents a portion of Sachse, will host a telephone town hall regarding coronavirus at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 18. Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins, Director of Dallas County Health and Human Services Dr. Philip Huang, Chief of the...

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GISD extends school closings

GISD extends school closings

Garland ISD administrators have decided to keep schools closed an additional week. According to Superintendent Ricardo López, he will reassess the situation on April 3. “While there are no known cases in Garland, Rowlett or Sachse at this time, Dallas County is...

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Disaster declaration issued for Collin County

Disaster declaration issued for Collin County

This morning, Collin County Judge Chris Hill issued a disaster declaration for the county. The declaration is meant to mitigate the spread of coronavirus, which has now infected eight people in Collin County. President Donald Trump and Gov. Greg Abbott issued similar...

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More COVID-19 cases confirmed

More COVID-19 cases confirmed

Counties work to contain virus Two more coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were confirmed in Collin County this week as schools and public gatherings are being canceled. Dallas County's total of cases is now at eight. Collin County Health Authorities reported that a...

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Handful of facilities to close today

Handful of facilities to close today

Due to coronavirus concerns, the Laurie Schwenk Senior Activity Center, Sachse Public Library and Michael J. Felix Community Center will close at 5 p.m. today, March 13, and remain closed until further notice. The police department and both fire stations will stay...

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