Museums throughout Collin County are offering a unique way to celebrate America 250. The Collin County Museum Patch Quest features activities at nine participating locations through August or while supplies last. Each museum has a different limited-edition patch...
As a member of the Senate Select Committee on Property Tax Reform and Relief, state Sen. Van Taylor is hosting a hearing on how the property tax process can be improved for Texans. The hearing starts at 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 27, at the E.H. Hereford Center of the...
You gather all your paperwork, finalize your tax return and you’re ready to go. But just as you’re about to send it off to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), you wonder, “Should I check my math again? Did I take all the deductions I should have?” As taxpayers...
Looking for some plants and want the opportunity to help others? The Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary’s annual Spring Plant Sale will be open to the public this weekend. Hours for the sale are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 16 and 1 p.m. to...
As a result of the investigation into the fatality crash that killed Nevada Volunteer Firefighter Peter Hacking and his two kids, the driver of the van has been arrested for criminally negligent homicide. Margarito Quintero, 33, of Plano has been arrested and...
The southbound Dallas North Tollway entrance ramp from Trinity Mills Road will be closed to traffic long term in the early morning hours starting Saturday, April 2. Over the next six months, construction crews will demolish and rebuild a portion of the wall and ramp...
Residents and business establishments are continuing to access damages after a severe storm went through the Collin County area. In Wylie, the Walmart Supercenter on Hwy. 78 is closed for today, Thursday, March 24. According to a spokesperson for the store,...
Looking for some Irish fun? The 34th annual North Texas Irish Festival returns to Fair Park this weekend, March 4 through March 6. This year's theme celebrates the legends of the past and the legacy that continues to draw tens of thousands of fans to Dallas for...
The Fraternal Order of Police conducts a holiday toy drive to help families in need every year. This year, the drive runs from Nov. 27 to Dec. 20. Committee Chairman is Sgt. Steve Doerr. The group will start collecting new toys and food for families who would not...
