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Shop and save during sales tax holiday

Shop and save during sales tax holiday

Texans can save money on tax-free purchases of most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks — selling for less than $100 — during the Tax-Free weekend, a yearly event begun in 1999, the state comptroller’s office says.  Qualifying items can be purchased...

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Dominion of Pleasant Valley build-out expands

Dominion of Pleasant Valley build-out expands

Courtesy photo The Wylie Planning and Zoning Commission on Dec. 2 recommended approval of two final plats that advance additional residential development within the Dominion of Pleasant Valley community — a master-planned area that spans the Wylie–Sachse border and...

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Collin County busy roads cause delays

Collin County busy roads cause delays

The annual report on congested roads by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) lists only one roadway segment in Collin County among the top 100, according to 2024 data analyzed by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI). A short segment of U.S....

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Legacy Project sparks Blessing Box movement

Legacy Project sparks Blessing Box movement

The royal blue boxes, or Blessing Boxes, are designed to build community and offer access to free, nonperishable food outside of local pantry hours. Residents are welcome to donate food or take food as needed. For locations, visit The Legacy Project on Facebook....

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Emergency services district needs commissioners

Emergency services district needs commissioners

Applications are now open for Collin County residents who wish to serve as commissioners on emergency Services District 1, created by voters in the Nov. 4 election. County Administrator Yoon Kim said at the Monday, Nov. 17, meeting of the Collin County Commissioners...

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Texas Constitution to be updated

Texas Constitution to be updated

Complete, unofficial returns from the Nov. 4 election show all 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution passed in Collin County, as they did in statewide balloting. Results are not official until canvassed by the Texas Legislature. Collin County Elections...

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Local food pantries brace for surge as needs grow

Local food pantries brace for surge as needs grow

Audrey Wallace, left, of the Wylie Community Christian Care Center and Rebekah Rodgers of 5 Loaves Ministries work together to share resources. Recently 5 Loaves shared its influx of dog food and snacks with WCCC and to help bless others. Courtesy photo As the federal...

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