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EPIC City developers hire defense lawyer

EPIC City developers hire defense lawyer

Houston lawyer Dan Cogdell, who successfully defended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton against impeachment charges two years ago, is now defending a proposed Islamic community against an investigation by Paxton. “This project is simply the victim of racial...

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Candidate for Collin College Place 4

Candidate for Collin College Place 4

Staci Weaver, a private school superintendent, said would like to contribute her skills, experience and dedication to ensuring Collin College continues to be a leader in higher education. The candidate for Place 4 on the Board of Trustees holds a bachelor’s degree in...

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Tuition unchanged for Fall 2025

Tuition unchanged for Fall 2025

The Collin College Board of Trustees voted on Tuesday, March 25 to maintain the district’s current tuition rates for Fall 2025, keeping the $67 per credit hour rate for in-district students. The district’s rate is the lowest in Texas. Board of Trustees Chair Andrew...

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Register now for Run For Our Heroes

Register now for Run For Our Heroes

Registration is currently open for the annual 1LT Robert F. Welch III Run For Our Heroes. It will be held Saturday, April 26 at Olde City Park in Wylie. The 1LT Robert F. Welch III Run For Our Heroes will return for its 13th year on Saturday, April 26 at Olde City...

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New leadership for Care Center, 5 Loaves

New leadership for Care Center, 5 Loaves

As of April 1, there will be new changes in local food pantry leadership. From left, Audrey Wallace, founder/director of 5 Loaves Food Pantry in Sachse, will relieve Wylie Christian Care Center directors Mary and Ron Warkentine of their duties. Rebekah Rodgers will...

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Building homes, strengthening communities

Building homes, strengthening communities

Thanks to Habit for Humanity of Collin County, Mary Ellis took possession of her “recycled” Habitat home on Cottonbelt Avenue in Wylie last December. Last year, seven Collin County families celebrated the holidays as new homeowners thanks to a program that has been...

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House bill to protect parent rights

House bill to protect parent rights

State Rep. Jeff Leach has filed House Bill (HB) 7 that “empowers parents, protects students and ensures greater transparency and accountability within Texas public schools.” Leach, R-Plano, called the legislation the Parents’ Bill of Rights and said it would “cement...

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Deep in the Heart of Texas gala raises funds

Deep in the Heart of Texas gala raises funds

Auctioneer Lloyd Cooper encourages bidders during the live auction portion of the Deep in the Heart of Texas fundraising gala benefitting 5 Loaves Food Pantry and it future Beacon of Hope Center Saturday, March 8 at The Atrium in Garland. With a night filled with...

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