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Collin County June 5 Runoff Election Results: Plano, Allen, Frisco

Collin County June 5 Runoff Election Results: Plano, Allen, Frisco

This weekend, multiple city council races in Plano, Allen and Frisco held runoff elections following the May 1 election . And some were especially contested.
Plano Education Advocate Is a Local Force in School Finance Reform

Plano Education Advocate Is a Local Force in School Finance Reform

Collin County is a decent starting place for people interested in recent history of school funding in Texas. It has a booming real estate market, mounting corporate re-locations, and a population growth that never misses a news cycle.
How to Survive a Mass Shooting: What You Need to Know

How to Survive a Mass Shooting: What You Need to Know

The Bryan, Texas, cabinet worker prayed to God that she would make it through the mass shooter's rage.
Gov. Abbott to Sign Constitutional Carry Bill into Law Soon: Here’s What You Need to Know

Gov. Abbott to Sign Constitutional Carry Bill into Law Soon: Here’s What You Need to Know

Update: Gov. Abbott signed the permitless carry bill into law Wednesday, June 16. Starting Sept. 1, Texans can carry a handgun without a license.
A Year After George Floyd's Murder, Local NAACP President Discusses Collin County's Struggle with Racial Equity

A Year After George Floyd's Murder, Local NAACP President Discusses Collin County's Struggle with Racial Equity

A year after George Floyd's death, Collin County finds itself facing a similar issue with a Frisco Black man who died at the hands of jailers at the Collin County Detention Center.
Should Collin County Parents Get Their Kids Vaccinated?

Should Collin County Parents Get Their Kids Vaccinated?

On May 10, the FDA expanded emergency-use authorization for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to include those 12-15 years old. But Texas parents haven't been rushing to get their kids vaccinated. Many fear the vaccine and its effects.
Perot Museum Brings Interactive Virtual Learning to Classrooms with New STEM Series

Perot Museum Brings Interactive Virtual Learning to Classrooms with New STEM Series

Last year, when the COVID-19 pandemic forced schools and museums to close, the Perot Museum’s educators spent the summer in focus groups with 30 school district representatives trying to figure out how best to help children struggling with virtual le
"A Tremendous Success," AT&T Byron Nelson (and the Red Pants) Find a Fit in McKinney

"A Tremendous Success," AT&T Byron Nelson (and the Red Pants) Find a Fit in McKinney

At the 2021 AT&T Byron Nelson, played for the first time at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Collin County held its first audition to the golf world over the weekend. For three days, the tournament went smooth.
McKinney Mayor George Fuller Talks Re-election, Plans For The City

McKinney Mayor George Fuller Talks Re-election, Plans For The City

After a tumultuous campaign season, McKinney Mayor George Fuller was re-elected for a second term as mayor on May 1, beating his two opponents with 67% of the vote.
I Got the COVID-19 Vaccine. Here’s What Happened.

I Got the COVID-19 Vaccine. Here’s What Happened.

Tears streamed down my face as my mom and a nurse held me down on the examination table at my doctor’s office. My 9-year-old self was visibly shaking in fear when my mom told me it was time for my yearly flu shot.