Collin County
Recent News About Collin County
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Bruce Sherbet retires after four decades in election administration
Collin County Elections Administrator Bruce Sherbet has announced his retirement, effective December 31, 2024.
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New veteran portraits to be unveiled at Collin County courthouse
The North Texas Fallen Warrior Portrait Project is set to unveil five new portraits of Collin County servicemen who died in service.
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Collin County reopens passport acceptance facility after five-year hiatus
The Collin County District Clerk’s Office has announced the reopening of a passport acceptance facility at the Collin County Courthouse in McKinney, Texas.
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Youth leadership council program open for applications from Collin County high school students
Collin County Judge Chris Hill is now accepting applications for the 2024/2025 Collin County Youth Leadership Council.
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Janessa Reid named new coordinator for Collin County adult mental health court
Collin County has appointed Janessa "Nessa" Reid as the new Program Coordinator for the Adult Mental Health Court (AMHC).
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Meghan Miller appointed chief of Collin County's mental health counsel department
Collin County has announced the appointment of Meghan Miller as the new Chief of the Mental Health Managed Counsel (MHMC) Department.
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Mike Wallace joins Collin County Planning Board bringing vast expertise
Collin County has announced the appointment of Brigadier General John "Mike" Wallace to its Planning Board.
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Collin County seeks appraisal review board applicants for terms beginning in January
The Collin Central Appraisal District Board of Directors is currently seeking applicants for the Collin County Appraisal Review Board (ARB) for terms starting on January 1, 2025.
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Fentanyl dealer receives 30-year sentence following overdose-related conviction
District Attorney Greg Willis's office has successfully secured a 30-year prison sentence for Denzel Johnson, aged 30, from Allen, Texas.
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Flea-borne typhus cases rise in McKinney
There has been a rise in cases of flea-borne typhus, also known as "murine" or "endemic," identified in McKinney, Texas.
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Collin County receives top bond rating from Moody's
Moody’s Investors Service reaffirmed Collin County’s Aaa rating for the county’s upcoming $210 million bond sale of General Obligation Limited Tax (GOLT) debt. This rating reflects Moody’s highest level of creditworthiness. With the issuance of the new bonds, Collin County’s total outstanding debt will be approximately $835 million, maintaining a stable outlook.
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Leticia Gibbs appointed director of community supervision for Collin County
[McKinney, Texas] – Collin County has announced the appointment of Leticia Gibbs as the new Director of the Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD). Mrs. Gibbs was unanimously selected by Collin County judges and brings nearly four decades of service and extensive experience to her new role.
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Bill Bilyeu announces retirement; Collin County seeks new administrator
After more than 25 years of service, Bill Bilyeu has announced his retirement as Collin County Administrator, effective July 5, 2024.
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Collin County offers funds for parks and open space projects
Non-profit organizations and municipalities in Collin County can now apply for Parks & Open Space funds.
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Career drug dealer sentenced to 35 years after fourth conviction
District Attorney Greg Willis's office has successfully secured a 35-year prison sentence for Calvin Ray Hudson, a career drug dealer from Princeton, Texas.
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Deketric Charrontay Love sentenced to life for multiple offenses
District Attorney Greg Willis's office has secured a life sentence for Deketric Charrontay Love, 27, of Mesquite, Texas.
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Plano man sentenced to 55 years for child sexual assault
District Attorney Greg Willis's office has successfully secured a 55-year prison sentence without parole for Lloyd Amos, a Plano resident, who was found guilty of the continuous sexual abuse of a child over a decade.
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Texas man sentenced to 45 years for continuous sexual abuse of child
District Attorney Greg Willis's office has successfully secured a 45-year no-parole sentence for Nathanael Lane, who was found guilty of repeated sexual assault of an 11-year-old child.
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Sorority rapist sentenced to life after breakthrough in forensic genetic genealogy
District Attorney Greg Willis's office has successfully secured a life sentence for Jeffery Wheat, a serial rapist involved in multiple home invasions.
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Josiah Perez sentenced to 30 years for ambush of Sachse police officers
District Attorney Greg Willis's office has secured a 30-year prison sentence for Josiah Perez, who was found guilty of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon against a public servant.