Collin County
Recent News About Collin County
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Collin County Mental Health Court team receives specialty court award
The Collin County Adult Mental Health Court has been awarded the Judge Ruben G. Reyes Outstanding Specialty Court Team Award at the Texas Association of Specialty Courts (TASC) Conference.
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Predatory stalker sentenced to 15 years for attacks on women
Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis announced that Tyler Wakefield, 27, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison.
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Collin County ranks 252nd highest in Texas for per capita government transfer income at $5,900 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Collin County received an average of $5,900 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it third lowest in Texas.
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Collin County ranks seventh in Texas for government transfer dependency at 7.1% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 7.1% of income in Collin County—ranking it seventh least dependent among Texas counties.
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Proposed emergency services district aims to enhance fire protection in Collin County
Collin County is considering the creation of an Emergency Services District (ESD) to address fire and ambulance service needs in unincorporated areas.
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Career criminal sentenced to 47 years for meth possession with intent
Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis has announced the sentencing of Mike Douglas Stoker, a 44-year-old from Farmersville, Texas.
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Joseph Baker sentenced to 60 years without parole for child abuse
Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis announced that Joseph Baker, 46, from Allen, Texas, has been sentenced to 60 years in prison without parole for the continuous sexual abuse of two children over a period of 14 years.
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Steve Asher assumes role as Collin County's Precinct 4 constable
Collin County has appointed Steve Asher as the new constable for Precinct 4.
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Dwayne Kurtz appointed as new constable for Collin County's Precinct 2
Collin County has appointed Dwayne Kurtz as the new constable for Precinct 2, succeeding Gary Edwards, who retired in December after a 49-year career.
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Scott Grigg begins term as Collin County tax assessor-collector
Collin County's new Tax Assessor-Collector, Scott Grigg, began his term on January 1, 2025.
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Kaleb Breaux appointed as new Collin County elections administrator
Collin County has appointed Kaleb Breaux as the new Elections Administrator, following Bruce Sherbet's retirement in December after nine years of service.
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Craft Supplies Rummage Sale returns for third year seeking donations
The Craft Supplies Rummage Sale is set to return for its third year at the Collin County Farm Museum.
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William Hasley sentenced to 40 years for child sexual abuse
Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis announced that William Hasley, 42, of Saline, Louisiana, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison without parole.
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Collin County appoints Dr. Elizabeth Ventura as new chief medical examiner
Dr. Elizabeth Ventura has been appointed as the new Chief Medical Examiner for Collin County.
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Collin County tax offices announce closure for leadership transition
All Collin County Tax Offices will close to the public on Tuesday, December 31, 2024.
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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).