News from 2023
Farmersville Business Park project will make workspaces available for local service providers
Knake Dodge & Company has unveiled plans for the Farmersville Business Park, a new commercial warehouse and workspace project aimed at meeting the increased demand for local service providers in the Farmersville area. The town has experienced significant growth with the addition of residential developments such as Lake Heaven, Colona Creek, Deer Crossing, and Camden Park, leading to a surge in the need for local services.
1 gas station in cities throughout Collin County had the cheapest e15 gas in week ending Oct. 21
The lowest price of e15 gas in cities throughout Collin County was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 21, according to GasBuddy.com.
Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Collin County in week ending Oct. 21?
The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Collin County was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 21, according to GasBuddy.com.
Which former Collin Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 23?
These former Collin Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 23.
Collin Times area weekly mass times
The following parishes in the Collin Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.
Recent Collin County home sales in week ending Oct. 14
There were 121 reported residential sales in Collin County in the week ending Oct. 14, according to BlockShopper.com.
How many companies were inspected by the FDA in cities located in Collin County in Q3 2023?
There were 31 companies in cities associated with Collin County that received 31 FDA inspections in the third quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.
Plano Receives National Excellence Award for Parks and Recreation for a Fifth Time
By Collin Times Report Oct 18, 2023
The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) at its annual conference in Dallas today announced the City of Plano’s Parks and Recreation Department as the 2023 National Gold Medal Award, marking a fifth national recognition for the Department.
Collin County home valuation prices rose in September 2023 compared to the same period in 2022
In September 2023, the median sale price of a home in Collin County rose by $11,120 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 48.4%.
Collin Times area weekly mass times
The following parishes in the Collin Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.
Home sales in Collin County in week ending Oct. 7
There were 166 reported residential sales in Collin County in the week ending Oct. 7, according to BlockShopper.com.
Tour Beautiful WaterWise Gardens
By Collin Times Report Oct 13, 2023
Visit a variety of beautiful, sustainable landscapes in Plano at the WaterWise Landscape Tour. These landscapes showcase plants and practices great for North Texas. Marvel at dozens of Texas-tough plant varieties, learn where to purchase them and how to care for them. Interact with knowledgeable volunteers and experts who can answer your questions and share valuable advice. Encounter lots of winged wonders as the WaterWise Landscape Tour coincides with the monarch butterfly migration! Be sure to stop by the Plano Environmental Education Center during the event to pick up free landscaping tools! Supplies are limited, so don’t miss out. The WaterWise Landscape Tour is free and no registration is required. It’s self-guided and self-paced. Transportation isn’t provided. WaterWise Landscape Tour Saturday, Oct. 21 9 am-3 pm Locations across Plano Visit Plano.gov/WWLT in mid-October for a downloadable tour map, plant lists and other resources to plan your day. See you there!
2 gas stations in cities throughout Collin County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Oct. 7
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Collin County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Oct. 7, according to GasBuddy.com.
Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Collin County in week ending Oct. 7?
The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Collin County was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 7, according to GasBuddy.com.
Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Collin County in week ending Oct. 7?
The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Collin County was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 7, according to GasBuddy.com.
How did home valuation prices perform in Collin County during Q3 2023?
The median sale price of a home sold in the third quarter of 2023 in Collin County rose by $5,873, while total sales decreased by 52.3%.
Effective property tax rate in Collin County outpaced the national average in Q3 2023
Property owners in Collin County paid 2.3% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the third quarter of 2023, which is more than 2.1 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by Collin Times.
Cheapest diesel in cities across Collin County in week ending Oct. 7
The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Collin County was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 7, according to GasBuddy.com.
Week ending Sept. 30: Collin County home sales
There were 163 reported residential sales in Collin County in the week ending Sept. 30, according to BlockShopper.com.
Collin Times area weekly mass times
The following parishes in the Collin Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.