News from April 2024
Congressman Keith Self Opposes Warrantless Searches
Today, Congressman Keith Self and 87 House Republicans voted against renewing FISA, which includes the Section 702 authority, through the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act."It is unconscionable that FISA was renewed today without a warrant requirement," said Congressman Keith Self. "The Constitution clearly states Americans have the right under the 4th Amendment to be secure against unreasonable search and seizure. This bill sacrifices our constitutional rights in the name of ‘safety.'"The executive branch has politicized FISA and weaponized federal...
Report: 66% of the 679 students at Daffron Elementary School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year
Of the 679 students at Daffron Elementary School in Plano, 449 (66%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to Collin Times' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
2021-22 School Year: 67% of the 2,717 students at McKinney Boyd High School not on "college track"
Of the 2,717 students at McKinney Boyd High School in Mckinney, 1,821 (67%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to Collin Times' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
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.
Report: 67% of the 513 students at Sonntag Elementary School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year
Of the 513 students at Sonntag Elementary School in Mckinney, 344 (67%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to Collin Times' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
Report: 67% of the 513 students at Sonntag Elementary School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year
Of the 513 students at Sonntag Elementary School in Mckinney, 344 (67%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to Collin Times' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Collin County in week ending Apr. 6?
The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Collin County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.
The Senate Must Hold Mayorkas Impeachment Trial
Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is abdicating his Constitutional responsibility by politicizing the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Impeachment proceedings have never been, nor should they be decided along party lines. The House of Representatives has impeached 18 active-duty officials, all of which were taken to trial by the Senate. Even Senate Republicans honored their Constitutional duty when taking up House Democrats’ politically charged impeachment of President Trump. There are no other reasons than partiality and hubris to refuse a trial...
Analysis: 2,209 of 3,296 students at Prosper High School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year
Of the 3,296 students at Prosper High School in Prosper, 2,209 (67%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to Collin Times' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
Cheapest premium gas in cities across Collin County in week ending Apr. 6
The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Collin County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.
Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Collin County in week ending Apr. 6?
The only price of diesel in cities throughout Collin County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.
Smith Elementary School: 67% of the 678 students not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year
Of the 678 students at Smith Elementary School in Princeton, 455 (67%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to Collin Times' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
Which former Collin Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 8?
These former Collin Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 8.
Week ending March 30: Collin County home sales
There were 148 reported residential sales in Collin County in the week ending March 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.
Gunstream Elementary School: 67% of the 581 students not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year
Of the 581 students at Gunstream Elementary School in Frisco, 390 (67%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to Collin Times' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
Gunstream Elementary School: 67% of the 581 students not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year
Of the 581 students at Gunstream Elementary School in Frisco, 390 (67%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to Collin Times' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
Taylor County Education: 56 Pacific Islander students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year
In Taylor County schools, 0.1% of students identified as Pacific Islander in the 2021-22 school year.
Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Collin County in week ending Mar. 30?
The only price of diesel in cities throughout Collin County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 30, according to GasBuddy.com.
Analysis: 350 of 522 students at Gary and Bobbye Jack Minshew Elementary School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year
Of the 522 students at Gary and Bobbye Jack Minshew Elementary School in Mckinney, 350 (67%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to Collin Times' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).