News from August 2024
How many students were enrolled in Lovejoy ISD schools in 2022-23 school year?
There were 4,254 students enrolled in Lovejoy ISD schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.
Robert L. Puster Elementary School: 39% of the 662 students not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year
Of the 662 students at Robert L. Puster Elementary School in Fairview, 259 (39%) 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 could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Collin County in week ending Aug. 17?
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Collin County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Congressman warns UK against extraditing Americans over free speech
Congressman Keith Self has issued a warning to the British government against any attempts to extradite American citizens for exercising their Constitutional right to free speech.
Enrollment at Anna ISD schools increased by 12.8% compared to previous school year
For the 2022-23 school year, Anna ISD reported an increase in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with 571 more students being enrolled.
Report: 39% of the 727 students at Borchardt Elementary School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year
Of the 727 students at Borchardt Elementary School in Plano, 284 (39%) 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 E85 gas in cities in Collin County in week ending Aug. 17?
The lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Collin County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
2 gas stations in cities throughout Collin County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Aug. 17
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Collin County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Enrollment at Melissa ISD schools increased by 16% compared to previous school year
There were 5,654 students enrolled in Melissa ISD schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.
1 gas station in cities throughout Collin County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Aug. 17
The only price of diesel in cities throughout Collin County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
2021-22 School Year: 40% of the 1,021 students at Pearson Middle School not on "college track"
Of the 1,021 students at Pearson Middle School in Frisco, 409 (40%) 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: 40% of the 1,021 students at Pearson Middle School not on "college track"
Of the 1,021 students at Pearson Middle School in Frisco, 409 (40%) 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).
McKinney schedules mosquito control measures following West Nile Virus detection
The City of McKinney has announced plans to conduct mosquito spraying in various areas next week following the detection of West Nile Virus in local mosquito pools.
Frisco ISD voters to decide on bond program and tax rate increase in November
Frisco ISD voters will decide on a bond program and tax rate increase this November, following the Board of Trustees' approval during their regular August meeting.
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.
How many students were enrolled in Princeton ISD schools in 2022-23 school year?
For the 2022-23 school year, Princeton ISD reported an increase in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with 1,070 more students being enrolled.
Local Government Meeting today in Collin County
Collin County City Council Meeting starting at 5 pm today — here's what you need to know!
2021-22 School Year: 41% of the 607 students at Tibbals Elementary School not on "college track"
Of the 607 students at Tibbals Elementary School in Wylie, 249 (41%) 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: 41% of the 607 students at Tibbals Elementary School not on "college track"
Of the 607 students at Tibbals Elementary School in Wylie, 249 (41%) 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).
Wylie ISD welcomed 18,850 students in 2022-23 school year
For the 2022-23 school year, Wylie ISD reported an increase in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with 640 more students being enrolled.