News from August 2024
2021-22 School Year: 45% of the 1,816 students at Independence High School not on "college track"
Of the 1,816 students at Independence High School in Frisco, 818 (45%) 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 proposes reduced property tax rate in new budget
McKinney's City Manager has put forward a budget proposal of $888 million for the Fiscal Year 2025.
Student body in Collin County universities comprised mostly of white students in 2022-23 school year
Enrollment data for the three universities in Collin County revealed white was the most common ethnicity among students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Report: 45% of the 565 students at Martha Hunt Elementary School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year
Of the 565 students at Martha Hunt Elementary School in Murphy, 255 (45%) 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 hosts Billie Jean King Cup playoff between Ukraine and Austria
The City of McKinney and Visit McKinney have announced that The Courts of McKinney at Gabe Nesbitt Park will host the Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Playoff.
McKinney residents face decision on four charter amendments in November election
The McKinney City Council has scheduled a special charter election for November 5, where residents will vote on four proposed amendments to the city charter.
Cheapest regular gas in cities across Collin County in week ending Aug. 3
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Collin County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E15 gas in cities in Collin County in week ending Aug. 3?
The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Collin County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Report: 46% of the 800 students at Schimelpfenig Middle School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year
Of the 800 students at Schimelpfenig Middle School in Plano, 368 (46%) 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 awards $110k in grants to boost local business development
The McKinney Community Development Corporation (MCDC) has awarded a second round of promotional grants in 2024, totaling $110,050.
Rita Smith Elementary School: 46% of the 479 students not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year
Of the 479 students at Rita Smith Elementary School in Wylie, 221 (46%) 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).
Rita Smith Elementary School: 46% of the 479 students not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year
Of the 479 students at Rita Smith Elementary School in Wylie, 221 (46%) 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: 47% of the 896 students at Jim Spradley Elementary School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year
Of the 896 students at Jim Spradley Elementary School in Frisco, 422 (47%) 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: 47% of the 896 students at Jim Spradley Elementary School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year
Of the 896 students at Jim Spradley Elementary School in Frisco, 422 (47%) 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 Times area weekly mass times
The following parishes in the Collin Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.
Report: 47% of the 767 students at Taylor Elementary School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year
Of the 767 students at Taylor Elementary School in Plano, 361 (47%) 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: 47% of the 767 students at Taylor Elementary School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year
Of the 767 students at Taylor Elementary School in Plano, 361 (47%) 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).
Weekly recap of Collin County home sales during week ending July 27
There were 209 reported residential sales in Collin County in the week ending July 27, according to BlockShopper.com.
Report: 47% of the 696 students at Max O. Vaughan Elementary School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year
Of the 696 students at Max O. Vaughan Elementary School in Allen, 328 (47%) 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).
1 gas station in cities throughout Collin County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending July 27
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Collin County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.