News from February 2024
2021-22 School Year: 74% of the 648 students at Elliott Elementary School not on "college track"
Of the 648 students at Elliott Elementary School in Mckinney, 480 (74%) 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: 74% of the 648 students at Elliott Elementary School not on "college track"
Of the 648 students at Elliott Elementary School in Mckinney, 480 (74%) 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).
North Park Health and Rehabilitation Center was 3rd largest nursing home in Collin County as of Q4 2023
North Park Health and Rehabilitation Center, the third largest nursing home in Collin County, aided an average of 81.8 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.
Who owned Victoria Gardens of Allen in Q4 2023?
Owned by Harden Non-Hud Holdco, LLC since Oct. 31, 2013, Victoria Gardens of Allen had an overall rating of one in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Congressman Keith Self Votes Against Continuing Resolution
On February 29, 2024, Congressman Keith Self took a stand by voting against another short-term Continuing Resolution (CR), aligning himself with 96 House Republicans who also opposed the resolution.In a statement, Congressman Keith Self expressed his dissatisfaction with the CR, saying, "This CR does absolutely nothing to address our border crisis or change the trajectory of Washington’s out-of-control spending." He highlighted the need for action on critical issues, such as the border crisis and government spending.Self further criticized the decision to extend the...
Collin County 2nd largest nursing home as of Q4 2023: Landmark of Plano Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Landmark of Plano Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, the second largest nursing home in Collin County, aided an average of 48.6 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.
A look at The Park in Plano, a nursing home in Plano, Texas
The Park in Plano was the only public facility nursing home in Collin County, Texas in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of two.
Report: 74% of the 618 students at Lacy Elementary School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year
Of the 618 students at Lacy Elementary School in Princeton, 458 (74%) 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 Nursing Homes: Who’s behind The Healthcare Resort of Plano?
The Healthcare Resort of Plano was one of the 17 for-profit facility nursing homes in Collin County, Texas in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of four.
Farmersville Junior High School: 74% of the 476 students not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year
Of the 476 students at Farmersville Junior High School in Farmersville, 353 (74%) 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).
Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Collin County rise or fall in 2021?
Farms throughout cities in Collin County received $4.8 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.
Sorority rapist sentenced to life after breakthrough in forensic genetic genealogy
District Attorney Greg Willis's office has successfully secured a life sentence for Jeffery Wheat, a serial rapist involved in multiple home invasions.
Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Collin County in week ending Feb. 24?
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Collin County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.
Largest nursing home in Collin County as of Q4 2023
With an overall rating of three, Prairie Estates was the largest nursing home in Collin County during the fourth quarter of 2023.
How much did farmers in Rockwall County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?
Farms in Rockwall County received $7,723,187 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
What was 2nd largest nursing home in Dallas County as of Q4 2023?
Five Points at Lake Highlands Nursing and Rehabilitation, the second largest nursing home in Dallas County, aided an average of 161.3 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.
Josiah Perez sentenced to 30 years for ambush of Sachse police officers
District Attorney Greg Willis's office has secured a 30-year prison sentence for Josiah Perez, who was found guilty of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon against a public servant.
Report: 75% of the 2,956 students at McKinney High School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year
Of the 2,956 students at McKinney High School in Mckinney, 2,217 (75%) 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).
Stonemere Rehabilitation Center: 3-star nursing home in Collin County
Stonemere Rehabilitation Center was one of the 17 for-profit facility nursing homes in Collin County, Texas in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of three.
Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Collin County in week ending Feb. 24
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Collin County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.