News from February 2024
3rd largest nursing home in Denton County as of Q4 2023
With an overall rating of one, Senior Care Health and Rehabilitation Center-Denton was the third largest nursing home in Denton County during the fourth quarter of 2023.
Analysis: 332 of 442 students at Harmony School of Innovation - Dallas not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year
Of the 442 students at Harmony School of Innovation - Dallas in Dallas, 332 (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).
A look at North Park Health and Rehabilitation Center, a nursing home in McKinney, Texas
Owned by Fannin County Hospital Authority since March 31, 2017, North Park Health and Rehabilitation Center had an overall rating of two in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Celina ISD schools Education: 2 Pacific Islander students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year
Celina ISD schools had two Pacific Islander students enrolled in their schools in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.
Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Collin County in week ending Feb. 17?
The only price of diesel in cities throughout Collin County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 17, according to GasBuddy.com.
2021-22 School Year: 75% of the 379 students at Ruth Cherry Elementary School not on "college track"
Of the 379 students at Ruth Cherry Elementary School in Royse City, 285 (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).
Enrollment Analysis: multiracial students comprised 0.7% of Lone Star Language Academy School District's student body in 2021-22 school year
Lone Star Language Academy School District had one multiracial student enrolled in their schools in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.
Brookhaven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center was 2nd largest nursing home in Denton County as of Q4 2023
With an overall rating of two, Brookhaven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center was the second largest nursing home in Denton County during the fourth quarter of 2023.
Collin County Nursing Homes: Who’s behind Mckinney Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center?
Owned by Keystone Care, LLC since July 1, 2022, Mckinney Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center had an overall rating of three in the fourth quarter of 2023.
How much did farmers in Dallas County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?
Farms in Dallas County received $10,426,753 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Lovejoy ISD schools Education: 2 Pacific Islander students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year
Pacific Islander students made up 0% of Lovejoy ISD schools' student body in the 2021-22 school year.
What was largest nursing home in Denton County as of Q4 2023?
Boasting an overall rating of four, Denton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center was the largest nursing home in Denton County during the fourth quarter of 2023.
How many Pacific Islander students were enrolled in Community ISD schools in 2021-22 school year?
Pacific Islander students made up 0.1% of Community ISD schools' student body in the 2021-22 school year.
Report: 75% of the 655 students at Lowe Elementary School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year
Of the 655 students at Lowe Elementary School in Princeton, 492 (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).
Enrollment Analysis: multiracial students comprised 4.1% of Blue Ridge ISD schools' student body in 2021-22 school year
Blue Ridge ISD schools had 39 multiracial students enrolled in their schools in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.
Life Care Center of Plano: 4-star nursing home in Collin County
Owned by Forrest Preston since March 8, 1989, Life Care Center of Plano boasted an overall rating of four in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Washington man sentenced to 40 years for sexual assault crimes
Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis has announced that Patrick William Travis, a 26-year-old from Lake Stevens, Washington, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison.
Imagine International Academy of North Texas School District Education: 69 multiracial students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year
Multiracial students made up 5% of Imagine International Academy of North Texas School District's student body in the 2021-22 school year.
Cheapest regular gas in cities across Collin County in week ending Feb. 17
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Collin County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 17, according to GasBuddy.com.
How many Pacific Islander students were enrolled in Anna ISD schools in 2021-22 school year?
Anna ISD schools had six Pacific Islander students enrolled in their schools in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.