News from June 2024
Valuation: Pricing for the median home in Collin County increased in May 2024 compared to May 2023
In May, the median sale price of a home in Collin County rose by $3,226 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 15.1%.
2021-22 School Year: 56% of the 553 students at P. M. Akin Elementary School not on "college track"
Of the 553 students at P. M. Akin Elementary School in Wylie, 310 (56%) 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: 56% of the 553 students at P. M. Akin Elementary School not on "college track"
Of the 553 students at P. M. Akin Elementary School in Wylie, 310 (56%) 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.
Weekly recap, week ending June 1 home sales in Collin County
There were 160 reported residential sales in Collin County in the week ending June 1, according to BlockShopper.com.
Cheapest diesel in cities across Collin County in week ending June 1
The only price of diesel in cities throughout Collin County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 1, according to GasBuddy.com.
Dr. Al Draper Intermed: 56% of the 932 students not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year
Of the 932 students at Dr. Al Draper Intermed in Wylie, 522 (56%) 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).
Dr. Al Draper Intermed: 56% of the 932 students not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year
Of the 932 students at Dr. Al Draper Intermed in Wylie, 522 (56%) 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).
Congressman Keith Self commemorates D-Day anniversary with parachute jump in Normandy
(June 7, 2024—Normandy, France) Today, Congressman Keith Self participated in a parachute jump from a C-47 Skytrain over Mont Saint-Michel in Normandy, France to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. He was joined by seven House Republican veterans, all donning World War II paratrooper uniforms.
Analysis: 370 of 659 students at Mooneyham Elementary School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year
Of the 659 students at Mooneyham Elementary School in Mckinney, 370 (56%) 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).
Analysis: 370 of 659 students at Mooneyham Elementary School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year
Of the 659 students at Mooneyham Elementary School in Mckinney, 370 (56%) 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).
Frisco ISD renovates multiple campuses using funds from 2018 bond package
Dozens of Frisco ISD campuses and facilities are undergoing scheduled summer renovations funded by the 2018 bond package. Crews will be replacing old equipment, paint, and carpet, as well as refinishing athletic fields. Some campuses will be closed for renovations, with their phone lines transferred to temporary locations.
Report: 57% of the 533 students at Bolin Elementary School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year
Of the 533 students at Bolin Elementary School in Parker, 304 (57%) 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: 57% of the 533 students at Bolin Elementary School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year
Of the 533 students at Bolin Elementary School in Parker, 304 (57%) 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).
Allan K. & Carolyn High Bird Education Center: 57% of the 1,046 students not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year
Of the 1,046 students at Allan K. & Carolyn High Bird Education Center in Plano, 597 (57%) 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 June 1?
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Collin County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 1, according to GasBuddy.com.
Miller Elementary School: 57% of the 348 students not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year
Of the 348 students at Miller Elementary School in Richardson, 199 (57%) 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: 57% of the 509 students at Haun Elementary School not on "college track"
Of the 509 students at Haun Elementary School in Plano, 291 (57%) 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 June 1?
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Collin County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 1, according to GasBuddy.com.
Frisco ISD opens registration for 2024-25 academic year
Frisco ISD is urging new and current families to register for the 2024-25 school year, which begins on Monday, August 12, 2024. The district processes student registrations throughout the summer in the order online submissions are received.