News from March 2024
Weekly recap, week ending March 9 home sales in Collin County
There were 162 reported residential sales in Collin County in the week ending March 9, according to BlockShopper.com.
Analysis: 404 of 568 students at Jesse McGowen Elementary School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year
Of the 568 students at Jesse McGowen Elementary School in Mckinney, 404 (71%) 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: 45% of the 4,335 students at Lovejoy ISD Schools not on "college track"
Of the 4,335 students in Lovejoy ISD's schools, 1,951 (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).
Collin Times area weekly mass times
The following parishes in the Collin Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.
Imagine International Academy of North Texas' only school: 51% of students not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year
Of the 1,386 students in Imagine International Academy of North Texas' only school, 707 (51%) 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).
How many Multiracial students were enrolled in Taylor County schools in 2021-22 school year?
There were 1,723 Multiracial students enrolled in Taylor County schools in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.
Report: 71% of the 557 students at Huffman Elementary School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year
Of the 557 students at Huffman Elementary School in Plano, 396 (71%) 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 diesel in cities in Collin County in week ending Mar. 9?
The only price of diesel in cities throughout Collin County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 9, according to GasBuddy.com.
How many Multiracial students were enrolled in Rockwall County schools in 2021-22 school year?
In Rockwall County schools, 4.3% of students identified as Multiracial in the 2021-22 school year.
2021-22 School Year: 71% of the 973 students at Frankford Middle School not on "college track"
Of the 973 students at Frankford Middle School in Dallas, 691 (71%) 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 Demands an Independent Investigation and Autopsies for the DC Five
Mar 14 2024Congressman Keith Self has taken a strong stance in demanding justice for the 'DC Five,' a group of unborn children whose bodies were found abandoned outside an abortion facility in Washington. In a letter addressed to the DC Chief Medical Examiner, Dr. Francisco J. Diaz, Congressman Self insisted on an independent investigation and autopsies for the deceased infants."The humanity of these children is incontrovertible. They were human beings, weeks from birth, growing just as we all do from conception to natural death and they were brutally killed by...
Analysis: 34,778 of 65,617 students at Frisco ISD Schools not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year
Of the 65,617 students in Frisco ISD's schools, 34,778 (53%) 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).
There were 1,759 Multiracial students enrolled in Mclennan County schools in 2021-22 school year
There were 1,759 Multiracial students enrolled in Mclennan County schools in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.
Analysis: 11,996 of 21,420 students at Allen ISD Schools not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year
Of the 21,420 students in Allen ISD's schools, 11,996 (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).
Senator Kennedy and Congressman Keith Self Introduce Bill to Ensure Americans Have Access to Affordable Healthcare
Congressman Keith Self and Senator Kennedy have introduced The Patient’s Choice Act of 2024, aiming to overturn the Biden Administration's proposed rule that would significantly reduce access to short-term, limited-duration health plans.“These insurance plans are designed to provide Americans with temporary, limited, and affordable health coverage while they search for more permanent solutions,” stated Congressman Keith Self, emphasizing the importance of the bill in preventing burdensome regulations on Americans.Senator Kennedy voiced concerns over the proposed rule,...
Analysis: 563 of 781 students at Haggard Middle School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year
Of the 781 students at Haggard Middle School in Plano, 563 (72%) 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).
There were 10,635 Multiracial students enrolled in Dallas County schools in 2021-22 school year
In Dallas County schools, 2.2% of students identified as Multiracial in the 2021-22 school year.
Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Collin County in week ending Mar. 9?
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Collin County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 9, according to GasBuddy.com.
Median home valuation prices in Collin County rose to $324,106 in February 2024 compared to February 2023
In February, the median sale price of a home in Collin County rose by $13,507 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 37.7%.
Report: 72% of the 860 students at Wilson Middle School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year
Of the 860 students at Wilson Middle School in Plano, 620 (72%) 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).