News from May 2024
Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Collin County in week ending May 4?
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Collin County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.
Total enrollment of Allen Independent School District with its main office in Allen is 21,711 students during the 2022-23 school year
Allen Independent School District, with its main office in Allen, had a total enrollment of 21,711 students during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.
5,266 in Wylie Independent School District with its main office in Wylie are classified as at-risk during the 2022-23 school year
Wylie Independent School District with its main office in Wylie enrolled 5,266 students who identified as at risk during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.
2021-22 School Year: 61% of the 1,784 students at Lowery Freshman Center not on "college track"
Of the 1,784 students at Lowery Freshman Center in Allen, 1,089 (61%) 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 earns six stars from Comptroller’s transparency program
The City of McKinney, Texas, has received all six transparency stars from the Texas Comptroller’s program. This accolade is awarded to local government entities that provide easy online access to essential financial data. McKinney, along with one other city in Texas, are the first to achieve this status.
Dowell Middle School: 61% of the 1,067 students not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year
Of the 1,067 students at Dowell Middle School in Mckinney, 651 (61%) 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).
Allen Independent School District with its main office in Allen has 6,152 at-risk students during the 2022-23 school year
Allen Independent School District with its main office in Allen enrolled 6,152 students who identified as at risk during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.
Frisco ISD celebrates top 10 graduates of Class 2024
Frisco ISD recently celebrated the top 10 seniors graduating this spring. These exceptional students, who make up the Class of 2024, are set to attend prestigious universities worldwide. The district honored them with a special luncheon.
Prosper Independent School District with its main office in Mckinney taught 6,948 at-risk students during the 2022-23 school year
Prosper Independent School District with its main office in Mckinney enrolled 6,948 students who identified as at risk during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.
Mckinney Independent School District with its main office in Mckinney has a total enrollment of 23,174 students during the 2022-23 school year
Mckinney Independent School District, with its main office in Mckinney, had a total enrollment of 23,174 students during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.
Jeff Banner appointed as MISD's Executive Director of Secondary School Leadership
McKinney Independent School District (MISD) has announced the appointment of Jeff Banner as its Executive Director of Secondary School Leadership. The announcement was made on May 8, with Banner set to transition from his current role as principal of Plano Senior High School in Plano ISD.
2021-22 School Year: 61% of the 336 students at Hughston Elementary School not on "college track"
Of the 336 students at Hughston Elementary School in Plano, 205 (61%) 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 Self’s Office Announces the Winners of Texas District 3 Congressional Art Competition
The Office of Congressman Keith Self proudly hosted the annual Congressional Art Competition at Collin College in McKinney, Texas, drawing over 200 attendees. Congressman Keith Self stated, “This art competition showcased the incredible talent we have in Texas District 3. The creativity and skill these young artists demonstrated is simply remarkable, and I want to thank every student, teacher, parent, and judge who brought this event to life. I look forward to seeing the winner’s artwork displayed in my district offices and in the halls of the U.S. Capitol.”
Former Rock Hill High School standout Katerina Luna’s collegiate team to play for NCAA D2 Softball Championship starting Thursday, May 9
Her team enters the tournament as a number three seed.
Former Farmersville High School standout Callie Yellin’s collegiate team to play for NCAA D2 Softball Championship starting Thursday, May 9
They open the tournament against Southern Nazarene Crimson Storm.
Riley Stephens, former Prosper High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Softball Championship
First game takes place on Thursday, May 9.
Diana Murtha, former Mckinney Boyd High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Softball Championship
Her team enters the tournament as a number one seed.
Aubrey Hutzler, former John Paul II High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Softball Championship
They open the tournament against Saint Leo Lions.
7,386 in Mckinney Independent School District with its main office in Mckinney are classified as at-risk during the 2022-23 school year
Mckinney Independent School District with its main office in Mckinney enrolled 7,386 students who identified as at risk during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.
Celina Junior High School: 62% of the 767 students not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year
Of the 767 students at Celina Junior High School in Celina, 476 (62%) 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).