News from May 2024
Bill Bilyeu announces retirement; Collin County seeks new administrator
After more than 25 years of service, Bill Bilyeu has announced his retirement as Collin County Administrator, effective July 5, 2024.
1 gas station in cities throughout Collin County had the cheapest diesel in week ending May 4
The only price of diesel in cities throughout Collin County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.
Three Frisco ISD Baseball Teams Advance to Area Round
Three Frisco ISD baseball teams, Frisco, Lone Star, and Reedy, have advanced to the area round of the 5A playoffs. The matchups will all be best-of-3 series from Thursday (May 9) to Saturday (May 11).
Centennial golfer secures victory at 5A state championship; team claims second place
Centennial Golfer Wins 5A State Title; Titans Finish Second in State
Frisco Independent School District with its main office in Mckinney has 15,668 at-risk students during the 2022-23 school year
Frisco Independent School District with its main office in Mckinney enrolled 15,668 students who identified as at risk during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.
2021-22 School Year: 62% of the 537 students at David and Lynda Olson Elementary School not on "college track"
Of the 537 students at David and Lynda Olson Elementary School in Allen, 333 (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).
2021-22 School Year: 62% of the 537 students at David and Lynda Olson Elementary School not on "college track"
Of the 537 students at David and Lynda Olson Elementary School in Allen, 333 (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).
TX Education Reformer: 'For far too long nearly 50% of Texas children haven’t been able to read on grade level'
By Collin Times News Service May 6, 2024
Mandy Drogin, the campaign director for the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s (TPPF) Next Generation Texas campaign, said the State Board of Education (SBOE) is critical to setting educational standards in Texas public schools.
Regional Quarterfinals Next for FISD Softball Teams
The regional quarterfinals of the softball playoffs are here, and Lone Star, Wakeland, Reedy, and Panther Creek will be in action this week. The games will be played Thursday (May 9) through Saturday (May 11). Wakeland and Reedy will play each other in Class 5A, while Lone Star will play Walnut Grove in 5A and Panther Creek will take on Van Alstyne in 4A.
Unofficial Election Results for McKinney Bond Election
McKINNEY, Texas (May 6, 2024) – Today, McKinney residents participated in the general election to decide on five general obligation bond propositions. According to the unofficial election results from the Collin County Election Administrator, voters in McKinney approved four out of the five propositions, amounting to a total bond package of approximately $485.5 million in funding.Proposition A, which called for $106,000,000 for parks and recreation improvements, received approval from the voters. On the other hand, Proposition B, seeking $36,000,000 for a municipal courts...
Headline: New Educational Initiative at Lawson ECS Prepares Young Students for the Future
"Sammy and Sadie’s Supermarket at Lawson ECS (McKinney ISD Media/May 3, 2024)
Texas Values Spokesperson: There were ‘serious problems’ with first drafts of Texas social studies school standards rewrites
By Collin Times News Service May 6, 2024
The proposed first draft of the State Board of Education’s (SBOE) revised Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) social studies standards had “serious problems,” said the government relations director of Texas Values.
24,897 students is a total enrollment of Prosper Independent School District with its main office in Mckinney during the 2022-23 school year
Prosper Independent School District, with its main office in Mckinney, had a total enrollment of 24,897 students during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.
Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Collin County in week ending May 4?
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Collin County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.
Plano Independent School District with its main office in Allen taught 16,975 at-risk students during the 2022-23 school year
Plano Independent School District with its main office in Allen enrolled 16,975 students who identified as at risk during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.
Report: 62% of the 583 students at Carlena Chandler Elementary School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year
Of the 583 students at Carlena Chandler Elementary School in Allen, 362 (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).
Which former Collin Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 6?
These former Collin Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 6.
Weekly recap of Collin County home sales during week ending April 27
There were 36 reported residential sales in Collin County in the week ending April 27, according to BlockShopper.com.
Total enrollment of Plano Independent School District with its main office in Allen is 48,752 students during the 2022-23 school year
Plano Independent School District, with its main office in Allen, had a total enrollment of 48,752 students during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.
Collin Times area weekly mass times
The following parishes in the Collin Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.