News from 2024
2021-22 School Year: 79% of the 488 students at Harmony Science Academy - Plano not on "college track"
Of the 488 students at Harmony Science Academy - Plano in Plano, 386 (79%) 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 Supports Governor Greg Abbott’s Border Security Efforts
Congressman Keith Self and 23 House Republican Members have expressed their support for Governor Greg Abbott's efforts to secure the border. The Members of Congress have written a letter encouraging Governor Abbott to continue defending Texas' sovereignty and standing against the Biden administration's border policies.In their letter, the Members of Congress highlighted the importance of upholding the U.S. Constitution, specifically Article 4, Section 4, which guarantees protection for states against a federal government that defies the law and allows for a foreign...
There were 13,600 Hispanic students enrolled in Plano ISD schools in 2021-22 school year
Hispanic students made up 27.5% of Plano ISD schools' student body in the 2021-22 school year.
Congressman Keith Self Files Congressional Amicus Brief at SCOTUS in Support of Military Chaplains’ Conscience Rights
Congressman Keith Self has taken a stand in support of military chaplains' conscience rights by leading an amicus brief at the Supreme Court. Joined by twenty-five members of Congress, Congressman Self is advocating for the plaintiffs in Alvarado v. Austin, who have faced a denial of their Religious Accommodation Requests (RAR) and subsequent retaliatory actions.The Department of Defense's (DoD) COVID-19 vaccine mandate has been at the center of this controversy, with its violation of servicemembers' and chaplains' religious liberty. The DoD's blanket dismissals of...
How many Asian students were enrolled in Wylie ISD schools in 2021-22 school year?
Asian students made up 12.4% of Wylie ISD schools' student body in the 2021-22 school year.
Analysis: 438 of 554 students at Godwin Elementary School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year
Of the 554 students at Godwin Elementary School in Princeton, 438 (79%) 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: American Indian students comprised 0.7% of Celina ISD schools' student body in 2021-22 school year
American Indian students made up 0.7% of Celina ISD schools' student body in the 2021-22 school year.
Judge Weldon Copeland retires after 35 years of service
Judge Weldon Copeland has concluded a 35-year career as a Collin County Probate Judge, celebrated in a gathering at the county courthouse.
How many African American students were enrolled in Lone Star Language Academy School District in 2021-22 school year?
Lone Star Language Academy School District had 16 African American students enrolled in their schools in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.
Prosper ISD schools Education: 3,509 Asian students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year
Asian students made up 16.1% of Prosper ISD schools' student body in the 2021-22 school year.
Analysis: 490 of 619 students at Thomas Elementary School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year
Of the 619 students at Thomas Elementary School in Plano, 490 (79%) 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: 3 of 40 students at Harmony School of Innovation - Dallas not on "college track" in 2020-21 school year
Of the 40 students at Harmony School of Innovation - Dallas in Dallas, three (7.5%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2020-21 school year, according to Collin Times' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
Enrollment Analysis: African American students comprised 4.5% of Farmersville ISD schools' student body in 2021-22 school year
Farmersville ISD schools had 91 African American students enrolled in their schools in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.
Enrollment Analysis: American Indian students comprised 0.6% of Lovejoy ISD schools' student body in 2021-22 school year
Lovejoy ISD schools had 26 American Indian students enrolled in their schools in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.
There were 140 African American students enrolled in Lovejoy ISD schools in 2021-22 school year
Lovejoy ISD schools had 140 African American students enrolled in their schools in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.
Enrollment Analysis: American Indian students comprised 0.6% of Melissa ISD schools' student body in 2021-22 school year
Melissa ISD schools had 29 American Indian students enrolled in their schools in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.
1 gas station in cities throughout Collin County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Jan. 27
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Collin County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.
How many Asian students were enrolled in Allen ISD schools in 2021-22 school year?
Asian students made up 24.3% of Allen ISD schools' student body in the 2021-22 school year.
Report: 7.8% of the 373 students at Lovejoy High School not on "college track" in 2020-21 school year
Of the 373 students at Lovejoy High School in Lucas, 29 (7.8%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2020-21 school year, according to Collin Times' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
Anna Middle School: 80% of the 1,028 students not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year
Of the 1,028 students at Anna Middle School in Anna, 823 (80%) 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).