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Collin County protects hundreds of historic cemeteries, records boundaries

Collin County says it has 193 historic cemeteries, and more than 50 are state-designated sites whose boundaries are recorded in deed files as growth pushes outward.

Marcus Williams•3 min read•06:39 PM

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McKinney crash kills multiple, highlights Collin County traffic death surge

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Collin County museum exhibit highlights 64 tornadoes, including 4 EF4s

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Plano town hall argues Sharia law already exists in the U.S.

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Plano teacher arrested in child sex abuse case, police say

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Richardson approves 40-home Greenwood Park, reignites housing debate

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Carrollton chase ends in arrests, stolen mail and IDs recovered

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Plano Tesla nearly hits DART train after crossing gate break

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Community

Collin County’s Parkhill Prairie protects rare Blackland Prairie habitat

Parkhill Prairie preserves one of Collin County’s last Blackland Prairie remnants, and its 436 acres also help protect drinking water for more than 1 million people.

Sarah Chen5m read

Government

Plano burglary suspects shoot at detectives, one wounded in exchange of fire

Plano detectives were shot at during a burglary watch on International Parkway, and one suspect was wounded in the exchange.

James Thompson1m read

Business

Toyota Financial Services moves 1,100 employees into new Frisco office

Toyota Financial Services has started moving 1,100 workers into The Offices at Southstone Yards in Frisco, a shift that will ripple into lunch traffic, parking and nearby apartments.

Sarah Chen2m read

Government

Frisco raises homestead exemption to 20% for homeowners

Frisco homeowners could save about $120 on the city tax bill after council raised the homestead exemption to 20%, but the move trims city revenue from owner-occupied homes.

James Thompson2m read

Business

BlackRock-led consortium buys Plano's Aligned Data Centers for $40 billion

A BlackRock-led consortium paid $40 billion for Plano-based Aligned Data Centers, putting its 2800 Summit Ave campus at the center of Texas' AI buildout.

Sarah Chen2m read

Business

Miyako breaks ground in Plano for third U.S. location

Miyako’s first Texas hotel broke ground at Plano’s former JCPenney campus, with a $117.5 million opening planned for Oct. 1, 2027.

Sarah Chen2m read

Community

Texas Legends to host inaugural college classic in Frisco in 2026

Frisco's Comerica Center will stage a four-day college basketball showcase Dec. 18-21, 2026, with Nevada and San Francisco already signed on.

Sarah Chen2m read

Healthcare

Collin County warns of possible measles exposure in Plano

County health officials warned that a person with measles had visited three Plano stores, and symptoms can surface 7 to 14 days after exposure.

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Education

Plano mother files federal lawsuit against Plano ISD over parental rights

A Plano mother has taken Plano ISD to federal court, accusing district leaders of seizing a Jasper High School choir booster club and violating parents' rights.

Lisa Park2m read

Government

Allen man indicted on federal child sex trafficking charges

Allen resident Sanjay Sachithanandham was indicted in federal court on three child exploitation counts, including an allegation tied to illicit conduct abroad.

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Government

Paxton urges Collin County to block EPIC City development plans

Paxton is pressing Collin County to stop EPIC City, a 402-acre plan near Josephine for 1,000 homes, a mosque and school. No development application had been filed as of March 31.

Marcus Williams2m read

Business

Samsung lays off about 100 workers in Plano amid U.S. cuts

Samsung cut about 100 Plano jobs as 739 U.S. roles vanished, hitting phone, TV and home-appliance divisions during its Texas headquarters move.

Sarah Chen1m read

Government

Collin County sets 2025 policy on utility districts, development growth

Collin County’s 2025 district policy gives commissioners an early say on MUDs and MMDs before new subdivisions lock in water, sewer and road costs.

Marcus Williams2m read

Community

Collin County Historical Commission preserves local history through public programs

The commission turns Collin County history into speakers, oral histories, markers and awards that residents, teachers and newcomers can actually use.

Lisa Park5m read

Community

Collin County Farm Museum preserves county's agricultural past in McKinney

The Collin County Farm Museum shows how McKinney and the rest of Collin County grew from farmland to suburb, with artifacts, a digital collection and ongoing programs.

Sarah Chen5m read

Government

Storms damage homes in Plano, firefighters investigate eight suspected lightning strikes

Eight suspected lightning strikes sent Plano Fire across town after storms damaged homes in Collin County. One Plano home faces six to nine months of repairs.

James Thompson2m read

Community

Two McKinney residents killed in fatal crash at Custer Road intersection

Sandra Lee and William Lavich Lazarus, both 77, died when a Hyundai and BMW collided at Custer Road and Bedford Road in McKinney.

Sarah Chen1m read

Community

Texas man arrested after firing shotgun at McKinney officer

A 25-year-old McKinney man surrendered after firing a shotgun at an officer, and police said no one was injured in the apartment standoff.

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Government

McKinney airport expansion faces lawsuit as passenger flights near launch

Avelo's Nov. 11 launch from McKinney National Airport now sits beside a lawsuit over the city's roughly $72 million expansion and a separate $30 million bond dispute.

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Community

Wylie’s Jericho Village aims to redefine affordable housing

Jericho Village is moving residents into 38 income-based units in Wylie, pairing housing with case workers and on-site support. Agape says the goal is stability, not a short stay.

Lisa Park2m read

Business

Amegy Bank opens first Frisco loan office amid Collin County growth

Amegy Bank opened its first Frisco loan office as Collin County added 42,966 residents in a year, signaling a bigger push for business and property lending.

Sarah Chen2m read

Education

Richardson ISD summer hub helps families plan services and school dates

RISD's summer hub puts meal help, office closures and school dates in one place as families prepare for Aug. 12 and fall enrollment.

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Community

McKinney’s historic courthouse square shaped Collin County’s downtown identity

McKinney’s courthouse square still shows how Collin County was planned, built, and traded downtown. Walk it for the 1876 courthouse, the 1880 jail, and a square that still drives foot traffic.

Sarah Chen4m read

Government

Allen weighs $659,248 design contract for aging water and sewer lines

Allen approved a $659,248 design contract for aging water and sewer lines across six sites, plus $144,390 for bridge repairs on McDermott Drive.

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Community

Collin County museum exhibit highlights 64 tornadoes, including 4 EF4s

A Collin County museum exhibit turns local storm history into a warning: the county has logged 64 tornadoes, including four EF4s, as growth keeps pushing outward.

Sarah Chen3m read

Business

Plano open house tests support for Stars’ Willow Bend District plan

Plano’s Willow Bend open houses drew concern over traffic, parking and neighborhood impacts even as the Stars pushed a 20,000-seat arena plan.

Sarah Chen2m read

Education

Frisco ISD trustee calls for apprenticeships amid enrollment decline, teacher turnover

Frisco ISD trustee Stephanie Elad is pushing apprenticeships as Access Frisco adds 360 out-of-district students and the district braces for a $17 million revenue hit.

Sarah Chen1m read