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Complete local news coverage for Collin County, Texas. Stay updated on local government, community events, business developments, and civic matters affecting residents of McKinney, Plano, Frisco, Allen, Richardson, Carrollton, Wylie, and surrounding Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex communities.
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Richardson approves 40-home Greenwood Park, reignites housing debate

Richardson approves 40-home Greenwood Park, reignites housing debate

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Carrollton chase ends in arrests, stolen mail and IDs recovered

Carrollton chase ends in arrests, stolen mail and IDs recovered

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Plano Tesla nearly hits DART train after crossing gate break

Plano Tesla nearly hits DART train after crossing gate break

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Thousands pack Plano rally as Democrats target Collin County shift
Government

Thousands pack Plano rally as Democrats target Collin County shift

A Plano crowd of up to 4,000 turned James Talarico’s stop into a test of whether Collin County’s suburban shift is real in Ken Paxton’s backyard.

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Collin County adds 64,700 residents as North Texas nears 9 million
Business

Collin County adds 64,700 residents as North Texas nears 9 million

Collin County added 64,703 residents last year, and Lowry Crossing grew more than 45% as North Texas pushed to 8,952,590 people.

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Allen ISD budget shows $3.8 million deficit as enrollment falls
Education

Allen ISD budget shows $3.8 million deficit as enrollment falls

Allen ISD is facing a $3.8 million general fund gap as fewer students squeeze revenue and put pressure on staffing and programs.

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Prosper police probe three drive-by shootings at same home, one arrested
Community

Prosper police probe three drive-by shootings at same home, one arrested

Prosper police are investigating three drive-by shootings at the same Oakbrook Street home, where a 20-year-old woman was jailed and detectives are still hunting two suspects.

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Allen man arrested in federal case over alleged Trump threats
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Allen man arrested in federal case over alleged Trump threats

Federal agents arrested an Allen man after a complaint said he threatened President Donald Trump and crossed into interstate threats law.

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Frisco sets Guinness record with 1,141 soccer balls ahead of World Cup
Community

Frisco sets Guinness record with 1,141 soccer balls ahead of World Cup

Frisco stacked 1,141 soccer balls into a giant 2026 at Warren Sports Complex, using a Guinness record to market itself as a World Cup destination.

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Frisco plaza to host free 34-day soccer festival with 97 matches
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Frisco plaza to host free 34-day soccer festival with 97 matches

Frisco’s City Hall plaza is set to become a free World Cup hub with 97 match viewings, giving residents a monthlong public festival next to Toyota Stadium.

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McKinney approves zoning for mixed-use redevelopment near Stonebridge Drive
Government

McKinney approves zoning for mixed-use redevelopment near Stonebridge Drive

McKinney cleared a zoning change that could turn the former Globe Life campus into apartments, offices and retail, reshaping a key westside corner near Stonebridge Drive.

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Universal Kids Resort in Frisco plans themed shops for each land
Business

Universal Kids Resort in Frisco plans themed shops for each land

Universal Kids Resort is turning shopping into part of the attraction, with seven land-specific stores designed to sell branded gear before the Frisco park even opens.

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Richardson proposes $4.86 million for drainage, erosion-control projects
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Richardson proposes $4.86 million for drainage, erosion-control projects

Richardson wants $4.86 million more for drainage work as crews chase erosion sites and low-lying corridors. Delay could leave creeks, streets and home foundations more exposed.

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McKinney adds real-time parking signs downtown to ease searching
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McKinney adds real-time parking signs downtown to ease searching

McKinney will test real-time signs at downtown lots on South Kentucky and East Cloyd streets, letting drivers see open spaces before they circle the block.

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Former Wylie ISD assistant principal arrested in prostitution case involving minor
Education

Former Wylie ISD assistant principal arrested in prostitution case involving minor

A former Wylie ISD assistant principal was arrested after police said he targeted a recent Wylie East graduate who is still a minor with sex-related offers.

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Plano ISD plans $3.5 million fuel station upgrade at John Clark Stadium
Education

Plano ISD plans $3.5 million fuel station upgrade at John Clark Stadium

Plano ISD is spending $3.537 million on a new fuel station at John Clark Stadium, a project that costs more than the stadium's 1977 build price.

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Allen trail network tops 100 miles, leads Collin County per capita
Community

Allen trail network tops 100 miles, leads Collin County per capita

Allen’s trail map now tops 102 miles, but the next test is whether those paths connect newer neighborhoods and busy corridors as well as they boost bragging rights.

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Plano Public Library adds book locker at Liberty Recreation Center
Community

Plano Public Library adds book locker at Liberty Recreation Center

Plano is putting library lockers inside Liberty Recreation Center, aiming to make holds pickup easier for cardholders who already use the building for workouts, classes and family time.

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Plano native wins Fulbright for Parkinson’s research in Wales
Education

Plano native wins Fulbright for Parkinson’s research in Wales

A Liberty High School graduate from Plano will take a Fulbright to Cardiff University, where he will study Parkinson’s disease and dopamine-producing neurons.

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McKinney expands AED network with $450,000 Heart Hospital donation
Healthcare

McKinney expands AED network with $450,000 Heart Hospital donation

McKinney approved a $450,000 donation to add 190 AEDs, betting a four-minute response could save lives at parks, schools and sports fields.

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Frisco police arrest far-right influencer Jake Lang on trespass warrant
Government

Frisco police arrest far-right influencer Jake Lang on trespass warrant

Frisco police booked Jake Lang on a criminal trespass warrant tied to City Hall at 6101 Frisco Square Boulevard, then moved him to the Collin County jail.

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Frisco ISD tops Texas with 146 National Merit semifinalists, 144 finalists
Education

Frisco ISD tops Texas with 146 National Merit semifinalists, 144 finalists

Frisco ISD’s latest National Merit count signals more than bragging rights: it points to a districtwide academic pipeline that parents weigh when choosing schools.

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Frisco weekend lineup includes record attempt, concerts and festivals
Community

Frisco weekend lineup includes record attempt, concerts and festivals

A soccer-ball record, a 2,500-person margarita festival and a sensory swim make Frisco's June weekend one to plan around fast.

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Paramount films at Frisco Flyers, streets see temporary closures
Business

Paramount films at Frisco Flyers, streets see temporary closures

Paramount’s Frisco Flyers shoot briefly rerouted visitors through All Stars Avenue and John W. Elliott, underscoring Frisco’s growing draw for film crews.

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Sweden's World Cup team shops at Plano Scandinavian store
Business

Sweden's World Cup team shops at Plano Scandinavian store

Sweden’s World Cup squad ordered from a 1867 Plano storefront, putting a historic Nordic shop in the international tournament orbit.

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Frisco activates new signal, opens roadway at Dallas Parkway intersection
Government

Frisco activates new signal, opens roadway at Dallas Parkway intersection

Frisco turned on a new signal at Dallas Parkway and Fields/Universal Parkway, then opened a new road link under the Dallas North Tollway. The change reshapes one of the city’s fastest-growing commuter corridors.

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DART prepares contingency plans after paratransit workers authorize strike
Government

DART prepares contingency plans after paratransit workers authorize strike

A 160-1 strike authorization by DART paratransit workers puts Collin County riders who need dialysis trips and doctor visits on edge.

Marcus Williams2m read
McKinney ISD updates hazardous-route list for 2026-27 school year
Education

McKinney ISD updates hazardous-route list for 2026-27 school year

McKinney ISD added 13 hazardous areas for 2026-27, reshaping bus access for children who live within two miles of school but walk along major roads.

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Frisco council limits public comment to agenda items only
Government

Frisco council limits public comment to agenda items only

Frisco will stop listing general public comment on council agendas, narrowing a once-open forum as city leaders cite decorum and safety concerns.

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Plano seeks input on future of Legacy area through June 12 survey
Government

Plano seeks input on future of Legacy area through June 12 survey

Plano is asking who should shape Legacy’s next chapter, with a June 12 survey aimed at housing, offices, retail, parks and what should stay unchanged.

Marcus Williams2m read
Richardson proposes $22.9 million for water, wastewater upgrades
Government

Richardson proposes $22.9 million for water, wastewater upgrades

Richardson put $22.9 million toward aging pipes, manholes and stations to avoid costly breaks, service disruptions and future strain on household water bills.

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Allen police headquarters rises, stays on track for 2027 completion
Government

Allen police headquarters rises, stays on track for 2027 completion

Allen’s $97.1 million police headquarters is still aimed at March 2027, with roof work, windows and interior build-out now advancing on Century Parkway.

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