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County population nearing 1.3 million

County population nearing 1.3 million

Two Collin County cities doubled in population over the past five years while the county grew overall by 19.6% from 2020 to 2025, according to the latest figures from the Texas Population Estimates Program.  The program, run by the Texas Demographic Center,...

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Are you at risk for Hepatitis C? What to know

Are you at risk for Hepatitis C? What to know

Approximately 2.5 million people in the U.S. are living with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV), according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and as many as 75 percent of people with the disease don’t know they’re infected. Untreated, HCV can lead...

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Property value protest deadline is May 15

Property value protest deadline is May 15

The filing deadline to protest property values with Collin Central Appraisal District is Wednesday, May 15. Protests must be filed in writing, but may be filed electronically for residential properties. Property value protest hearings will conducted by an Appraisal...

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Collin College commencement planned for May 17

Collin College commencement planned for May 17

Collin College will honor the Class of 2019 with a commencement ceremony at 7 p.m., Friday, May 17, at the Allen Event Center, 200 E. Stacy Road in Allen. Dr. Mark Rudin, president of Texas A&M-Commerce, will deliver the commencement address. Dr. Rudin was...

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Season featured improvements in multiple areas

Season featured improvements in multiple areas

The first season as a Class 5A program featured an array of ups and downs. Second-year head coach Rhana Ramos pointed out the improvement in many areas. “With this being my second year, I have seen significant improvement in individual and team stats and we will...

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Princeton kicks off second annual spring practices

Princeton kicks off second annual spring practices

Spring football practices are well underway. Princeton kicked things off Wednesday, May 1 at Jackie Hendricks Stadium. Other practices are scheduled for 3:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. May 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21 and 22. The Panthers close things out...

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A very special kind of mom

A very special kind of mom

Whether by experience or keen observation, many of us know motherhood is not a walk in the park. Every stage, from infant to early adulthood, presents a new set of challenges that eventually they will grow out of. But for mothers of children born with special needs...

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Stolen memories

Stolen memories

Marylin Parsley is described by her daughter as a glittery person who wears a crown and sparkly jewelry every day and loves having her fingernails painted purple. On Mother’s Day, Lori Aden and her sister Sheila Parsley will visit their 77-year-old mom and bring her...

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