News from 2024
Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Collin County in week ending May 4?
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Collin County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.
Total enrollment of Allen Independent School District with its main office in Allen is 21,711 students during the 2022-23 school year
Allen Independent School District, with its main office in Allen, had a total enrollment of 21,711 students during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.
5,266 in Wylie Independent School District with its main office in Wylie are classified as at-risk during the 2022-23 school year
Wylie Independent School District with its main office in Wylie enrolled 5,266 students who identified as at risk during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.
2021-22 School Year: 61% of the 1,784 students at Lowery Freshman Center not on "college track"
Of the 1,784 students at Lowery Freshman Center in Allen, 1,089 (61%) 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).
Dowell Middle School: 61% of the 1,067 students not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year
Of the 1,067 students at Dowell Middle School in Mckinney, 651 (61%) 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).
Allen Independent School District with its main office in Allen has 6,152 at-risk students during the 2022-23 school year
Allen Independent School District with its main office in Allen enrolled 6,152 students who identified as at risk during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.
Frisco ISD celebrates top 10 graduates of Class 2024
Frisco ISD recently celebrated the top 10 seniors graduating this spring. These exceptional students, who make up the Class of 2024, are set to attend prestigious universities worldwide. The district honored them with a special luncheon.
Prosper Independent School District with its main office in Mckinney taught 6,948 at-risk students during the 2022-23 school year
Prosper Independent School District with its main office in Mckinney enrolled 6,948 students who identified as at risk during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.
Mckinney Independent School District with its main office in Mckinney has a total enrollment of 23,174 students during the 2022-23 school year
Mckinney Independent School District, with its main office in Mckinney, had a total enrollment of 23,174 students during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.
2021-22 School Year: 61% of the 336 students at Hughston Elementary School not on "college track"
Of the 336 students at Hughston Elementary School in Plano, 205 (61%) 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 Self’s Office Announces the Winners of Texas District 3 Congressional Art Competition
The Office of Congressman Keith Self proudly hosted the annual Congressional Art Competition at Collin College in McKinney, Texas, drawing over 200 attendees. Congressman Keith Self stated, “This art competition showcased the incredible talent we have in Texas District 3. The creativity and skill these young artists demonstrated is simply remarkable, and I want to thank every student, teacher, parent, and judge who brought this event to life. I look forward to seeing the winner’s artwork displayed in my district offices and in the halls of the U.S. Capitol.”
7,386 in Mckinney Independent School District with its main office in Mckinney are classified as at-risk during the 2022-23 school year
Mckinney Independent School District with its main office in Mckinney enrolled 7,386 students who identified as at risk during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.
Celina Junior High School: 62% of the 767 students not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year
Of the 767 students at Celina Junior High School in Celina, 476 (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).
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.