Texas approved new congressional maps – here’s what that means for Plano
byIf not permanently stopped after an upcoming hearing, much of Plano could change districts again, increasing the power of Republican votes in the city.
Collin County
KERA: Voting rights activists warn Collin County move to hand-marked ballots will cause issues
byCollin County’s plans to move to hand-marked paper ballots is getting pushback from a bipartisan voting rights group that warns the change will lead to inefficiencies and inaccuracies.
KERA: Collin County Muslims at EPIC once found a welcoming community, now endure hate and suspicion
bySupporters of the Muslim community say the online debate that may have prompted these investigations are rooted in harmful stereotypes and Islamophobia.
KERA: Karmelo Anthony bond reduced to $250k by Collin County judge
byAnthony’s attorney petitioned to lower the previously $1 million bond, stating the high bond amount was an undue burden on the family.
KERA: Plano city council member expected to resign seat this week
byTomorrow, a meeting to accept Williams’ resignation and call a special election to fill his vacancy some say is due to a Resign to Run law.
Plano vaccination rates high, but decreasing more among private school children
byThough Collin County has a vaccination rate high enough for herd immunity, researchers warn about concentrated unvaccinated social populations, especially amid an outbreak.
Plano City Council members raise money for The Salvation Army
byThough the county fell short of the fundraising numbers raised by Denton and Tarrant counties, Plano council members raised hundreds.
Children’s Health opens new patient tower
byThe patient tower tripled the bed capacity of the hospital, which aims to serve the increasing number of families moving to Collin County.
Either way, outcome of Texas HD 70 race may signal political shift in Collin County
byThe district was won by 850 votes in the last election, and this year’s race could be just as close as Kinard and Plesa near election day.
North Texas Food Bank serves 4th largest area as Texas tops hunger crisis
byNTFB discusses hunger as Feeding America study reveals Texas tops the nation in hunger, NTFB covers 4th largest hunger area.