Collin County not being frugal in distribution of H1N1 vaccine
The use of multiple grants allows the normally-frugal county government to spend $500 on something that will cost it less than $20.
Monday, Nov. 2, 2009
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The use of multiple grants allows the normally-frugal county government to spend $500 on something that will cost it less than $20.
Monday, Nov. 2, 2009
They're aiming for $2.45 million.
Friday, Oct. 30, 2009
A bridge column on the SH 5 bridge was damaged by flooding.
Monday, Oct. 26, 2009
Collin County prosecutors have used the Dallas County crime lab -- the business in question -- in at least two high profile murder cases that resulted in convictions being overturned.
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009
Not everyone is wringing their hands about a shortage of the vaccine. There are millions of people leery about vaccine safety, according to numbers provided by a Harvard School of Public Health study.
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009
All three races have at least one candidate who is aligned with mainstream Plano Republicans.
Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009
Poll watchers had issues with James Middleton, who would not permit the poll watchers to freely observe the operation of the polling place in 2008.
Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009
Current District Attorney John Roach recently announced that he was not seeking re-election.
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009
Most of those who spoke expressed a desire to maintain a rural way of life on the Branch Peninsula and eastern shores of Lavon.
Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009
Opposition to the bridge is already being organized, with a group called "Save Lake Lavon."
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009
He officially turns in his candidacy at noon Oct. 1.
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009
Flu shots are $20 per person, $14 for children 6 months to 3 years old, and must be paid in cash or by using a credit card.
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009
Watkins' ham-handed catfight with the Commissioners Court has devolved into dysfunctional disaster.
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009
You call it Sam Rayburn Tollway, we call it "the road formerly known as 121."
Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009
Unfortunately, the child who died on Sunday was found to have the H1N1 influenza virus.
Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009
ADB was the lowest bidder in a contest that saw an extreme range of quotes.
Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009
Judge Keith Self's plan to cap the program was goofy, and it never stood a chance of gaining a majority vote of the court.
Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009
This is the first swine flu-related death in Tarrant County.
Monday, Sept. 28, 2009
The Collin County Observer has learned that the purchasing department will recommend the contract be awarded to ADB Consulting.
Monday, Sept. 28, 2009
The county's plan provides a poor precedent for future elections, this columnist says.
Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009
Whoever's advising Craig Watkins in his budget wars with the Commissioners Court is supplying him poor counsel.
Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009
Fiscal 2010 will be the first time the county has funded programs with the Samaritan Inn and with Children's Medical Center.
Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009
The Coast2Coast Rx card will be available for residents at most participating pharmacies.
Friday, Sept. 4, 2009
It seems several deputy constables are driving vehicles with temporary tags and renewing them every month at $25 a pop.
Friday, Aug. 28, 2009
There is no guarantee that NCTCOG will be willing to coordinate the rest of the loop with what might be seen as Collin County's own private toll road.
Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009
Creative spin was the order of the day as NTTA explained away one issue after another with glib generalities.
Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009
Citing state law, the Texas Historical Commission fined Collin County $1,000.
Monday, Aug. 24, 2009
Total combined budget (all funds) will be just under $270 million, and the operating funds budget will be about $174 million.
Monday, Aug. 24, 2009
Mayfield talked about how officials are dealing with a $65 million shortfall.
Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009
No minutes of the county's five budget meetings in June and July have been posted.
Monday, Aug. 17, 2009
When the power of a police officer is used to generate money, the law is corrupted.
Monday, Aug. 17, 2009
The tax rate is expected to rise from 23.57 cents per $100 valuation to 24.98 cents.
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009
Jenkins is already making it tough on Democratic incumbent Jim Foster, who has lost favor with his fellow Democrats.
Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009
Officers are reportedly having to pee in cups or, failing that, just pissing in their pants.
Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009
Meanwhile, the City of Dallas talks layoffs, tax increases.
Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009
http://www.pegasusnews.com/admin/news/story/32817/
The national per capita average was $181. Texas' residents saw $150 each, but Collin County only $28.
Monday, Aug. 10, 2009
They are scheduled to discuss 12 different precinct maps at the Monday morning commissioners court session.
Monday, Aug. 10, 2009
The county wants to participate in a pilot program that would consolidate neighborhood precincts into fewer election day "Vote Centers."
Monday, Aug. 10, 2009
Next year's expansion of US 75 to eight main lanes and two three-lane service roads will affect the daily commutes of thousands.
Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009
Dallas County is facing a $36 million budget deficit, but Craig Watkins believes his department shouldn't have to be affected.
Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009