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
Collin County
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TxDOT makes emergency closure on north and southbound SH 5 in Collin County
A bridge column on the SH 5 bridge was damaged by flooding.
Monday, Oct. 26, 2009
Dallas lawsuit could have huge implications on Collin County convictions
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
Collin County primaries in 2010 will be interesting
All three races have at least one candidate who is aligned with mainstream Plano Republicans.
Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009
Democrats protest and file charges against Collin County election judge
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
Judge Greg Willis announces candidacy for Collin County district attorney race
Current District Attorney John Roach recently announced that he was not seeking re-election.
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009
Anti-Lake Lavon bridge protesters crowd bridge hearing
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
Public hearing on possible Lake Lavon toll bridge to be held on Wednesday, October 7
Opposition to the bridge is already being organized, with a group called "Save Lake Lavon."
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009
Former prosecutor Jeff Bray seeks Collin County district attorney seat
He officially turns in his candidacy at noon Oct. 1.
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009
TxDOT hosts public hearing to discuss new Sam Rayburn Tollway
You call it Sam Rayburn Tollway, we call it "the road formerly known as 121."
Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009
ADB Consulting awarded North Central Texas Fusion Center contract
ADB was the lowest bidder in a contest that saw an extreme range of quotes.
Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009
10-year Collin County rural paving program to continue at current pace
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
Collin County Commissioners may finally award Fusion Center contract
The Collin County Observer has learned that the purchasing department will recommend the contract be awarded to ADB Consulting.
Monday, Sept. 28, 2009
Collin County to take part in vote center pilot program despite concerns
The county's plan provides a poor precedent for future elections, this columnist says.
Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009
Collin County Health Care Advisory Board recommends $147,000 for non-profit agreements
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
A regional perspective and update on the Outer Loop around Dallas-Fort Worth
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
State of NTTA given to Collin County Commissioners Court
Creative spin was the order of the day as NTTA explained away one issue after another with glib generalities.
Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009
Collin County fined for selling McKinney courthouse
Citing state law, the Texas Historical Commission fined Collin County $1,000.
Monday, Aug. 24, 2009
Collin County proposes a “flat” 2010 budget
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
Collin County transparency takes huge step backwards in 2010 budget meetings
No minutes of the county's five budget meetings in June and July have been posted.
Monday, Aug. 17, 2009
Collin County officials enhancing revenue through constable traffic patrol
When the power of a police officer is used to generate money, the law is corrupted.
Monday, Aug. 17, 2009
Collin County recovery funding falls way short of average
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
Collin County Commissioners plow ahead with redistricting
They are scheduled to discuss 12 different precinct maps at the Monday morning commissioners court session.
Monday, Aug. 10, 2009
Collin County officials may not understand concept of vote centers
The county wants to participate in a pilot program that would consolidate neighborhood precincts into fewer election day "Vote Centers."
Monday, Aug. 10, 2009
Collin County Commissioner Joe Jaynes talks roads
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
Collin County preparing for possible swine flu resurgence
The commissioners court will meet Monday to consider purchasing an unspecified amount of anti-viral drugs.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Collin County’s employee health clinic wants to buy Intoxilyzer
The request doesn't explain why the county can't make use of one of the several Intoxilyzers at the sheriff's department.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Jeff May appointed new Collin County Auditor
I suspect few are surprised that the district judges appointed May.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Collin County Judge Keith Self puts campaign donor list online
To the best of our knowledge, this is the first time an incumbent or candidate for our commissioners court has made such a disclosure online.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Collin County Commissioners ignoring census data in redistricting effort
Many believe that the county, in using its own data, is embarking down a slippery slope.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Public hearing scheduled for Countywide Vote Center plan in Collin County
I have real concerns that the committee can draft a plan that will not negatively impact voter turnout.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Dallas-based Tyler Technologies awarded $2.5 million contract with Collin County Courts
Collin County is hoping to reduce paper use through Tyler's products.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
What is going with the North Texas Fusion Center contract?
There's a rotten smell beginning to come from this whole deal.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Collin County Commissioners show large disparity in reimbursement requests
Jerry Hoagland accounts for almost 70% of the entire year's charges by commissioners.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Collin County Judge Greg Brewer resigns from bench
Brewer, who has served on the bench since 2007, will leave his post September 1, 2009.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Collin County Democratic Party chair resigns for health reasons
Dan Dodd spent five days in the McKinney hospital this month due to a deep vein thrombosis in his right leg and a pulmonary embolism.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Collin County Commissioners to consider Outer Loop path
The section to be discussed runs from FM 6 south to the Rockwall County line.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Collin County’s CodeRED Program due for $50,000 renewal
CodeRED is an automated telephone notification system that the county has used to warn citizens of impending weather emergencies.
Monday, June 22, 2009
When content partners collide: McKinneyNews.net interviews Bill Baumbach of the Collin County Observer
Chances are, if it’s happened in Collin County – particularly if something’s happened and it smells of fish – Baumbach has either written about it or is preparing to write about it.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Police use of unmanned spy drones won’t expand beyond Houston, yet
FAA regulations have listed the majority of Collin County's skies as restricted airspace.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
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