Below are the latest population numbers released by the North Central Texas Council of Governments. It looks as if the growth has slowed for our area. In 2007, nine cities in Collin County experienced double-digit growth. Last year only three reached that mark. Listed below are the figures for cities over 1,000 in population: [...]
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The County Line As we become busier and busier with our everyday lives and are caught up in the issues of the day, it is easy to lose sight of what all of us have accomplished in making Collin County a quality place to live and raise families. Below are some snapshots [...]
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The County Line As previously discussed, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is dealing with major funding shortfalls. Many transportation projects throughout the state are being put on hold due to diversions, where the state diverts road funding to other state services, and rescissions, when the federal government requires that their road [...]
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The County Line Last year, the North Texas Tollway Authority awarded Collin, Denton, Dallas and Tarrant Counties approximately $3.2 billion for the right to toll SH 121 for the next 50 years. Of this amount, Collin County is receiving approximately $1.5 billion. From Collin County’s $1.5 billion, approximately $600 million is being used to construct [...]
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The County Line As gasoline prices approach and surpass $4 a gallon, it is becoming increasingly crucial to expand both light and commuter rail throughout Collin County. As Collin County’s representative to the Regional Transportation Council, I also sit on the Regional Rail Committee. However, I have a growing concern about the committee’s discussions on [...]
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