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Collin College Summer/Fall 2026 Reg 2
Sheriff joins global public safety program

Sheriff joins global public safety program

The Collin County Sheriff’s Office says Sheriff Jim Skinner recently participated in an international public safety initiative in Germany and Poland alongside more than 120 law enforcement leaders and students from around the world. According to a Sheriff’s Office, no...

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Dodd Park shooting under investigation

Dodd Park shooting under investigation

Updated April 17 @ 1:49 p.m. The Wylie Police Department has asked the public for help as detectives investigate the fatal shooting of a teenager near Dodd Park. Sgt. Donald English said officers responded shortly after 6 p.m. Thursday, April 16, to reports of shots...

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Hanging out

Hanging out

Columnist John Moore has endured many difficulties, but nothing's worse than wallpaper. Photo by John Moore There are two true tests for how solid your marriage is — COVID-19 and hanging wallpaper together. As I awoke from 9½ hours of sleep, all rested and ready for...

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Teen Court seeks student volunteers for 2026–27 term

Teen Court seeks student volunteers for 2026–27 term

Teen Court Attorney Natalie Ashlin accepts an award from Juvenile Case Manager Melissa Davis at the 2025-26 Teen Court banquet. Courtesy photo Wylie Municipal Court is seeking teen attorneys and jurors to handle the cases of their peers through the Teen Court program....

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County OKs animal shelter upgrades amid funding gap

County OKs animal shelter upgrades amid funding gap

Collin County commissioners approved a measure Monday, April 6, to begin improvements to the county animal shelter after determining a 2023 bond package will not cover the full cost of a new facility. The motion, approved unanimously, allows the county to begin using...

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Unity critical to retain House majority

Unity critical to retain House majority

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick warned last week that the GOP risks losing its majority in the state House this November and urged party unity behind the winner of the May runoff between U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton. Without that unity, Patrick said that...

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