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New population estimates released
on Collin County's population by the U.S. Census
Bureau show steady growth for this part of North
Texas. But we've also found some other telling figures
that add a little more depth to the cultural and
economic make-up of the fastest-growing urban county
in the state... more
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Exactly what do we get from the county’s
share of your property taxes? First, it helps to know that
Collin County claims about a dime of every property tax dollar
collected within its boundaries. In Plano, for example, a
$221,700 home would draw $5,286 in annual taxes. And after
annual city, school and community college levies are taken
out, the county’s share would come to $543.17 a year – or
about $45.26 a month. So for the price of cable TV, or a mobile
phone calling plan, what follows is a basic tally of how the
money is spent... more
Looking for a fun summer activity with
the kids that's actually educational? Then Carry Along Collin
is just the thing to get the family out of the house
and exploring our county!... more
Three county departments have drawn
statewide - and national - praise for their innovative,
creative and efficient use of our tax dollars in carrying
out local government functions. Collin County's Health,
Information Technology and Human Resources departments
have all been cited recently for programs involving
indigent health care, online services connectivity... more
How did the Collin County Jail
become a model for all other jails in our state to
follow? Great leadership, outstanding staff, and
a relentless pursuit of excellence, for starters... more
Want to know where your tax dollars
are being spent – down to the penny? Collin has become
the first county government in the nation to post its
check registers for public viewing and inspection. The
Financial Transparency Project, an aggressive fiscal
accountability program posted by the Collin County Auditor,
also offers financial trends for the last five years,
utility consumption for county facilities, and a citizens
newsletter, and... more
Your County Historical Commission
is presenting a free oral history workshop on Saturday,
September 6th, from 9:00 am to noon, at the Heard-Craig
Center in downtown McKinney. Anyone interested in preserving
a bit of the past, whether it’s about family, town, or
a particular historic event, should attend!... more
The Collin County Sheriff's Office
new sex offender registry is citizen-friendly, easy to
set up, search, and will now notify you when registered
sex offenders move within a mile of your home, business,
or your kids’ schools or day-care centers. User subscribers
are confidential, and allow multiple address monitoring.
And, of course, it’s free... more
