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Collin County Sees Lowest Homelessness Count Since 2015
A recently released report from a point-in-time count in January 2024 revealed that homelessness in Collin County is at its lowest since 2015. Housing Forward, the leading nonprofit addressing homelessness in the region, reported that 3,718 homeless currently reside in Dallas and Collin Counties. The count in January signifies the third consecutive year of decline in homelessness, a departure from the upward trend observed over the past decade. According to the report, almost 88% of the 3,718 individuals tallied in January reside in Dallas County, with 12% originating from Collin County. Approximately 64% identified as male, while 36% identified as female. The data...
2 charged with murder after man killed in robbery
McKinney police say a 23-year-old man was shot and killed inside a car in a neighborhood off White Avenue. Police say the shooting was the result of a robbery, but they wouldn’t explain any other circumstances surrounding the crime.
Heavy rainfall causes flash flooding in Texoma
(KTEN) – Heavy rainfall from severe thunderstorms swamped parts of Texoma with up to seven inches of rain in spots. Sulphur, Oklahoma hit the jackpot of 6.83 inches of rain over the past two days. Others were less fortunate with under 0.20 inches of rain being recorded in Bonham, Texas.
Comets, community members demand return of 21 individuals detained overnight at Collin County Jail
18 students and three professors were arrested after state troopers and local police stormed UTD’s “Gaza Liberation Plaza” protest encampment at 4 p.m. May 1. Officers transported the detainees to Collin County Jail, where they will remain at least until May 2. Protests demanding the release of...
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