Dallas County Population Declines as Immigration Slows, New Census Data Shows - Collin Chronicles Dallas-Fort Worth continues to expand overall, but Dallas County posted a population loss as falling international migration reshaped growth patterns across North Texas. Dallas County lost more than 2...

Dallas County Population Declines as Immigration Slows
New Census data shows Dallas County lost more than 2,600 residents from mid-2024 to mid-2025 as slower immigration reshaped growth across North Texas.

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#DallasCounty #DFW #Census

Dallas Fed Raises Texas Jobs Forecast, but Economists Warn of Growing Risks - Collin Chronicles A new outlook projects stronger employment growth in Texas for 2026, though researchers say immigration limits, weaker business sentiment and geopolitical tensions could curb momentum. Texas is now ex...

Texas Jobs Forecast Raised for 2026
Texas could add nearly 280,000 jobs in 2026, but economists warn labor constraints and uncertainty could limit momentum.
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#Texas #Jobs #Economy #DallasFed

Celina Leads Collin County Homebuilding in 2025 as Growth Pushes North - Collin Chronicles CELINA — New residential building permit data shows Collin County’s housing boom is still running hot in 2025, with Celina leading the county by a wide margin and fast-growing northern cities continui...

Celina leads Collin County in new home permits for 2025
Data shows Celina outpacing other cities as housing growth concentrates in fast-growing northern areas

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#CelinaTX #CollinCounty #HousingGrowth #Texas

Celina Power Outage Leads to Oncor Infrastructure Upgrades After Community Pushback - Collin Chronicles A recent power outage in downtown Celina has prompted Oncor to commit to major infrastructure upgrades after criticism from local officials, businesses and residents over repeated service disruptions....

Celina outage prompts Oncor upgrades after backlash
City officials say new poles, equipment replacements and expanded connections are planned after outages disrupted schools and businesses
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#CelinaTX #Oncor #PowerOutage #LocalNews

Allen, Plano West Fall in UIL 6A Boys Soccer State Semifinals - Collin Chronicles Allen and Plano West carried the final hopes for local Class 6A boys soccer teams as the UIL state semifinals unfolded Thursday and Friday across Texas. Both programs reached the final four, but each ...

Allen, Plano West fall in UIL 6A state semifinals

Allen lost in penalties after a scoreless draw, while Plano West fell 1-0 in the final four.

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#UIL #TexasSoccer #HighSchoolSports

Frisco, Texas Emerges as Flashpoint in Anti-Indian Immigration Backlash - Collin Chronicles Frisco, Texas, has become a focal point in a growing backlash against Indian Americans as rapid demographic change in the Dallas-Fort Worth suburb fuels online hate campaigns and public hostility over...

Frisco, Texas, has become a flashpoint in anti-Indian immigration backlash, with online hate and public tensions rising as demographic change fuels misinformation and scapegoating.

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#Frisco #Texas #Immigration #USNews

Collin County’s Population Boom Fuels Surge in Voter Registration Across Fast-Growing Cities - Collin Chronicles Voter registration across Collin County’s major cities has surged dramatically between 2018 and 2026, reflecting both rapid population growth and increasing civic participation in one of the fastest-g...

Voter registration in Collin County has surged since 2018, driven by rapid population growth in expanding cities.

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#CollinCounty #VoterTrends #NorthTexas

Plano ISD Students Shine at State Speech and Debate Championship - Collin Chronicles PLANO, Texas — Students from Plano Independent School District delivered standout performances at the Texas Forensic Association State Championship, earning top rankings and statewide recognition acro...

Students from Plano Independent School District earned top honors at the state speech and debate championship.
Plano West finished second overall.

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#PlanoISD #StudentSuccess #NorthTexas

Six Frisco ISD Soccer Teams Advance to Regional Semifinals - Collin Chronicles FRISCO, Texas — Six teams from Frisco Independent School District are moving on to the regional semifinals in the UIL soccer playoffs after a strong showing in the latest round of postseason play. The...

Six teams from Frisco Independent School District advanced to the UIL soccer regional semifinals.Games are set for March 27–28.

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#FriscoTX #HighSchoolSports #UIL

Texas Democrats Look to Suburban Surge as Key to Flipping the State House - Collin Chronicles As political momentum builds ahead of the 2026 elections, Texas House Democratic Leader Gene Wu says the path to reshaping Texas politics may run through fast-growing suburban counties like Collin Cou...

Gene Wu says suburban counties like Collin County could be key to the fight for Texas House control in 2026.

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#TexasPolitics #Election2026 #CollinCounty

Collin County Housing Prices Surge After COVID, Now Showing Signs of Cooling - Collin Chronicles Housing prices across major cities in Collin County surged dramatically in the years following the COVID-19 pandemic, according to quarterly housing data from Zillow covering the last seven years. Cit...

Collin County home prices surged during the pandemic housing boom. Recent data shows signs the market may now be stabilizing.

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#CollinCounty #HousingMarket #NorthTexas

Lelo’s Coffee Co. to Open Espresso Bar at Tupps Brewery in McKinney - Collin Chronicles Lelo’s Coffee Co. is preparing to expand its business with a new espresso-focused shop in East McKinney, bringing its specialty coffee offerings to a brick-and-mortar location for the first time. The ...

Lelo’s Coffee Co. plans to open an espresso bar at Tupps Brewery in McKinney this March, marking the company’s first brick-and-mortar coffee shop.

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#McKinneyTX #CoffeeNews #LocalBusiness

Gas Prices Climb Across Dallas as Global Tensions Push Oil Higher - Collin Chronicles Gas prices across Dallas have risen sharply in recent days, with many stations around the city posting prices around $3.19 per gallon as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to influence ...

Gas prices across Dallas have climbed sharply, reaching about $3.19 per gallon as global tensions disrupt oil supply and push crude prices higher.

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#Dallas #GasPrices #EnergyMarkets

General Election Set in Texas’ 3rd District as Hunt Challenges Self to Debate - Collin Chronicles With the primary elections concluded, the race for Texas’ 3rd Congressional District is officially set. Republican incumbent Keith Self will face Democratic nominee Evan Hunt in the November general e...

The general election race for Texas’ 3rd District is set as Rep. Keith Self and Democratic nominee Evan Hunt prepare for November. Hunt has invited Self to a public town hall debate in McKinney.

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#TX03 #TexasPolitics #ElectionNews

Collin County Candidates React to Primary Election Results - Collin Chronicles Following the March primary elections, candidates across Collin County and Texas’ 3rd Congressional District shared messages with supporters as the focus shifts toward the November general election. S...

Candidates across Collin County are reacting to the March primary results as the race for November’s general election begins to take shape.

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#CollinCounty #ElectionNews #TexasPolitics

The future of elections in Collin County may be decided less by persuasion and more by participation - Collin Chronicles Something interesting shows up when we look closely at the 2026 Collin County primary numbers. The outcome may have less to do with party loyalty and more to do with who actually votes. Look at turnou...

Analysis of the 2026 Collin County primary highlights a major turnout gap by age, with older voters participating far more than younger voters.

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#CollinCounty #ElectionData #VoterTurnout #TexasPolitics

Collin County Primary Turnout Surges Ahead of 2026 Election - Collin Chronicles The results of Collin County’s March primary election provided more than just party nominees for the November ballot. They also revealed shifting voting patterns in one of Texas’ fastest-growing count...

Collin County’s 2026 primary turnout reached nearly 200,000 voters, with early voting leading and Democratic participation rising sharply.

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#CollinCounty #ElectionData #TexasPolitics

Record Primary Turnout Reported in Collin County, Unofficial Results Show Collin County reports record primary turnout with 26% of registered voters casting ballots, a significant increase from the 2024 election.

Collin County reported record primary turnout, with about 26% of registered voters participating, marking a sharp increase from the previous primary cycle.

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#CollinCounty #ElectionNews #TexasPolitics

Frisco Election Results Spark Debate Over Voter Mobilization A narrow Frisco City Council race has sparked discussion about voter mobilization, civic engagement, and the city’s evolving political landscape.

Frisco’s recent City Council race highlights shifting suburban dynamics. A tight margin and organized voter outreach have sparked debate about civic engagement and community influence.

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#FriscoTX #LocalPolitics #CivicEngagement #NorthTexas

Frisco Reports Over $500 Million in New Investment During Strong 2025 Growth Year - Collin Chronicles FRISCO, Texas — Frisco’s economic momentum continued throughout 2025, with the Frisco Economic Development Corporation (FEDC) reporting significant job creation, major commercial investment and contin...

Frisco’s 2025 growth highlights: $500M+ in capital investment, major company relocations, and a growing innovation ecosystem. A strong example of long-term, community-focused economic development.

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#FriscoTX #EconomicDevelopment #Innovation

Speakers Clash at Frisco City Council Over Immigration, H-1B Concerns - Collin Chronicles FRISCO, Texas — A heated discussion about immigration and work visas took center stage at a Frisco City Council meeting Tuesday evening, drawing residents and visitors from across North Texas. Dozens ...

Immigration and H-1B visa concerns sparked heated debate at a Frisco City Council meeting. Officials said the city has no authority over federal visa policy.

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#FriscoTX #CityCouncil #CommunityNews

Frisco Special Election Highlights Sharp Turnout Gaps Across the City - Collin Chronicles Frisco’s January 31 special election revealed significant differences in voter participation across the city, even as overall turnout remained low. The average turnout stood at 6 percent, but precinct...

Frisco’s special election turnout ranged from 1.5% to 18.5% by precinct.The 106-vote margin highlights how small shifts can decide local races.

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Democrat Taylor Rehmet Wins Texas Senate District 9 in Surprise Upset - Collin Chronicles In a result that surprised many political observers, Democrat Taylor Rehmet won the runoff election for Texas Senate District 9 on Saturday, flipping a seat long held by Republicans in Tarrant County....

Democrat Taylor Rehmet won the Texas Senate District 9 runoff, flipping a long-held Republican seat in Tarrant County.
He received about 57% of the vote.

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#TexasPolitics #ElectionNews #TarrantCounty

McKinney Kroger at El Dorado and Lake Forest to Close March 7 - Collin Chronicles McKINNEY, Texas — Residents in McKinney will soon see another change to their neighborhood grocery options as the Kroger store located near El Dorado Parkway and Lake Forest Drive prepares to close it...

McKinney’s Kroger at El Dorado & Lake Forest will close March 7. Employees will be offered transfers; pharmacy services will relocate nearby.

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Collin County Groups to Host “ICE Out of Texas” Peaceful Protest in Allen - Collin Chronicles ALLEN, Texas — Community and student organizations in Collin County are organizing a peaceful demonstration this Sunday in Allen to protest recent actions by federal immigration enforcement agencies a...

Collin County groups will host the “ICE Out of Texas” peaceful protest Sunday in Allen at Watters Creek, 12–2 p.m.
Organizers emphasize a lawful and community-focused event.

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#AllenTX #CollinCounty #LocalNews

Plano Pauses $31 Million Biotech Manufacturing Project Amid Shifts in Research District Plans - Collin Chronicles Plano’s ambitions to become a hub for life sciences in North Texas have encountered a temporary setback as biotech company NTx Bio places its $31 million manufacturing facility on hold. The plant, whi...

Plano has paused a $31M biotech manufacturing project amid changes to its research district plans.
The move reflects shifting development priorities.

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#Plano #Biotech #NorthTexas

UNT Launches North Texas Promise, Covering Tuition for Eligible Students - Collin Chronicles The University of North Texas is expanding access to higher education with a new initiative that will allow more North Texas students to attend college tuition-free beginning in Fall 2026. Through the...

UNT announced the North Texas Promise, covering tuition for eligible North Texas students beginning Fall 2026.
The program aims to expand access to higher education.
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#UNT #EducationNews #NorthTexas

Plano Protesters Rally Against ICE Following Minneapolis Shooting - Collin Chronicles Hundreds gather in Plano to protest ICE after the fatal Minneapolis shooting of Renee Good, calling for justice in federal enforcement.

Hundreds gathered in Plano to protest ICE actions following fatal shootings in Minneapolis, calling for accountability and reform.

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#Plano #CollinCounty #LocalNews #Immigration