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I am Relocating to the city in America with the fastest growth. Although I can see why it’s so well-liked, I hope the small-town Texas charm is maintained
The interview with Michelle Clifford, a 33-year-old Californian sales manager who will be relocating to Celina, Texas, in July, served as the basis for this as-told-to piece. Celina is the US city with the greatest rate of population growth, having increased by 26.6% between July 2022 and July 2023. 43,317 people will be living there in 2023. The essay has been condensed and made clearer.
List: 5 North Texas cities offer best quality of life in the state, 1 among the worst
When it comes to quality of life in the Lone Star State, five North Texas cities are setting the standards. The online lawncare booking service, LawnStarter, recently released a list of the country’s leading cities for quality of life. The list compares 500 of the largest cities in the...
Memorial monument in Texas honors first responders who have died by suicide
Suicide is always preventable. If you are having thoughts of suicide or feeling suicidal, please call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline immediately at 988. Counselors are also available to chat at 988lifeline.org. Remember: You deserve to be supported, and it is never too late to seek help. Speak with someone today.
Worries about Preserving the Past in Melissa, Collin County, Texas
The Scott-Barker House and St. Paul Baptist Church contribute to worries about preserving the past of fast-growing Melissa in Collin County, Texas. In the 1870s, a two-story Victorian-style home was erected in the newly founded town of Melissa, Collin County, Texas. The town came into being due to the Houston & Texas Central Railway, and along with this house, several other structures were quickly built to serve this new stop along Texas's first north-south railroad. Shoot, the town was even named after the daughter of one of the railroad's executives.
Why Are People Moving To North Texas
North Texas is the fastest-growing region in the country, bringing in more residents, more businesses and more money. Population estimates show that Collin County saw the largest population growth out of all seven counties in North Texas from 2016 to 2021. In 2023, Texas led the nation in population growth. State-to-state migration flow data shows that the top five states new Texas residents are moving from include California at the top, with Texas as the number one destination for residents leaving the state. Following next are Florida, Louisiana, Georgia and Illinois which combined added 113,707 new residents to the Lone Star...
Collin County Among Longest Life Expectancies In Texas
Life expectancy rates in the United States have risen significantly over the past fifty years, increasing by nearly seven years. Several factors influence life expectancy, including genetics, alcohol and tobacco use, diet, body weight and physical activity levels. But your place of residence also plays a critical role, as it impacts access to healthcare, the availability of healthy food options and opportunities for maintaining an active lifestyle. According to 2024 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps from the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, ranked by Stacker, Collin County is among the counties with the longest life expectancy in Texas. In Collin County,...
Public Notice of Mosquito Spraying
The City of Sachse, in coordination with Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS), has confirmed that a mosquito trap in Zone 1 in the area of Ingram Rd has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). To combat the spread, DCHHS protocol requires that sprayings be conducted in the...
DART board divided over who they represent in funding cut talks
The Dallas Area Rapid Transit board of directors is divided over its response to growing calls from some of its member cities to cut the agency's funding. Seventy-five percent of DART's funding comes from its 13 member cities, which each contribute one cent per sales tax dollar. In recent months, some cities — including Irving, Plano and Rowlett — have passed resolutions in support of reducing that penny by 25%.
Mosquito Spraying Throughout Addison Planned for Wednesday, July 17 and Thursday, July 18
West Nile Virus has been detected in mosquitoes recently trapped in multiple areas around Addison. Spraying will take place throughout the Town on Wednesday, July 17 and Thursday, July 18, just before sunrise (approximately 4am to 7am). The pesticide that Addison uses and the application techniques are very safe for...
Many of the fastest-growing suburbs are in Texas
Suburban and exurban growth is outpacing that of major cities across the United States, and Texas is no exception. In fact, according to a report from StorageCafe, seven of the top 20 fastest-growing housing markets are located in the Lone Star State. The Houston suburb of Fulshear ranked as the...
Plano, Roweltt Cut Dallas Area Rapid Transport Funding in Symbolic Protest of Management
Two Dallas-area cities have expressed interest in cutting their funding from Dallas Area Rapid Transport (DART), a transit agency that serves parts of Dallas-Fort Worth and operates buses, light rail, and commuter rail services. Over the past three weeks, the city councils of Plano and Rowlett have voted for resolutions...
Frisco adds, adjusts school zones for 2024-25 school year
Frisco City Council approved several school zone adjustments for the 2024-25 school year. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Several school zones in Frisco will be slightly different in the coming school year. Frisco City Council approved the adjusted school zones July 2. The updates include adding, modifying or removing the locations and...
Plano launches online short-term rental registration
Plano residents who wish to or currently operate short-term rentals in the city must complete the required registration by Aug. 1. (Connor Pittman/Community Impact) Eligible short-term rental operators in Plano must complete their registration using the online application by the start of August. The registration is required as part of...
Carrollton Fire wins second annual Battle of the Badges blood drive
The city of Carrollton hosted its second annual Battle of the Badges blood drive on July 12, pitting the fire and police departments against each other to see which could attract more donors. The event collected 72 units of blood, with 41 from walk-in donors and 31 from appointments. The...
Storm Debris Cleanup Update - July 15
Due to ongoing storm debris cleanup, bulk pickup is running on a condensed schedule this month. Bulk items were picked up from all Yellow Zone routes on Saturday, July 13 and Monday, July 15. Please note, this collection was for bulk-items only. No brush was collected. Any bulk items that are not separated from brush could not be collected during this pickup; however, they will be collected along with storm debris. Please email Logan Thatcher at lthatcher@cityofsachse.com if your bulk items were not collected.
Plano city council approves $13.5 million contract for renovations at Tom Muehlenbeck center
At a June 24 meeting, the Plano city council approved a $13.5 million contract for renovations at the Tom Muehlenbeck center. The guaranteed maximum price contract with Lee Lewis Construction ensures that any surpluses are under Lee Lewis Construction’s liability. The Tom Muehlenbeck center is one of the city’s...
More cities set to decide on cutting DART funding, but votes are symbolic for now
IRVING, Texas — Two more cities could officially express their desire to cut the amount of sales tax revenue they send to Dallas Area Rapid Transit, a move a DART spokesperson warned could be "catastrophic" for the agency. On Tuesday night, Carrollton and Farmers Branch are expected to vote...
McKinney, Plano Make Top 20 Best Cities For Renters In 2024
RentCafe’s annual ranking unveiled the best cities for renters in 2024, and several North Texas cities came out on top. To aid renters in finding their perfect city, they analyzed 20 metrics across 150 U.S. cities. These metrics, encompassing apartment quality, economic strength, traffic, air quality and natural amenities, were grouped into three categories: cost of living and housing; local economy; and quality of life. McKinney, secured the fourth spot on the list, excelling in cost of living and housing (#2) and quality of life (#9). This achievement is due to a combination of a lower-than-average cost of living, high-end apartments in...
Plano nearing end of first citywide sweep to collect storm debris
Plano City Council is more than 85% done with its first citywide sweep to collect storm debris. (Connor Pittman/Community Impact) The city of Plano is more than 85% done with its first sweep of debris collection following a storm on May 28. What you need to know. As the city...
Frisco Public Library closes Dallas Parkway entrance for construction
One of the entrances into the Frisco Public Library will be closed until mid-August. (Alex Reece/Community Impact) One of the Frisco Public Library’s three driveways closed for construction on July 15. Two-minute impact. The driveway, which offers library guests a way on and off of Dallas Parkway, will be...
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