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Not-for-profit agencies in Collin County can submit invoices for personal protective equipment to the county for reimbursement. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Collin County to reimburse housing and shelter not-for-profits for some coronavirus costs
Frisco confirmed two more mosquito pools had tested positive for West Nile virus. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Mosquito pools near two Frisco neighborhoods test positive for West Nile virus
The $6.9 million sales tax allocation Frisco received in September was a nearly 9% decrease compared to the same month a year ago. (Community Impact staff)
DATA: Frisco's latest monthly sales tax revenues down nearly 9% year-over-year
Gov. Greg Abbott said Sept. 17 that data from Texas' 22 hospital regions will dictate when certain businesses can reopen at 75% capacity. (Screenshot of Sept. 17 press conference)
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott: Retail stores, restaurants, office buildings, gyms can reopen at 75% capacity as early as Sept. 21
The Frisco City Council unanimously approved the fiscal year 2021 budget and tax rate at its Sept. 15 after months of planning and discussion. (Screenshot courtesy city of Frisco)
Frisco City Council approves FY 2021 budget, tax rate
Collin County has moved to extend eligibility for its small business grant program to include hotels, health care providers and attorneys. (Emily Davis/Community Impact Newspaper)
Collin County expands small business grant program
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Glenn Hegar shared details on the state's financial situation ahead of the 2021 legislative session during a Transportation Advocacy Group virtual event. (Screenshot via Transportation Advocacy Group)
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar discusses state budget, economic planning
Old Town Lewisville residents live within walkable distance from a number of parks, restaurants and stores. But the neighborhood doesn't have its own grocery store. (Daniel Houston/Community Impact Newspaper)
Old Town Lewisville residents want grocery and more DFW news
Frisco confirmed two more mosquito pools had tested positive for West Nile virus. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Mosquito pools along Hickory Street, North County Road in Frisco test positive for West Nile virus
Denton County Commissioners Court on Sept. 8 adopted $319 million in expenditures for the 2020-21 fiscal year—down roughly $2 million from the previous year’s adopted budget (Community Impact Staff)
Denton County adopts reduced budget of $319M while maintaining certain property tax exemptions
The Frisco Public Library will be closed on Labor Day, but the drive-thru book drop will be open for returns. (William C. Wadsack/Community Impact Newspaper)
See which Frisco city offices, services will be affected by Labor Day
McKinney's downtown water tower will be lit in blue light to show support for the McKinney Police Department through the month of September. (Courtesy Xtreme Heights Productions)
McKinney to honor police by lighting water tower blue and more DFW news
Frisco City Council approved a pair of ordinances to issue $45.1 million in bonds for upcoming water, sewer and road projects during its Sept. 1 meeting. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Frisco issuing $45.1M in bonds for upcoming road, water, sewer projects
Frisco removed the public health awareness dashboard from its website Sept. 1. (Community Impact staff)
Frisco takes down COVID-19 dashboard that compiled city data
Frisco will consider the issuance of $15 million in certificates of obligation bonds that would pay for the installation of water lines along Rockhill Parkway and near the future headquarters of the PGA of America. (William C. Wadsack/Community Impact Newspaper)
Frisco to consider issuing $45.1M in debt for water, sewer, road projects