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Texas Central claims the $12 billion construction process would be privately funded, and the train would transport 6 million annual riders by 2029. (Courtesy Texas Central Partners/Community Impact Newspaper)
State legislators request federal officials halt activity on Texas Central's high-speed rail project
McKinney City Council convened for a meeting April 3. (Screenshot via video)
McKinney City Council to consider action to help businesses facing lockout, eviction
Area chief appraisers struggle to meet tax calendar deadlines under stay-at-home orders
VIDEO: Texas Tribune interview with Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar about the coronavirus's effects on the state economy
Collin, Denton, Dallas and Tarrant counties have a higher response rate than the state of Texas as of Mach 31. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Census responses ahead of U.S. in Dallas-Fort Worth, growth highest in nation
Collin County Judge Chris Hill rescinded his order that urged residents to stay home except for travel related to essential activities and defined all business as essential. (Courtesy Collin County)
Collin County judge rescinds order defining all business as essential after governor issues statewide guidelines
Census day is April 1. (Courtesy U.S. Census Bureau)
Dallas-Fort Worth area sees highest population increase in last decade of any metropolitan area
Gov. Greg Abbott updated Texans and issued an executive order regarding the state's response to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis during a March 31 afternoon press conference. (Screenshot via livestream)
'Now is the time to redouble our efforts': Abbott issues executive order for state on COVID-19 extending school closures, clarifying essential services
Judge Jill Willis of the 429th District Court on March 31 denied Derek V. Baker’s request for a temporary restraining order against McKinney's shelter-in-place ordinance. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Court decision leaves McKinney's shelter-in-place ordinance intact
Here is the latest news in McKinney regarding the coronavirus. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Latest in McKinney: Collin County sees 19 more coronavirus cases
Collin County Judge Chris Hill announced a stay-at-home order March 24 to limit the spread of the coronavirus. It was followed by a more restrictive order by McKinney Mayor George Fuller, far right, who also attended the March 24 news conference. (Emily Davis/Community Impact Newspaper)
Update: McKinney mayor says he, Collin County official still 'pretty far apart' as lawsuit threatens city's shelter-in-place order
Van Taylor was joined by Collin County Judge Chris Hill, state representatives Jeff Leach and Matt Shaheen and county public health officials at the March 24 coronavirus town hall. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Collin County representatives address stay-at-home order, update public on efforts to obtain more masks during telephone town hall
The stringency of various government orders amid the coronavirus pandemic determines which restrictions apply to North Texas residents. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Which stay-at-home orders apply to North Texans? It depends on how strict governments are, legal expert says.
Collin County Judge Chris Hill announced a stay at home order on March 24 to limit the spread of the coronavirus. (Emily Davis/Community Impact Newspaper)
Collin County issues stay-at-home order, encourages businesses to remain open
Hospitals across the area are preparing for a possible increase in the number of cases of the new coronavirus. (Courtesy Medical City Plano)
North Texas hospital group points to possible 'surge' of coronavirus patients as it seeks more government steps