Susan McFarland

Pittsburgh

Executive Editor at Trib Total Media

Executive Editor at Trib Total Media

Articles

Collin County elections: Here’s who will be on the ballot for the May election

Feb 23, 2024 | dallasnews.com | Susan McFarland

As of the Feb. 16 deadline to file for a spot on the ballot for the May 4 general election, several Collin County cities have contested City Council seats and a few cities have bond measures to consider. In Allen, terms are up for Place 1, held by Mary Vail-Grube; Place 3, held by Dave Cornette and Place 5 held by Dave Shafer. AdvertisementVail-Grube will not be on the ballot but vying for the Place 1 spot are Esrar Razvi, Mike Schaeffer and Dave Scott.
Frisco voters to decide on civil service, collective bargaining for firefighters

Feb 19, 2024 | dallasnews.com | Susan McFarland

A Frisco City Council member is leading a political action committee that opposes an upcoming ballot initiative that will ask voters to adopt civil service and collective bargaining for the city’s Fire Department. City Council member Bill Woodard is leading the PAC, even though by law he is prohibited from speaking out against the measure that is on the May ballot, along with two City Council races. AdvertisementCity Council adopted on Feb.
Rollertown Beerworks one step closer to bringing brewery to Frisco

Feb 13, 2024 | dallasnews.com | Susan McFarland

The sale of beer in 2022 pumped $34 billion into the state’s economy, according to a biennial economic impact study commissioned by the Beer Institute and National Beer Wholesalers Association. And if Frisco’s projections are right, it’s got $12 million on tap with the new Rollertown Beerworks set near the city’s downtown landmark silos.
What 127 additional acres means for McKinney city limits

Feb 7, 2024 | dallasnews.com | Susan McFarland

McKinney recently added 127 acres to its city boundary, with home builder Lennar driving a development that will include about 250 homes, according to the city’s planning director. The city annexed the land during its Jan. 16 City Council meeting, with no speakers during recent public hearings related to the case. AdvertisementMcKinney Mayor George Fuller said the annexation will provide benefits to both those residents and the city.
In Anna, the Villages of Hurricane Creek adds new phases

Feb 5, 2024 | dallasnews.com | Susan McFarland

In Anna, grading work has started and infrastructure is substantially complete for two new phases of The Villages of Hurricane Creek that will add more than 300 homes, according to the city planner. The project, by Centurion American Development Group, broke ground in 2021 with more than 1,300 homes planned.
McKinney tops year with most new housing growth in Collin County

Jan 30, 2024 | dallasnews.com | Susan McFarland

For the third consecutive year, McKinney holds the top spot in Collin County for most new home starts, and Princeton and Celina round out the top three, according to 2023 data from Residential Strategies, Inc. Construction started on 2,749 new homes in McKinney during 2023, most in the northern sector. New home construction in Princeton followed closely at 2,641, then Celina at 2,144.
As elections near, here’s what Collin County residents need to know

Jan 29, 2024 | dallasnews.com | Susan McFarland

Collin County residents can begin preparing now for the upcoming March 5 primaries and the May 4 general election with the following tips and key information. The last day to register to vote or change an address for the primaries is Feb. 5. Then, for those seeking a place on the ballot for the general election, the last day to file is Feb. 16.
For safety at Cowboys playoff games, don’t be that guy

Jan 11, 2024 | dallasnews.com | Susan McFarland

For those going to the game on Sunday, whether inside AT&T Stadium or tailgating, Arlington police and fire spoke to The Dallas Morning News to offer a few tips for fans to help make the day enjoyable. Fans do some crazy things, and first responders expect this playoff game, where the Cowboys will host the Green Bay Packers in the NFL Wild Card round, will be no different. AdvertisementArlington Assistant Fire Chief Gerald Randall shared a few stories of what not to do for the event.
Cowboys’ playoff game ‘just another day at the office,’ say Arlington police, fire crews

Jan 9, 2024 | dallasnews.com | Susan McFarland

With a heightened buzz surrounding Sunday’s game, Arlington city crews say “it’s just another football game” in terms of staffing and how they prepare. “This is not our first rodeo,” said Tim Ciesco, Arlington Police Department’s media relations coordinator.
Celina set for more multi-family housing

Jan 8, 2024 | dallasnews.com | Susan McFarland

Construction for a $35 million apartment community is slated to begin this year in Celina, adding to a mix of development projects north of downtown. According to records filed with the state on Dec. 19, the multi-family project led by a Denton-based developer is adjacent to Uptown Celina, formerly known as Northside at Rollertown Phase I. Construction could begin in September and take about two years.