Celina News

“We were tired of how reality shows depicted African-Americans”

By TOM MAURSTAD / Media Critic tmaurstad@dallasnews.com Most people, when they reach a certain point in their lives and are looking for new challenges, might take up a hobby. via The Dallas Morning News

Age 91, passed away at his residence Saturday, April 5, 2008 after an extended illness. via Valley Morning Star

The Community Teen Addiction Prevention Coalition announces Teen Support, a spin-off of Alateen, for teens who are enduring family crisis due to a family member with addictive issues to alcohol or substance ... via Abilene Reporter-News

“She's trying to hold it together”

A former Little Elm woman was sentenced Tuesday to 88 years in prison for setting a fire that killed her disabled husband five years ago. via Dallas Morning News

“I was surprised in a way because I didn't realize it would be that steep”

By ED HOUSEWRIGHT / The Dallas Morning News ehousewright@dallasnews.com Political candidates love money. via Dallas Morning News

“I'm sure if you were to ask Becky, she'd say she's a better outdoor jumper than indoor jumper”

Competing against the nation's best in the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships at the University of Arkansas's Randal Tyson Track Center seems like a pretty high bar. via Harvard Crimson

“The opportunities to penetrate the $500,000-plus home market seemed attractive enough to make a go of it”

NEW LOCATION, NEW NAME: Jeffrey Goodman expanded his family's plumbing supply to Frisco and rechristened it Skanadario, Iroquois for beautiful water. via Dallas Morning News

“I thought it was time to step down and allow someone else the chance to look at different options and ideas for the city”

Dozens of incumbents have no opponent in their bid for re-election in many area cities, including several mayors. via Denton Record-Chronicle

“They've been around so long, we take them for granted.”

By ROY APPLETON / The Dallas Morning News rappleton@dallasnews.com After years of decay and dispute, the dam near Marvin and Renetta Wilson's home is back in shape. via The Dallas Morning News

“It's called a moving barricade”

This Sunday, be sure to share the road. About 50 high school students will be competing in a bike race in northwest Collin County. via Dallas Morning News

“Fortunately, the ranch owner had a driving area and paved road.”

Fire officials suspect a stray spark from a welder ignited a blaze that destroyed most of a horse barn and more than 1,000 bales of hay on a ranch near Pilot Point Wednesday afternoon. via Denton Record-Chronicle

“It is going to be nice and pleasant today with lots of sunshine.”

On Monday night, it was a winter wonderland. But early Tuesday morning, it was a traffic nightmare for thousands of commuters across North Texas as an unsual late season snowstorm led to icy conditions on ... via WFAA

“I guess if I agreed with Mr. Steeber, I could be packing my bags and looking for a place to move to, or I could have accepted my reassignment”

Talk about it in D/FW Metroplex Forum S&S resolves mess, taps Porter SADLER - In a weird twist Monday night, the S&S school board had its past and future athletic director meet in the present and sent both of ... via Texas PrepXtra

“Some of the residents say they were told that it was a one time fee”

A new burglar, robbery, fire and medical emergency assistance alarms ordinance went into affect on Friday according to Celina Police Chief Joe Williams. via Plano Star Courier

Penn State added its 11th commitment of the season on Thursday when D'Anton Lynn, a defensive back from Celina, Texas, chose the Nittany Lions over Oklahoma. via Centre Daily Times

“I am just really pleased with the turnout and the positive votes. It's good for the citizens of Collin County and we'll continue to work on the roads in Collin County and the open space issues”

Collin County voters approved the $329.9 million county bond proposal Tuesday that includes $235.6 million in transportation projects, $17 million in open space projects and $76.3 million in county facilities ... via McKinney Courier-Gazette

“If you take nothing away from this, remember the bottom line”

Collin County Judge Keith Self and County Commissioner Joe Jaynes tried to sway voters Friday morning to either oppose or support the $328.9 million county bond package. via Star Community Newspapers

“The more organizations, the more eyes are on the neighborhood.”

According to a report provided by acting police chief Lt. Paul M. Jones crime is on the rise in Celina. via Plano Star Courier

“The more organizations, the more eyes are on the neighborhood.”

According to a report provided by acting police chief Lt. Paul M. Jones crime is on the rise in Celina. via Plano Star Courier

“The more organizations, the more eyes are on the neighborhood.”

According to a report provided by acting police chief Lt. Paul M. Jones crime is on the rise in Celina. via Lewisville Leader