http://www.celinarecord.com/ The latest news from the www.celinarecord.com website! Newsys Template Engine News Update http://backend.userland.com/rss 60 newsys-748334931 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1094.txt A man who's spent his life teaching others to build homes will soon leave a place he's called home for 39 years. Fri, 17 May 2013 19:31:26 -0500 newsys-747875117 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1095.txt Twelve Texas peace officers killed in the line of duty were honored Tuesday morning at the Plano Police Department's annual Peace Officer Memorial Service at Haggard Park. Fri, 17 May 2013 17:18:51 -0500 newsys-747809148 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1096.txt Two Fairview men were found shot to death in their home Friday, Fairview Police Chief Granver Tolliver told the Dallas Morning News. Fri, 17 May 2013 16:59:40 -0500 newsys-752520685 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1097.txt For the sixth year in a row, Smiles Charity has planned its free annual concert around Memorial Day weekend, a fitting date considering its musical event is the fundraising vehicle for building new homes for military veterans. Fri, 17 May 2013 14:59:50 -0500 newsys-747846918 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1098.txt At 957 acres, Phillips Creek Ranch boasts the title of largest master-planned community in Frisco, and development is just getting started. Thu, 16 May 2013 15:38:56 -0500 newsys-750014415 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1100.txt The Allen Area Patriots, a local tea party group, is joining a legal fight against the IRS, alleging it was targeted with an “intrusive” set of questions when it applied for tax-exempt status. Thu, 16 May 2013 13:07:45 -0500 newsys-744546116 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1101.txt Peter Anthony Traylor, 25, of Arlington, was sentenced on Tuesday to 20 years in prison for invading the home of his McKinney mother-in-law and assaulting her with a hatchet, announced Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis. Wed, 15 May 2013 15:32:16 -0500 newsys-744742313 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1102.txt McKinney's sense of community is growing stronger thanks to small, shared gardens popping up on both sides of the city. Wed, 15 May 2013 15:32:18 -0500 newsys-745136636 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1103.txt Wondering what's going on with that new park near the intersection of Hardin Boulevard and Virginia Parkway? It's Bonnie Wenk Park, and Phase I of the project is nearly complete. Its first attraction, the dog park, opened late last month. Wed, 15 May 2013 15:32:21 -0500 newsys-744607869 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1104.txt Step into the McKinney Senior Center pool on a given Tuesday afternoon, and you'll hear splashes, strokes and songs reminiscent of a movie score on water. Wed, 15 May 2013 14:39:57 -0500 newsys-745612530 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1105.txt Randall (Randy) Pogue will become the newest McKinney City Council member Monday after being elected May 11 to one of two at-large seats. Wed, 15 May 2013 14:47:46 -0500 newsys-746063527 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1106.txt Less than a week after voters approved package liquor sales in the city of Plano, local beer and wine retailers are ready to expand their offerings, and are looking to do so as soon as possible. Wed, 15 May 2013 12:55:38 -0500 newsys-745287510 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1107.txt When the Plano City Council last discussed the controversial median left turn at Preston Road and Legacy Drive, the plan was to put the brakes on bringing the design to other city intersections but keep the existing intersection as it is. Wed, 15 May 2013 12:56:03 -0500 newsys-745610086 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1108.txt More than 40 years into the music business, and Texas legend Ray Wylie Hubbard is showing no signs of slowing down. Wed, 15 May 2013 12:55:54 -0500 newsys-745610083 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1109.txt For Plano resident Holly McCool-Heimsath, living with acid reflux disease was a 28-year nightmare. Wed, 15 May 2013 12:55:41 -0500 newsys-745120198 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1110.txt A Collin County Sheriff's Department investigation into the alleged hacking of the Lovejoy ISD computer network has turned up no evidence a school district computer was compromised. Wed, 15 May 2013 11:42:55 -0500 newsys-745285855 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1111.txt Christina Madera took in some sunshine at Stewarts Creek Park in The Colony on Saturday. Music playing loudly for inspiration, the art club sophomore at The Colony High School glided her paintbrush across her "canvas" carefully as boats passed by, catching a glimpse of her work. Wed, 15 May 2013 11:39:43 -0500 newsys-742749636 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1112.txt Pioneer Heritage Middle School student Austin Rice was greeted by cheers of "surprise!" from his classmates Tuesday not because it was his birthday, but because his wish was being granted -- literally. Tue, 14 May 2013 19:43:24 -0500 newsys-741754892 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1114.txt It's that time of the year to venture out into music, arts and even the wildflowers still for Wildflower! Arts and Music Festival in Richardson. Tue, 14 May 2013 15:13:12 -0500 newsys-744545977 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1115.txt Frisco Independent School District unveiled its proposed budget for the upcoming school year at a regular board of trustees meeting Monday -- a budget that includes the same tax rate as the current year. Wed, 15 May 2013 15:19:53 -0500 newsys-742263596 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1117.txt A man died after being thrown from his motorcycle Saturday afternoon in McKinney. Tue, 14 May 2013 08:28:08 -0500 newsys-739385716 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1118.txt Area residents helped fund cancer research April 26 at the 12th annual Relay For Life of McKinney event, which netted more than $410,000 for the American Cancer Society, according to a release. Mon, 13 May 2013 12:27:50 -0500 newsys-739313871 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1119.txt McKinney and rural Collin County will soon have a new public transportation provider. Mon, 13 May 2013 11:24:08 -0500 newsys-731275443 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1120.txt With all of the precincts reporting, the municipal and school board voting results for Celina and Prosper have been released by Denton County. These votes are unofficial until they are canvassed by the City Council. Sat, 11 May 2013 23:28:57 -0500 newsys-730626033 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1122.txt Denton County has released the voting results for Little Elm council and school board and Oak Point City Council, placing both familiar and new faces on the public seats. These votes are unofficial until they are canvassed. Sat, 11 May 2013 23:29:03 -0500 newsys-731862715 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1124.txt Randall P. Pogue will be the newest McKinney City Council member after receiving nearly 64 percent of the vote in the May 11 election. Sat, 11 May 2013 22:34:18 -0500 newsys-732058243 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1125.txt After years of planning and a community-driven construction process, the city's first fully accessible playground opened Saturday to the visible excitement of parents and children alike. Sat, 11 May 2013 22:24:51 -0500 newsys-732058839 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1126.txt GARLAND ISD RECAP: In the race for the Place No. 2 seat, Charles Axe defeated Dwight Davis by a 54.77 percent to 45.23 percent margin. Place No. 1 Trustee Larry Glick and Place No. 3 Trustee Linda L. Griffin ran unopposed in their respective races and garnered 100 percent of the vote. Sat, 11 May 2013 23:12:50 -0500 newsys-732058275 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1127.txt A historic election has concluded in Plano, with Harry LaRosiliere easily winning election. LaRosiliere will be the first black mayor in the 260,000-person city's history. Sat, 11 May 2013 22:41:30 -0500 newsys-737407710 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1128.txt Plano voters have overwhelmingly approved a measure on the May 11 ballot to allow package liquor sales in the city. Mon, 13 May 2013 12:14:15 -0500 newsys-731557650 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1129.txt Plano ISD will see no changes in board-level leadership now that incumbents have defeated all challengers in the May 11 election. Sat, 11 May 2013 22:08:54 -0500 newsys-734739565 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1129a.txt The Allen ISD school board will be welcoming two new members, as Michael Myers defeated school board president Gary Stocker and Amy Gnadt prevailed in a three-way race for an open school board seat on Saturday. Sat, 11 May 2013 22:22:19 -0500 newsys-732072046 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1130.txt Frisco City Council Member John Keating retained his Place 4 seat, and voters approved the issuance of $8 million worth of bonds for Fire Station No. 8 in the city's municipal elections on Saturday. Sun, 12 May 2013 10:02:18 -0500 newsys-731551820 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1133.txt Brenda Latham retained her seat on the Lewisville ISD Board of Trustees on Saturday, and Mark Welding and Kris Vaughn won the election for open seats on the board. Sat, 11 May 2013 21:07:08 -0500 newsys-731812194 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1134.txt With 17 of 18 precincts reported, it appears Mike Walker and Jean Levenick have won the election for the Flower Mound Town Council. Sat, 11 May 2013 20:56:10 -0500 newsys-731923400 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1135.txt Kay Jenkins Teer has defeated David Wintermute for the Argyle Town Council election in Place 2 by securing 56.88 percent of the votes (409 to 310). Sat, 11 May 2013 20:33:46 -0500 newsys-731727065 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1137.txt With 39 of 67 precincts reporting, Mark Welding, Kris Vaughn and Brenda Latham are maintaining their leads in the race for Lewisville ISD Board of Trustees. Sat, 11 May 2013 20:22:13 -0500 newsys-731922894 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1138.txt Mike Walker and Jean Levenick continue to hold leads in the Flower Mound Town Council election. Sat, 11 May 2013 20:16:43 -0500 newsys-730985989 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1139.txt Kay Jenkins Teer has a lead over David Wintermute (59.35 percent to 40.65 percent) in the race for the Argyle Town Council through early voting. Sat, 11 May 2013 19:45:26 -0500 newsys-731049064 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1140.txt Early votes for Plano ISD Board of Trustees show promise for incumbents in all five open seats. Sat, 11 May 2013 19:31:31 -0500 newsys-733750099 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1141.txt Early voting results for the Plano liquor election are in, with 67 percent of voters casting ballots in favor of allowing package liquor sales for off-premises consumption. Sat, 11 May 2013 19:46:11 -0500 newsys-731698462 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1142.txt Mark Welding, Kris Vaughn and Brenda Latham are leading in the race for the Lewisville ISD Board of Trustees through early voting. Sat, 11 May 2013 19:11:01 -0500 newsys-731919625 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1143.txt In the race for the Flower Mound Town Council, Mike Walker has a lead over Joy Bowen in Place 1, and Jean Levenick leads over Tami Ryan in Place 5. Sat, 11 May 2013 19:06:47 -0500 newsys-717215114 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1144.txt Local residents received the chance to speak to Exide Technologies officials and partners at the latest meeting regarding the company's demolition of its Frisco lead-acid battery recycling plant. Fri, 10 May 2013 10:03:28 -0500 newsys-726111470 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1147.txt With early voting ending Tuesday, Frisco City Council Place 4 candidates John Keating and Hal Colvin are preparing for Election Day, which takes place Saturday. Thu, 9 May 2013 15:53:53 -0500 newsys-724812551 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1149.txt Under current law, state officials who are suspected of public corruption are investigated by the public integrity unit, a branch of the Travis County District Attorney's Office. Thu, 9 May 2013 15:50:15 -0500 newsys-723448545 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1150.txt Cindy Johnson, executive director of Chestnut Square Historic Village in McKinney, was removed from administrative leave Wednesday night and has resumed duties, according to a Heritage Guild of Collin County release. Thu, 9 May 2013 13:48:45 -0500 newsys-725841330 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1151.txt When Community Beer Company opened in Dallas earlier this year, it did so with more than just the goal of making great beer. Thu, 9 May 2013 11:25:22 -0500 newsys-717088023 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1152.txt A project in downtown Plano has taken an artistic spin on the city's landmark by incorporating some familiar faces to it. Wed, 8 May 2013 16:44:38 -0500 newsys-716931737 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1153.txt Update: Frisco police have announced they have located Nicole Bayless and thanked residents for their help. Wed, 8 May 2013 21:13:26 -0500 newsys-728224025 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1154.txt Cpl. Peter John Courcy died in Afghanistan in 2009, but the Frisco resident's memory will live on thanks to a vote by the City Council on Tuesday. Fri, 10 May 2013 17:56:57 -0500 newsys-722531392 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1155.txt Plano police are asking for the public's help in identifying the man they say is responsible for a bank robbery Tuesday afternoon. Wed, 8 May 2013 15:47:56 -0500 newsys-722594678 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1156.txt Mental toughness, ambition, teamwork - they separate great football players from the rest. And not just between the white lines. Wed, 8 May 2013 14:57:16 -0500 newsys-723317558 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1157.txt Terrell police arrested Armando Fuentes, 29, at approximately 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 8, after a vehicle chase involving a flatbed truck that began in Terrell came to an end near the intersection of Americana Lane and Galloway Avenue in Mesquite. Wed, 8 May 2013 14:43:33 -0500 newsys-722461807 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1159.txt The Children's Cancer Fund Luncheon and Fashion Show has been a mainstay in Dallas for years, with each event featuring something new for participants and their supporters. Wed, 8 May 2013 14:41:42 -0500 newsys-722419775 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1160.txt The Frisco City Council voted against raising the city's compensation for the mayor and council members in a 3-2 vote at a regular meeting Tuesday. Wed, 8 May 2013 11:14:24 -0500 newsys-714463234 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1161.txt A man died this weekend after police say he was hit by a car trying to cross Eldorado Parkway in McKinney. Mon, 6 May 2013 17:06:45 -0500 newsys-706496263 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1162.txt One week remains until voters decide whether package liquor sales will be allowed in Plano, and the battle between groups representing both sides of the issue is showing no signs of slowing down. Fri, 3 May 2013 19:37:29 -0500 newsys-707020469 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1163.txt The deadline for the latest campaign finance reports from political action committees was May 3, and the city of Plano has not received any campaign documents from anti-liquor group Save Plano. Fri, 3 May 2013 19:37:23 -0500 newsys-706921311 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1164.txt On Wednesday evening, 12-year-old Cooper Anderson didn't have to worry about his fight with inoperable brain cancer. Fri, 3 May 2013 19:37:13 -0500 newsys-698016387 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1165.txt There's a new seat in town. It's large, leather and in front of a wall-to-wall curve screen. Fri, 3 May 2013 16:30:12 -0500 newsys-697688990 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1166.txt When Nadiya Boldware of Fairview gave birth to her son on March 4, she and virtually the entire staff at the Medical Center of McKinney were fighting for her life. Fri, 3 May 2013 16:17:25 -0500 newsys-706625908 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1167.txt Rain and cold couldn't prevent bowed heads and closed eyes in McKinney. Fri, 3 May 2013 15:26:39 -0500 newsys-706690738 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1168.txt Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect who robbed a bank Thursday afternoon in McKinney. Fri, 3 May 2013 15:26:53 -0500 newsys-698209950 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1169.txt Rod Schaefer wanted to open an authentic Italian pizzeria in Frisco for years, but it took time for everything to come together. As the saying goes, however, good things come to those who wait. Fri, 3 May 2013 10:10:29 -0500 newsys-703966716 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1170.txt Frisco Family Service's 19th annual gala saw a substantial turnout Saturday, drawing an estimated 600 attendees and garnering a significant amount of donations and funds. Fri, 3 May 2013 09:57:42 -0500 newsys-697861497 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1171.txt Raytheon Corp. is moving another business unit to McKinney. Thu, 2 May 2013 16:23:16 -0500 newsys-702862484 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1172.txt Norma's Café plans to open its Frisco location in about a month, and in doing so it will bring 140 jobs to the city. Thu, 2 May 2013 15:04:12 -0500 newsys-697433043 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1173.txt A man who evaded Texas Department of Public Safety authorities and McKinney police late Friday night has still not been found. Thu, 2 May 2013 13:23:14 -0500 newsys-703857564 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1173a.txt Lovejoy ISD Superintendent Ted Moore said in a mass email Monday that a hacker has designed fake webpages linking the school district to CSCOPE, a controversial curriculum system it does not use. Thu, 2 May 2013 15:00:44 -0500 newsys-702713404 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1174.txt Local volunteers spent the past two weekends tackling a heavy-duty spring-cleaning list in the Rockwall community of east McKinney as part of the city's Together We Serve program. Thu, 2 May 2013 11:18:49 -0500 newsys-700581448 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1175.txt For the past 15 years, the Collin County Christian Prayer Breakfast has been one of the most popular annual gatherings for the Plano faithful. Wed, 1 May 2013 15:53:03 -0500 newsys-700776562 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1176.txt On June 30, 2009, the life of U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, and that of his family, changed forever. Wed, 1 May 2013 15:51:05 -0500 newsys-700776454 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1177.txt Think of it as a pub crawl, only with food. That's how foodie Hannica McShan describes Dishcrawl, a "restaurant-hopping" event that started three years ago in San Jose, Calif., and has since spread to more than 100 cities. Wed, 1 May 2013 15:39:47 -0500 newsys-698935437 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1178.txt Cindy Johnson, executive director of Chestnut Square Historic Village in McKinney, last week was placed on 10 days administrative leave for alleged insubordination. Wed, 1 May 2013 13:07:47 -0500 newsys-698377981 http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2013/05/20/news_update/1179.txt McKinney residents strolling through downtown Saturday may have seen some familiar faces at the Heard-Craig House off West Hunt Street. Wed, 1 May 2013 11:08:26 -0500