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3 incumbents face challengers in elections for Collin College board of trustees seats
Three incumbents face challengers vying for seats on the Collin College board of trustees in the May 1 election. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Courtesy Collin College)
Three incumbents face challengers vying for seats on the Collin College board of trustees in the May 1 election. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Courtesy Collin College)
DENTON (UNT), Texas The University of North TexasFrank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism has been selected to take part in NBCUniversal News Group’s NBCU Academy , a new multiplatform journalism training and development program for four-year university and community college students. As one of 17 NBCU Academy partners from around the U.S., UNT’s Mayborn School has received a two-year $500,000 grant for equipment upgrades, course development and scholarships. NBCU Academy will focus on reaching students from underrepresented groups, including those with diverse racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, economic and geographic backgrounds. As a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution and Minority-Serving Institution, UNT is dedicated to offering the support and resources that students from many different backgrounds need to succeed. Its nationally accredited Mayborn School prepares students from all walks of life to practice,
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The Olive Branch will serve as McKinney Little Free Pantry headquarters
The Olive Branch, the soon-to-be headquarters of McKinney Little Free Pantry, will open in January at 2000 N. McDonald St., McKinney. (Matt Payne/ Community Impact Newspaper)
The Olive Branch, the soon-to-be headquarters of McKinney Little Free Pantry, will open in January at 2000 N. McDonald St., McKinney. (Matt Payne/ Community Impact Newspaper)
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State Rep. Drew Springer managed to overcome a challenger who drew nationwide attention this year for a seat in the Texas Senate.
Springer, who gathered 32,599 total votes, defeated Shelley Luther for the Texas Senate District 30 seat in a Dec. 19 runoff election, according to preliminary voter data from the Texas Secretary of State’s website. Luther gathered 25,146 votes. Fourteen counties, including a portion of Collin County, make up District 30.
Springer fills the former seat of Pat Fallon, who was elected to serve in Congress’ 4th Congressional District on Election Day, Nov. 3.
“[I am] honored that the citizens of Senate District 30 have entrusted me with this position,” Springer said in a statement shared on social media before nearly half of polling locations finished reporting. “Thank you to everyone who spent time knocking doors, making phone calls, and reaching out to their friends, family, and neighbors to encourage them to vote.”