Wayne's Collin County Blog

It is Over!  I know I have been sounding like Chicken Little for the past few months but I had good reason.   The deadline has officially past for the tax credits and there are no more extensions coming down the pike.  I guess you can say that buying a home is now at least $6,500.00 and for some ...

McKinney-Earth Day Celebration Friday, April 23- The City of McKinney, Collin College and the Heard Nature and Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary are joining efforts for a city wide Earth Day celebration.  The celebration will kick off with guest speaker Fabian Cousteau presenting "One Water O...

It was 23 years ago when I first set foot in this Allen landmark.  Not much has changed in all that time.  Honestly the place looked dated back then.  Today the pictures on the wall, the floor tiles and the old ceiling fans are the same as they were.  I do remember that they were the last restaur...

The Anna Community Development Corporation (CDC) was presented with a grant check in the amount of $99,900 from the United States Department of Agriculture.  The grant money is to be used to offer loans to small or expanding businesses located in Anna, Texas. Interested businesses should contact ...

On Saturday, March 27, the Anna, Texas KFC/Taco Bell will have a benefit for the Anna Independent School District.  The local restaurant will donate 25% of net sales to the school district.  To support this cause visit the KFC/Taco Bell located at 26505 W. White Street, Anna, Texas.  If you plan ...

You may be thinking that I am only referring to a new construction home...not anymore.  On January 1 this year Anna, Texas joined Farmers Branch, Texas in requiring a certificate of occupancy on all homes prior to establishing new residential utility service.  An approved Certificate of Occupancy...

Spring is in the air.  If you are feeling a little spring fever, take an afternoon to get out in the sunshine and enjoy it!  One of the best ways I have found is to spend the afternoon having a picnic at a park.  Parks are the perfect place for a walk either for exercise or with that special some...

Allen Public Library located at 300 N. Allen Drive, Allen, TX 75013.  Allen Public Library events require registration. Please register at www.allenlibrary.org or call 214-509-4906.   Monday-Friday Shamrock Scavenger Hunt- Kids! Stop by the Children's Desk anytime from March 15-March 19 to partic...

Allen- Saturday Night Rec-n-Roll -Saturday, March 13, 7-11P.   This is a fun, safe evening out for kids ages 8-13.  Held at the Joe Farmer Recreation Center activities include gym games, dance music provided by DJ, dodge ball, pool, table tennis, theme nights and contests with prize giveaways. Su...

There is a well known secret among frugal parents these days and that is to shop for gently used children's clothes and toys.  You can shop the old fashioned way at garage sales which can be hit or miss, or you can shop at semi-annual sales that will blow your mind.  Across the nation there are s...