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Public Safety
Fire department, law enforcement, emergency management, and code enforcement issues.
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Officer fatally shoots armed man in North Texas, police department says - CBS Texas
A Melissa police officer fatally shot an armed man during a late-night incident near East Melissa Road. The man later died at a hospital, and an investigation is ongoing.
News Flash • Melissa, TX
…n Motion parks master plan, and partnered for advanced ECMO emergency response, enhancing infrastructure and emergency services for residents.
Princeton, Texas: Shooting report prompts major police response, school security worries; first details | Hindustan Times
…le shooting in Princeton, Texas on Friday triggered a large police response and precautionary school security measures, with no confirmed injuries or suspects reported so far.
Texas man arrested after firing shotgun at McKinney police officer | FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth
…ld man was arrested in McKinney after firing a shotgun at a police officer responding to gunfire reports at an apartment complex. No injuries were reported.
McKinney’s race to defibrillate: Fire department officials aim to distribute 400 more AEDs over 5 years | McKinney | Community Impact
The McKinney Fire Department plans to distribute 400 additional AEDs over the next five years and offers monthly training sessions to help citizens participate in the 'Four-Minute City' initiative.
ESD board preparing FY27 budget | Princeton Herald
Collin County Emergency Services District No. 1 is reviewing three potential tax rates to fund firefighting services across 75.5 square miles of unincorporated land for the FY27 budget.
ESD board preparing FY27 budget | Princeton Herald
Collin County Emergency Services District No. 1 is reviewing three tax rate options to fund firefighting services in its 75.5 square mile area for the upcoming fiscal year.
Man, teen arrested in connection with June fatal shooting in McKinney, police say
A man and a 16-year-old teen were arrested in connection with a fatal shooting near McKinney's Larkin Apartments on June 19. The victim, Jose Herberto Martin, 19, died from a gunshot wound to the neck.
Newsroom – collincountyda.com
Collin County DA Greg Willis announced multiple convictions including life sentences for capital murder and 50-year sentences without parole for sexual abuse and child pornography cases, ensuring justice and community sa…
ESD-1 board gets down to business | Farmersville Times
…eviewed tax collection services, interlocal agreements, and emergency service contracts, approving minutes and discussing new governmental submissions.
Princeton dad gets life in prison for impregnating daughter | Princeton Herald
City officials propose raising development, permitting, and fire-prevention fees to address the costs of rapid growth and complex projects, aiming to reduce the burden on current taxpayers.
Nation's fastest-growing cities are in North Texas. Celina, Princeton, Melissa and Anna top list, data shows - CBS Texas
North Texas cities Celina, Princeton, Melissa, and Anna rank among the fastest-growing in the U.S., with Celina leading growth for cities over 20,000 residents from 2024 to 2025, driven by new housing and community devel…
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Houston felon gets 60 years for Collin County murder ... Feb. 10, 2023 · <strong>TxDOT proposes new US 380 alignment in eastern Collin County</strong>
All southbound lanes of I-35 at US 380 closed due to a major accident | wfaa.com
DENTON, Texas — <strong>All southbound lanes are closed at I-35E and US 380 due to a major accident</strong>.
Minutes(80)
Regular Meeting — June 9, 2026
…ssuing an RFP for concrete repairs. The council also tabled fire code update decisions pending review of 2021 code amendments and approved quarterly donations to the fire department.
Work Session — February 18, 2025
… Council discussed the possibility of joining a county-wide Emergency Service District (ESD) or creating their own, with a deadline for opting out by the June County meeting. They reviewed plans for a fire department bui…
Regular Meeting — May 11, 2021
The City Council discussed emergency preparedness including contracts for abandoned vehicle removal and generator costs, approved the second quarter payment to the fire department, and addressed delinquent tax collection…
Regular Meeting — March 9, 2021
…nquent receivables collection. Updates were provided by the Fire Department and on emergency preparedness, drainage issues at Langston Lane were addressed, and the council reviewed options for an electronic marquee, post…
Regular Meeting — March 24, 2026
…t domain for a sewer easement. Updates were provided on the Volunteer Fire Department expansion and fire code revisions were tabled for further review. The council also addressed concerns about donated grills in the park…
Regular Meeting — March 10, 2026
…ms including culvert repair bids, ordinance amendments, and fire code updates were tabled for future meetings. The council selected Steve Allen as the 2025 Volunteer of the Year, approved up to $3,000 for new city hall f…
Regular Meeting — December 9, 2025
…o seek additional bids for park furnishings. Updates on the police department application process and drainage complaint enforcement were also provided.
Work Session — July 22, 2025
… Road construction. Key discussions included establishing a police department, reviewing FEMA flood hazard data with plans to submit rejection comments, and addressing citizen concerns about keeping old Myrick closed.
Work Session & Meeting — July 22, 2025
…s including completing Bridgefarmer Road and establishing a police department. They reviewed and revised the budget, approved a $75,000 change order for Bridgefarmer Road, and decided to reject FEMA's Flood Hazard and Ri…
Regular Meeting — February 11, 2025
…Road Public Improvement District, a $20,000 donation to the Volunteer Fire Department, and vehicle graphics for the city truck while postponing approval of lights. Updates on the Highridge Lane reconstruction and schedul…
Work Session — July 23, 2024
…oard, and approved generator bids from Texxas Power for the fire department and city hall. During the work session, the council discussed revisions to zoning and weed ordinances, reviewed sheriff office response options,…
Regular Meeting — May 9, 2023
…rtners. The council also approved funding requests from the Volunteer Fire Department, appointed Jeremy Elder to the Board of Adjustments, and tabled discussions on Old Myrick Lane analysis and road complaints pending fu…
Regular Meeting — May 10, 2022
…es were approved. Updates were given on FM546 improvements, fire department donations were approved, and discussions were held on road repairs, city hall annex revisions, job descriptions, code enforcement, and single me…
Regular Meeting — February 11, 2020
… Permit for Twisted Tails Crawfish, waiving permit fees for fire department improvements, approving expenditures for new computer equipment, accepting a bid for city hall repairs, and approving road repair bids with a di…
Regular Meeting — January 14, 2020
…he Phase I Drainage Study and next steps, reviewed proposed fire code amendments and sign ordinance revisions to be revisited next month, and considered starting their own police force with further budgeting requested. T…
Regular Meeting — May 12, 2026
… to 90 days. The council tabled discussions on updating the fire code and revising the master fee schedule for future work sessions.
Regular Meeting — April 14, 2026
…al rejection motion failed. The council tabled decisions on fire code updates and requested additional information on the low bidder (Level 1) for Bridgefarmer Phase II project before awarding the contract. Other discuss…
Regular Meeting — February 24, 2026
… sponsorship offerings. Presentations on court software and fire code considerations were discussed, with some items tabled for future meetings.
Regular Meeting — January 13, 2026
…ion board and received updates on city hall renovations and public safety processes.
Work Session & Meeting — April 22, 2025
…Council discussed several topics including the TCEQ report, Emergency Service District inclusion, road financing options, and maintenance issues on Myrick Lane and Highridge Lane. They approved including the City's extra…
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Ordinance(19)
Lowry Crossing Resident Guide & FAQ
…t: 888-286-6700 or atmosenergy.com. To report a gas leak or emergency, call 866-322-8667. --- ## Property Taxes ### What is the Lowry Crossing property tax rate? The 2024 adopted tax rate is $0.14700 per $100 of assessed…
Collin County Regulations Applicable to Lowry Crossing, TX
…y residents, particularly regarding property tax appraisal, emergency services, elections, and development in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). > **Last Updated:** April 2026 --- ## 1. County vs. City Authority — …
Texas State Laws Applicable to Lowry Crossing, TX
…** all ordinances and resolutions passed by the council - **Emergency authority** as Emergency Management Director (per local ordinance Art. 1.04, implementing Texas Government Code Chapter 418) - **Judicial functions:**…
Chapter 1: General Provisions
… City administrator, city manager, city secretary, chief of police or other city officers. The term “city administrator,” “city manager,” “city secretary,” “chief of police” or other city officer or department shall be c…
Chapter 3: Building Regulations
…nances of the city relating to: **(1)** The preservation of public safety, relating to the materials or methods used to construct a building or improvement, including the foundation, structural elements, electrical wirin…
Chapter 5: Fire Prevention and Protection
… ARTICLE 5.01 GENERAL PROVISIONS (RESERVED) ## ARTICLE 5.02 FIRE DEPARTMENT ### § 5.02.001 Fire commissioner. The purpose of this section is to define the position of fire commissioner for the city. This requires repeali…
Chapter 14: Zoning
…cluding libraries, schools, churches, museums, auditoriums, police and fire stations, and similar public uses or facilities. **(4)** Utility Services provided no public business and no repair or outside storage facilitie…
Texas Open Meetings Act (TOMA) — Chapter 551, Texas Government Code
… education. § 551.045. Exception to General Rule: Notice of Emergency Meeting or Emergency Addition to Agenda (a) In an emergency or when there is an urgent public necessity, the notice of a meeting to deliberate or take…
Chapter 12: Traffic and Vehicles
…ffic ordinances of the city, unless otherwise directed by a police officer, subject to the exceptions granted herein to the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle. (Ordinance 101, sec. 3, adopted 7/7/98) ### § 12.02.0…
City of Lowry Crossing - Official Information
…nly to break a tie among council members. He also serves as Emergency Management Director. Email: [email protected]. Term: Nov 2025–May 2027. #### City Administrator / City Secretary (City Manager) - **Janis …
Chapter 2: Animal Control
…ion, partnership, or corporation or any other legal entity. Police animal. Any animal used by a law enforcement agency or its officers in the administration of official duties. Prohibited animal. An animal not normally c…
Texas Municipal Court Procedures & Code Enforcement — Lowry Crossing Residents' Guide
# Texas Municipal Court Procedures & Code Enforcement — Lowry Crossing Residents' Guide **Source:** Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 45/45A, Texas Local Government Code Chapter 54 — https://statutes.capitol.texas…
Chapter 9: Personnel
…il. (Ordinance 144, sec. 1, adopted 8/14/01) ### § 9.01.002 Emergency actions by city officers, agents or employees. Every officer, agent, or employee of the city, while responding to emergency situations, is hereby auth…
Chapter 10: Subdivision Regulation
…fire lane. A lane which conforms to the requirements of the fire code of the city that is unobstructed and prohibits parking by clearly defined markings. **(4)** Public access. A lane which allows vehicular or pedestrian…
Chapter 13: Utilities
…pt where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Code enforcement officer. The code enforcement officer of the city or the officer’s agent or designee. Dry refuse or dry rubbish. Tin cans, papers, dry trash, p…
Texas Elections & Voting Guide — Collin County / Lowry Crossing
… city ordinances (zoning, animal control, building permits, code enforcement), approves the annual budget, sets the property tax rate, authorizes contracts, appoints key staff, and manages city land-use regulations. Coun…
Appendix B: Ordinance Disposition Table — City of Lowry Crossing, TX
…/23/91 | Adopts budget, FY 91-92 | NIC | | | 63 | 9/23/91 | Emergency management | Art. 1.04 | | | 45 | 10/28/91 | Grants franchise to Texas-New Mexico Power | NIC | | | 64 | 2/3/92 | Rezoning | NIC | | | 65 | 2/24/92 | …
Chapter 4: Business Regulations
…-way to cure or otherwise address a public health or safety emergency. The city shall cooperate to the extent possible with the permit holder in such instances to assure continuity of service and to afford to the permit …
Chapter 8: Offenses and Nuisances
… the performance of duty by law enforcement officers or the fire department and ambulances may attach and use a bell, siren, or compression or exhaust whistle. (Ordinance 145, sec. 3, adopted 8/14/01) ## ARTICLE 8.03 WEA…