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News List: 2026

• Collin County Sheriff Participates in International Public Safety Initiative

  Sheriff Jim Skinner joined global law enforcement leaders in Germany and Poland to strengthen cooperation, combat extremism, and honor Holocaust victims through the “Operationalizing Never Again” initiative focused on democratic policing.

  April 14, 2026 | By Jessica Pond
  Public Information Office Sheriff's Office

• Collin County Adventure Camp Update: County accepts offer to purchase 400-acre youth camp

  Collin County approved selling Adventure Camp to Circle Ten Council (3–2) for $26M, prioritizing youth use over higher bids. The camp will remain an outdoor education site under Scouting America, serving scouts and the broader community.

  April 13, 2026 | By Judge Chris Hill
  Collin County Commissioners Court County Judge News Hub Public Information Office

• Collin County Specialty Courts Support Recovery and Community Safety

  Collin County’s award-winning Mental Health Court expands treatment-focused justice, offering diversion programs, supervision, and recovery services to reduce recidivism, improve stability, and strengthen public safety.

  March 26, 2026 | By Derrick Jackson
  District Courts Indigent Defense Juvenile Probation Public Information Office

• Collin County Sheriff Jim Skinner Joins Anti-Scam Campaign to Warn Residents

  Collin County Sheriff Jim Skinner joined a nationwide campaign warning about scams, urging residents to slow down, verify contacts, and avoid sending money or personal information.

  March 12, 2026 | By Jessica Pond
  Sheriff's Office

• Statement Regarding Seis Lagos Utility District Fraud Investigation

  Collin County investigates phishing scam targeting Seis Lagos Utility District; most funds recovered, no intentional wrongdoing found, investigation ongoing, more details pending after court process.

  March 10, 2026 | By Jessica Pond
  Sheriff's Office

• Collin County District Courts Report Record Efficiency and State-Leading Performance

  Collin County Courts lead Texas in efficiency, resolving caseloads quickly, handling diverse cases, serving growing population effectively, maintaining public trust through timely, fair, resourceful justice.

  Feb. 25, 2026
  District Courts Public Information Office

• Collin County Receives GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for 22nd Consecutive Year

  (Chicago, Illinois) - Government Finance Officers Association is pleased to announce that Collin County, Texas received the GFOAs Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its budget.

  Feb. 20, 2026
  Budget and Finance Public Information Office

• Collin County District Judge Earns Prestigious Statewide Certification in Judicial Administration

  Judge Tom Nowak of Collin County’s 366th District Court earned TBLS board certification in Judicial Administration—one of only 19 in Texas and the only judge in DFW—recognizing exceptional judicial leadership and public service.

  Jan. 29, 2026 | By Derrick Jackson
  Public Information Office

• Press Release: Collin County Sheriff’s Office Executes Arrests and Search Warrants in Ongoing Fraud Investigation Across North Texas

  [Collin County, Texas] - January 29, 2026... Together, we are working to dismantle this criminal operation and hold every person involved accountable.

  Jan. 29, 2026
  Sheriff's Office

• Collin County Commissioner Susan Fletcher Elected to Statewide Leadership Role

  Collin County Commissioner Susan Fletcher was elected Vice-Chairperson of Administration for the Texas Conference of Urban Counties. Beginning January 1, 2026, she will help guide statewide collaboration to strengthen county governance and services.

  Jan. 14, 2026 | By Derrick Jackson
  Public Information Office

• Press Release: Fig Circle Homicide Investigation | Three Arrested on Capital Murder Charges

  [Collin County, Texas] - January 9, 2026... This investigation remains active. No further information is available at this time.

  Jan. 9, 2026
  Sheriff's Office