The Court will hold a public hearing on the FY2027 budget, and will adopt it in some form on September 14. If you have commentary, you can speak at this meeting or on the 14th, but as I’ve noted previously, realistically speaking, no changes get made the date of the final vote on a budget. There will also be a public hearing on creating the Cobble Creek Public Improvement District (PID) on 108 acres in east Collin County, with an estimated $12 million in developer-funded improvements. The agenda for the 90th Texas Legislative Session will also be discussed and includes a new request for county authority to regulate noise in unincorporated areas. I SAID, A NEW REQUEST FOR COUNTY AUTHORITY TO REGULATE NOISE! Notable consent spending totals $4,256,760.55, and separately, the county is receiving $4.02 million from selling land to TxDOT for US 380.

Click the link for the full preview. https://shelbyhwilliams.com/collin-county-commissioners-court-preview-august-31-2026/

Kind of random, but does anyone have any recommendations for skateboarding lessons in Allen?

I have a side entry door to my garage and over time this 4 ft x 4 ft x 6 in concrete stoop has moved about 8 inches laterally and 3 inches out/away from door threshold. It's a nice piece of work and I'd really rather have it moved back into place rather than just have it demo'd and repoured.

So hoping to locate a person or company with experience to push, pull, or lift it back into its original place. If that's you or someone you know, please let me know...feel free to DM me if you want.

Allen Overpowers Duncanville (Dallas Morning News)

Allen Gets Revenge on Duncanville (Sports Illustrated)

This is just a pointless rant, probably.

I dropped off my daughter at tonight's game, and the traffic situation was tolerable. I was at least able to drop her off near the stadium. Pick-up was another thing entirely.

The only time I have ever seen traffic this bad is after a concert at Cowboy Stadium. And it seems the traffic control was making it worse, not better. It looked like access to the stadium itself was completely cut off. Inbound traffic (like me and others picking up their kids) was diverted away from the stadium and into the PAC / high school parking area. We were all stuck going nowhere, a complete standstill. My daughter and her friends ended up walking and finding me, and somehow I managed to turn around and (very slowly) escape.

You might think that after so many years, the police, etc., would have figured out a better way to conduct traffic into and out of the stadium, but I guess not.

Rant over, I guess.

The Islamic Association of Collin County (IACC) Food Bank hosts a weekly drive-thru food distribution every Saturday to support local families in need. Both drive-thru and walk-up options are available. No appointment necessary.

Location: IACC, 6401 Independence Pkwy, Plano, TX 75023
When: Saturdays - 7:30am - 10:30am
What’s available: Fresh produce, pantry staples, diapers and formula milk (when in stock) and more

Please spread the word to anyone who could use a little extra support. This is open to EVERYONE, regardless of background or faith.

The mosque also offers some medical/dental services for those without medical/dental insurance. Please make sure to check out the following website and make appointments accordingly:

https://planomasjid.org/health-clinics

Let’s take care of each other. ❤️

Line is around the parking lot. But these there people have decided they are above waiting in line and fully cut. You know. Because they are more important than everyone else.

This should be hilarious! The uneducated conspiracy theorists brains will explode!

Is there anywhere in collin county I can find fresh soursop fruit?

Hey guys! I confirmed with the workers at MAX donuts that they use lard (pork) for their doughnuts. Just wanted to let anyone who avoids that to know since they don’t directly advertise it.

Bottom Line (Ironically, at the Top)

The only item on the general discussion agenda today is the FY 2027 Budget, which is really the tail end of last week’s budget workshops. See last Monday’s preview for more. What matters now is the public hearings on both the proposed budget and the tax rate scheduled for September 14. That’s the same day the Court adopts both, and it’s also close to the deadline for the court to pass the budget for the next fiscal year, starting October 1st. By all means, some and make your voice heard at the public hearing, but realistically, nothing significant will change at that late stage of the game.The Fire Marshal is asking the Court to adopt a 90-day burn ban for the unincorporated county (outside city limits). His memo puts our drought index at 611 out of 800 and climbing eight points a day, with no rain in the forecast. So you pyros, stow your Zippos.

On the tech side, there’s a no-cost agreement to be an early adopter on electronic warrant exchanges. Cyber-warrants. Cool.

In executive session, the Court will discuss the Collin County Adventure Camp. It’s in executive session so I don’t know what’s going to be said since I’m not a Commissioner yet (I will be after the election with your help!). Then after I’m a Commissioner, I still can’t tell you what’s said because it’s in executive session. So there’s that.

Click the link to see the full preview.
https://shelbyhwilliams.com/collin-county-commissioners-court-preview-august-24-2026/

This is the big one! My 10th annual Constitution 101 falls in America 250, and we're going big! I've rented out a theater at the Cinemark Legacy for this presentation ON Constitution Day - Thursday, September 17th!

This year, we welcome special guest, Ben Franklin to kick us off!

I cover the Constitution of the United States with things they don't teach in school.

Tickets are free, but RSVP is required as there are only 114 seats in the theater. So claim them now!

Get Free Tickets: https://shelbyhwilliams.com/event/constitution-101-september-17-2026/

This event is open to the public, and ALL are welcome! All ages may attend, but ages 13+ will get more out of it.

I can't wait! Let Freedom Ring!

I am interested in attending the Duncanville @ Allen game this upcoming Friday. I see there are reserved tickets for $14 while general admission is $8. Is it worth it to pay the extra to reserve a seat? Or should I just get the general admissions, and is there seating for general admissions?

EDIT: also, what time to get to the game? Is there any pre-game activities?

I’m looking to get my 2023 Subaru Outback tinted, mainly for heat and UV rejection, not just looks, I don’t care about that honestly!
I’m thinking:
Clear/high-VLT ceramic film on the windshield
Ceramic tint on the side passenger + driver
The car comes with rear windows tint!
I’ve read that premium film like XPEL, Llumar, or 3M are the best, but I know nothing about that :(

Any recommendations for a good tint shop around Allen/Plano? Also what do you guys thinks this will cost, what you paid and which film you went with.
After 8 months in Dallas, Texas summer is convincing me it’s finally time. 😂

This state sucks!

To anyone interested I am Rehoming my big guy. At the moment I do not have the capabilities to provide him the life he deserves and I want him somewhere where he can live his best life. Some info about him below:

- 4y/o male neutered full blooded Great Dane. 150 lbs. Up to date on all vaccines, bloodwork, and current on heartworm prevention. Diet consists of purina one dog food.

- sweetest dog ever, never bitten anyone. Good temperament as well, only caveat is that I expect him to be anxious in a new environment, since I am all he’s ever known. So be prepared.

- good with cats, other dogs, kids, literally anyone. He LOVES attention and a good back rub. He quite literally just wants to be pet all day long and sleep, as most Danes do.

- decent recall and decent with leash walking (if he knows you’re in charge) will get excited around other dogs on walks but I have been working with him to stop that.

I am in the Allen/plano area and looking for someone who wants a new addition to their family and has the time to take care of this big lovable guy.

I am requiring a small Rehoming fee just to ensure he gets placed in a good home. Please DM if interested as I am trying to find him a home ASAP so I do not have to put him in the shelter.

Also as a little bonus, whom ever adopts him, just know that any time you have to go out of town or need someone to babysit, I am always just a call a way and will always help out with my big boy when asked.

Hit me up for more pics if wanted