UNT partners with North Texas colleges to launch new workforce development plan
University of North Texas President Harrison Keller announced the Texas Talent Accelerator, a program designed to better develop and match workforce talent with employers, during a Sept. 4 panel event at UNT’s Frisco Campus.
In a nutshell: The Accelerator aims to optimize education and job training to meet labor demands in the growing North Texas economy, Keller said.
“We have rising sectors in financial services, supply chain and logistics, healthcare, film and entertainment,” Keller said. “We have the most top-tier higher education institutions of any of the metro areas. ... We have all the pieces of the puzzle, but we need to connect them more strategically.”
First phase of FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket sales starts Sept. 10
FIFA announced the initial ticket draw will start Sept. 10 at 10 a.m. CT and run through 10 a.m., Sept. 19, for Visa customers only. Visa is a corporate partner for the World Cup, according to a news release. The World Cup will run from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Arlington's AT&T Stadium is slated to host games.
The details: According to the website, Visa cardholders can log in during that time frame and enter the drawing by using their FIFA ID. If selected, fans will get an email notification Sept. 29 and will be given a designated time and date to log in and purchase tickets as early as Oct. 1. Tickets will start at $60 and go up to $6,730 for the finals, but according to a news release, a successful draw application does not guarantee that tickets will be available for purchase during the time slot. If selected, fans can buy up to 40 tickets to different games, with a maximum of four per game, for all 104 games.
Roundup: See Collin County property tax rates for FY 2025-26
Collin County residents pay property taxes to various entities, including to the city they live in, the school district, Collin College and to the county.
The overview: While cities in the county have already began setting the tax rates for fiscal year 2025-26, city officials in Celina, Frisco, Plano and Prosper are still discussing potential tax rate options.
Check out a list of the FY 2025-26 tax rates within Community Impact's Collin County coverage areas.
