Collin County Journal
Anna Journal
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Anna is one of the fastest-rising communities in Collin County, with major growth, new infrastructure, and a family-focused identity that keeps drawing attention across North Texas. We cover the city hall decisions, school changes, development moves, public-safety issues, and community stories shaping Anna as it grows into its next chapter.
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Anna City Manager Transition in 2026: How the Leadership Reset Could Shape Growth Execution
Anna's transition from a planned city-manager departure in 2025 to the hiring of Ronda Perez in March 2026 is more than a personnel change. It is a growth-management test.
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April 13, 2026 • 2 min read
Anna Charter Changes and the May 2026 Election: What Residents Need to Know Now
Anna voters approved a wide set of charter amendments after a 19-proposition ballot in 2025, and the next major civic checkpoint is the May 2, 2026 election for two council seats.
April 12, 2026 • 2 min read
Anna Growth in 2026: What More Than 3,000 Acres of Development Agreements Really Mean
Anna's own records show more than 3,000 acres of planned residential and commercial development tied to finalized agreements, making growth a contract-backed reality rather than a future possibility.
April 11, 2026 • 2 min read
Anna Crime and Police Load in 2025-26: What the City's Own Monthly Reports Show
Anna's police reports show higher Part A offense counts and notable increases in categories such as residential burglary and aggravated assault, offering a grounded look at public-safety pressure.
April 10, 2026 • 2 min read
Anna Roads and Downtown Construction in 2026: Why Mobility Is Becoming a Daily Constraint
Downtown construction, corridor planning, and active city discussions about walkability and access show Anna is rebuilding mobility and identity at the same time.
April 9, 2026 • 2 min read
Anna Wastewater Capacity in 2026: Why the Hurricane Creek Plant Is the Real Growth Ceiling
Anna's Hurricane Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant is one of the city's most important growth projects, with local leaders tying capacity, rate control, and long-term development to the facility.
April 8, 2026 • 2 min read
Anna Growth Financing in 2026: How PIDs, Special Assessment Bonds, and TIRZs Are Reshaping Costs
Anna's ordinance record shows repeated use of Public Improvement Districts, special assessment bonds, and TIRZ-related actions, making district-backed growth financing a major part of the city's development model.
April 7, 2026 • 2 min read
Anna Downtown Project in 2026: Why the City's $10 Million Bet Matters Beyond One Corner
Anna's downtown restaurant and entertainment development, backed by city-related land and lease actions, is a $10 million test of whether the city can create a real destination core.
April 6, 2026 • 2 min read
Anna Library and Civic Space in 2026: Why Quality of Life Is Becoming Infrastructure
Anna's new library is already functioning as more than a building. With early registrations, digital services, and planning events, it is becoming a central piece of civic infrastructure.
April 5, 2026 • 2 min read
Anna Schools and Healthcare in 2026: How Core Services Are Trying to Catch Up to Growth
Anna ISD expansion, a 24/7 emergency facility, urgent care growth, and a broader medical pipeline all show a city trying to match education and healthcare access to continued population pressure.