Last year, the Collin County MUD No. 1 Board of Directors approved a partnership with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) to stock District-owned ponds with largemouth bass, bluegill, and channel catfish — at no cost to taxpayers!

Last week, TPWD completed another round of stocking, releasing 1,200 juvenile channel catfish into five ponds in the Cypress and Hazel areas of Light Farms. These catfish were raised at TPWD’s fish hatchery in Athens, Texas, before making their new home in our community’s ponds.

With this latest stocking, TPWD has now stocked every District-owned pond in Light Farms! The only ponds not included in the program are Constellation Lake and the pond near Parkview on Light Farms Way, as both are privately owned by the HOA.

A Friendly Reminder: All fishing in Light Farms is catch-and-release.

Please help protect our growing fish populations by returning your catches safely to the water. We’re grateful for our continued partnership with TPWD and look forward to seeing residents enjoy these fishing opportunities for years to come.

Happy fishing, Light Farms!

The Collin County MUD No. 1 Board of Directors will hold it’s monthly meeting on October 26 at 6:00 p.m. at the Celina Police Department Headquarters. The agenda can be found HERE.

When: Monday, October 26 at 6:00 p.m.

Where: 3025 S. Coit Rd, Celina, TX 75009

Please visit the Meetings page to review the agendas and minutes from other meetings.

Regular meetings are held every 4th Monday of each month, or as scheduled otherwise.

Below is a recap of recent MUD Board meetings. Detailed meeting minutes are available on the Meetings page at www.ccmud1.org.

2026 Tax Rate

The Board adopted a 2026 tax rate of $0.86 per $100 of taxable value – a 3.4% decrease from the previous year’s rate of $0.89.

The chart below shows the District’s tax rate history since 2021, reflecting five consecutive annual reductions.

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2027 Budget Approval

The Board approved the 2027 operating budget based on the newly adopted $0.86 tax rate. View the approved budget HERE.

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Projects Completed or Nearing Completion

The following projects have been completed or are being finalized:

• Roadway and sidewalk repairs throughout the community
• Roadway striping improvements
• Removal of right-of-way trees obstructing traffic signs
• Riprap installation along the Indigo/Grange and Maydelle creek areas
• Installation of landscaping beds
• Culvert cleanouts at Brenham and Cypress/Eastland
• Brenham Creek cleanout and wildflower installation
• Sweetwater fence repair near Avondale Court
• Irrigation system and well pump repairs and improvements

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Homestead Court Right-of-Way

The Board is developing a new right-of-way order establishing rules for the use of Homestead Court and its sidewalks. Additional details will be shared once the order is finalized.

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Staffing Update

The Board approved hiring Jeff Miles as part-time General Manager and Steve Wilson as Chief Operations Officer. The vote was unanimous among voting directors, with Director Miles abstaining.

Jeff will oversee the District’s administrative functions, including resident inquiries through email and SeeClickFix, District communications, and public relations. Steve will manage daily field operations, oversee project completion, and carry out Board-directed initiatives throughout the community.

The Board believes this staffing structure will provide effective service to residents while maintaining responsible oversight of District spending.

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Looking Ahead:

The District has made significant progress in repairing and restoring irrigation systems in partnership with Woodlake, alongside continued improvements to sidewalks, streets, and other community infrastructure.

These efforts will remain a priority in 2027 as the District invests in the community’s long-term maintenance and upkeep.

Next Board Meeting: Monday, October 26, at 6 p.m. at Celina Police Headquarters.

Residents are welcome and encouraged to attend!