Collin County

Total solar eclipse enthusiasts flock to North Texas ahead of April 8

Millions in North Texas will be able to simply step outside and see it, but others are flying halfway around the world to see it.

March 22, 2024 8:55pm CDT

Here's how North Texas school districts are handling the total solar eclipse

FOX 4 took a sampling of districts large and small to see how they are approaching the eclipse. Decisions are split about whether parents can sign in as visitors or whether or not an absence to view the eclipse as a family will be excused. Here are their responses.

March 20, 2024 4:21pm CDT

White Rock Lake water activities affected by Plano sewage spill

Officials are monitoring the lake’s water quality. While they do that, all fishing, swimming, and boating are prohibited.

March 20, 2024 8:45am CDT

1.5M gallons of sewage leaks into White Rock Creek in Plano

Plano said its drinking water was not affected and is safe to use.

March 19, 2024 12:24pm CDT

Burglary suspect killed in shootout with Frisco police identified

The burglary suspect killed in a shootout with Frisco police over the weekend has been identified.

March 19, 2024 7:10am CDT

Couple describes catching burglary suspect in the act before fatal officer-involved shooting in Frisco

Frisco police said a burglary call led to a fatal officer-involved shooting Saturday afternoon.

March 17, 2024 12:33pm CDT

These North Texas counties lead the US in population growth

Three North Texas counties are among the fastest growing in the nation. One county had a larger growth rate than any other county in America between 2022 and 2023.

March 15, 2024 10:38am CDT

Dallas Weather: At least 1 tornado confirmed; hail causes damage during Thursday's storms

The severe weather didn’t affect everyone in North Texas. But in some counties like Denton and Collin counties, it made an impression.

March 15, 2024 7:35am CDT

More people moved to these US counties in 2023 than anywhere else

The U.S. Census Bureau released data on Thursday showing the top 10 counties in the country with the most population growth in 2023.

March 15, 2024 7:28am CDT

Dallas Weather: Large hail falls in parts of North Texas

After two tornado-warned storms Thursday evening, that threat has moved out of North Texas. Now many homeowners, especially in Denton and Collin Counties, are cleaning up.

March 15, 2024 6:26am CDT

Dak Prescott Extortion Lawsuit: Woman accusing Cowboys quarterback of sexual assault files police report

A police report has now been filed against Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott for an alleged sexual assault in 2017. This week, Prescott's legal team also filed an extortion lawsuit and met with Prosper police to file a criminal complaint.

March 13, 2024 4:25pm CDT

Frisco police helping improve technology for self-driving 18-wheelers

People may not be aware, but they have been sharing North Texas highways with self-driving big rigs. Frisco police are helping the unmanned systems get ready to move full speed ahead.

March 13, 2024 4:02pm CDT

Celina names street in honor of fallen officer Steve Nothem

A North Texas community honored a police officer who was killed in the line of duty a year and a half ago.

March 11, 2024 8:15am CDT

Plano East finishes off undefeated season with basketball state title

Plano East High School completed a perfect season by bringing home the Class 6A boys basketball state title.

March 10, 2024 4:36pm CDT

Dallas Weather: Strong storms bring heavy rain, hail, flash flooding across North Texas

Multiple areas of North Texas dealt with flash flooding, hail and heavy rain from Thursday's storms. Several roads became impassable, but fortunately no serious injuries.

March 7, 2024 10:21pm CST

Plano East, Mansfield Lake Ridge face off in boys' basketball state semifinal

The Plano East boys’ basketball team has a chance to make history at the UIL state tournament this weekend. But they’ll have to get past Mansfield Lake Ridge first.

March 7, 2024 9:55am CST