North Texas school districts revisiting mask mandates as COVID-19 cases drop
COVID-19 patient levels in North Texas are the lowest they’ve been since July. Because of that and low cases, multiple school districts have lifted their mandatory mask policy.
Man accused of murdering his sister, her boyfriend in Plano home
Police say 29-year-old Blake Richards fatally shot his sister and her boyfriend in their Plano home. Officers discovered their bodies after a family member called because they were worried about them.
LIST: Pumpkin Patches & Fall Events in North Texas
There are a number of pumpkin patches and other fall events being held across North Texas for those looking to get in the Halloween spirit. Here’s a list of pumpkin patches in North Texas.
Walgreens testing drone deliveries in Frisco, Little Elm
North Texas is the test site for Walgreens drone deliveries.
14-year-old boy critically injured after being struck while riding bicycle in Frisco
A 14-year-old boy is in critical condition after getting struck by a truck while riding a bicycle near a Frisco high school Friday afternoon.
North Texas sisters give birth to baby boys on the same day
Two North Texas sisters are celebrating the births of their baby boys who they call "birthday twins."
Prosper cheerleader hurt in freak accident moves to rehab facility
The Prosper cheerleader injured in a tumbling accident is now being transferred to a rehabilitation facility on her birthday. She sent a message to everyone following her recovery.
Collin County attorney accused of impersonating judge to extort money
The sheriff says the attorney was sending text messages to a victim and pretending to be a district judge.
Prosper cheerleader hurt in freak tumbling accident improves
Makayla Noble may soon be moved out of the ICU. She suffered a spinal cord injury during a tumbling accident. And she has a message for those who have shown her support over the past few weeks.
World’s biggest bounce house makes a stop in North Texas
If you need something to tire out your kids or squeeze in some child-like fun yourself, a massive bounce house is in town.
Allen ISD parents drop lawsuit over district’s lack of mask mandate
A group of Allen ISD parents have dropped their federal lawsuit against the district over masks, for now, as they now wait to see what develops from other ongoing lawsuits across the state.
Jury finds bar partially responsible for 2017 Plano mass murder
Four years after Spencer Hight left a bar and shot and killed eight people at the home of his estranged wife, a Collin County jury found the bar partially liable in a civil trial. Records show his blood-alcohol level was four times the legal limit. But it’s not clear if the lone survivor will see much or any of that money soon or in the future.
1,100 Plano ISD students to finish school year enrolled in virtual learning academy
Initially, 1,600 students were signed up for virtual learning at the start of the school year. No official reason was given. But in the weeks leading up to virtual learning, about 500 students returned to in-person learning.
Hackers threaten Allen ISD families after cyberattack
Allen ISD was hit by a cyberattack last month that briefly disrupted its computer systems. Now, some parents and employees are getting emails saying their data will be posted if the district does not pay millions of dollars.
Allen ISD school board member David Noll passes away
An Allen Independent School District board member has died. David Noll joined the board of trustees in 2017 and was re-elected earlier this year.
North Texas families join class-action lawsuit against districts without a mask mandate
Some North Texas parents are suing their school districts hoping to make the districts enforce mask rules and other COVID-19 safety measures.
Allen PD: Only officers fired at armed woman in Wendy's parking lot who died
Allen police originally said they opened fire on an armed woman after she was involved in a gun battle with a man. She died and they said they did not know if gunfire from officers or the man killed her. Police now say there was no gunfight and that the man who was injured never fired his gun.
Plano residents now allowed to own backyard chickens
Plano city leaders approved an ordinance that allows residents to raise chickens in their backyards.
Allen officer fires at woman involved in shootout with man at Wendy’s parking lot
A woman is dead, a man is in the hospital, and a police officer is on administrative leave after a shootout between two people in a Wendy's parking lot ended with an officer opening fire.
Texas to audit 2020 election results in Dallas, Tarrant, Collin & Harris counties
Hours after former President Donald Trump pressed Gov. Greg Abbott for a review of last year's election results in Texas, the state said it would audit the results in four counties, including three in North Texas.