McKinney police: Man shot dead after pointing gun at officers
The McKinney Police Department says officers fired because the man pointed a shotgun at them. But the initial call for authorities may provide some insight about what led up to the confrontation.
Prosper cheerleader damages spinal cord in tumbling accident
A 16-year-old Prosper cheerleader had a freak tumbling accident Monday night, which damaged her spinal cord.
Plano, Denton ISD end mask mandates in schools
Public school students in Plano and Denton will no longer be required to wear face masks in class. They still can if they want but they don't have to.
UT Southwestern COVID forecast shows decline in cases for third week in a row
For the third week in a row, the overall COVID-10 forecast by UT Southwestern researchers is hopeful. While the number of COVID hospitalizations remain high, they have declined in recent weeks to under 3,200 from a delta surge high of nearly 3,600 earlier this month.
Plano police lieutenant dies from COVID-19 complications
The Plano Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its lieutenants due to complications from COVID-19.
Collin County man sentenced for $1.5 million PPP COVID-19 fraud scheme
A 45-year-old Collin County man has been sentenced to more than two years in prison for a COVID-19 fraud scheme to get more than $3.3 million from the Paycheck Protection Program.
North Texas Food Bank launches historic $500M campaign
The goal is to raise $500 million in food and funds over three years.
Allen ISD parents file civil rights lawsuit over district’s lack of mask mandate
Allen ISD is facing a federal lawsuit from parents who say their children's health is at risk without a mandatory mask policy.
3 members of unvaccinated North Texas family in same hospital after contracting COVID-19
Three unvaccinated family members are in the same hospital after contracting COVID-19.
Private vigil held for Garland Lyft driver killed by suspected terrorist
A private vigil is being held Friday night in memory of a Garland Lyft driver who was murdered earlier this week.
Roof collapses at Plano mattress store
The store was not open at the time of the collapse, and no one was inside.
3 men arrested for shooting Collin County 13-year-old during robbery attempt
Collin County sheriff's deputies arrested three men accused of shooting a 13-year-old child during a failed robbery attempt.
New antibody infusion center opens in McKinney
A new anti-body infusion center has opened in McKinney for those sick with COVID-19.
More than 2,700 sign online petition for stricter COVID-19 regulations at Frisco ISD
More than 2,700 people have signed an online petition in support of stricter COVID-19 restrictions at Frisco ISD.
Family of Plano PD headquarters shooting suspect cooperating with FBI terror investigation
The Rasheed family’s attorney said they are heartbroken by the death of Lyft driver Isabella Lewis and were shocked by what unfolded Sunday. They said they had no prior knowledge of what he wound up doing.
UT Southwestern: COVID hospitalizations will peak next month, but forecast shows improvements
The latest UT Southwestern COVID forecast expects the situation to get worse before it gets better. Hospitalizations are up in the North Texas region, but so are vaccinations and the use of masks. That could start to bring the COVID infection rate down faster than previously predicted.
Suspect shot by Plano SWAT officers who were trying to serve a warrant
A suspect who fired shots at Plano police officers while trying to avoid arrest is now in the hospital. He was hit by an officer's return fire.
Plano police headquarters shooter potentially inspired by terrorists, feds say
Imran Ali Rasheed, 32, died after Plano police officers returned fire Sunday. Officials believe his attack on Plano PD headquarters may have been inspired by terrorists.
Man linked to murder of Lyft driver in Garland shot after opening fire in Plano PD lobby
Police said officers shot an armed man linked to a murder in Garland after he entered Plano Police Department headquarters Sunday afternoon and fired at people in the lobby.
North Texas pediatric hospitals at 93% capacity; doctors urge mask wearing for kids
For the second day in a row, there are no staffed pediatric ICU beds in the North Texas region.