Controversial Plano Mosque Moves Ahead With Abbott-Opposed Development
The East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC) will move forward with its plans for a controversial residential development in Collin and Hunt Counties, according to a Monday announcement. Instead of being named EPIC City, however, Capital Community Partners says the proposed community will now be named “The Meadow.”....
Search for missing SMU law professor continues through the holidays
Search efforts continue for a missing SMU law professor, Charles Hosch, who disappeared while hiking on Georgia’s Blood Mountain more than a month ago. Family members, professional search teams and volunteers remain committed to bringing him home. Hosch was last seen on Nov. 11. Since then, search operations have...
Dallas Couple Hit With Murder Charge In Denton Woman’s Fentanyl Death
Denton police say a December overdose death on West Hickory Street has led to murder charges against a Dallas couple, after detectives traced the fentanyl involved back to them. The victim, 34-year-old Amber Morris, was found unresponsive at a home in the 2200 block of W. Hickory Street on Dec....
2 injured in crash involving 18-wheeler, southbound I-35E reopened south of Valley View
Two people are in critical condition following a crash involving a semi-truck on Interstate 35E in Dallas County on Tuesday morning, according to the Dallas County Sheriff's Office. According to the Dallas County Sheriff's Office, the crash was first reported at 2:15 a.m. Officials said it involved an 18-wheeler and...
Crash closes two southbound lanes of U.S. 75 in McKinney, officials say
MCKINNEY, Texas — A crash on Tuesday morning caused two southbound lanes of U.S. 75 to close in McKinney, officials say. The crash was reported early Tuesday morning in the southbound lanes of U.S. 75 near FM 543 in McKinney, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. Around 5:30...
I-35E crash and fire shuts down northbound lanes, causing major delays
LEWISVILLE, Texas — A crash and fire shut down the northbound lanes of Interstate 35E through Lewisville on Tuesday morning, officials said. Texas Department of Transportation officials reported the crash around 7:55 a.m. Tuesday, in the express lanes of I-35E near Justin Road. One vehicle caught fire as a result of...
Coyotes removed from Frisco neighborhood after child attacked
FRISCO, Texas - A young girl suffered non-life-threatening injuries after being attacked by a coyote while walking with her mother in the Lexington Park Community, according to Frisco Animal Services. The incident occurred on May 26, 2025, prompting officials to remove three coyotes from the area. Frisco Animal...
Dragonfly Scan offers MRI screenings at 6 Texas sites by 2026
DALLAS (KDAF) — Dragonfly Scan is launching statewide across Texas in 2026, revolutionizing preventive health care with non-invasive MRI imaging technologies designed to detect serious health conditions early. The service, pioneered by husband-and-wife team Robert and Faith Shields, will have locations in Austin, El...
Dallas man sentenced to more than 6 years in prison after pleading guilty to...
SHERMAN, Texas — A Dallas man was sentenced to six-and-a-half years in prison Monday after pleading guilty to robbing two convenience stores in November 2023, officials say. According to the Eastern District of Texas United State's Attorney's Office, 20-year-old Victor Heredia was sentenced to 78 months in prison...
Dallas fugitive on the run for six months arrested in Port Gibson
PORT GIBSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A man wanted out of Dallas, Texas, was arrested in Port Gibson, Mississippi, today. According to the Port Gibson Police Department, the suspect, identified as Latavien Manning, was wanted in connection to a case of aggravated assault with a firearm and was on the run for approximately six...
