Video released; Former teacher accused of excessive force, improper restraint
A teacher accused of excessive force and improper restraint in Collin County has resigned, and the attorney for the child at the center of the investigation is speaking out. Wesley Gould shared surveillance video of the incident with NBC 5. The nearly 13-minute video begins inside a special-needs classroom at...
42 D-FW Suburbs Ranked by Affordability — See Who’s No. 1 (and Who’s Last)
Looking to relocate somewhere in D-FW where you can afford to buy a home? Well, a recent ranking of more than 40 suburbs in the Metroplex is giving prospective homebuyers a sense of how things are stacking up in the North Texas market. At a glance, it looks like Collin County is running away with it.
Dallas Police Seize Drugs and Firearms During Traffic Stop, Three Arrested on Multiple Charges
Dallas police have reported a substantial drug and firearm seizure following targeted patrols earlier this month. On September 6, officers stopped a vehicle on the 13600 block of the North Central service road, leading to the arrests of three individuals on various charges. The traffic stop, part of a proactive...
Frisco teen named Time Magazine’s 2025 Kid of the Year
DALLAS — A Dallas-area teen is gaining national attention as Time’s 2025 Kid of the Year. Tejasvi Manoj, a Frisco resident, is being honored for her work in building a website to assist elderly individuals in spotting and reporting cybercrime. The website was created by Manoj, prompted by...
North Texas residents win $1M Powerball prize and $1M scratch ticket game prize
DALLAS — Two North Texas residents are $1 million richer after one won a $1 million scratch ticket game prize and another won a $1 million Powerball prize, the Texas Lottery announced. A Midlothian resident claimed a $1 million Powerball prize for the drawing Sept. 6. The prize-winning ticket...
McKinney child predator, violent gang member gets life in prison
A McKinney man has been sentenced to life in prison for the sexual assault of a 10-year-old child. Hugo Bellamy, 32, was found guilty of multiple counts, including aggravated sexual assault of a child. The Collin County District Attorney stated the sentence ensures Bellamy, a repeat offender and gang member,...
‘I need to leave now’ | Dallas Police officers eying exit in higher numbers,...
DALLAS — A higher-than-usual number of Dallas police officers are inquiring about leaving the department in calls to the Dallas Police and Fire Pension System and in financial planning meetings hosted by the Dallas Police Association, leaders of both organizations say. In a board meeting last week, DPFPS Executive...
Dallas Food Blogger Leaves Bad Review After Awful Texas Roadhouse Meal: ‘That Was Quite...
Most restaurant goers have had at least one subpar meal while dining out. For TikTok influencer Bari Douglas, pointing out the good and bad food from her dining experiences is simply a part of her job. The mother and Dallas food blogger recently posted a “thumbs down” review after a sub-par experience at a local...
Texas Passed A Bible-Themed Curriculum, But Many Districts Aren’t Using It
The district’s elementary teachers 'went through the materials looking for things that may be controversial, said Superintendent Joe Craig. They didn’t feel those parts of the curriculum 'were in line with what we wanted the lesson to focus on.'. This coming school year, the Fairfield, Texas, school district,...
New shopping center, grocery store could be on their way to Van Alstyne
VAN ALSTYNE, Texas (KXII) - Van Alstyne is the latest city to join in on the development train, as growth in Texoma is rapidly approaching. Soon, shoppers around the area could have more options. The city announced they’re in the earliest stages of a massive new development - one they...