Citizens speak out against rezoning
More than 30 citizens attended the Sachse City Council meeting on Monday, March 3, to voice concerns about the proposed rezoning of property at 5206 Ben Davis Road. The land is currently designated as R-5, a multifamily residential classification. The council was considering rezoning the 1.81 acres to C-1...
Fire sweeps through Whitewright home
WHITEWRIGHT, Texas (KTEN) — Firefighters from Grayson and Fannin counties responded to a blaze at a residence just east of Whitewright on Wednesday afternoon. The home is located in the 6500 block of of FM 151 in Fannin County. The sign over the front gate says, "The Lone Star Ranch."
North Texas man pleads guilty to murder-for-hire plot
A 38-year-old Plano man is facing charges in connection with a murder-for-hire plot and several car break-ins, authorities announced Tuesday. According to the Plano Police Department, Michael McCloud spoke to an undercover agent about killing his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend. He pleaded guilty to one count of...
Man dies after leading North Texas police on chase, then jumping from I-30 bridge...
GARLAND, Texas — A man died after leading police on a chase on Interstate 30, exiting his vehicle while it was moving, then jumping off the bridge into Lake Ray Hubbard, according to the Garland Police Department. The incident also led to a Rowlett officer later getting struck by...
Roommate Creates Stunning Rendering Of Friend’s Late Dog Using Stained Glass
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Even Frisco’s Mayor Is Using The Term DFFW (That’s Dallas-Frisco-Forth Worth, Y’all)
DFFW — Dallas, Fort Worth and Frisco. What began as a phrase coined by North Texas Realtor Levi Lascsak is quickly becoming local lingo. Now, Frisco Mayor Jeff Cheney is even using the term and said that start-up-friendly Frisco could be “the next Austin.” Frisco’s explosive growth is transforming the city, once...
Building evacuated in Lewisville late Wednesday night
The Lewisville Police and Fire Departments evacuated an apartment building late in the night of March 5 due to a report of possible carbon monoxide poisoning among multiple individuals. First responders received a call at 11:36 p.m. reporting multiple people at the 2100 block Uecker Dr. were unconscious, possibly...
Two people killed in crash near Princeton
On Monday, March 3rd, at around 6:25pm, multiple emergency agencies were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash on FM 1827 (New Hope Road) near County Road 409 north of Princeton. DPS Troopers say a 26-year-old woman was traveling westbound on FM 1827. She was navigating a right hand curve in the roadway and veered into...
Most students receive measles vaccine
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reports 94.35% of Texas kindergarteners were vaccinated for measles, mumps and rubella as of the 2023-24 school year, with 93.31% of Collin County kids having received the vaccines. As of Monday, March 3, the department reported 150 cases in nine counties...
Convicted child predator sentenced after fleeing trial, month-long manhunt
A Fort Worth man who fled his trial and led investigators on a monthlong manhunt is headed to prison after being found guilty of sexually abusing a child, Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis says. According to Willis, 26-year-old Sharif Ahmad Jasmine sexually abused a child for three years, starting...
