Former Allen Firefighters Association president sentenced for fraud
The former president of the Allen Professional Firefighters Association has been sentenced to 13 months in federal prison for wire fraud, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.
NTX men planned to murder men, enslave women on foreign island: Indictment
Two North Texas men have been indicted for an alleged scheme to sail to a foreign island, murder all the men, and enslave the women and children.
Allen ISD begins displaying Ten Commandments posters
A new Texas law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom is facing legal challenges and has been temporarily blocked in some districts, even as Allen ISD has begun placing donated posters in its classrooms.
Allen ISD begins displaying Ten Commandments posters in classrooms following new Texas law
A new Texas law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom is facing legal challenges and has been temporarily blocked in some districts, even as Allen ISD has begun placing donated posters in its classrooms.
Allen Americans mourn sudden death of Orca Wiesblatt, 25
Hockey player Orca Wiesblatt, who recently signed with the ECHL's Allen Americans, died in a weekend vehicle accident.
North Texas police chief says Abbott's THC age limit doesn't address real issue
Allen Police Chief Steve Dye is voicing frustration about Gov. Greg Abbott's executive order calling for regulation of THC.
Texas teen’s homecoming mum made entirely out of Lego
A North Texas high schooler is putting a unique twist on a uniquely Texas tradition. His homecoming date this year will wear a mum made entirely out of Lego.
Undercover video exposes illegal THC sales at North Texas vape shops
An undercover police video reveals North Texas vape shops are openly selling products with illegally high concentrations of THC, leading to a criminal investigation.
Dallas Cowboys returner KaVonte Turpin arrested on gun, marijuana charges
Dallas Cowboys All-Pro return man KaVonte Turpin was arrested this weekend on gun and drug charges.
Fatal crash on US 75 in Allen claims Garland man's life
A fatal crash on southbound US 75 in Allen early Sunday morning resulted in the death of 52-year-old Rodolfo Rodriguez Sr. of Garland, with one passenger injured and the incident currently under investigation.
Allen teacher indicted on indecency with a child charges
A grand jury indicted Austin White, a teacher at Preston Elementary School, on four charges of indecency with a child that involved sexual contact.
Allen PD hopes THC warehouse searches will push Gov. Abbott towards signing ban
Allen's police chief hopes recent crackdowns on THC-infused products will help convince Gov. Greg Abbott to sign a bill banning the products into law.
5 Texans sentenced up to 40 years for $17M fraud scheme, including romance scams
Five people from Texas were given lengthy federal prison sentences Monday for their roles in an elaborate, transnational fraud scheme that swindled approximately $17 million from victims worldwide, including vulnerable elderly individuals.
Allen police execute multiple warrants for illegal THC products
Allen police on Tuesday said they executed search warrants at multiple homes and warehouses as part of their ongoing investigation into the distribution of illegal THC products.
North Texan, 13, wins $50,000 grand prize in Scripps National Spelling Bee
A teenaged North Texan has won the Scripps National Spelling Bee, securing the $50,000 grand prize and bragging rights for his home town of Allen.
National Spelling Bee: North Texas teen who finished 2nd last year advances to final round
Just one North Texan is advancing to the final round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Kenyan diplomat, North Texas resident on path to recovery after massive stroke
A Kenyan diplomat, who splits his time in Africa and North Texas, is on the road to recovery after a near brush with death on his 54th birthday.
Allen Police identify victim in fatal pedestrian crash
Officials with the Allen Police Department have released details about a fatal pedestrian crash that happened on Friday, May 2, in the 700 block of E. Stacy Road.
Dallas man injured, arrested in Allen officer-involved shooting
Allen Police say a traffic stop for a vehicle without a license plate ended with an officer-involved shooting, chase, and arrest on Saturday morning.
North Texas sportswriter fights against heart disease
A North Texas sports writer has spent years traveling the country covering basketball teams, but a major health scare last year put him on the sidelines.