School Closings: Most schools reopen, some northern districts closed on Friday

Students in Dallas ISD and many other local school districts headed back to class on Friday for the first time since the winter storm hit North Texas. Only a few districts in Denton County remained closed.

Texas DPS holding Flight Officer training in Collin County

Residents of Collin County may notice an increased law enforcement presence this week due to scheduled Texas DPS training.

WATCH: Allen High School students perform in 2026 Rose Parade

The Allen Eagles Escadrille, which is made up of members of the school's marching band and drill team, battled the rain to perform in the 2026 Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California.

Allen High School band to perform in Rose Parade

About 600 students from Allen High School will celebrate the new year in a very special way. They will perform in this year’s Rose Parade in California.

Allen band prepares to march in Rose Bowl parade
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Hundreds of Allen High School students are preparing to celebrate New Year's Even in a very special way. They will perform in the Rose Bowl parade in California.

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
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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.

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.

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.