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.

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.

City of Allen commemorates Vietnam War Veterans Day

Vietnam War veterans gathered in Allen, Texas, Friday for National Vietnam War Veterans Day.

Man dies in crash trying to flee Allen police officers

A man who allegedly tried to avoid police in Allen died in a violent crash along southbound U.S. Highway 75.

Collin County serial 'predatory stalker' sentenced to 15 years

A Collin County man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for a series of stalking incidents and attacks on women.

North Texas fabricator already feeling the effects of aluminum and steel tariffs

The announcement of a 50% tax on Canadian aluminum and steel imports starting on Wednesday caused another big sell-off on Wall Street. And some local businesses say they are already feeling the impact.

Collin County man sentenced to 60 years for child sex abuse

A Collin County man was sentenced to 60 years in prison without the possibility of parole for sexually abusing two children.

Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD considers closing 4 schools, 2 other districts making cuts

More North Texas public schools may be closing as their districts struggle with tighter budgets and decreasing enrollment. Currently the Carrollton Farmers Branch, Northwest, and Allen school districts are making difficult decisions.

California fires: North Texas firefighters to join effort to battle wildfires

Firefighters from Dallas, Allen, Frisco, McKinney and other parts of North Texas are being deployed to southern California to battle the deadly wildfires that have ravaged the state.

Texas vs. Ohio State: North Texans in this year's Cotton Bowl

The Texas Longhorns and the Ohio State Buckeyes will face-off at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Friday. Here's a look at the North Texans expected to suit up for his year's Cotton Bowl.

Aspiring Allen firefighter working to make dream come true after suffering heart attack

19-year-old Jakob Perez suffered an aortic aneurysm while training to become a firefighter earlier this year. Now, with a valve from a pig's heart and a lot of desire, he's looking to make his dream come true.

Allen mall shooting: Lawsuit filed against Allen Premium Outlets' owner, security provider

The family members of some the victims killed in a mass shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets have filed a lawsuit claiming safety concerns before the shooting were ignored.