'Band Together for Ukraine': North Texas restaurants selling wristbands to raise money for refugees

The CEO of FB Society got the idea to sell the wristbands from one of his Ukrainian employees. In a few short weeks, they've raised thousands of dollars with help from customers. And they're just getting started.

Retired Plano police officer needs new heart after 19 heart attacks

Kevin Lopez has lived a life of service. He’s an Air Force veteran, an ex-firefighter, and a retired police detective. Now his family says his heart is failing and he's the one who needs the help.

Plano tutor accused of sexually assaulting students

Plano police are looking for more potential victims after a tutor was arrested for abusing his students.

North Texas serial rapist admits to murdering two women

Reginald Kimbro was set to go to trial next week for the 2017 rape and murder of 22-year-old Molly Matheson. He also pleaded guilty on Friday in the murder of a Plano woman and multiple other rapes across the state. It was a sudden turn of events this week in a yearslong case.

Russian-speaking North Texas church helping get supplies for Ukrainians

A North Texas church with a large Eastern European congregation is doing what it can to help Ukrainians both in and outside of the country.

North Texas walk raises awareness for firefighters battling cancer

Over the weekend a group of firefighters and their families walked 140 miles. The four-day trek was to raise awareness for those who are battling or have lost their lives because of line of duty cancer.

Plano man recovering after nearly 200 days in hospital with COVID-19

A Plano man spent nearly 200 days in the hospital with COVID-19. As he fought to survive, his wife and four children struggled to carry on at home.

North Texas non-profit seeking help as they get Ukrainian refugees to safety

A North Texas based non-profit called ServingHIM has a large network of churches that are now working to get the refugees into safe places to live.

Rep. Van Taylor admits affair, abandons U.S. House reelection bid

A report says the mistress Van Taylor was involved with is a former jihadist who was living in North Texas and met Taylor when she wanted to get involved in helping fight Islamic extremism.

Plano ISD promotes Teresa Williams to superintendent

Plano ISD's deputy superintendent will take over as superintendent after the current superintendent retires at the end of the school year.

Allen mom arrested for attacking teens, adult at Murphy basketball tournament

Police say a mom lost it at her daughter's basketball game, punching a referee and hitting and kicking seventh-grade girls on the team her daughter just played. It all took place after a middle school basketball game.

WWII Army veteran surprised for 101st birthday celebration

James William Niederer was surprised with an Army supply truck to ride in, along with a convoy of other vehicles.

Restaurants facing shortage of plastic cups

Many national quick-service restaurants, and even Starbucks, are facing a shortage of plastic cups.

Plano dad beats COVID-19 after 197 days in the hospital

Josh Welch caught COVID-19 in July. After more than seven months in the hospital, he's finally back home with his family.

North Texas thaws, cleanup continues after winter storm

The ice has mostly melted across North Texas but the cleanup from last week’s winter storm is not done. The city of Plano says its crews have already removed more than 250 fallen trees and branches.

North Texans take advantage of snow day to enjoy some of the winter weather

Much of the anxiety about this winter storm went away for many North Texans Thursday morning, especially for children taking advantage of the snow day.