Plano ISD superintendent is the latest to announce retirement
The trend of North Texas superintendents retiring continues. Plano ISD Superintendent Sara Bonser is the latest to announce plans to step down.
The trend of North Texas superintendents retiring continues. Plano ISD Superintendent Sara Bonser is the latest to announce plans to step down.
Man’s death in Plano neighborhood alley ruled a homicide
Police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found in an alley in a Plano neighborhood.
Police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found in an alley in a Plano neighborhood.
Salvation Army opening 2 North Texas warming shelters for those in need
The Salvation Army of North Texas is opening two of its warming shelters to help those in need as temperatures drop.
The Salvation Army of North Texas is opening two of its warming shelters to help those in need as temperatures drop.
Plano leaders approve mixed-use development for Haggard farmland
A sharply divided Plano city council approved a huge new mixed-use development on what is now farmland owned by the pioneering Haggard family.
A sharply divided Plano city council approved a huge new mixed-use development on what is now farmland owned by the pioneering Haggard family.
Plano church's expansion plan temporarily paused by city zoning board
Representatives from St. Andrews United Methodist Church fielded several questions from the planning and zoning commission. The board ultimately decided to delay the zoning vote for another two weeks.
Representatives from St. Andrews United Methodist Church fielded several questions from the planning and zoning commission. The board ultimately decided to delay the zoning vote for another two weeks.
Plano residents upset with church's plan for new chapel
Under its current plan, St. Andrew United Methodist Church‘s new chapel will back right up to homes in Stone Lake Estates off Plano Parkway and Parkwood Boulevard. Neighbors believe it’ll negatively affect property values.
Under its current plan, St. Andrew United Methodist Church‘s new chapel will back right up to homes in Stone Lake Estates off Plano Parkway and Parkwood Boulevard. Neighbors believe it’ll negatively affect property values.
Refugees, including those from Afghanistan, celebrate Thanksgiving in North Texas
Afghan refugees got a taste of the American way of life as they celebrated Thanksgiving in North Texas.
Afghan refugees got a taste of the American way of life as they celebrated Thanksgiving in North Texas.
6 people arrested for murder of Plano 18-year-old
Six people are facing a murder charge related to the death of an 18-year-old in Plano last week.
Six people are facing a murder charge related to the death of an 18-year-old in Plano last week.
Previously deported man given 99-year sentence for sex abuse of child in Plano
A 39-year-old man who was in the U.S. after previously being deported following convictions in 2017 was sentenced to 99 years in prison without the possibility of parole for sexual abuse of a child in Plano.
A 39-year-old man who was in the U.S. after previously being deported following convictions in 2017 was sentenced to 99 years in prison without the possibility of parole for sexual abuse of a child in Plano.
Officer finds 18-year-old shot dead in Plano neighborhood near 75
Plano police are searching for the person who fatally shot a man in a neighborhood near Central Expressway overnight.
Plano police are searching for the person who fatally shot a man in a neighborhood near Central Expressway overnight.
Dallas rapper Yella Beezy arrested in Collin County
Dallas rapper Yella Beezy, whose real name is Markies Conway, has been arrested in Collin County.
Dallas rapper Yella Beezy, whose real name is Markies Conway, has been arrested in Collin County.
North Texas school districts revisiting mask mandates as COVID-19 cases drop
COVID-19 patient levels in North Texas are the lowest they’ve been since July. Because of that and low cases, multiple school districts have lifted their mandatory mask policy.
COVID-19 patient levels in North Texas are the lowest they’ve been since July. Because of that and low cases, multiple school districts have lifted their mandatory mask policy.
Man accused of murdering his sister, her boyfriend in Plano home
Police say 29-year-old Blake Richards fatally shot his sister and her boyfriend in their Plano home. Officers discovered their bodies after a family member called because they were worried about them.
Police say 29-year-old Blake Richards fatally shot his sister and her boyfriend in their Plano home. Officers discovered their bodies after a family member called because they were worried about them.
North Texas sisters give birth to baby boys on the same day
Two North Texas sisters are celebrating the births of their baby boys who they call "birthday twins."
Two North Texas sisters are celebrating the births of their baby boys who they call "birthday twins."
Jury finds bar partially responsible for 2017 Plano mass murder
Four years after Spencer Hight left a bar and shot and killed eight people at the home of his estranged wife, a Collin County jury found the bar partially liable in a civil trial. Records show his blood-alcohol level was four times the legal limit. But it’s not clear if the lone survivor will see much or any of that money soon or in the future.
Four years after Spencer Hight left a bar and shot and killed eight people at the home of his estranged wife, a Collin County jury found the bar partially liable in a civil trial. Records show his blood-alcohol level was four times the legal limit. But it’s not clear if the lone survivor will see much or any of that money soon or in the future.
1,100 Plano ISD students to finish school year enrolled in virtual learning academy
Initially, 1,600 students were signed up for virtual learning at the start of the school year. No official reason was given. But in the weeks leading up to virtual learning, about 500 students returned to in-person learning.
Initially, 1,600 students were signed up for virtual learning at the start of the school year. No official reason was given. But in the weeks leading up to virtual learning, about 500 students returned to in-person learning.
Plano residents now allowed to own backyard chickens
Plano city leaders approved an ordinance that allows residents to raise chickens in their backyards.
Plano city leaders approved an ordinance that allows residents to raise chickens in their backyards.
Plano, Denton ISD end mask mandates in schools
Public school students in Plano and Denton will no longer be required to wear face masks in class. They still can if they want but they don't have to.
Public school students in Plano and Denton will no longer be required to wear face masks in class. They still can if they want but they don't have to.
Plano police lieutenant dies from COVID-19 complications
The Plano Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its lieutenants due to complications from COVID-19.
The Plano Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its lieutenants due to complications from COVID-19.
North Texas Food Bank launches historic $500M campaign
The goal is to raise $500 million in food and funds over three years.
The goal is to raise $500 million in food and funds over three years.