North Texas school districts re-evaluating COVID-19 protocols, virtual learning options

After Dallas ISD annnounced a mask mandate, FOX 4 wanted to see if any other districts were following suit. So far, none in the DFW area will be requiring masks for now, but some districts are shifting their virtual options.

Parents ask Plano ISD to bring back Plexiglass dividers, other COVID-19 protocols

Plano ISD approved its new COVID-19 protocols Tuesday night. But first, trustees heard from parents who want last year’s mitigation strategies put into place again this year as the number of cases rises, especially in younger children.

Man and his brother arrested after joyride in stolen Plano ambulance

A patient went on a joyride and even picked up his brother at a Dallas apartment after stealing an ambulance from a Plano hospital.

Plano house explosion "may have been intentional," investigators now say

Plano police and the Plano Fire Marshal began a joint investigation after the explosion and said Wednesday that “the explosion may have been intentional.”

Three remain hospitalized as investigation continues into Plano house explosion

Fire investigators in Plano say an isolated gas leak caused a home explosion that hurt six people. Crews are still working to figure out the cause and location of the leak.

North Texas twin sisters file $10M lawsuit accusing Cheer Athletics coach of sex abuse

Two North Texas sisters have filed a $10 million lawsuit alleging sexual abuse at two local cheerleading gyms when they were minors. The twins say they’ve only recently been able to feel comfortable speaking about the alleged abuse. They hope this civil lawsuit makes the sport they love a safer one for all athletes.

Police investigating fatal shooting in West Plano

Plano police are investigating after a 32-year-old man was found dead in his car outside a convenience store near Legacy Drive and the Dallas North Tollway.

Former worker at Plano ISD middle school arrested for indecency with a child

A man who worked with students serving in-school suspensions at Haggard Middle School in Plano is now facing charges for allegedly sending inappropriate messages to a child on social media.

Airborne lawnmower blade narrowly misses Plano couple after going through car windshield

It was in the middle of the day right on 635 in North Dallas when a car in front of them ran over a lawnmower blade, forcing the Plano couple to react to a life or death situation on the freeway. Luckily, no one was hurt in this freak accident.

2 North Texas students to compete in Scripps National Spelling Bee finals

Two of the top 11 spellers in the country are from North Texas. Vivinsha Veduru and Dhroov Bharati will compete next week in the Scripps National Spelling Bee finals.

Suspect in Plano fatal stabbing identified, motive still unknown

Plano police arrested the man they believe stabbed another man to death outside a shopping mall Tuesday. He is refusing to tell detectives his name.

Plano teen relives terrifying moments after driving into high water

The situation went from bad to worse in a matter of seconds for a recent high school graduate who was working Saturday night in West Plano.