Collin County voters wait in long lines on election day

Some voters in Collin County were met with long lines at their polling sites. The county switched to paper ballots this year, though officials have not said whether that’s what was causing the lines.

McKinney ISD votes to close 3 elementary schools to save $3M annually

McKinney ISD voted to close three elementary schools by the 2026–2027 school year, a move intended to save the district about $3 million annually and correct a student imbalance partly caused by unaffordable housing leading to low enrollment in some areas.

North Texas voters decide on property taxes, bail reform & investments

Although the Nov. 4 election was relatively low-interest in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, voters across the state approved 17 important statewide ballot issues involving property taxes and bail reform.

Collin County voting locations for Election Day

Collin County registered voters on Election Day can vote at any polling location within Collin County from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Election Day is Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

Plano police identify 25-year-old victim in fatal crash

A passenger was killed, and the driver was injured in a single-vehicle crash in Plano late Saturday night.

North Texas Wildlife Center gets new home in Plano

Just four months ago, the City of Plano gave the non-profit animal rescue notice that while it had a proper permit, it could no longer operate in a residential neighborhood.

2nd teacher at Celina ISD school arrested this month

A Celina ISD teacher is in jail after police said she was impaired while on the campus of Moore Middle School. She’s the second teacher from the school to face criminal charges this month.

Plano orders evacuation of city's 'worst apartment complex'

Over the past two years, 70 lawsuits have been filed against the complex for over 1,500 city code violations.

NTX scuba death: Former deputy worked all day, overnight before instructing class, officials say

The Collin County Sheriff's Office confirmed that after working all day, former Assistant Chief Deputy William Armstrong then worked an off-duty job all night Friday and into Saturday morning in Plano before driving to Terrell to instruct the scuba class.

New Celina ISD lawsuit claims coach's son recorded over 30 children in locker room

After a Celina ISD coach's son was arrested and the coach placed on leave for an incident involving child sex charges, a new lawsuit has been brought forward against the school for the handling of the situation. 

Spooked monkey at Spirit Halloween swings from rafters

Shoppers at a Spirit Halloween store in Texas were shocked to see a live monkey wearing a diaper swinging from the rafters.

Dallas Mavericks welcome viral McKinney hoops star

A heartwarming viral video of McKinney High School's William Sherman hitting shots led to a VIP experience with his favorite team, the Dallas Mavericks.

Instructor resigns from Collin County Sheriff's Office following 12-year-old’s scuba death

A Collin County deputy has resigned amid ongoing questions and an open investigation into the death of 12-year-old Dylan Harrison during a scuba diving class he was leading.

'You're DANGEROUS." Affidavit details mother's texts before son's severe brain trauma

Text messages reveal a McKinney mother had confronted her boyfriend about her 3-year-old son’s injuries a month before the child was hospitalized with severe brain trauma.

Celina High School football coach Bill Elliott placed on leave

Celina High School head football coach and athletic director Bill Elliott has been placed on leave as an investigation into his son’s arrest continues.