Coppell

COVID-19 pediatric hospitalizations in North Texas double since January, UTSW says

The latest UT Southwestern report shows pediatric COVID hospitalizations have more than doubled since January. Many teachers are choosing to retire early due to the pandemic. Students continue to face learning loss. Many are hospitalized with COVID-19.

September 14

Coppell Arts Center officially opens this weekend

The new 30,000 square-foot center boasts six spaces, including a 442-seat main hall and a 196-seat black box theater. The weekend-long celebration starts Thursday night. It’s a culmination of the city's 30-year-plan to present nationally touring shows and create a new home for its five resident art companies.

September 9

North Texas flight attendants take self-defense class as sky rage incidents continue

The airline staff self-defense class has been around since 2005, but has gained in popularity recently due to the rise in bad behavior taking place on-board some flights.

August 24

Coppell businessman sentenced to 11 years for using PPP loans to buy luxury cars, homes

A North Texas businessman is headed to prison for defrauding a program meant to help businesses hit by the pandemic.

July 29

ATF offering $10K reward for information on suspects who stole guns from several North Texas stores

Federal investigators are looking for serial firearm burglars who were caught on camera stealing dozens of guns from shops across North Texas.

April 23

Students prepare care packages for Coppell educators and other essential workers

Teachers in the Dallas-Fort Worth suburb of Coppell got a big thanks from students after they all worked together in tough circumstances during the pandemic.

April 9

Coppell man recovers from COVID-19 after 9 months in hospital

A Coppell man has finally ended his nearly nine-month hospital stay where he battled COVID-19. But his recovery isn’t over yet.

March 30

Coppell man admits using fraudulent PPP loans to buy luxury cars, homes

The U.S. Justice Department said 55-year-old Dinesh Sah of Coppell admitted to submitting 15 fraudulent applications for loans through the Paycheck Protection Program.

March 25

Serial rape suspect charged in connection with 2003 Arlington case

Nearly two decades after a woman's sexual assault in Arlington, DNA helped police connect a serial rape suspect to the case.

March 10

Man faces second charge in alleged rapes of sorority alumni in North Texas

Jeffrey Lemor Wheat, 48, is accused of committing a rape in Coppell in 2011. He was arrested two weeks ago in Arkansas for a rape committed in Plano, also in 2011.

January 25

Thousands of North Texas first responders get Christmas meal from charity

Feed-A-Hero hosts year-round events, but Christmas is special. It’s been organizing since 2013 — when it fed six firefighters. It now feeds thousands.

December 25, 2020