Collin County school district takes closer look at security, new policies after another high school...

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 10/8 6:34A Amelia Mugavero

The Community Independent School District in Collin County is taking a closer look at campus safety after another lockdown at Community High School . District leaders met Tuesday night for an emergency board meeting to discuss new security...

In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue plans annual Fall Festival & Pumpkin Toss for Saturday, November 1

Blue Ribbon News 10/7 7:12A Melanie M

Wylie, TX (October 7, 2025) Wylie s In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Educational Center is set to celebrate the season with their annual Fall Festival and Pumpkin Toss! The event on Saturday, November 1 offers tons of fun and family friendly...

Man sentenced to life in prison for deadly 2023 shooting outside a Frisco Walmart

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 9/30 3:53A Steven Rosenbaum

A Louisiana man will spend the rest of his life in Texas prison after a Collin County jury convicted him of capital murder stemming from a 2023 shooting outside of a Frisco Walmart. Jhirrell Harris was found guilty after a three-day trial,...

Second victim from Dallas ICE facility shooting dies, LULAC says

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 9/30 3:00A Hannah Jones

A second victim in the shooting at the Dallas ICE facility last Wednesday has died, LULAC announced Tuesday morning. According to a statement from the League of United Latin American Citizens, Miguel...

More than 800 runners honor first responders, military members in DFW 9/11 Heroes Run

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 9/7 7:15A Dawn White

Hundreds of people remembered the nation's heroes during the 2025 Dallas-Fort Worth 9/11 Heroes Run in Collin County on Sunday morning. The event also raised money for a good cause. Organizers said 802 participants ranging in age from two to 72...

Frisco Memorial High School hosts first game since stabbing death of standout player

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 9/6 2:22A Candace Sweat

Frisco Memorial High School hosted its first home game since the stabbing death of one of its standout players. Rising senior Austin Metcalf died in April after being stabbed by another student during...

North Texas mother tried to cover up her son's hot car death, went to McDonald's on the way to the...

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 9/3 11:20A Julia Falcon

A North Texas mother who was arrested after Frisco police said she intentionally left her 15-month-old child in a hot car earlier this month is now facing a first-degree murder charge. According to an arrest affidavit for Vanessa Esquivel, 27,...

Dallas mom charged with murder after "intentionally" leaving 15-month-old in a hot car, Frisco...

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 8/28 10:10A Nathalie Marie Palacios

A Dallas mother has been arrested after Frisco police determined she "intentionally" left her 15-month-old child in a hot car earlier this month. Detectives with the Frisco Police Department responded...

TEA releases 2024-25 school ratings. See the best/worst districts and charters here

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 8/15 8:45A Frank Heinz

The Texas Education Agency released school accountability ratings for the 2024-2025 school year on Friday, with some of the largest school districts in North Texas grading between A and C. The Dallas,...

Frisco ISD prepares for school year as enrollment remains a challenge

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 8/14 11:36A Wayne Carter

Inside Frisco ISD s newly expanded Career & Technical Center, Superintendent Mike Waldrip boasted about the partnerships Frisco ISD is forming year after year to help connect its graduates to jobs. We bring in mentors from the business community....

58-year-old Plano man sentenced to 50 years in prison for continuous sexual abuse of a young girl,...

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 8/12 10:49A Briauna Brown

A 58-year-old Plano man will spend the rest of his life in prison after being convicted for the continuous sexual abuse of a child, the Collin County District Attorney's Office announced Tuesday....

‘Cherish every morning,' family says after champion HS sprinter dies unexpectedly

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 8/11 7:29A Sophia Beausoleil

As students across Texas head back to class this week, they’re also adjusting to a major new rule: Cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds, and other personal electronic devices are not allowed to be used during the school day. A new state law bans...

Suspect arrested after shooting on Plano Collin College campus left one person injured

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 8/11 6:56A Sophia Beausoleil

As students across Texas head back to class this week, they’re also adjusting to a major new rule: Cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds, and other personal electronic devices are not allowed to be used during the school day. A new state law bans...

Exclusive Louis Vuitton luggage now available at auction

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 8/11 6:31A Deborah Ferguson

As students across Texas head back to class this week, they’re also adjusting to a major new rule: Cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds, and other personal electronic devices are not allowed to be used during the school day. A new state law bans...