Denton Fire Department keeping up with population boom with crucial new fire station

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 7/26 6:29A Alanna Quillen

It s no secret that Denton County is booming. A recent U.S. Census report of the top 15 fastest-growing cities in the country includes five boomtowns in North Texas. Denton and the surrounding area...

Multiple victims rescued from East Fork of Trinity River; one found dead

Wylie News | Latest 7/24 5:50A Staff Reports

Wylie Fire and Rescue crew search for missing victim in the East Fork of the Trinity River below Lavon Lake dam on Monday. Courtesy Wylie F-R. Updated 11:53 a.m. Jul 24, 2024 A probable kayaking trip turned tragic the afternoon of Monday, July 22...

Leadership Wylie class XXI registration now open

Wylie News | Latest 7/24 5:17A Staff Reports

Leadership Wylie has officially opened registration for its highly anticipated Class XXI program. Interested participants have until July 31 to submit their applications for this comprehensive leadership training initiative. The Leadership Wylie...

Are you back-to-school ready? Where to get free backpacks, school supplies, immunizations in North...

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 7/24 3:25A CBS Texas Staff

NORTH TEXAS With the first day of school only a few weeks away, some school districts in North Texas are holding events to help North Texas children get ready. Events include backpack giveaways, health checkups and vendors with resources. Here is...

From business park to parking lot

Wylie News | Latest 7/24 2:14A Chad Engbrock

An aerial view looking north from Hwy 78 shows Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) railroad’s new automotive terminal. The 30-acre lot, located east of Spring Creek Parkway, is designed to temporarily hold automobiles for distribution to...

Construction underway on Cooper Plaza

Wylie News | Latest 7/24 2:11A Chad Engbrock

Courtesy Vasquez Engineering Construction officially commenced on Cooper Plaza last month, a transformative economic development project situated at the southwest corner of Hwy 78 and Brown Street in Wylie. This initiative marks a significant...

Commissioners evaluate public safety compensation

Wylie News | Latest 7/24 2:00A Chad Engbrock

A comprehensive review focusing on the county’s law enforcement compensation was the main item discussed at this week’s Collin County Commissioners Court meeting. Cynthia Jacobson, director of human resources for Collin County presented a Law...

Donald Trump's whirlwind week: From an assassination attempt, to the RNC

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 7/21 2:01A Jack Fink

Just days after the assassination attempt against him, Donald Trump accepts the presidential nomination at the Republican National Convention. Fort Worth Mattie Parker sits down with CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink to discuss how...

Budget work session tops recent city council meeting

Wylie News | Latest 7/17 6:57A Staff Reports

After Wylie city council took care of housekeeping matters and a contract on one of its historic properties, the FY25 budget was again its main focus. A contract was awarded to LMC Corporation for renovations to the Thomas and Mattie Brown House...

Retirement is served: Longtime Sonic operator says goodbye

Wylie News | Latest 7/17 4:07A Sonia Duggan

Former Sonic employees surprised Rich Marwin, the onsite owner/operator of Sonic in Wylie, on his last day of work. Photo Kim Cloutier For over three decades, Rich Marwin was a familiar face at the Wylie Sonic, where he spent countless hours...

Brown House hits home run with latest exhibit

Wylie News | Latest 7/17 3:37A Sonia Duggan

Base Ball in Victorian America is the newest exhibit at The Welcome Center at the Brown House in Wylie. The display focuses on the Texas League, a cornerstone of minor league baseball.  The Welcome Center at the Brown House in Wylie has hit it out...

Filing for Wylie ISD trustee election opens

Wylie News | Latest 7/17 3:27A Staff Reports

The filing period for the upcoming Nov. 5, 2024, election for Wylie Independent School District’s Board of Trustees will begin July 22. The board of trustees, comprising seven members elected for overlapping four-year terms, plays a crucial role...

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center's Emergency Department Wins National Award

Wylie BubbleLife iReporter 7/16 8:00P Angel Biasatti

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center Emergency Department was among 94 nationwide and only three in Dallas-Fort Worth to receive the 2024 Lantern Award, an accolade granted by the Emergency Nurses Association.  The Methodist Mansfield Medical...

Democrats' division over Biden grows as GOP to nominate Trump, vice president

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 7/14 1:00A Jack Fink

More high-profile Democrats want President Biden to step aside and not run for reelection, but some members of the largest Black sorority who came to see Vice President Kamala Harris are standing behind the President. North Texas Delegates share...

Council continues budget work sessions

Wylie News | Latest 7/10 6:28A Staff Reports

A contract was awarded to LMC Corporation for renovations to the Thomas and Mattie Brown House exterior at last night’s Wylie City Council meeting. The estimated $89,791.84 project will be facilitated through a cooperative purchasing agreement...