Plano police use genetic genealogy and DNA evidence to solve 1991 cold case

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 12/20 5:25A Steven Rosenbaum

PLANO A North Texas police department used genetic genealogy technology, similar to what's used in over-the-counter ancestry tests, alongside DNA evidence to find a suspect in a 33-year-old cold case....

North Texas looks back on two-year anniversary of 16-tornado outbreak

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 12/13 3:07A Larry Collins

It’s been two years since 16 tornadoes ripped through North Texas, leaving homes and businesses with significant damage. Two tornadoes were in Grapevine, a city that has worked tirelessly for the past two years to finalize repairs and reopen...

Surprise ZIP codes found among Collin County's hottest housing markets

Dallas Business Journal 12/11 12:53A Aayush Gupta

There were some ZIP codes you'd expect as well as some surprises in this list. Check out an analysis of the hottest housing markets in Collin County, a magnet for population growth north of Dallas.

Thanksgiving Eve shooting leaves 2 men dead in McKinney; 2 suspects arrested

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 11/28 5:02A ShaCamree Gowdy

MCKINNEY, Texas McKinney police have made two arrests following a shooting that left two people dead the day before Thanksgiving. Christopher Perez, 18, and 21-year-old Josue Mejia, both from...

$500M mixed-use project comes alive in Collin County

Dallas Business Journal 11/26 12:52A Aayush Gupta

A $500 million mixed-use community in northern Collin County is nearing completion with many features already open to the public. Learn more about the project and the companies involved in this story.

Site plan approved for $220M amphitheater in McKinney

Dallas Business Journal 11/24 11:00P Lauren McDonald

McKinney City Council has approved a site plan for the open-air entertainment venue in the Collin County city. Read more about this project that's expected to support hundreds of jobs and draw more big-name musical arts to this growing area.

USACE begins study to improve recreation areas at Lake Lavon

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 11/17 7:45A Sara Diaz-Maldonado

Officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, announced that they are beginning a study to determine how to improve recreation facilities at Lavon Lake. The study is meant to explore solutions such as optimizing internal...

Republicans maintain majority on the Texas State Board of Education

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 11/6 7:03A Jaden Edison | The Texas Tribune

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Cruz wins Collin, Denton and Allred takes Tarrant, Dallas counties

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 11/6 5:32A Frank Heinz

ELECTION RESULTS Live election night coverage in our live blog . Federal and state races : All races | All federal races  | President by county |  U.S. Senate | U.S. Senate by county | U.S. House |...

Live updates: Follow state, county races as Texans head to the polls Tuesday

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 11/5 6:20A NBCDFW Staff

Election Day Voting — What to Know Election Day Voter Guide : Learn where and when you can vote on Election Day, what s on your ballot, and what you ll need to bring to the polls. When is Election Day? Tuesday, Nov. 5, is Election Day. On that...

Voters decide on 3 Texas House seats that could impact Gov. Abbott's school voucher program

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 11/4 11:00P ShaCamree Gowdy

DALLAS Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's 2023 School Choice Plan is an issue voters in the state are considering as they cast their ballots in the 2024 election . The plan's outcome could heavily depend on who wins three Texas House seats for districts...

Collin County man ticketed for honking horn at deputy

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 10/30 3:21A Kelsy Mittauer

A Collin County man is facing an extremely rare traffic citation after an encounter that was caught on video. Marshall Petre said when he merged onto Highway 75 near McKinney, he did not see any signs of traffic, trouble, emergencies - or a...

REI to join lineup at Jerry Jones' Prosper shopping center

Dallas Business Journal 10/25 12:00A Aayush Gupta

REI plans to open its fifth store in the Dallas-Fort Worth area in 2026 in The Gates of Prosper, owned by the real estate firm of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. Read more in this story about the retailer's plans and the head-spinning growth of...

Public Notice: Mosquito Spraying Due to West Nile Virus (WNV) Positive Samples

City of Sachse News Flash 10/22 10:12A

Mosquito spraying in Sachse due to West Nile Virus in Zone 2. Spray dates: Oct 22-23, 9 PM-5 AM.

North Texas sees record turnout, challenges on first day of early voting

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 10/21 6:12P Candace Sweat

The first day of early voting kicked off in North Texas with long lines at several polling locations. In Dallas County, more than 56,000 people voted, with some still in line as late as 8:00 p.m. Election volunteers have already reported glitches...