Collin County Group EXPOW Helping Families For 'Perfect Prom'
EXPOW, an Allen-based non-profit group, is looking to help families through an operation known as "The Perfect Prom."
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EXPOW, an Allen-based non-profit group, is looking to help families through an operation known as "The Perfect Prom."
Under Operation Hercules, investigators also seized electronic devices used by the suspects that will be forensically examined by the Child Exploitation Unit for evidence.
The seven Collin County detention officers involved in the in-custody death of Marvin Scott III have now been fired, the sheriff announced Thursday.
The Collin County District Attorney's Office says this is the first expunction program ever offered by the county and people are already lining up to take advantage of it.
Not only are restaurants like Ye Ole Butcher Shop in Plano allowing customers inside without a mask, they are also filling up to 100% capacity for the first time in nearly a year.
Collin County Judge Chris Hill on Friday rescinded the area's COVID-19 disaster declaration, but Gov. Greg Abbott's orders are still in place.
A man has been charged with capital murder after three people were found dead inside a burning home in the Collin County city of Celina, police said.
"I'm wearing several layers of clothes to keep my body warm," said Collin County resident Clint Cash.
Denton County canceled its second-dose clinic scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 11 at Texas Motor Speedway due to potentially icy roads.
The line at the drive-thru site stretched several city blocks, but it was a vastly improved operation compared to last week. Hundreds of people were turned away after waiting in line for hours.
Nearly 750 people with appointments were turned away from a Collin County vaccination site Thursday.
Collin County will receive 42,900 doses next week and open two new hubs in Plano and Frisco.
Some of the 180,000 people on Collin County's COVID-19 vaccine waiting list were eager to get some of the few doses available on Wednesday.
The setup is almost complete at Clark Field in Plano for the dispersal of COVID-19 vaccines on Wednesday, Jan. 27, to those on Collin County's waiting list.
Authorities in Collin County have arrested a 55-year-old man, identified as Jon Andsager, for promotion and possession of child pornography.
Four COVID-19 vaccine hubs, approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services, are open and providing vaccinations in Collin County.
As COVID-19 vaccine distribution ramps up across North Texas, some people who fall under the 1A phase are ready for their second dose.
"Ii'm disappointed that there's not more of a balance between the larger counties," said Collin County Commissioner Darrell Hale.
"Collin County stands ready to launch a large scale distribution center," Collin County Judge Chris Hill said. "The one missing piece is we don't have any doses!"
Collin County Judge Chris Hill is voicing his frustration about the amounts of COVID-19 vaccine the state is giving the county, saying it "is not acceptable and it needs to change immediately."
Collin County is set to receive nearly 7,000 doses of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine from the state next week, the county's judge announced Wednesday.
Collin County launched a vaccine wait list on Jan.5 for Collin County residents who meet Texas Department of State Health Services Phase 1A and 1B categories for receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
Mayor George Fuller said too many of his residents are still in the dark about what they should be doing to get vaccinated, especially those who are most vulnerable.
A church in Collin County was destroyed by a fire Friday morning, and now arson investigators are looking into the cause.
"We are focused on how can we sustain this level of distribution and it will take unprecedented generosity in 2021 to sustain that," said Community Lifeline Center CEO Scott Elliott.
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
The debate over data centers in Fort Worth is heating up.
Nelson, a former longtime state senator, oversaw major modernization efforts in elections and business filings during her tenure.
Nineteen apartment units were destroyed in the Dallas explosion that claimed the lives of three people.
Jose Lopez believes he's only alive because his unit is on the back side of the Oak Cliff building that exploded.
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
The debate over data centers in Fort Worth is heating up.
Nelson, a former longtime state senator, oversaw major modernization efforts in elections and business filings during her tenure.
Nineteen apartment units were destroyed in the Dallas explosion that claimed the lives of three people.
Jose Lopez believes he's only alive because his unit is on the back side of the Oak Cliff building that exploded.
Before striking a pipeline, causing a natural gas leak and subsequent explosion, an engineering firm did follow proper protocol to begin work at a Dallas apartment building.
A North Texas foster family says a legal gray area in Texas' Baby Moses law led to the child being returned to biological relatives.
As he battles terminal cancer, a Fort Worth fire captain says the state's workers' comp system has failed him — and he's far from alone.
A Kennedale couple says their leased solar panels stopped producing power and became a costly burden after years of unfulfilled promises.
Family ignored a nighttime alert during deadly flooding. Now, questions are growing about notification fatigue and whether the system needs changes.
President Trump on Tuesday announced he's tapping housing official Bill Pulte to serve as the acting director of national intelligence to replace Tulsi Gabbard.
The order asks AI companies to share previews of powerful new models with the government before they are released to the public.
The Justice Department said it will stop work on the $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund following a district judge's decision temporarily blocking the program.
A divided federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration's policy banning transgender individuals from serving in the military is likely unconstitutional.
Left-wing streamers Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker say Britain's government has denied them entry over their criticism of Israel.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
The most recent week of data from Dallas County Health and Human Services shows a 50% increase in positive flu cases.
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
After sharing management of the arena for decades, the Mavericks are now in full control.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
Expensive tickets, trouble getting visas and anti-American sentiment may all be contributing to underwhelming demand.
Herring said that in the year before tariffs, used car sales were just under half of his business at his dealership in Irving; Now, they are nearly 75 percent.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
The Dallas Stars have taken a major step toward leaving Downtown Dallas.
From South Dallas to England: Lincoln High senior Joe Gonzalez is making Dallas ISD history.
Texas Tech (61-8) will play No. 2 Texas (51-12) on Wednesday at Devon Park in a double-elimination format.
Aziaha James scored 18 points off the bench, Paige Bueckers had 10 points, nine rebounds and seven assists and the Dallas Wings beat the Seattle Storm 79-56.
The team's lease at the American Airlines Center is set to expire in 2031.
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
