North Texas Face-Off: Wild Card Turns Tables At National Spelling Bee
Naysa Modi, a poised and charismatic four-time participant whose spelling career seemed to be building, sat next to a Texas newcomer whom she had already beaten this year.
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Naysa Modi, a poised and charismatic four-time participant whose spelling career seemed to be building, sat next to a Texas newcomer whom she had already beaten this year.
Karthik Nemmani, 14, of McKinney has won the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
McKinney Mayor George Fuller accused a Dallas-based community activist of using political extortion rhetoric and threats and cancelled a planned meeting.
McKinney City Councilman La'Shadion Shemwell apologized to the McKinney police officer who pulled him over, saying he doesn't believe he is a racist, but that institutional racism does exist in policing.
Collin County Sheriff's Deputies and the Plano PD Bomb Squad removed four sticks of dynamite from a shed this afternoon.
McKinney City Council Member La'Shadion Shemwell claims racial profiling and political retribution were behind his arrest during traffic stop.
The father of a former McKinney Boyd High School student opened up about his son's arrest in 2012, for posting a shooting threat to Facebook.
A pregnant woman shot into a moving car with three kids inside, killing one, after arguing with their father, a family says. A 7-year-old boy was killed in the shooting.
In a video posted to Facebook, an 18-year-old man asked for help with finding the nurse who saved his life after a 2000 car crash in McKinney. His video has been viewed more than 2 million times.
A school bus crashed in McKinney early Tuesday morning after the driver suffered a medical emergency and lost control of the vehicle. No students were seriously injured.
Investigators believe lightning is likely to blame for a fire that heavily damaged a new home in McKinney early Sunday.
McKinney High School running back Matt Gadek set the Texas single-game rushing record with 592 yards in a 63-50 victory against Plano East on Thursday night.
A Collin County judge sentenced a Mexican national to life in prison without the possibility of parole for continuous sexual abuse of a child.
Gary Bardwell saw no signs of remorse from the man convicted of killing his daughter. "I don't look at him like a person," Bardwell said. "He's the Devil. I want to know how in the hell you forgive the Devil."
Balloons floated over McKinney's Erwin Park on Thursday, a tribute to Darryl Hawkins, one of the nine people who were killed Sunday in a mass shooting at a football watch party in Plano.
A North Texas woman has been found 4 days after officials say she was kidnapped when her car was stolen.
Police are searching for a missing 28-year-old woman after a vehicle she was in was stolen.
Kelly Eugene Bigham avoided the death penalty by pleading guilty to murdering his wife and her twin sister.
The public will get a chance to weigh in Tuesday night on proposed improvements to the Sam Rayburn Tollway. The purpose of the proposed project is to keep up with traffic demands, which are expected to increase in the area.
An early morning fire has destroyed most of a home in McKinney.
Executive Chef Jason Ferraro shows us one of his favorite light dishes at Sugarbacon Proper Kitchen: the Ancient Grain Salad.
Police say a man was arrested late Saturday evening for the the murder of a 25-year-old man in Anna.
Serving New American with a Southern flair, Sugarbacon's owner and Chef, Jason Farraro, talks about what makes the restaurant so special and shows off a few hot items on the menu.
Federal prosecutors say a Texas doctor wrote unnecessary prescriptions for powerful drugs that contributed to the overdose deaths of at least seven people
A warning from the Collin County Sheriff's Office -- officials want to make residents in their county and across North Texas aware of people posing as Collin County Deputy Sheriffs and taking money.
A longtime Martin Luther King Jr. Day tradition returned to Arlington Monday night.
Wednesday is expected to be one of the most significant moments in the history of the Dallas County Commissioners Court.
The Mavericks rolled to a 114-97 victory Monday over the Knicks, who were booed frequently in the first half while falling behind by 30.
Police are issuing a warning after a man allegedly stole from customers' credit cards at a McDonald's northwest of Fort Worth.
Pastor Albert Oliveira said that prayers were definitely answered for him and for thousands of foreign-born religious workers who are caught up in a visa backlog.
A longtime Martin Luther King Jr. Day tradition returned to Arlington Monday night.
Temperatures will rise into the lower 50s, with feels-like highs staying in the 40s. Winds may gust up to 30 mph at times.
Wednesday is expected to be one of the most significant moments in the history of the Dallas County Commissioners Court.
The Mavericks rolled to a 114-97 victory Monday over the Knicks, who were booed frequently in the first half while falling behind by 30.
Police are issuing a warning after a man allegedly stole from customers' credit cards at a McDonald's northwest of Fort Worth.
A Fort Worth firefighter severely burned in the line of duty is speaking out after his family, the public and politicians said the workers' compensation system failed him, denying him of much needed care.
From laptops to vapes, lithium‑ion devices are driving emergency landings and evacuations as airlines push for stronger rules and better containment tools.
Texas veterans could be at risk of losing the help they need to stay home.
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Wednesday over President Trump's attempt to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors.
As his standoff with America's closest allies escalates, President Trump says not getting the Nobel Peace Prize means he's no longer obligated "to think purely of Peace."
The Justice Dept. says it's investigating a group of protesters in Minnesota who disrupted services at a church where a local ICE official apparently serves as a pastor.
A Trump administration initiative is upending 60 years of efforts by the federal government to prevent discrimination against minority groups in the U.S.
A U.S. defense official confirmed some 1,500 active-duty soldiers, currently stationed in Alaska, are on standby for possible deployment to Minneapolis amid the city's protests.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
The state of Texas is investing $50 million in research on psychedelic therapies.
Walk with a Doc invites community members to join low-pressure group walks led by physicians.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
Salad and Go, a drive-thru salad chain, said on Wednesday that it will close all remaining Texas and Oklahoma stores.
Venezuela is said to have the largest amount of these reserves in the world.
Trump said the "whole infrastructure" of Venezuela has to be rebuilt and that American companies would be used to rebuild it.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
The Mavericks rolled to a 114-97 victory Monday over the Knicks, who were booed frequently in the first half while falling behind by 30.
SMU star center back Slade Starnes has officially achieved what every DFW youth soccer player dreams of: signing a homegrown professional contract with FC Dallas.
Brandon Hagel's tiebreaking goal midway through the second period proved to be the winner, and Andrei Vasilevskiy finished with 19 saves on 20 shots as the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Dallas Stars 4-1.
Thompson had a pair of 3-pointers and then hit a turnaround jumper in the lane with just under five minutes left in the first quarter to reach the 17,000-point plateau.
The Olympic Winter Games in Milan are scheduled to open on February 6, 2026.
The publisher of the Daily Mail tabloid denies claims by Prince Harry and other celebrities of "unlawful information gathering."
A new class at Texas Christian University is drawing students in with a hit TV series and a clear path toward a real-world career.
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
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.
