Collin County Moves Forward With Annual Balloon Festivals
Annual hot air balloon festivals in Plano and Celina will move forward with plans despite Saturday's tragic crash in Lockhart, TX.
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Annual hot air balloon festivals in Plano and Celina will move forward with plans despite Saturday's tragic crash in Lockhart, TX.
At other historic landmarks or transportation hubs that are designated Pokéstops, people can get in trouble or be in danger as they wander around looking for an elusive Pokémon. But at Christ United Methodist it's perfectly safe.
Call it a bit of positive growth in a growing Collin County. After years in the discussion stage, the plan to link Plano and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport with a rail corridor is gaining momentum.
The deadly ambush shooting on police officers in Dallas took place despite years of community policing in the city and others across North Texas.
The community has rallied around the families of the five police officers who were shot and killed during the ambush in downtown Dallas, and more huge crowds are expected at two events on Thursday.
PepsiCo's second-quarter profit topped expectations as it sold more of its Frito-Lay snacks. The company said that revenue from its Frito-Lay unit rose on stronger sales volume and pricing. Frito-Lay is based out of Plano.
A Plano teen accused of sexually assaulting a child is getting signs of support.
A high school athlete from Plano could face more charges in a sexual assault investigation. Some of the allegations against Zachary Holifield started before the teenager's 17th birthday, which could send this case to the juvenile system.
According to Plano police, 17-year-old Zachary Holifield was arrested June 20th after being accused of sexually assaulting two children.
Aquatic facilities in Plano and around the world will unite on Friday, June 24, for the seventh year in a row to participate in the world's largest swimming lesson.
Police in McKinney have charged Kelley Bigham in the shooting deaths of his estranged wife and her twin sister. The twins were found dead in one of their homes on Monday evening.
Ro Carter owns Mister Gun in Plano, and said that the store usually sees a spike in gun sales after a mass shooting like the one in Orlando this past weekend. This time around, however, he has noticed a different trend.
A heads up for drivers traveling in Collin County this weekend - a portion of the Dallas North Tollway (DNT) will be shut down in both directions in Plano.
If you plan on traveling on the Dallas North Tollway in the Plano area this weekend, or if you live there, the NTTA is going to close a portion of the road for a bridge demolition.
The brief window of time immediately after someone is reported missing is critical for investigators.
A business owner stopped a man from stealing his cash by shooting him.
New information on the Plano couple facing a $1 million lawsuit after writing a negative Yelp review. Attorneys for Michelle and Robert Duchouquette filed a motion to dismiss the case Thursday.
Seniors at Plano Senior High School are being told that a school policy will not let them wear stoles, tassels, or regalia from student clubs when they graduate next Thursday.
Kenneth Alan Amyx, 45, has been arrested in Plano for murdering his girlfriend and posting bloody pictures of her on Facebook.
After years of debate, city leaders have given activists one last chance to save the Collinwood home, which may be the oldest historic home in Plano.
For the past 31 years, officer Arthur Parker has kept an eye on Clark High School in Plano.
Police want your help tracking down a man they say is stealing women's wallets out of their purses while they shop for groceries.
JCPenney said Monday that it will start to sell major appliances online and expand its rollout of the category to nearly 500 stores, or almost half of its locations, this summer. The move comes after a successful test.
It's a private airport that for 50 years, pilots have been able to taxi their planes directly from their houses to the runway.
Several cities across North Texas are observing National Day of Prayer on Thursday afternoon and evening. Find out details about what is happening in Mesquite, Mansfield, Plano and Rockwall.
While many families get to be at home on Christmas Day, many first responders must work during the holiday.
Authorities have not released the victims' identities while they work to confirm identifications and notify next of kin.
If you are wondering about New Year's Eve, it's not looking super cold, just very seasonal. It is also looking dry.
The weather may not have been perfect for everyone, but Mother Nature still knew how to put a bow on this Christmas Day.
Call it a Cowboys Christmas. It could be a new tradition for Cowboys fans.
While many families get to be at home on Christmas Day, many first responders must work during the holiday.
Authorities have not released the victims' identities while they work to confirm identifications and notify next of kin.
If you are wondering about New Year's Eve, it's not looking super cold, just very seasonal. It is also looking dry.
The weather may not have been perfect for everyone, but Mother Nature still knew how to put a bow on this Christmas Day.
Call it a Cowboys Christmas. It could be a new tradition for Cowboys fans.
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.
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
It took Azellia Thompkins nearly a year to watch the video of her attempted suicide in the Scurry County jail. Now, she's hoping others will watch it.
The strikes come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
President Trump spent part of Christmas Eve bantering with kids, updating families on NORAD's Santa tracker and reminding one child that the big guy has a "serious appetite."
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
More say they will probably talk about family or health, rather than politics, as they gather for the holidays.
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.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
A Georgia family celebrates their first Christmas with baby Anna Claire after life-saving heart surgery at Cook Children's in Fort Worth, a procedure other hospitals wouldn't attempt.
'Tis the season for holiday parties, air travel, and respiratory viruses.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
It's the Christmas surprise that no one wants to unwrap: a heart attack, and it happens more often than you may realize.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
After years in the making, Texas Instruments' semiconductor factory in Sherman has officially begun production.
Smith and other Main Street businesses complained to Frisco about the impact on business.
Rodeo Dallas, a popular but controversial Deep Ellum nightclub, is getting back in the saddle. In Uptown.
"This is a Texas-sized investment in the future of our great state," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.
American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.
Call it a Cowboys Christmas. It could be a new tradition for Cowboys fans.
Dak Prescott threw for 307 yards and two touchdowns, and the Dallas Cowboys blew most of an 18-point lead before squeezing past the Washington Commanders 30-23.
For the second time this season, the Cowboys will have a standalone game on a holiday in front of a national audience.
Cooper Flagg had 33 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, and Anthony Davis had 31 points and nine rebounds as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Denver Nuggets 131-130.
Dylan Larkin scored the tying goal late in the third period and then got the winner 34 seconds into overtime to rally Detroit Red Wings to a 4-3 victory over the Dallas Stars for their third straight win.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
King Charles III led his family to church on foot ahead of his annual Christmas Day speech that is expected to focus on pilgrimage.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
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.
