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Judge to hear motion in Dak Prescott’s extortion case
FRISCO, Texas - A Collin County judge will decide whether or not to dismiss an extortion lawsuit against a woman who has accused Dak Prescott of sexually assaulting her. The woman who filed a civil suit against the Dallas Cowboys quarterback said he assaulted her back in 2107 outside a cabaret in Dallas.
Bowie, Roosevelt high school students to return to class Monday after shootings
DALLAS — Bowie High School and Roosevelt High School students will return to school Monday for the first time since separate shootings prompted district leaders to cancel classes. Arlington ISD canceled classes at Bowie on Thursday and Friday after a student shot and killed another student outside a campus...
Best Seafood In Collin County
North Texas, a haven for brisket and ribeye steaks, is a curious place to get good seafood. It’s no surprise that port cities like Boston; Portland, Maine; Seattle and Baltimore are renowned for their seafood fare. But no city in this neck of the prairie has a major port or navigable river. That’s not to say that some visionaries in the 19th century didn’t try to change that. They worked mightily to transform Dallas into a port city of the Gulf of Mexico via the twisty 700-mile-long Trinity River. Really. In 1892, they deployed a vessel called the “Snag Boat of...
Plano Teenager Charged with Evading Arrest After High-Speed Chase Involving Stolen Vehicle
In the pre-dawn calm of Plano, Texas, a high-speed pursuit unfolded as police apprehended a teenager behind the wheel of a stolen vehicle. The Plano Police Department reported that Officer Smith spotted a vehicle previously reported stolen to the Dallas Police Department. The incident, which escalated into a chase, took place on Thursday, March 29, around 3:00 a.m. Officer Smith's attempt to pull over the driver, 17-year-old Edwin Martinez, led to Martinez fleeing and subsequently abandoning the car in the streets of Garland, according to the Plano Texas Police Department.
Rockwall Philharmonic Kicks Off Concerts by the Lake, Thursday May 2
Rockwall, TX April 26, 2024 –Thursday nights this summer will be extra special in Rockwall as the city presents its annual series of Concerts by the Lake. Held at The Harbor between 7 and 9 p.m. each week from May through July, the concerts feature a wide assortment of musical artists. Opening the series on May 2 is the Rockwall Philharmonic, who will perform a Star Wars tribute concert. Come in costume with light sabers or come as you are to this family-friendly event.
Missing Plano Woman Found Safe, Reunited with Family After Community Search Effort
The Plano community can breathe a sigh of relief as, 46-year-old Fantina Revolucion, previously reported missing, has been located and safely returned to her family. Following an appeal by the Plano Police Department and an outpouring of community support, Ms. Revolucion was found after having been last seen walking in the alley of 4000 Fair Meadows Drive, according to the Plano Texas Police Department.
Power outage, heavy rain cause wastewater overflow in Mesquite
MESQUITE, Texas — The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) says a power outage caused about 417,000 gallons of wastewater to overflow at the South Mesquite Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant. The plant is located at 3500 Lawson Road about two miles north of Interstate 20. An Oncor power line...
Garland police look to identify body found in creek
GARLAND, Texas - Garland police are asking for the public's help to identify a body found in a creek on Sunday. Investigators released photos of tattoos on the man's body. Garland police say it appears to be a white or Hispanic man in his 40s or 50s and is about 6 feet tall.
Plano PD Thwarts ATM Heist Crew, Charges Suspects with Felony Theft
Plano's boys in blue cracked down on a gang of ATM raiders on Wednesday, following a spate of high-tech heists that saw these crooks use purloined pickups as makeshift masks against the law. Thieves thought they'd found an easy score at a bank on the 400 block of Coit Road, but Plano PD's sharp detectives and their foot soldiers were on their tail in no time, according to the Plano Texas Police Department.
Goat Yoga stretches Comets’ bodies and minds
Students gathered at the Science Pavilion to cuddle with 13 goats during a free goat yoga session hosted by the Office of Graduate Education April 23. The Office of Graduate Education hosts the nationally-recognized Graduate Student Appreciation Week every year at the beginning of April to celebrate the contributions and impacts of graduate students. Last year, the celebration included yoga and a session with the same therapy dog group found at Paws for Finals. With the total solar eclipse taking a day away from the planned celebration, Beth Keithly — faculty grant and distinguished fellowships adviser — and Ruth Schemmer — assistant dean for graduate student success — thought to combine yoga and animals into a single event.
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