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McKinney Man Receives Life Sentence for Murder of Fiancée in Domestic Violence Case
A McKinney man is sentenced to life in prison for the fatal shooting of his fiancée after a jury found him guilty of murder. Joel Jesus Torres, 24, claimed the shooting of Shailene Velez was an accident when he tried to clear his semi-automatic handgun, according to the Collin County District Attorney's Office.
Five North Texas Cities Among Fastest Growing In U.S.
A new report from the U.S. Census Bureau finds that five of the 15 fastest-growing cities in the country are in North Texas. Among cities with populations of at least 20,000 individuals, Celina experienced the highest growth with a 26.6% increase between July 2022 and July 2023. In total, the city increased by about 9,000 residents. Several other North Texas cities also secured notable positions on the list, with Princeton boasting a 22.3% increase, Anna with 16.9%, Prosper with 10.5% and Forney with 10.4%. Collectively, cities in Texas secured eight out of the 15 spots, with representations from places like Georgetown and...
Garrett Foster's family speaks out on Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's decision to pardon Daniel Perry
COLLIN COUNTY — Garrett Foster's family is speaking out about the Gov. Abbott's decision to pardon Daniel Perry, who was convicted of murder after a 2020 Black Lives Matter protest in Austin. "I think they're using my dead child to make a political statement," said Garrett's mother, Sheila Foster.Her heart still aches nearly four years after losing her son. Garrett was a 28-year-old Air Force veteran when he joined Black Lives Matter protesters in Downtown Austin in the summer of 2020, along with his fiancé Tiffany. Daniel Perry was an Army sergeant who had posted on social media that, "I might have to...
Truck loses rear axle, wheels, causes early morning crash
GUNTER, Texas (KXII) - Four vehicles were involved in a crash in Gunter Thursday morning after a pick up truck lost its rear axle and wheels. Gunter Volunteer Fire & Rescue said it happened around 5 a.m. on Hwy 289 and Mackey Road. According to a social media post, the...
Safety is priority during Van Alstyne highway upgrade
VAN ALSTYNE, Texas (KTEN) — The Texas Department of Transportation project to update US 75 has resulted in traffic jams and an additional police presence in Van Alstyne. The main objective of the TxDOT project is to widen the highway north from Van Alstyne to Sherman. Some impatient drivers...
Celina News Roundup: New all-way stop installed and more updates
At the intersection of Roseland Parkway and Bold Ruler Road, a new all way stop has been installed. This change hopes to improve safety and traffic flow, according to the Celina City Manager’s Report. Fire department passes Medicare visit.
The Storehouse Of Collin County Announces Name Change
The Storehouse of Collin County unveiled its new identity as The Storehouse Community Center. The name change took place during the nonprofit's 15th-anniversary festivities on May 16, 2024. Over the past 15 years, The Storehouse experienced expansion across a broader geographical reach throughout Dallas, Collin and Denton counties. When it was established in 2009 under the name Seven Loaves Food Pantry, The Storehouse limited its services to residents within designated zip codes. However, these limitations were removed in 2020 amidst the onset of the pandemic. Since then, there has been a consistent rise in the number of families seeking aid. “Our mission...
Impacting young minds: The Children's Hunger Fund to expand to Prosper
Children’s Hunger Fund (CHF), a 33-year-old organization, has been in Texas for the last 15 years in San Antonio. CHF expanded to Dallas in 2016 and into Frisco in 2021. The nonprofit purchased land in Prosper, which will be its new permanent facility near the Dallas North Tollway and First Street.
McKinney News Roundup: Free chemistry summer kick-off event at McKinney High and more updates
McKinney ISD will be hosting a free chemistry summer kick-off event for kindergarten through second grade students at MISD from 10-11:30 a.m. on June 1, at McKinney High School. This summer kick-off event is run by current chemistry students and their AP Chemistry Teachers to educate parents and students about safe chemistry that can be done at home during the summer. Registration is required.
Native Texas Butterfly House And Garden To Reopen In McKinney, Texas
The Native Texas Butterfly House and Garden at Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary will reopen to the public on June 8, 2024. From June 8 through September 28, 2024, visitors can walk among free-flying native butterflies and other pollinators. Guests will be able to view butterflies up close while learning about their life stages. The butterfly house is home to an assortment of native butterfly species, which vary throughout the exhibit. Guests may even get to see a butterfly emerge from a chrysalis. Inside the butterfly house, nectar plants are also available to feed the adult butterflies. The Heard was established in...
Howe football coach steps down
HOWE, Texas (KXII) - Lance Bryan has stepped down as the head football coach of the Howe Bulldogs. Bryan helped guide Howe to quite a turnaround upon his arrival. He stepped down for personal reasons. The Bulldogs will begin the search for the next head coach.
After search, McKinney police apprehend suspect involved in alleged vehicle breaks-in
Around 6 a.m. Tuesday, May 14, officers with the McKinney Police Department responded to reports of four individuals breaking into vehicles at an apartment complex near Ridge Rd and University Ave., in McKinney, according to the McKinney Police Department. When officers arrived, they conducted a traffic stop on the suspect...
Investor Group Purchases 71 Acres In Prosper, Texas
An investor group headed by Vijay Borra from DFW Land Real Estate recently acquired 71 acres at the southwest intersection of the Dallas North Tollway and Mahard Parkway in Prosper, Texas. The transaction was facilitated by Davidson Bogel Real Estate, with the team comprising David Davidson Jr. and Edward Bogel. Last August, the company acquired the neighboring land from Standridge Companies and Columnar Holdings, both based in Dallas, who owned it since 2019, according to The Real Deal. Further details regarding the transaction were not released. The purchased land is just to the north of Firefly Park, an upcoming mixed-use development in...
McKinney Business Briefs: El Rincon Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar ribbon cutting and more udpates
The McKinney Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a ribbon cutting for El Rincon Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar. The ribbon cutting is slated to start at 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 30 at 7951 Collin McKinney Parkway in McKinney.
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