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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...
Red hot Tom Bean baseball team making school history
TOM BEAN, Texas (KTEN)- The Tom Bean Baseball team is re-writing the school record books. The Tomcats are in the third round of playoffs for the first time in school history. And they have gotten there in dominant fashion. Tom Bean has swept both Alvord and Cooper in the first...
Deadline to protest property taxes in North Texas is fast approaching
DALLAS — Some North Texas residents are shocked and surprised to find out their property values and property taxes have sky-rocketed in 2024 compared to 2023."I almost cried. I was like, this is crazy," says Dallas County homeowner, Sandra Avalos.Avalos lives in South Oak Cliff and says her home's value increased by nearly $40,000 and she is now looking to pay $1,000 more in property taxes compared to last year. "I'm not going to be able to afford this. I still have a kid that has all these needs. So, this is not feasible," Avalos said.Property values are going up in...
Northern lights: North Texans dazzled by out-of-this-world display
For many, seeing the northern lights is a bucket list item. Typically, they're only ever seen in far northern parts of the globe, but this weekend people have the rare opportunity to see them from their backyard here in North Texas. ◀︎ ▶︎. ▼. From Cash in Hunt County...
McKinney family mourning loss of son to Fentanyl has a message for North Texas families
MCKINNEY, Texas — Lindsay Pultz was finally ready to share her story because her son Mitchel's life mattered and because not enough is known about fentanyl. Her son will forever be 17 years old and his passing is a very hard topic for her to talk about. 'Mitch' died last September of a fentanyl overdose.
McKinney National Airport breaks ground on new hangar building
The McKinney National Airport has broken ground on a 40,000-square-foot hangar building. This project includes construction of a 3,200-square-foot inspections building that will help expedite the customs process for those traveling internationally.
Southbound lanes of US 75 shut down for overturned 18-wheeler
MCKINNEY, Texas — An accident involving an overturned 18-wheeler shut down all southbound main lanes on US 75 at US 380 on Thursday afternoon. Traffic was getting by on the left shoulder, TxDOT cameras showed. McKinney police told WFAA that the driver sustained minor injuries and was taken to...
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