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North Texas man accused of murdering man at Choctaw Casino
DURANT, Okla. - A Texas man is in an Oklahoma jail after he allegedly murdered a man at Choctaw Casino. 20-year-old Antonio Latham of Gunter is charged with first-degree murder. Oklahoma police were called to the Choctaw Casino and Resort in Durant on Sunday evening. Officers discovered Oklahoma resident Phillip...
Collin County Then And Now
Imagine America’s most famous cities in a scrapbook. If you flipped back one century, you’d still be able to accurately identify each one. New York, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Chicago — compared to now, the bones of their streets and the silhouettes of their landscapes haven’t changed to an unrecognizable degree. Enter Collin County and its cities, which are rapidly climbing the ranks to become our nation’s most noteworthy hubs. It’s easy to imagine a city like Frisco being discussed around the globe, but its evolution has been drastic, even over the last ten years. Many county residents still remember a time...
Plano named one of the best cities in the country for raising a family
PLANO, Texas - The city of Plano was recently named one of the best cities in the country for raising a family. Plano finished fourth on the list of more than 180 U.S. cities in a new report. WalletHub compared the cities based on 45 key metrics, including the cost...
Spring tornado season this year one of the busiest on record
NORTH TEXAS — This spring brought an extraordinary amount of rain, thunderstorms, and tornadoes to North Texas.Thirty-five counties in Texas are now eligible for federal disaster assistance, including Denton, Dallas and Collin counties. FEMA crews have been going door-to-door in affected areas to offer resources and guidance."Unfortunately, recovery is never a sprint," said Nikki Gaskins Campbell with FEMA. "It is always a marathon. So as long as there is a need and we can help people, we're going to be here for quite some time."So far this year, the National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued 552 warnings for either...
Celina police arrest man seen on video stuffing liquor bottles down his pants
CELINA, Texas - Police in Collin County made an arrest after liquor store owners say they reported a string of thefts. Store surveillance video from last Wednesday shows a man hiding liquor bottles in his pants at the Local Spirits Texas on South Preston Road in Celina. Video provided by...
Construction Begins On All-Ability Playground In Celina, Texas
Construction on a brand-new all-inclusive playground began this week in Celina, Texas. According to Celina Parks and Recreation, the city issued a notice to proceed to Dean Construction to begin construction at the Old Celina Park at 12670 FM 428, on June 10, 2024. Construction is scheduled to be completed by October 2025, weather permitting. Throughout this period, the current playground zone will be inaccessible. The current playground apparatus will be dismantled and moved to a new specified location within the park. Residents will receive notification once the relocation is completed. Renderings of the park show a farm theme with a barn play...
Frisco Police Alert Bay Area Drivers of "Blinker Fluid" Scam and Emphasize Road Safety
Beware, Bay Area drivers, a recent alert from the Frisco Police Department has warned against a scam that's been circling in our commutes—the mythical blinker fluid. In a public service announcement disseminated through social media on June 11th, the Frisco PD cautioned the public that blinker fluid, as much as it sounds like it could be a real thing, is an entirely fictitious product. The Frisco Police Department stated, "Blinker fluid is not required in your car. In fact, it doesn't exist. The only way your turn signal works is when YOU activate it!"
First responders recognized by Allen city leaders following first anniversary of outlet mall shooting
The men and women who put on a uniform each day and rush toward danger say it’s not about acknowledgment. But in the Allen city council chambers Tuesday, leaders couldn’t let the first anniversary of their city’s worst tragedy pass without recognizing the heroes who were there.
Collin County Area Realtors officials discuss upcoming changes to Multiple Listing Service
The National Association of Realtors is implementing policy changes for Multiple Listings Service platforms across the country that could change how real estate brokers are paid. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) After announcing a $418 million settlement in March, the National Association of Realtors is implementing policy changes for Multiple Listing Service...
Allen Police Department responds to incidents of theft, burglary and other crimes between June 3 and June 9
The Allen Police Department responded to incidents of burglary, motor vehicle theft and property theft between June 3 and June 9, according to communitycrimemap.com. Commercial burglaries were reported for midnight June 6 in the 900 block of Highway 121 and at 4:01 a.m. June 6 in the 900 block of Highway 121.
Work may begin on Indian ice cream shop in Plano this summer
PLANO, Texas — Read this story and more North Texas business news from our partners at the Dallas Business Journal. An Indian ice cream shop is likely expanding its reach in North Texas, with a second store planned in Plano for the end of this year, according to a filing with the state.
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