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A bike on the ground at the scene of the McKinney hit-and-run incident on Lake Forest and Highlands Drive Saturday evening.

McKinney 5 hours ago

Family of McKinney 14-year-old killed in hit and run calls for driver to come forward

McKinney police are searching for the person that struck and killed a 14-year-old Saturday evening.

Plano Dec 21

Plano Police make arrest in 30-year-old kidnapping and sexual assault cold case
Arlington Dec 21

‘I just want people to know her… This is not a statistic,' mother of hit-and-run victim speaks

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Wylie Dec 21

Wylie mom delivers own baby en route to hospital

Even after thinking through worst-case scenarios, the McDonald’s had a surprising Thursday evening.
Plano Dec 21

Suspect identified in Plano hit-and-run involving child, police say she expressed ‘deep regret'

A suspect has been identified and admitted to the hit-and-run of a Plano child, police say.
Plano Dec 21

Skimmer found in Plano grocery store during citywide sweep

Plano police say they discovered a skimming device in a place where you don’t typically hear about them– the grocery store.

Dallas Dec 21

Arrest eases frustration over man accused of terrorizing women in downtown Dallas

A man is behind bars, accused of terrorizing women in downtown Dallas.
Health & Science Dec 20

McKinney grad looks forward to future with reconstructed skull implant

A McKinney High School graduate is a living example of modern medical innovation. After suffering a severe head injury in a car crash, doctors implanted a 3D-printed skull to aid his recovery.
Dallas Dec 20

Winnetka Elementary PTO makes holidays bright for students

The Winnetka Elementary PTO got donations and organized the event that gave every student, about 700, a gift.
Tarrant County Dec 21

Tarrant County deputies, Fort Worth firefighters rescue horse stuck in cattle guard for hours

The Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office said they received a call from a neighbor around 4 a.m. to the 10000 block of Alta Vista Road in North Fort Worth, where a horse was literally on his last leg– the other three stuck in a cattle guard.
Irving Dec 20

Gas leak in Irving leads to evacuation of middle school

Students in Irving were evacuated Friday afternoon after a gas line was hit and caused a leak, according to fire officials.
Fort Worth Dec 20

‘We didn't know she was dead': NBC investigation helps Fort Worth family find answers

Nearly a dozen of families learned that their relatives’ bodies had been used for medical research not from a medical examiner, hospital or police officer — but from NBC News and Noticias Telemundo.
holidays Dec 20

North Texans share holiday traditions

Cookies, pies, tamales, and Christmas Eve worship bring meaning to Home for the Holidays.
driven to death Dec 20

NBC 5 Investigates ‘Driven to Death' special on deadly roads

NBC 5 Investigates spent more than a year analyzing why Dallas roads are so dangerous and exploring potential safer solutions.
travel Dec 20

North Texas airports bracing for busiest winter holiday season ever

As millions of travelers take to the skies for the Christmas and New Year holidays, airports are bracing for more recording-breaking numbers of travelers.
Rockwall Dec 19

Custodian whose car was stolen gifted new SUV from school staff, parents and students

The beloved custodian at Amy Parks Heath Elementary had his car stolen and then totaled a couple of weeks ago and that, Principal Amy Sparks says, set the wheels in motion.
Tarrant County Dec 19

North Texas mother accused of faking cancer, forcing unnecessary medical treatments on daughter

A Tarrant County mother is behind bars after investigators say she lied about her daughter’s health and subjected the girl to unnecessary medical procedures.
Dallas Cowboys Dec 19

Teen's dream to meet the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders comes true

Notre Dame School student Natalie Mallett will live her dream of meeting the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders at their annual Christmas Extravaganza.
Dallas Dec 19

Letter demands Dallas remove board and commission members overstaying terms

Michael Northrup, a civil attorney who lives in Belmont Addition in east Dallas, wrote the letter and asked for the immediate removal of any board member who refuses to resign.
Forney Dec 20

Fight in Forney escalates into struggle with police officers, gun discharges and injures 5

A fight near North Forney High School escalated Thursday afternoon, leading to a struggle in which an officer’s weapon discharged, sending fragments flying and injuring five people.

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