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This can significantly increase reliability and resiliency https://theplano.org/news/the-20-marks-49th-msp-acquisition-with-addition-of-sundance-networks https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/custom/image/29afae94-d992-11e9-9347-df3c28e154d8.jpg?resize=600%2C315 The 20 Marks 49th MSP Acquisition with Addition of Sundance Networks The 20 MSP continues national expansion with latest deal, extends reach into new regional market. https://theplano.org/news/plano-police-recover-stolen-items-after-burglary-arrest https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/2/0c/20c77cac-8791-11ed-804c-3fa10069363a/63adb84acaf7e.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Plano police recover stolen items after burglary arrest https://theplano.org/news/cities-with-the-most-ufo-sightings-in-texas https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/0/2e/02e6fb94-df93-516d-a0cd-d21f47a7b729/6a4bf7c785f06.image.jpg?resize=300%2C169 Cities with the most UFO sightings in Texas Stacker compiled a ranking of cities with the most UFO sightings in Texas using data from the National UFO Reporting Center. https://theplano.org/news/frisco-woman-sentenced-to-25-years-for-childs-hot-car-death https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/c/48/c485fe8e-8b75-5e76-884c-67167cc407f2/6a36ea765be63.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Frisco woman sentenced to 25 years for child’s hot car death https://theplano.org/news/mckinneys-jakobe-walter-to-host-charity-bowling-event-basketball-camp https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/ed/ded20f72-342f-11ef-86c3-839745533c59/667cd371022c2.image.jpg?resize=300%2C450 McKinney’s Ja’Kobe Walter to host charity bowling event, basketball camp With his third NBA season on the horizon, former McKinney basketball star and current Toronto Raptors guard Ja’Kobe Walter will devote part of his offseason to a charitable cause. https://theplano.org/news/childrens-health-expands-level-iv-nicu-at-childrens-medical-center-dallas https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/f/e3/fe3b2dd7-a1be-5544-952d-104a70cc72c9/6a4b9c98057a8.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Children's Health℠ Expands Level IV NICU at Children's Medical Center Dallas Additional capacity helps meet growing demand for specialized neonatal care across North Texas https://theplano.org/news/why-is-a-texas-dps-office-video-sparking-immigration-debate-heres-what-we-know-a https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/J6_coFbogxhRI9iM864NL_liGXvsQp2AupsKei7z0cNNfDvGUmWUy20nuUhkREQyrpY4bEeIBuc=s0-w300 Why is a Texas DPS office video sparking immigration debate? Here's what we know about Plano footage | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi_gFBVV95cUxOYWNibWJwdVZyeFF1THFpeHhNZzZfUnVtVkNCNEdheldWTXZkc29IRTVSM3NrUkJOSDNZTk5lMDFYN1FvSmVVYkloNExZencxVkFBbDFGYldiREUzNy1RWjcyOVhPZjZnUzRWOHEyQ0 https://theplano.org/news/paris-baguette-opens-new-bakery-caf-in-plano-as-north-american-growth-continues- https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/J6_coFbogxhRI9iM864NL_liGXvsQp2AupsKei7z0cNNfDvGUmWUy20nuUhkREQyrpY4bEeIBuc=s0-w300 Paris Baguette opens new bakery café in Plano as North American growth continues - Milling Middle East & Africa <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipwFBVV95cUxPT04td05KOTNSMnIwT3V3dkdlUGU3S29YU0dpbTMwMFB6cDhKYWttZmRXWUVOM2Ztc0VjLUpMdl9IbzVqeFlYUjQtQW1tWEltZHB1YU9iMXBpX0ZvMm1RU1NETHk3ZEtrVmFSNVNFSC https://theplano.org/news/plano-isd-calls-special-board-meeting-after-teachers-arrest-for-child-sex-abuse- https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1523050854058-8df90110c9f1?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Plano ISD calls special board meeting after teacher's arrest for child sex abuse - AOL.com <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMieEFVX3lxTE5STVRrX1gwbWNiVnFUT1pmd2N3VUVwaDRUZGJ6di1fdk5PLXNHNThpSUNPODNISXpnR2xlNFNRR0NlajIwa0hES0pFZ3VuSDUyNU1FMlF6Q0dtUWM5dHJzQ2xhdFhjbXlzUWRiR0I0eU https://theplano.org/news/plano-isd-elementary-school-teacher-charged-with-sexual-assault-of-a-child-aolco https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1573164713988-8665fc963095?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Plano ISD elementary school teacher charged with sexual assault of a child - AOL.com <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigAFBVV95cUxNcVZ1d0xjZG1aaEROTlBkOE5GMDhXYmlOd1RmNUQ4cElKdl92NmRFSHIwYzVjZWw3ODZRc0VVZGw0UzZaRHV1NmppcVVHWVJDTzYwYVBMSnVJT0NYanp3dURET1lKakR1Szc0dURZeF https://theplano.org/news/plano-isd-elementary-teacher-accused-of-sexually-abusing-child-aolcom https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1500382017468-9049fed747ef?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Plano ISD elementary teacher accused of sexually abusing child - AOL.com <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiggFBVV95cUxPVldzWUEyd0QyNmVMZEo2QXdxRXJobkx2QXA5ZHpHQ2lSVy1kRzN0QWQ0aHRZeEF3TEFrbXY4OWhCWXhYRXh5dkotM194ZGRIMXRhTF8xdjZoN1ZfRWk3MFJFcnV5UWs0OW10bUIwME https://theplano.org/news/plano-teacher-arrested-after-student-reports-inappropriate-contact-police-say-ho https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1486406146926-c627a92ad1ab?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Plano teacher arrested after student reports inappropriate contact, police say - Houston Chronicle <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipgFBVV95cUxQdzR3cUJFWEtROUJQYUhNWEhqU3dJZDEwNlFjZVdGd0hKTFpEU0RvZ3V0RnFqQ2xjV28xUU5xMFF5MjU0UmxVaTdteENiOGNEMTh1ekxlVGkta0lvZEhrMy1ZTF9VU3hUSE9YenRkUX https://theplano.org/news/plano-isd-teacher-arrested-for-sexually-abusing-a-child-officials-say-aolcom https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1470071459604-3b5ec3a7fe05?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Plano ISD teacher arrested for sexually abusing a child, officials say - AOL.com <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigAFBVV95cUxOQnJieWtkMVgtTndJWEhYOWJFVWtqUEpQTTc2UDRRMmNQRDJQSVBmaFcyQllCQjNxSTYtS1lPU3pFMFVBc2J1VDJiVE9RWkJNTGpYbnBZRVd4YTZiM003bVpOOTlaOEFFdzl2cEd4MG https://theplano.org/news/paxton-and-talarico-are-in-a-cage-match-for-a-senate-seat-suburban-collin-county https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1517048676732-d65bc937f952?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Paxton and Talarico are in a cage match for a Senate seat. Suburban Collin County is a battleground - KERA News <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi1gFBVV95cUxNQnExWnVFczhTdXdtUDJpY1JwS1VkWG04MktESHJCWW05QXdwRk9qN2h6QmltODJRekNqVmdTR1NzOUlTU3ZfOGQtTEY1WmZHbG1SNHBRUW41NHRVcDhONDlnUnZHaUphUWloX0VfUW https://theplano.org/news/plano-to-host-community-open-houses-on-proposed-dallas-stars-arena-redevelopment https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Plano to host community open houses on proposed Dallas Stars arena redevelopment at The Shops at Willow Bend - WFAA <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqwJBVV95cUxNMWlROW1TMHZoXzRuMVZTSlJlYU5Yd194Si03X0lmQ1lodVlhdUhYMThZWDZrYTVpaHFteE1sdWowSzl1RzBCcG5VOGdxczBHM3d3N1ZRU2NLY0NDX1lvZmEyMVljUXJWblBxMEswZG https://theplano.org/news/new-dallas-stars-arena-district-gains-plano-isd-support-heads-to-community-meeti https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1573164713988-8665fc963095?w=800&h=500&fit=crop New Dallas Stars arena district gains Plano ISD support, heads to community meetings - WFAA <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi9wFBVV95cUxNb05MLWdBYXhGbmNWMDZvTW5EM0FiRG9SLUJFS0NUSTU0ZVViOHcxOGtPRzVVemUxS1RUcUc2TXpldXJJTjFqTXJ1U0ZLUnFwVm5sSzVXWVlaem0tMUxWQ2hxYnh5dEJ3VV9JNXJhRG https://theplano.org/news/new-dallas-stars-arena-district-gains-plano-isd-support-heads-to-community-meeti https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1486406146926-c627a92ad1ab?w=800&h=500&fit=crop New Dallas Stars arena district gains Plano ISD support, heads to community meetings - The Business Journals <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikAFBVV95cUxPdHVGNk5TeEhmMDhidjRjNjNCN0ZWaVRXeW1FMW1hcDVkVG90MzJmcnZmczVpYnh0RmhBUTFCWUo2RDNraXNLU1RzSFZZSTU3Q1E2cllZVVIxN0ZnUXp6MEN6cV80SVJoNkplMkJEeD https://theplano.org/news/john-plavier-obituary-2010-plano-texas-mo-news-leader-legacy-obituary https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&h=500&fit=crop John Plavier Obituary (2010) - Plano, Texas, MO - News-Leader - Legacy obituary <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigwFBVV95cUxOWFIybHpvWFB3ekNlSDB3UXJmcWtvVi1TdV9yVWdFR2MtYmVWa2syRzZ4UVpyaHM3YWJKdEYzWVF3WnZqUmtlR2c0Qk9sUjFpaVBrZUU1OVU0NUlSZm5PN21XckxubGVoeVNfR3Y0RT https://theplano.org/news/affidavit-plano-isd-teacher-touched-female-students-at-his-desk https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/plano-isd-teacher-arrest.jpg Affidavit: Plano ISD teacher touched female students at his desk More details have been released in the case of a Brinker Elementary School teacher who is accused of sexually abusing a second grader. Plano ISD has also taken steps to fire him. https://theplano.org/news/isabel-yanes-obituary-pilar-funeral-home-garland-tx-tribute-archive https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/J6_coFbogxhRI9iM864NL_liGXvsQp2AupsKei7z0cNNfDvGUmWUy20nuUhkREQyrpY4bEeIBuc=s0-w300 Isabel Yanes Obituary | Pilar Funeral Home | Garland, TX - Tribute Archive <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMicEFVX3lxTE1QVGpLblZMajN3dEtnNzAtVVZITFpIOVJwNVkzU1JqbGZVeVRLZVNZYk8zR091Mk5WY0NlTGI1RzEyX2lNUV9XSXB6aUgxQ1NYUXRKSjcxRVZfZzlEcXVKNkk1M3pfVVdjdG9EdHIxcC https://theplano.org/news/arrest-made-in-connection-to-teens-drowning-at-lake-ray-hubbard https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/hubbardarrest.jpg Arrest made in connection to teen's drowning at Lake Ray Hubbard Dallas Police have detained a 19-year-old suspect in connection to a teenager's drowning this past April. https://theplano.org/news/texas-rangers-investigating-city-of-trinidad-after-water-issues-controversial-ar https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/9p-h3-trinidad-water-_00.00.05.26.jpg Texas Rangers investigating City of Trinidad after water issues, controversial arrests, firings After controversial arrests, alleged retaliatory firings and a litany of water issues, the Texas Rangers are investigating the City of Trinidad. https://theplano.org/news/celebrity-deaths-of-2026-the-entertainers-and-artists-we-lost-this-year https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/07/untitled-july-09-2026-at-10.37.18.jpeg Celebrity deaths of 2026: The entertainers and artists we lost this year From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026. https://theplano.org/news/fort-worth-city-council-calls-for-pause-on-data-centers https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/hy2o5yxpacseunmy/xyvg8lggesv4thfm.jpg Fort Worth City Council calls for pause on data centers Residents of Fort Worth have been pushing back against data center construction this week, and now several Fort Worth City Council members are joining them. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more. https://theplano.org/news/dallas-public-libraries-closed-during-citywide-furlough-day https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/dqefiaw56dsfzz56/wz33niryriy31hu4.jpg Dallas public libraries closed during citywide furlough day Dallas residents hoping to use public libraries on Friday were disappointed to find their doors locked due to a citywide furlough day. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more on how the city is trying to tackle i https://theplano.org/news/dozens-displaced-by-overnight-dallas-condo-fire https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/edtzmbc0unuomg0q/mdb2m8u18qxeaqhs.jpg Dozens displaced by overnight Dallas condo fire 45 people are now without a home after a blaze broke out at a condo complex in Far Northeast Dallas on Thursday night. FXO 4's Alex Boyer has more from the residents displaced. https://theplano.org/news/residents-lament-dallas-public-library-closures-on-citywide-furlough-day https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/v-lori-dallas-furlough-day-4p_kdfwbb33_146_mxf_00.00.13.54.jpg Residents lament Dallas public library closures on citywide furlough day Dallas enacted the first of three mandatory furlough days on Friday, and residents hoping to spend summer hours at public libraries were disappointed to find them closed. https://theplano.org/news/dart-names-finalists-for-vacant-ceo-position https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/01/gettyimages-2243288358.jpg DART names finalists for vacant CEO position Three finalists have been announced for DART's open President & CEO position. https://theplano.org/news/man-dies-in-frisco-lakes-community-pool https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/6dbd0ec2-071026-sky-4-fri-1152-kdfweme003_11_52_42_1_mpg_00.00.00.36.jpg Man dies in Frisco Lakes community pool A man was discovered deceased Friday morning in a pool at the Frisco Lakes retirement community. https://theplano.org/news/intentionally-discarded-human-fetus-found-at-lewisville-lake-park https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/071026-sky-4-fri-1152-kdfweme003_11_52_42_mpg_00.17.21.20.jpg 'Intentionally discarded' human fetus found at Lewisville Lake Park Lewisville police are investigating after a human fetus, estimated to be about 5 to 6 months' gestation, was found “intentionally discarded" along the Lake Park shoreline on Friday morning. https://theplano.org/news/fort-worth-data-center-moratorium-requested-by-5-council-members https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/v-abbott-data-centers-in-rural-tx-4a_kdfwad3f_146__00.00.18.44.jpg Fort Worth data center moratorium requested by 5 council members Five Fort Worth City Council members are calling for a temporary pause on new data center construction to address residents’ concerns over noise pollution, infrastructure demands, and water and energy https://theplano.org/news/fort-worth-leaders-want-to-pause-data-center-work https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/6uhsx6z4a6tnfkl1/ahqpzf9dx7dxsyda.jpg Fort Worth leaders want to pause data center work Five Fort Worth city council members are calling for a temporary pause on the construction of new data centers within the city limits. https://theplano.org/news/arlington-world-cup-matches-boost-local-economy-with-record-hotel-revenue https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/v-japan-netherlands-dallas-stadium-4a_kdfwb567_146_00.00.00.00.jpg Arlington World Cup matches boost local economy with record hotel revenue The city of Arlington anticipates a massive economic impact from hosting nine World Cup matches, driven by record-shattering hotel revenues and a significant boost in traffic for local businesses. https://theplano.org/news/charlie-kirk-murder-tyler-robinsons-ex-roommate-says-robinson-was-engraving-bull https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/07/screenshot-2026-07-09-at-3.18.45-pm.png Charlie Kirk murder: Tyler Robinson's ex-roommate says Robinson was 'engraving bullets' month before shooting Charlie Kirk assassination suspect Tyler Robinson was back in court for the fourth day this week for his preliminary hearing where prosecutors played a video interview with Robinson's ex-roommate Lanc https://theplano.org/news/millions-of-eye-drops-recalled-nationwide-due-to-potential-foreign-substance https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/07/eye-drop-getty-scaled.jpg Millions of eye drops recalled nationwide due to potential foreign substance A massive recall has pulled over 2.5 million bottles of a common prescription eye drop from store shelves due to the potential presence of a foreign substance. https://theplano.org/news/this-florida-airport-has-a-new-name-president-donald-j-trump-international-airpo https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/5ou4yyeep9ww0nxg/haso6j898l7saqk8.jpg This Florida airport has a new name: President Donald J. Trump International Airport Palm Beach International Airport in South Florida is now President Donald J. Trump International Airport. https://theplano.org/news/cyclosporiasis-map-29-states-now-investigating-diarrheal-illness https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/07/images.jpeg Cyclosporiasis map: 29 states now investigating diarrheal illness At least 29 states are now investigating potential cases of cyclosporiasis, the parasite known to cause "explosive diarrhea," as it continues to spread across the U.S. https://theplano.org/news/stepdad-accused-of-sex-assault-as-cops-widen-probe-into-girls-lethal-benadryl-in https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/07/man-arrested-.jpg Stepdad accused of sex assault as cops widen probe into girl’s lethal Benadryl ingredient dose A Connecticut man is charged with allegedly sexually assaulting his 12-year-old stepdaughter, as authorities continue investigating the girl's death. https://theplano.org/news/arkansas-mother-6-week-old-baby-missing-as-police-search-continues https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/07/babymama.png Arkansas mother, 6-week-old baby missing as police search continues Arkansas authorities are searching for a 20-year-old woman and her 6-week-old daughter after the pair disappeared in June. https://theplano.org/news/trump-admin-uncovers-7100-surge-in-medicare-skin-substitute-claims-says-fraud-cr https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/07/vance-getty-fox-news-scaled.jpg Trump admin uncovers 7,100% surge in Medicare skin substitute claims, says fraud crackdown blocked millions The Trump administration revealed new figures that show a drastic 7,100% spike in Medicare claims for skin substitutes in just six years. https://theplano.org/news/student-pilot-lands-safely-after-instructor-jumps-out-of-plane-mid-flight https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/07/gettyimages-1150178267-scaled.jpg Student pilot lands safely after instructor jumps out of plane mid-flight A 22-year-old student pilot safely landed a plane Saturday after her instructor jumped out of the aircraft and died mid-flight over Argentina. https://theplano.org/news/el-nio-surges-toward-monster-territory-signaling-an-active-winter-for-east-and-w https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/07/el-nino-gettyimages-2282557024.jpg El Niño surges toward 'monster' territory, signaling an active winter for East and West coasts The El Niño surge signals an active winter for East and West coasts. https://theplano.org/news/trump-wants-loyalty-from-nato-allies-heading-into-summit https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/07/trump-nato-gettyimages-2283170078.jpg Trump wants ‘loyalty’ from NATO allies heading into summit Trump is expected to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa during summit as well. https://theplano.org/news/tennessee-double-homicide-suspect-arrested-by-border-patrol-in-texas https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2026/07/beltran-mug.jpg Tennessee double-homicide suspect arrested by Border Patrol in Texas A man wanted in connection with a double homicide in Tennessee was arrested by Border Patrol in Texas this week. https://theplano.org/news/dallas-condo-fire-leaves-45-people-homeless https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/ytlly329qyyc80ml/amwjyciunf1qtsbc.jpg Dallas condo fire leaves 45 people homeless Dozens of condos in Far Northeast Dallas were destroyed by an overnight fire, leaving about 45 people homeless. https://theplano.org/news/syria-set-to-be-removed-from-us-state-sponsored-terrorism-list https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/07/gettyimages-2268524981-scaled.jpg Syria set to be removed from US state sponsored terrorism list The Trump administration is taking steps to amend one of the longest-running U.S. foreign policy designations by removing Syria from the State Sponsors of Terrorism list. https://theplano.org/news/3-alarm-dallas-condo-fire-displaces-45-residents https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/kdfwu20_8485_mxf_01.52.20.50.jpg 3-alarm Dallas condo fire displaces 45 residents An overnight three-alarm fire at the Cambridge Park Condominiums near Audelia Road and Skillman Street in Far Northeast Dallas damaged 24 units and displaced 45 residents, though no injuries were repo https://theplano.org/news/fort-worth-h-e-b-to-remain-closed-friday-after-fire-in-meat-case https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/v-fw-heb-heritage-trace-fire-4a_00.00.02.00.jpg Fort Worth H-E-B to remain closed Friday after fire in meat case Firefighters say a blaze at a Fort Worth HEB has been contained, one that began in the store's meat department. https://theplano.org/news/h-e-b-in-fort-worth-closed-after-catching-fire https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/9138nmwdxvjt00yw/9ufooy51mj1eqys7.jpg H-E-B in Fort Worth closed after catching fire An H-E-B store in Fort Worth caught fire on Thursday. Firefighters have since contained the blaze, which began in the store's meat department. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more on this breaking news. https://theplano.org/news/astros-rangers-renew-texas-rivalry-this-weekend-with-3-game-series https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/astros-rangers-rivalry.jpg Astros, Rangers renew Texas rivalry this weekend with 3-game series The Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers will renew their in-state rivalry with a three-game series this weekend. https://theplano.org/news/racially-motivated-shooting-suspect-takes-plea-deal https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/6dkpf0090bj0hw7e/2ydoj51gi8ofgclq.jpg Racially-motivated shooting suspect takes plea deal A Dallas man will spend over a decade in prison after taking a plea deal and admitting his 2022 shooting of an Asian-owned hair salon was racially motivated. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more. https://theplano.org/news/aaron-reitz-former-texas-ag-candidate-named-federal-attorney-for-southern-texas https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/07/aaron-reitz.jpg Aaron Reitz, former Texas AG candidate, named federal attorney for Southern Texas Aaron Reitz, a former candidate for Texas attorney general, was sworn in Thursday as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas. https://theplano.org/news/dallas-furlough-days-affect-libraries-cultural-centers https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/3hlhvs2dvbv75qn9/ueawvzuc5kywot2s.jpg Dallas furlough days affect libraries, cultural centers Dallas is implementing furlough days for city employees, and the first one will affect several highly-used public services in the city. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more. https://theplano.org/news/six-players-represent-baseball-in-texas-at-2026-mlb-all-star-weekend https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/07/gettyimages-2282279887.jpg Six players represent baseball in Texas at 2026 MLB All-Star Weekend Texas baseball fans will have plenty of familiar names to follow during the 2026 MLB All-Star Weekend in Philadelphia this weekend. https://theplano.org/news/dallas-man-pleads-guilty-to-racially-motivated-2022-hair-salon-shooting https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/jeremysmith.jpg Dallas man pleads guilty to racially-motivated 2022 hair salon shooting A North Texas man will serve over a decade in prison for injuring three people in a hate-crime shooting in 2022. https://theplano.org/news/expert-matchmaker-in-dallas-report-by-cx-research-institute https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/89/d891116b-dc94-5b2f-ba96-19ae1e4d0a6f/6a48b7852ebfd.image.jpg?resize=300%2C225 Expert Matchmaker in Dallas Report by CX Research Institute https://theplano.org/news/prime-dumpster-meets-growing-porta-potty-demand-across-dallas-texas https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/custom/image/29afae94-d992-11e9-9347-df3c28e154d8.jpg?resize=600%2C315 Prime Dumpster Meets Growing Porta Potty Demand Across Dallas, Texas https://theplano.org/news/fort-worth-officials-target-crime-ridden-motel-in-lawsuit https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/flpd680wbilac4f7/ualqfyllqzlh6vlx.jpg Fort Worth officials target crime-ridden motel in lawsuit The City of Fort Worth has filed a lawsuit against a motel said to be a hotbed for crime, and says it is still trying to serve the building's owner with that litigation. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more https://theplano.org/news/second-wrongful-death-suit-filed-after-dallas-apt-explosion https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/koxrl12nkla6c1h8/hhu5mutxzmo56qpt.jpg Second wrongful death suit filed after Dallas apt. explosion Another wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against Atmos Energy for their alleged role in the Dallas apartment explosion that killed three people. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more. https://theplano.org/news/dallas-july-10-furlough-day-whats-open-and-whats-closed-as-city-tackles-budget-s https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2024/05/dallas-skyline-downtown-generic.jpg Dallas July 10 furlough day: what's open and what's closed as city tackles budget shortfall This Friday will see several Dallas city offices closed during a furlough day, including all public libraries, as the city attempts to tackle an ongoing budget shortfall. https://theplano.org/news/fireworks-may-have-destroyed-forth-worth-familys-home https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/fypk0l945mt11tpy/488ss94umplmgh2z.jpg Fireworks may have destroyed Forth Worth family's home A Fort Worth family lost everything in a July 4 house fire that may have been started by someone in the neighborhood shooting off illegal fireworks. A firefighter and a woman who is 7 months pregnant https://theplano.org/news/amber-alert-issued-for-missing-baby-last-seen-in-san-antonio https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2026/07/ozana.jpg AMBER Alert issued for missing baby last seen in San Antonio Have you seen her? Police are looking for 7-month-old Ozana Cisneros. She was last seen in San Antonio in June. https://theplano.org/news/potential-illegal-dumping-site-in-southern-dallas-prompts-multi-agency-investiga https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/img_0798.jpg Potential illegal dumping site in southern Dallas prompts multi-agency investigation Multiple Dallas city departments are looking into a property in southern Dallas that is the site of an alleged illegal dumping scheme, something the property's owner contests. https://theplano.org/news/fort-worth-family-looking-for-answers-after-july-4-fire-destroys-home https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/070526-fw-curzon-ave-house-fire-lv_00.03.01.14.jpg Fort Worth family looking for answers after July 4 fire destroys home A fire on July 4 that destroyed a home in Fort Worth is suspected to have been caused by fireworks. The homeowners are now waiting for an investigation report as they try to rebuild from scratch. https://theplano.org/news/dallas-apartment-explosion-lawsuit-filed-on-behalf-of-mother-and-son-killed-in-b https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/s-steven-dallas-gas-explosion-lawsuit-4p_00.01.56.38.jpg Dallas apartment explosion: Lawsuit filed on behalf of mother and son killed in blast Atmos Energy is facing another wrongful death lawsuit in the wake of the deadly apartment explosion in Oak Cliff earlier this year. https://theplano.org/news/pancake-the-first-puppy-of-texas-has-died https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2026/07/1.jpg Pancake, ‘the First Puppy of Texas,’ has died Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's dog, a golden retriever named Pancake and dubbed “the First Puppy of Texas," has died. She was 11 years old. https://theplano.org/news/simplilearn-partners-with-virginia-tech-to-launch-professional-certificate-progr https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/2/ec/2ec9d7f2-16a9-5c02-b0e5-7daba306c561/6a47ab5f0ed93.image.jpg?resize=300%2C45 Simplilearn Partners With Virginia Tech to Launch Professional Certificate Program in AI-Powered Cybersecurity PLANO, Texas, 03 July 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Simplilearn, a global leader in digital upskilling, has partnered with Virginia Tech Continuing and Professional Education to launch the Professional Certifi https://theplano.org/news/so-we-meet-again-rivalries-old-and-new-await-celina-in-5a https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/c/df/cdf84404-dad5-4ee0-928c-eac370cb32a6/6a479bea938e0.image.png?resize=300%2C207 So we meet again: Rivalries old and new await Celina in 5A As Celina preps for its inaugural school year competing in Class 5A, there will be some familiar faces waiting for the Bobcats in the months to come. https://theplano.org/news/suspect-had-hundreds-of-recordings-of-women-at-irving-stores https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/wvj5ghmp6zmirbgi/lp6xgkw9261i4aam.jpg Suspect had hundreds of recordings of women at Irving stores 19-year-old Makarious Bates was found with hundreds of invasive photos and videos from dressing rooms at Irving stores, and police fear there are many more victims. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more. https://theplano.org/news/fort-worth-files-nuisance-lawsuit-against-motel-with-high-crime-rate https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/v-dionne-fw-east-lancaster-nuisance-lawsuit-4p_00.00.00.00.jpg Fort Worth files nuisance lawsuit against motel with high crime rate The city of Fort Worth has filed a nuisance abatement lawsuit against the Central Motel after police responded to the property 591 times since 2024. https://theplano.org/news/wally-funk-north-texas-astronaut-and-aviation-pioneer-dies-at-87 https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2021/07/wally-funk.jpg Wally Funk, North Texas astronaut and aviation pioneer, dies at 87 Grapevine resident Wally Funk, a pioneer who broke barriers as one of the first female astronaut trainees and the oldest woman in space, has died at 87. https://theplano.org/news/fort-worth-high-speed-chase-leads-to-discovery-of-244-kilos-of-meth https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2023/02/6eb23e0b-gavelnew-1.jpg Fort Worth high-speed chase leads to discovery of 244 kilos of meth A Fort Worth man was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison after a high-speed chase led law enforcement to find more 244 kilograms of methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, and firearms in his car, home, https://theplano.org/news/irving-police-find-nearly-300-illicit-videos-on-phone-of-teen-arrested-for-restr https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/tjmaxxarrest.jpg Irving police find nearly 300 illicit videos on phone of teen arrested for restroom recordings Court documents reveal police extracted nearly 300 recordings from the phone of 19-year-old Makarious Jevonne Bates following voyeurism arrests at TJ Maxx and Walmart. https://theplano.org/news/dig-world-hosting-grand-opening-this-weekend-in-grapevine https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/cyr56npwc5m0vzrt/cxeom84dcc4yc6bg.jpg Dig World hosting grand opening this weekend in Grapevine If you've ever wanted to drive a bulldozer or operate an excavator, your chance is here. Dig World in Grapevine is getting ready for its grand opening this weekend. https://theplano.org/news/dallas-investigates-possible-illegal-dump-site https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/39jomzbgepjp88jm/kp4erekd5lhi6cce.jpg Dallas investigates possible illegal dump site As cleanup continues at an illegal dump site along the Trinity River, Dallas officials are also investigating if more illegal dumping is underway in southern Dallas. https://theplano.org/news/first-team-c-brooke-reasoner-plano-west-sr https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/7/77/7771ae49-1cfc-480e-8175-605fc7e99c37/6a4708ee7e0eb.image.png?resize=300%2C329 First Team, C: Brooke Reasoner, Plano West, Sr. Reasoner left quite the mark during her final season with the Lady Wolves, earning 6-6A offensive player of the year honors after batting .536 at the plate with 45 hits, including 11 doubles and 12 ho https://theplano.org/news/plano-teacher-arrested-charged-with-sexual-abuse-of-a-student https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/0ed5vdn5gtobr0qs/gev3f7ulg6a5hqco.jpg Plano teacher arrested, charged with sexual abuse of a student A Plano ISD second grade teacher is accused of inappropriately touching a student. He's in jail this morning charged with continuous sexual abuse of a child. Fox 4's Dan Godwin is at the Collin County https://theplano.org/news/scorching-heat-wave-pushes-north-texas-to-101-degrees-ahead-of-a-rain-heavy-cold https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/rqlfp1deg0trstgp/vsr2lt453j47c3vj.jpg Scorching heat wave pushes North Texas to 101 degrees ahead of a rain-heavy cold front North Texas faces triple-digit heat and hazy Saharan dust before a stalling weekend cold front brings a welcome cool-down and widespread rain. https://theplano.org/news/longtime-plano-isd-teacher-charged-with-child-sex-abuse https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/s41g2v71hhl1ty1o/a3jmg5lg6p4b76br.jpg Longtime Plano ISD teacher charged with child sex abuse A Plano ISD elementary school teacher was arrested on Wednesday and was charged with continuous sexual abuse of a child. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more on the teacher's alleged actions. https://theplano.org/news/fort-worth-zoning-committee-votes-against-data-center-restrictions https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/slnj50ji1gasrxvn/4dqn73hk8eh5qxbf.jpg Fort Worth zoning committee votes against data center restrictions The City of Fort Worth addressed concerns from citizens over data centers being built in nearby neighborhoods on Wednesday. https://theplano.org/news/plano-meets-with-residents-of-new-stars-arena-concerns https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/ja27upfyy349q8gi/nkmzjujxp738opds.jpg Plano meets with residents of new Stars arena concerns Plano officials and Dallas Stars officials met with residents on Wednesday to discuss questions and concerns over the new arena the Stars plan on building in the city by 2031. FOX 4's Lori Brown has m https://theplano.org/news/innocent-bystander-gunned-down-in-pleasant-grove https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/i08di5zgsrup5ejk/t22unynwdi7kpd4q.jpg Innocent bystander gunned down in Pleasant Grove An innocent bystander was killed by three masked men in an East Dallas neighborhood last month, and Dallas Police are looking for them. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has more in this week's edition of Trackdown. https://theplano.org/news/republicans-eye-american-airlines-center-for-midterm-convention https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/at4buuts0xgqr60l/2xx94oq5bhq6s5g4.jpg Republicans eye American Airlines Center for midterm convention Dallas will host a 2026 Republican midterm convention, and the party is eying the American Airlines Center as the hot venue. FOX 4's Steven Dial spoke to the RNC Chair about the upcoming event. https://theplano.org/news/dallas-police-officer-injured-during-traffic-stop-on-hwy-67 https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/sky4-5pm-20260708-kdfweme003_16_54_48_mpg_00.06.40.50.jpg Dallas police officer injured during traffic stop on Hwy. 67 A driver struck a Dallas police SUV as the officer was conducting a traffic stop on Highway 67 near Wheatland Road on Wednesday afternoon. https://theplano.org/news/former-olympian-david-hearn-pleads-not-guilty-in-lincoln-memorial-reflecting-poo https://static.fox5dc.com/www.fox5dc.com/content/uploads/2026/07/david-hearn-getty.jpg Former Olympian David Hearn pleads not guilty in Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool damage case A former Olympic canoe racer pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges that he deliberately damaged the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a case his attorneys and other critics of the https://theplano.org/news/19-year-old-online-extremist-group-leader-sentenced-in-texas-to-40-years-for-chi https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2026/07/gettyimages-2284550595.jpg 19-year-old online extremist group leader sentenced in Texas to 40 years for child exploitation A 19-year-old online leader of a nihilistic extremist group was sentenced Wednesday to 40 years in federal prison for a horrific campaign of racketeering and child sexual exploitation aimed at sowing https://theplano.org/news/three-texas-tax-preparers-sentenced-to-federal-prison-after-multi-million-dollar https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2026/07/gettyimages-2147889022.jpg Three Texas tax preparers sentenced to federal prison after multi-million dollar fraud scheme Three Texas tax return preparers, including a business owner and two of his employees, have been sentenced to federal prison for a multi-year conspiracy that utilized fake deductions to secure fraudul https://theplano.org/news/renewed-us-iran-strikes-threaten-fragile-ceasefire https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/07/centcom1.jpg Renewed US-Iran strikes threaten fragile ceasefire United States military forces launched a new round of strikes against Iran on Thursday, with Iran responding by targeting U.S. allies in the region. https://theplano.org/news/keathley-landscaping-streamlines-grass-installation-service-for-rapid-lawn-trans https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/88/d880c79d-cf2b-58d8-b04e-54e50d62939f/6a4766b13d6c8.image.jpg?resize=300%2C225 Keathley Landscaping Streamlines Grass Installation Service for Rapid Lawn Transformations https://theplano.org/news/deported-child-sex-offender-arrested-in-south-texas-after-jumping-from-freight-t https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2026/07/image-69.png Deported child sex offender arrested in South Texas after jumping from freight train U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested a convicted child sex offender from Honduras after he jumped from a freight train to evade law enforcement in South Texas, authorities announced Thursday. https://theplano.org/news/singer-bonnie-tyler-famous-for-total-eclipse-of-the-heart-dies-at-75 https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/07/gettyimages-2175358252-1-scaled.jpg Singer Bonnie Tyler, famous for 'Total Eclipse Of The Heart,' dies at 75 Global music superstar Bonnie Tyler, famous for her hits "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out for a Hero," has died.  She was 75. https://theplano.org/news/new-ranking-shows-the-top-cities-for-renters-in-america https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/07/apartment-for-rent-getty-scaled.jpg New ranking shows the top cities for renters in America A new report is ranking the best U.S. cities for renters in 2026 – and here's which cities dominate the list. https://theplano.org/news/why-americans-are-flocking-to-this-florida-retirement-hot-spot https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/07/home-buying-florida-gfx-scaled.jpg Why Americans are flocking to this Florida retirement hot spot New construction and a softening condo market in this county have stabilized home prices at a $487K median listing despite surging demand. https://theplano.org/news/crowley-under-boil-notice-after-water-main-break https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/vzfksq97kdhxk57x/pli07e3kolodpvuq.jpg Crowley under boil notice after water main break Residents in Crowley are under a boil water notice after a recent water main break, which dropped the city's water supply to critical levels. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more. https://theplano.org/news/trump-says-iran-ceasefire-is-over-us-strikes-iran-for-2nd-time https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/07/screenshot-2026-07-08-at-4.34.02-pm.png Trump says Iran ceasefire is 'over;' US strikes Iran for 2nd time Renewed fighting between the United States and Iran has raised questions about whether the two sides will resume all out war. https://theplano.org/news/mexican-national-sentenced-to-27-years-in-federal-prison-for-leading-san-antonio https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2026/07/meth-in-lettuce.png Mexican national sentenced to 27 years in federal prison for leading San Antonio meth pipeline A 43-year-old Mexican national has been sentenced to 27 years in federal prison for leading an international drug trafficking ring that smuggled more than 1,000 kilograms of methamphetamine into the U https://theplano.org/news/texas-co-leads-45-million-settlement-with-cash-app-over-deceptive-security-claim https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2022/04/GettyImages-1236600963.jpg Texas co-leads $45 million settlement with Cash App over deceptive security claims Block, Inc. enters a $45 million settlement with 46 states over Cash App security failures, forcing major overhauls to customer support and fraud reporting. https://theplano.org/news/victim-has-throat-slashed-by-unknown-suspect-in-east-dallas https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2022/08/Police-lights-1.png Victim has throat slashed by unknown suspect in East Dallas Police are looking for an unknown suspect who slashed the throat of a man in East Dallas early Wednesday morning. https://theplano.org/news/blue-bell-releases-new-chocolate-lava-cake-flavor https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/choc-lava-cake-web-pr-e1783608970720.jpg Blue Bell releases new Chocolate Lava Cake flavor Texas-based Blue Bell has launched a limited-edition Chocolate Lava Cake ice cream to celebrate National Ice Cream Month this July. https://theplano.org/news/55x-the-limit-driver-had-potentially-deadly-bac-troopers-say https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/07/741439633_1025718390206243_8935068217820764928_n.jpg 5.5x the limit: Driver had potentially deadly BAC, troopers say The driver registered a 0.441 BAC, which is more than 5½ times the legal limit, according to a post from state law enforcement. https://theplano.org/news/justin-bieber-joins-madonna-shakira-and-bts-for-fifa-world-cup-final-halftime-sh https://static.fox5ny.com/www.fox5ny.com/content/uploads/2026/07/gettyimages-2272111780-scaled.jpg Justin Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira and BTS for FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show Justin Bieber is joining the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show, adding another major name to a lineup that already includes Madonna, Shakira and BTS. https://theplano.org/news/texas-tech-university-facing-lawsuit-over-unconstitutional-course-review-rules https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/texastechlawsuit.jpg Texas Tech University facing lawsuit over "unconstitutional" course review rules Professors at Texas Tech University are suing the school over mandatory course reviews they say are discriminatory and censor instruction. https://theplano.org/news/world-cup-2026-dozens-arrested-during-matches-in-arlington https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/061726-england-pregame-hbs-feed-kdfweme001_12_42_3_00.08.49.02.jpg World Cup 2026: Dozens arrested during matches in Arlington Nearly 70,000 fans have descended upon Dallas Stadium in Arlington for each of the 2026 World Cup matches, but only a handful have found themselves on the wrong side of the law. https://theplano.org/news/man-arrested-after-allegedly-throwing-molotov-cocktail-at-wheelchair-user https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/07/cocktail.jpg Man arrested after allegedly throwing Molotov cocktail at wheelchair user A man has been arrested in Oklahoma City after allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at a man in a wheelchair outside Oklahoma City Police Department headquarters. https://theplano.org/news/charlie-kirk-murder-prosecutors-say-suspect-tyler-robinsons-dna-found-on-key-evi https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/07/tyler-robinson-gettyimages-2284565521.jpg Charlie Kirk murder: Prosecutors say suspect Tyler Robinson's DNA found on key evidence The Utah man charged in the shooting death of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk is back in court for the third day of his week-long preliminary hearing as prosecutors continue presenting the evid https://theplano.org/news/crowley-water-main-break-leads-to-boil-water-notice https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/v-anglin-crowley-water-conservation-4p_00.01.26.14.jpg Crowley water main break leads to boil water notice There is a boil water notice in place in Crowley because of a water main break that caused the water supply to residents to drop to critical levels. https://theplano.org/news/plano-isd-elementary-school-teacher-charged-with-sexual-assault-of-a-child https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/brinker.jpg Plano ISD elementary school teacher charged with sexual assault of a child Police say a Plano ISD teacher was arrested on Wednesday after continuously sexually abusing a child at the elementary school he worked at. https://theplano.org/news/collin-county-summer-questions-allens-wrestling-dynasty-defending-6-6a-champions https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/2/c4/2c4954d9-8dc8-4c7a-a0ac-bcadc567ad00/6a464dd37f1ec.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Collin County Summer Questions: Allen’s wrestling dynasty, defending 6-6A champions and more The end of one chapter gives way to the start of another, and such is the case as teams around the state begin preparations for the 2026-27 school year. https://theplano.org/news/fort-worth-officials-vote-against-data-center-zoning-rules-after-residents-voice https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/4p-h1-fw-data-center-regulations_00.00.00.00.jpg Fort Worth officials vote against data center zoning rules after residents voice concerns Fort Worth zoning officials rejected proposed recommendations for data centers built in the city on Wednesday after spending the day listening to resident concerns. https://theplano.org/news/common-gym-supplement-could-help-fight-depression-new-research-suggests https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/07/gym-weights-getty-scaled.jpg Common gym supplement could help fight depression, new research suggests Doctors are calling this gym supplement 'promising but not definitive' as a complement to depression care. https://theplano.org/news/over-600-drones-have-now-been-seized-near-world-cup-sites https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/07/fifa-world-cup-stadium-scaled.jpg Over 600 drones have now been seized near World Cup sites More than 600 drones have been seized near FIFA World Cup venues since the tournament began, according to the TSA. https://theplano.org/news/bucknell-ex-coach-charged-after-football-players-death https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/07/bucknell-university-.jpg Bucknell ex-coach charged after football player’s death A former strength and conditioning coach at Bucknell University faces multiple charges, including felony aggravated hazing and reckless endangerment in the death of a football player who collapsed dur https://theplano.org/news/another-usps-stamp-price-increase-takes-effect-soon https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/07/stamps-mail-getty-scaled.jpg Another USPS stamp price increase takes effect soon Your next trip to the mailbox could cost more. Here's when USPS stamp prices are going up – and by how much. https://theplano.org/news/mom-charged-with-murder-of-twins-after-claiming-they-died-from-vaccinations https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/07/crime-scene-tape.jpg Mom charged with murder of twins after claiming they died from vaccinations A grand jury indicted an Idaho woman on two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of her 18-month-old twins. The mom is accused of suffocating her children in 2025. https://theplano.org/news/trackdown-3-masked-men-murder-innocent-bystander-in-pleasant-grove-after-targeti https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/brutonshooting.jpg Trackdown: 3 masked men murder innocent bystander in Pleasant Grove after targeting someone else Dallas Police are searching for three suspects from a June 9 shooting in Pleasant Grove who killed an innocent man while initially targeting someone else. https://theplano.org/news/houston-ice-shooting-family-of-lorenzo-salgado-araujo-activists-call-for-transpa https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/07/video-5.jpg Houston ICE shooting: Family of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, activists call for transparency Family and activists are speaking out following the deadly shooting of a man in Houston by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer. https://theplano.org/news/salvation-army-opens-cooling-stations-across-north-texas-as-heat-index-spikes https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2024/08/S-SALVATION-ARMY-COOLING-STATION-9P_00.00.27.02.jpg Salvation Army opens cooling stations across North Texas as heat index spikes The Salvation Army of North Texas has activated 13 cooling and hydration stations across five counties to protect vulnerable residents from dangerous triple-digit temperatures. https://theplano.org/news/republicans-eyeing-american-airlines-center-for-midterm-trumpapalooza-in-dallas https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2021/02/V_TERRANCE_-DALLAS-STARS-7A_00.00.31.01-e1613495231521.png Republicans eyeing American Airlines Center for midterm ‘Trumpapalooza’ in Dallas Republicans are ramping up preparations for the party’s first midterm convention this fall in Dallas. https://theplano.org/news/study-ranks-frisco-as-the-luckiest-lottery-city-in-texas-ahead-of-national-lotte https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/frisco-water-tower-1.png Study ranks Frisco as the luckiest lottery city in Texas ahead of National Lottery Day A new study ranks Frisco as the luckiest city in Texas for July 17 lottery wins, with a local Circle K named the luckiest retail location in the United States. https://theplano.org/news/plano-dallas-stars-venue-details-unveiled-as-city-leaders-seek-public-feedback https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/img_4514-scaled.jpg Plano Dallas Stars venue details unveiled as city leaders seek public feedback The city of Plano is requesting community input on the proposed Willow Bend District project, a potential new sports and entertainment venue to replace the Shops at Willow Bend and serve as the future https://theplano.org/news/tormenta-rampaging-run-six-flags-over-texas-newest-roller-coaster-opens https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/c2261cff-v-paige-6am-ride-on-tormenta-rampaging-run-7a_00.00.31.38.jpg Tormenta Rampaging Run: Six Flags Over Texas’ newest roller coaster opens The record-breaking Tormenta Rampaging Run, branded as the first giga dive coaster, opens Thursday at Six Flags Over Texas with a 309-foot drop, speeds of 87 mph, and six world records. https://theplano.org/news/north-texas-woman-pleads-guilty-in-unlicensed-german-shepherd-breeding-facility- https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/03/hicks-indictment-picture2.png North Texas woman pleads guilty in unlicensed German Shepherd breeding facility case Kristine Hicks of Cumby pleaded guilty to wire fraud for running an unlicensed North Texas breeding facility where she sold unhealthy German Shepherds using falsified papers, leaving dozens of animals https://theplano.org/news/affidavit-reveals-victim-was-killed-with-a-concrete-block-suspect-charged-with-m https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/david-brown-mugshot.jpg Affidavit reveals victim was killed with a concrete block, suspect charged with murder David Brown Jr., 23, has been arrested by U.S. Marshals and charged with murder for the fatal June 18 concrete block beating of John Nelson in South Dallas. https://theplano.org/news/two-suspects-wanted-after-dallas-drive-by-shooting-leaves-woman-critical https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/v-maryland-shooting_00.00.49.08.jpg Two suspects wanted after Dallas drive-by shooting leaves woman critical Authorities are searching for two unidentified suspects who opened fire on a man and a woman in Dallas on Tuesday night, leaving the female victim in critical condition, police said in an update. https://theplano.org/news/gangs-may-be-using-rideshare-apps-to-smuggle-people-into-country-border-patrol-s https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2021/06/5P-H1_ABBOTT-BORDER-WALL_00.00.18.14.png Gangs may be using rideshare apps to smuggle people into country, Border Patrol says Gangs might be using rideshare apps to help smuggle people into the country, according to officials. https://theplano.org/news/mistrial-declared-in-johnson-county-sheriff-adam-kings-official-oppression-trial https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/xmn8l235wily4y4p/wj00yyxxofibcnd8.jpg Mistrial declared in Johnson County Sheriff Adam King's official oppression trial A mistrial was declared in the trial of Johnson County Sheriff Adam King after a jury deadlocked on charges of official oppression, sexual harassment, and witness retaliation. https://theplano.org/news/karmelo-anthony-seeks-new-trial-judges-removal https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/n5a6sftquje606k3/ph4yhubcw7w312ug.jpg Karmelo Anthony seeks new trial, judge's removal Attorneys for Karmelo Anthony, serving 35 years for the Frisco track meet murder of Austin Metcalf, filed motions demanding a new trial and the recusal of District Judge John Roach. https://theplano.org/news/innocent-bystander-caught-in-crossfire-at-dallas-apartment-complex-shootout https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/kdfwu20_8420_mxf_00.25.35.24.jpg Innocent bystander caught in crossfire at Dallas apartment complex shootout An innocent bystander was hospitalized Tuesday night after being caught in the crossfire of a shootout between two groups at a Dallas apartment complex, authorities said. https://theplano.org/news/ride-along-on-new-tormenta-rampaging-run-roller-coaster-at-six-flags-over-texas https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/gw0ihrd3g34ktebt/ile8soakhpzvwe8p.jpg Ride along on new Tormenta: Rampaging Run roller coaster at Six Flags Over Texas Daredevils and speed seekers, buckle in. The new coaster at Six Flags is ready for riders. After months of previews and a few delays, Tormenta: Rampaging Run opens Thursday. We have an early spot in l https://theplano.org/news/plano-hosting-community-open-house-for-sports-arena https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/oiisqbcyx3pek9cl/j019pk8ws64y80yo.jpg Plano hosting community open house for sports arena On Wednesday morning, we'll get an early look at the city of Plano's plans to welcome the Stars to town. Today is the first community open house after early renderings were released showing the plans https://theplano.org/news/triple-digit-heat-returns-to-north-texas-before-weekend-storms-bring-relief https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/740836266_1574539920908864_5223633046928080769_n.jpg Triple-digit heat returns to North Texas before weekend storms bring relief A building system of high pressure is bringing triple-digit temperatures back to North Texas, though the intense heat will be short-lived before a weekend weather shift brings relief and renewed chanc https://theplano.org/news/teacher-led-commission-aims-to-move-texas-to-head-of-the-class https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2025/05/3a15e4da-education.jpg Teacher-led commission aims to move Texas to head of the class A newly launched commission aims to see Texas move to the head of the class when it comes to education. https://theplano.org/news/ex-texas-tech-professor-admits-to-running-fentanyl-ring-trading-drugs-for-sex-do https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/ttu-prof-fentanyl.png Ex-Texas Tech professor admits to running fentanyl ring, trading drugs for sex, documents say Former Texas Tech assistant professor Daniel Taylor pleaded guilty to running a sophisticated fentanyl network that traded drugs for sex and caused eight overdoses. https://theplano.org/news/mistrial-declared-in-johnson-co-sheriffs-trial https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/qmxnakr0u3jgiy8e/ctw38kbgh9iqx1as.jpg Mistrial declared in Johnson Co. Sheriff's trial A mistrial has been declared in the Johnson County Sheriff's retaliation trial, meaning a new jury and new trial date will happen in the near future. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more. https://theplano.org/news/former-juvenile-probation-officer-sentenced-for-soliciting-sex-from-minor-in-wyl https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2021/08/84ed5f82-GAVEL-courts-lawsuit-ruling-judge_1568150016615_7649489_ver1.0_640_360.jpg Former juvenile probation officer sentenced for soliciting sex from minor in Wylie A man who traveled to North Texas under the guise of molesting a child will serve a lengthy prison sentence. https://theplano.org/news/arlington-man-accused-of-shooting-coworker-in-parking-lot https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/e74lensqpwu5kq4z/sgb3xtiaar5jwszr.jpg Arlington man accused of shooting coworker in parking lot An Arlington man has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly shooting his coworker in a GM plant's parking lot on Tuesday morning. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more. https://theplano.org/news/watch-star-spangled-skydiver-crash-lands-into-packed-rodeo https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/07/thumbnail-skydiver-storyful-scaled.jpg Watch: Star-spangled skydiver crash-lands into packed rodeo A patriotic entrance took a dramatic turn at a California rodeo when a skydiver carrying a giant American flag lost control and crashed near the crowd. https://theplano.org/news/major-2026-hurricane-forecast-updated-what-it-says-about-texas https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/05/hurricane-evacuation-sign.jpg Major 2026 hurricane forecast updated: What it says about Texas One of the most-watched hurricane forecasts has been updated for the remainder of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. https://theplano.org/news/texas-lawmakers-prepare-for-another-push-to-ban-thc-during-legislative-session https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2025/07/thc-hemp-marijuana.jpg Texas lawmakers prepare for another push to ban THC during legislative session Major changes to the Texas THC industry could once again be on the table at the next legislative session. https://theplano.org/news/2-arrested-in-connection-to-fatal-june-shooting-in-mckinney https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/mckinneyshooting.jpg 2 arrested in connection to fatal June shooting in McKinney McKinney Police have made multiple arrests in connection to a shooting at an apartment complex in McKinney that left a man dead. https://theplano.org/news/dallas-baseball-field-damaged-by-illegal-fireworks https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/lg0f8ireyw3y7a2g/9yqsy646fcggsiqt.jpg Dallas baseball field damaged by illegal fireworks A baseball field in Dallas was heavily damaged by a fire caused by illegal fireworks on the 4th of July. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more. https://theplano.org/news/texas-gubernatorial-candidate-gina-hinojosa-proposes-1500-refund-for-texans https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2025/10/g3tukl8xsaa0pnv.jpg Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa proposes $1,500 refund for Texans Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa is proposing $1,500 payments to Texans, saying the money should come from the state's multibillion-dollar surplus instead of remaining in reserve. https://theplano.org/news/midtown-building-remains-unstable-as-buckled-columns-keep-moving-evacuations-sti https://static.fox5ny.com/www.fox5ny.com/content/uploads/2026/07/cb6774a5-untitled-july-07-2026-at-09.22.08.png Midtown building remains unstable as buckled columns keep moving; evacuations still in place A major Midtown Manhattan thoroughfare remains gridlocked and seven surrounding buildings have been evacuated after two columns buckled inside a high-rise construction site, rendering the building hig https://theplano.org/news/charlie-kirk-murder-prosecutors-show-video-of-suspect-tyler-robinson-on-campus-o https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/07/gettyimages-2271282598.jpg Charlie Kirk murder: Prosecutors show video of suspect Tyler Robinson on campus on day of shooting During the second day of the preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, the Utah man charged in the killing of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, prosecutors showed never-before-seen security video https://theplano.org/news/former-florida-democratic-gubernatorial-nominee-andrew-gillum-arrested-on-drug-c https://static.fox13news.com/www.fox13news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/gillum-mug-7.7.jpg Former Florida Democratic gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum arrested on drug charges in Alabama: Police Former Florida Democratic gubernatorial nominee and former Tallahassee mayor Andrew Gillum was arrested last week in Alabama during a traffic stop after Daphne police say officers searched his vehicle https://theplano.org/news/search-called-off-after-body-matching-missing-teen-nolan-wells-found-off-mississ https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/07/nolan-wells-fox-news-jackson-county-scaled.jpg Search called off after body matching missing teen Nolan Wells found off Mississippi coast Nolan Wells, 18, was last seen on Fourth of July near Horn Island as the U.S. Coast Guard and United Cajun Navy searched. https://theplano.org/news/karmelo-anthonys-legal-team-wants-new-judge-for-appeal https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/nkv7sezcx9igjbdj/8a1elmsfqx5ycxqc.jpg Karmelo Anthony's legal team wants new judge for appeal The new legal team working on Karmelo Anthony's murder conviction appeal wants a new judge for a potential new trial. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more. https://theplano.org/news/johnson-county-sheriff-awaits-jury-verdict https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/q1h66e2v3e0lpvkj/g3r0q1vtattg83lo.jpg Johnson County Sheriff awaits jury verdict Adam King, the Johnson County Sheriff, is waiting for a jury to hand out a verdict in the trial over allegations of retaliation by his former chief deputy. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more. https://theplano.org/news/karmelo-anthony-seeks-retrial-and-judges-removal https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/karmelotdcjmug.jpg Karmelo Anthony seeks retrial and judge’s removal Lawyers for Karmelo Anthony, convicted of murder in the Frisco track meet stabbing of Austin Metcalf, have filed motions for a new trial and the recusal of Collin County Judge John Roach, citing probl https://theplano.org/news/fort-worth-resident-is-50-millionth-fan-to-attend-a-fifa-world-cup-match https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/070626-fwc2026-50m-fans-immy-khan-vosot-fifa-hando_00.02.27.10.jpg Fort Worth resident is 50 millionth fan to attend a FIFA World Cup match Over 50 million fans have now attended a World Cup match, and lucky number 50 million lives in Fort Worth. https://theplano.org/news/watch-forney-officer-kaufman-county-deputy-narrow-escape-after-driver-hits-parke https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/vehicle-slams-into-parked-police-cruiser-in-forney-missing-first-responders-by-feet.jpg WATCH: Forney officer, Kaufman County deputy narrow escape after driver hits parked patrol car A Kaufman County Sheriff’s deputy and a Forney police officer narrowly escaped injury early Sunday morning after a passing vehicle struck a parked patrol car on the freeway, prompting authorities to i https://theplano.org/news/former-carrollton-farmers-branch-isd-teacher-facing-new-criminal-charges https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/haley-radabaugh.jpg Former Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD teacher facing new criminal charges Former Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD middle school teacher Haley Radabaugh faces new charges for allegedly having an improper relationship with a student. She was also arrested in May on child groomin https://theplano.org/news/vehicle-slams-into-parked-police-cruiser-in-forney-missing-first-responders-by-f https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/9roen38zq1x4kja5/x2g8qex5jr28nkpc.jpg Vehicle slams into parked police cruiser in Forney, missing first responders by feet A Forney police officer and Kaufman County deputy narrowly escaped injury after a vehicle struck their parked cruiser, prompting a reminder of Texas's Move Over law. https://theplano.org/news/kerr-kriisa-former-ncaa-basketball-star-arrested-for-alleged-fraud-scheme https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/07/kerr-kriisa-getty-scaled.jpg Kerr Kriisa, former NCAA basketball star, arrested for alleged fraud scheme Former college basketball player Kerr Kriisa has been accused of fraudulently obtaining nearly $2.2 million from two victims. Here's what to know. https://theplano.org/news/trump-confirms-a-helipad-is-being-built-on-the-white-house-lawn https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/07/marine-one-south-lawn.jpg Trump confirms a helipad is being built on the White House lawn Another project will be getting underway at the White House with President Trump confirming Monday that a helipad is being built on the south lawn. https://theplano.org/news/dea-seizes-66-pounds-of-meth-and-thousands-of-pills-in-north-texas-drug-raid https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/abilene-drug-operation-1.png DEA seizes 66 pounds of meth and thousands of pills in North Texas drug raid Three men face federal charges after a multi-month investigation in Abilene led to the seizure of firearms and dozens of pounds of meth, cocaine, and counterfeit pills. https://theplano.org/news/fireworks-to-blame-for-fire-that-destroyed-turf-on-dallas-baseball-field https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/070626-sky-4-1046a-kdfweme002_10_46_56_3_mpg_00.15.11.52.jpg Fireworks to blame for fire that destroyed turf on Dallas baseball field Fire investigators have ruled a Sunday blaze that scorched a baseball field at a Dallas park as accidental, blaming expended fireworks for sparking the fire. https://theplano.org/news/suspect-arrested-for-murder-after-fatal-south-dallas-beating https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/david-brown-mugshot.jpg Suspect arrested for murder after fatal South Dallas beating A 23-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the fatal beating of a man in South Dallas last month, authorities announced Tuesday. https://theplano.org/news/19-new-jersey-deaths-linked-to-extreme-heat https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/07/gettyimages-2165963291-scaled.jpg 19 New Jersey deaths linked to extreme heat Millions of people across the world have been experiencing an unusual and unbearable hot and humid summer as temperatures have impacted various regions since the start of 2026. https://theplano.org/news/pedestrian-killed-in-grand-prairie-after-maserati-misses-curve https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2024/06/grand-prairie-police-department-generic-grand-prairie-PD.png Pedestrian killed in Grand Prairie after Maserati misses curve Authorities have identified a 50-year-old woman who was struck and killed by a luxury vehicle early Sunday morning in Grand Prairie. https://theplano.org/news/dallas-police-ambush-10-year-anniversary-tributes-honor-fallen-officers https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2020/07/V_DPD-AMBUSH-MEMORIAL-UNVEILING-8A_KDFW1aca_146_mx_00.00.20.20.png Dallas police ambush 10-year anniversary tributes honor fallen officers Dallas marks 10 years since the July 7, 2016, downtown ambush with tributes honoring the five fallen DPD and DART officers killed in the attack. https://theplano.org/news/plano-isd-cte-helps-students-unlock-career-potential-community-impact https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Plano ISD CTE helps students unlock career potential - Community Impact <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixAFBVV95cUxNQjA3emVZNTVUR1dWYV9TWmcwcnBkQll3WGlxQXhWZnBLRC1SNFpKNE5YSkFmMnZBMXpEWEtXUEJ6NXBzdHowWW5jMFNrdFlDQTdvWm9rSzZ4X0ZtMlZzNHJhUEp6X2lmTl9jbE8ySU https://theplano.org/news/pell-grant-expansion-will-help-texans-get-high-demand-jobs-if-done-right-dallas- https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Pell Grant expansion will help Texans get high-demand jobs — if done right - Dallas News <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirgFBVV95cUxOZzlvaEk5RXBjQ1ZreGJsSTJLTU9qUF9QVDdSNUhMZlVEbjRiVE5LbXBBMWVqOUx0NERKTm8wc2w2VFNIYnRzbWEwSW0zN3hfUy14Rk51Z092cXRtZTdTMjJPNjlHSmk2Z0VyZDJqUU https://theplano.org/news/athletics-ryan-lasko-in-stable-condition-after-back-surgery-espn https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Athletics' Ryan Lasko in stable condition after back surgery - ESPN <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimwFBVV95cUxOOXg3YklrcjF5alhvWWNEc29lNEhYN0NLMVNIQzBLWEdzOG9FdjAtaHAyeG1acFlPRHZ6RFlqY1VLbkhfNFdCQ2dsNVpRRFJmMC04RElVb0NDWWJYLW1aa09XQ0hodFdETno4OWJoWn https://theplano.org/news/tech-giant-cuts-179-bergen-county-jobs-ahead-of-move-to-texas-njcom https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Tech giant cuts 179 Bergen County jobs ahead of move to Texas - NJ.com <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiogFBVV95cUxPQndCeUhHOUNpMTBENUk2cVdUU1pVQ1hCekFwM01oSk5xYzk0aTJyVGhrTEFvTElTcjVRLVU0RHBpQmtiWlJJU0MyaUgxakt5YUFMT1VMdk9icmJLV3hwY0dUV1F1d25vUjRiaS10cU https://theplano.org/news/plano-isd-sued-over-arrests-of-high-school-booster-club-mothers-the-texan https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Plano ISD Sued Over Arrests of High School Booster Club Mothers - The Texan <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi3AFBVV95cUxOX1BnaGJ0anp4bzNfSUc1NmxvcXZGeGhNcVBoX3RTY0xDc2JGaFZJeGVZaHZNU241WFMyX3htUkVtYWZqWnBtdzh1cFRCeEFJWmNVUEotS1Vxa0lzTkM1RDlvWkxnNEFEUHYxcGpoZD https://theplano.org/news/wind-turbine-company-must-start-cleanup-process-at-texas-facilities-court-says https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/gettyimages-1717444054.jpg Wind turbine company must start cleanup process at Texas facilities, court says A Texas wind turbine company must stop accepting wind turbine blades and begin the cleanup process at two of its facilities in Sweetwater, according to a temporary injunction from a Travis County dist https://theplano.org/news/north-texas-woman-sentenced-to-six-years-for-aiding-antifa-cell-after-alvarado-i https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/03/kent.jpg North Texas woman sentenced to six years for aiding Antifa cell after Alvarado ICE center attack A North Texas woman was sentenced Monday to six years in federal prison for providing material support to an Antifa cell following a 2025 terrorist attack at an immigration detention center. https://theplano.org/news/suspect-identified-arrested-after-calling-911-to-surrender-in-arlington-gm-plant https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/larry-hines-booking-photo.jpg Suspect identified, arrested after calling 911 to surrender in Arlington GM plant shooting A 26-year-old man was arrested after calling 911 to turn himself in for shooting a man multiple times during a dispute in a General Motors plant parking lot Tuesday morning, police said. https://theplano.org/news/south-dallas-drive-by-shootout-leaves-two-women-injured-more-than-60-shots-fired https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/kdfwu20_8369_mxf_02.31.35.28.jpg South Dallas drive-by shootout leaves two women injured; more than 60 shots fired Two women were injured early Tuesday morning after a dispute escalated into a drive-by shootout that left more than 60 shell casings scattered across a street in South Dallas, according to Dallas poli https://theplano.org/news/jury-deliberations-resume-in-criminal-retaliation-trial-of-johnson-county-sherif https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2025/08/adam-king-.png Jury deliberations resume in criminal retaliation trial of Johnson County Sheriff Adam King Jury deliberations are set to resume Tuesday morning in the criminal trial of Johnson County Sheriff Adam King, who is accused of retaliating against his former top deputy after the deputy reported se https://theplano.org/news/paris-deputy-mayor-blames-the-united-states-carbon-emissions-for-deadly-heat-wav https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/paris-heat-wave.jpg Paris deputy mayor blames the United States' carbon emissions for deadly heat wave Paris Deputy Mayor Audrey Pulvar released a lengthy statement blaming the United States for the deadly heat wave over France this past week. https://theplano.org/news/discover-strength-opens-seven-new-locations-while-maintaining-industry-leading-c https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/f/3e/f3e75efa-ff6d-5a61-976f-d34c961b3387/6a4615e163ac2.image.jpg?resize=300%2C225 Discover Strength Opens Seven New Locations While Maintaining Industry-Leading Customer Satisfaction and Retention Science-based Strength Training Concept Continues Nationwide Expansion as Franchise Growth Accelerates in 2026 https://theplano.org/news/plano-honored-for-library-disability-workforce-program https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/b/80/b80a24c6-0a12-11ee-a9a1-1796badcdff0/6488ac48ce63d.image.png?resize=300%2C139 Plano honored for library disability workforce program https://theplano.org/news/toyota-motor-north-america-reports-june-second-quarter-2026-us-sales-results https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/6c/d6c8cabc-9824-5948-8676-833de938d631/6a453a1485e55.image.jpg?resize=300%2C180 Toyota Motor North America Reports June, Second Quarter 2026 U.S. Sales Results RAV4 Hybrid achieved an all-time best-everBest-ever June sales for Lexus division33 electrified vehicle options available between both Toyota and Lexus brandsTMNA June electrified vehicle sales of 122 https://theplano.org/news/heart-to-heart-hospice-strengthens-cybersecurity-through-partnership-with-cyberm https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/f/a3/fa362abb-a9f9-5aa9-8bdb-1d57b71d5634/6a4443b45f598.image.jpg?resize=300%2C142 Heart to Heart Hospice Strengthens Cybersecurity Through Partnership with CyberMaxx Collaboration enhances protection of patient and employee information https://theplano.org/news/extreme-july-heat-threatens-north-texas-with-pop-up-severe-storms-ahead https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/740286399_2419575135198479_5717013906364591136_n.jpg Extreme July heat threatens North Texas with pop-up severe storms ahead A prolonged summer heat wave is settling over the region, pushing temperatures near the triple-digit mark and threatening to break a newly elevated normal high temperature of 95 degrees. https://theplano.org/news/lauren-bennett-party-rock-anthem-singer-dies https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/07/lauren-bennett-getty-scaled.jpg Lauren Bennett, 'Party Rock Anthem' singer, dies Singer Lauren Bennett, best known for her vocals on LMFAO's global hit "Party Rock Anthem," has died, her former band G.R.L. revealed. https://theplano.org/news/dallas-fire-rescue-fighting-house-fire-in-far-north-dallas https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/dallas-fire-_2026_07_06t2127ct_7960_mp4_21.41.06.24.jpg Dallas Fire-Rescue fighting house fire in Far North Dallas A house fire in Far North Dallas prompted a large response from Dallas Fire-Rescue on Monday evening. https://theplano.org/news/first-responders-rescue-woman-from-dallas-ravine https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/51zj4on9f5rtp5cd/7n8vqoqb5htl1im0.jpg First-responders rescue woman from Dallas ravine Dallas first-responders personnel rescued a homeless woman who had been trapped in a Dallas ravine for days, officials said. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more. https://theplano.org/news/frisco-mother-found-guilty-of-murder-for-childs-death-in-hot-car https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/hotcardeath.jpg Frisco mother found guilty of murder for child's death in hot car A North Texas mother will spend years behind bars for her role in the death of her toddler in a hot car last summer. https://theplano.org/news/walmart-to-pay-13m-to-settle-texas-investigation-into-delivery-driver-pay https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2023/07/walmart-1-getty.jpg Walmart to pay $13M to settle Texas investigation into delivery driver pay Walmart is paying over $13 million to settle a Texas investigation alleging it shortchanged Spark gig drivers on customer tips and base pay, marking a massive win for the state's grocery delivery work https://theplano.org/news/off-duty-firefighter-rescues-kids-trapped-under-boat https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/u0kbvhyvps8k3pty/c3jus75srfxr1g71.jpg Off-duty firefighter rescues kids trapped under boat An off-duty Midlothian firefighter who was enjoying the July 4 holiday with his family jumped into Alvarado Lake to rescue three children trapped beneath an overturned boat. His quick thinking is like https://theplano.org/news/dallas-police-respond-to-nearly-300-fireworks-disturbance-calls-during-july-4-we https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/dpdfireworks.jpg Dallas Police respond to nearly 300 fireworks disturbance calls during July 4 weekend The number of calls Dallas Police received about fireworks disturbances and random gunfire during the July 4 weekend dropped from last year. https://theplano.org/news/off-duty-midlothian-firefighter-saves-children-after-july-4-boat-accident https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/sv-alvarado-off-duty-firefighter-rescue-4p-_00.00.05.26.jpg Off-duty Midlothian firefighter saves children after July 4 boat accident An off-duty Midlothian firefighter is credited with saving three children trapped beneath a capsized boat at Lake Alvarado over the weekend, using lifesaving measures to resuscitate two unresponsive k https://theplano.org/news/july-4-fires-damages-multiple-fort-worth-homes https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/070526-fw-curzon-ave-house-fire-lv_kdfw9a1f_186_mp_00.00.01.38.jpg July 4 fires damages multiple Fort Worth homes Fire investigators are working to determine if fireworks caused several house fires in Fort Worth on the Fourth of July. https://theplano.org/news/cedar-hill-man-arrested-in-connection-to-july-4-homicide-in-grand-prairie https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/gphomicide.jpg Cedar Hill man arrested in connection to July 4 homicide in Grand Prairie A Grand Prairie man was arrested on Sunday in connection to a shooting homicide. https://theplano.org/news/microsoft-cuts-4800-jobs-including-many-in-xbox-division https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/07/microsoft-getty-scaled.jpg Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs, including many in Xbox division Microsoft has announced it is cutting 4,800 jobs, including many in its Xbox division. Here's what to know. https://theplano.org/news/3-romanian-nationals-sentenced-in-massive-dallas-credit-card-skimming-operation https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2025/07/credit-card-skimmer-suspects.jpg 3 Romanian nationals sentenced in massive Dallas credit card skimming operation Three members of a sophisticated, organized credit card skimming ring have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms for stealing the financial information of nearly 800 North Texas shoppers, prosecutors https://theplano.org/news/teen-driver-arrested-for-dwi-after-dallas-crash-injures-two-children https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2023/03/DPD-Dallas-Police-car.jpg Teen driver arrested for DWI after Dallas crash injures two children A 19-year-old driver was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated following a collision late Sunday night that sent two children to the hospital, Dallas police said. https://theplano.org/news/father-dies-trying-to-rescue-child-who-had-already-escaped-md-fire-police-say https://static.fox5dc.com/www.fox5dc.com/content/uploads/2026/07/deadlyfirehollywood-1.jpeg Father dies trying to rescue child who had already escaped MD fire, police say A Maryland father died Sunday night after running into his burning St. Mary's County home to rescue his 10-year-old son—unaware that the child had already escaped the fireworks-sparked blaze. https://theplano.org/news/texas-stock-exchange-begins-test-trades-as-part-of-staged-rollout https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/texas-stocks-generic.png Texas Stock Exchange begins test trades as part of staged rollout Texas’ challenge to Wall Street has taken another step toward reality. https://theplano.org/news/woman-saved-after-surviving-for-days-trapped-in-muddy-dallas-ravine https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/dallasfirerescue.jpg Woman saved after surviving for days trapped in muddy Dallas ravine A collaborative rescue operation between Dallas police officers and firefighters saved the life of a young woman who had been trapped for days in a steep ravine, authorities said. https://theplano.org/news/former-nfl-player-marcellus-wiley-arrested-on-domestic-battery-charge https://static.fox35orlando.com/www.fox35orlando.com/content/uploads/2026/07/marcellus-vernon-wiley-dv-arrest.png Former NFL player Marcellus Wiley arrested on domestic battery charge Former NFL player and current sports analyst Marcellus Wiley was arrested at a hotel for a domestic violence charge against his wife. https://theplano.org/news/38-students-from-pleasant-grove-schools-to-escort-world-cup-players https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/0vsb2nnqc981shem/hyj7ex1ubyzng07y.jpg 38 students from Pleasant Grove schools to escort World Cup players Dozens of kids are arriving at Dallas Stadium ahead of an amazing opportunity. As we've seen in previous matches, local kids will escort players onto the pitch. FOX 4's Tisia Muzinga caught up with th https://theplano.org/news/charlie-kirk-murder-suspect-tyler-robinsons-weeklong-preliminary-hearing-underwa https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/07/gettyimages-2280589723.jpg Charlie Kirk murder: Suspect Tyler Robinson's weeklong preliminary hearing underway A weeklong preliminary hearing for the man accused of killing Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk got underway Monday in a Utah courtroom where prosecutors will present the evidence they have again https://theplano.org/news/dallas-weather-evening-commute-hazards-and-triple-digit-heat-expected-in-north-t https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/740827951_1325565879738335_9141343990374270888_n.jpg Dallas weather: Evening commute hazards and triple-digit heat expected in North Texas The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex faces a volatile week of weather, shifting from isolated severe storms and localized flooding to its first triple-digit heatwave of the year. https://theplano.org/news/world-cup-watch-parties-in-north-texas-go-silent-as-us-bows-out-of-tournament https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/n-amelia-fifa-fan-fest-usmnt-8a_00.00.00.00.jpg World Cup watch parties in North Texas go silent as U.S. bows out of tournament The U.S. has a big opportunity on its hands in the World Cup Round of 16 against Belgium. Watch the crowd at FIFA Fan Festival Dallas react to all of tonight's big moments. https://theplano.org/news/new-world-screwworm-cases-rise-to-32-as-texas-battles-outbreak https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2026/06/screwworm-triggers-hill-country-quarantine.jpg New World Screwworm cases rise to 32 as Texas battles outbreak Federal and state officials have confirmed another New World screwworm case in Texas livestock, bringing the U.S. total to 32 infections as aggressive quarantine and containment efforts continue. https://theplano.org/news/off-duty-firefighter-rescues-9-people-after-boat-capsizes-in-alvarado https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/46991614784.jpg Off-duty firefighter rescues 9 people after boat capsizes in Alvarado An off-duty firefighter is being credited with saving nine people, including resuscitating two trapped children, after a boat capsized in Alvarado on July 4. https://theplano.org/news/mexico-fans-fill-fifa-fan-festival-dallas-as-england-advances-to-world-cup-quart https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/n-amelia-fifa-fan-fest-usmnt-8a_00.00.00.00.jpg Mexico fans fill FIFA Fan Festival Dallas as England advances to World Cup Quarterfinals FIFA Fan Festival Dallas temporarily suspended operations because of lightning Sunday afternoon before reopening later as thunderstorms moved through North Texas. https://theplano.org/news/cyclosporiasis-in-texas-list-of-foods-linked-to-some-outbreaks https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/gettyimages-1285740267-copy-scaled-1.jpg Cyclosporiasis in Texas: List of foods linked to some outbreaks A Cyclosporiasis outbreak across the U.S. continues, and Texas is among more than a dozen states that are reporting cases of the parasite that can cause explosive diarrhea. https://theplano.org/news/ruptured-pipeline-in-south-arlington-spills-more-than-100000-gallons-of-wastewat https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2025/12/arlington-sign-source-arlington-city-hall.jpg Ruptured pipeline in South Arlington spills more than 100,000 gallons of wastewater A ruptured pipeline in South Arlington caused more than 100,000 gallons of domestic wastewater to overflow from a regional collection system, utility officials announced Sunday. https://theplano.org/news/dallas-police-and-fire-teams-seize-of-nearly-a-ton-of-illegal-fireworks https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/confiscated-fireworks-1.jpg Dallas police and fire teams seize of nearly a ton of illegal fireworks A coordinated holiday crackdown by Dallas police and fire officials resulted in the seizure of nearly a ton of illegal fireworks and multiple citations on the Fourth of July, authorities said Sunday. https://theplano.org/news/argument-over-woman-sparks-deadly-fourth-of-july-shootout-at-large-fort-worth-ga https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/v-carter-park-homicide-4a_00.00.00.42.jpg Argument over woman sparks deadly Fourth of July shootout at large Fort Worth gathering A dispute over a woman at a large Fourth of July gathering ended in a double shooting Saturday night, leaving one man dead and another hospitalized, police said. https://theplano.org/news/dallas-weather-severe-storms-move-across-metroplex-ahead-of-triple-digit-heat https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/lr19o7neu5lp9hfu/4ta6fx8eotgaitps.jpg Dallas Weather: Severe storms move across metroplex ahead of triple-digit heat North Texas residents are bracing for a tumultuous week of weather, starting with storm risks Sunday before shifting into a sweltering, humid game day Monday and culminating in the region's first trip https://theplano.org/news/cruz-would-get-100-of-votes-if-nominated-to-supreme-court-trump-says https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2026/07/trump-cruz-oval-office.jpg Cruz would get ‘100%’ of votes if nominated to Supreme Court, Trump says President Donald Trump lauded Texas Sen. Ted Cruz during an Oval Office news conference Monday. https://theplano.org/news/missouri-mother-of-5-killed-while-buying-slushies-with-children-police-say https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/07/gettyimages-157375401.jpg Missouri mother of 5 killed while buying slushies with children, police say A Missouri mother of five was fatally shot while buying slushies with two of her young children after gunfire erupted outside a BP gas station. https://theplano.org/news/150-new-us-citizens-sworn-in-during-special-4th-of-july-ceremony-at-mount-vernon https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/07/naturalization-ceremony-gettyimages-2284054049-july-04-2026-at-20.40.jpg 150 new US citizens sworn in during special 4th of July ceremony at Mount Vernon One hundred fifty people from 50 nations gathered Saturday at the home of the United States’ first president to celebrate not only the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding but also their first d https://theplano.org/news/missing-south-carolina-4-year-old-girl-believed-dead-parents-arrested https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/07/734706167_1603424461140604_2168582930769037472_na.jpg Missing South Carolina 4-year-old girl believed dead; Parents arrested A South Carolina sheriff announced that investigators now believe 4-year-old Javeayah Harris is dead. https://theplano.org/news/former-texas-congressman-bill-archer-passes-away-at-98 https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/07/bill-archer-the-archer-foundation.jpg Former Texas Congressman Bill Archer passes away at 98 Former U.S. Rep. Bill Archer, a staunch conservative who represented the Houston area in Congress for three decades and chaired the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, has died. He was 98. https://theplano.org/news/full-klyde-warren-park-july-4th-fireworks-show-2026 https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/m5jn5ufuygumug1s/ge5bp1p871w2e1bi.jpg FULL: Klyde Warren Park July 4th fireworks show 2026 Watch the full fireworks display from Klyde Warren Park in Dallas on July 4, 2026. https://theplano.org/news/nathans-hot-dog-eating-contest-champs-chestnut-sudo-win-again-in-2026 https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/07/chestnut-and-sudo-gettyimages-2243229190.jpg Nathan's hot dog eating contest champs Chestnut, Sudo win again in 2026 The Nathan’s hot dog eating champions retained their crowns Saturday as both Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo continued their impressive, digestive runs at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating https://theplano.org/news/trump-pardons-11-including-defendants-convicted-of-clean-air-act-violations https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/07/gettyimages-2283924736.jpg Trump pardons 11, including defendants convicted of Clean Air Act violations President Donald Trump on Friday pardoned 11 people, including former Jack Abramoff business partner Adam Kidan and nine individuals convicted in cases involving violations of the Clean Air Act. https://theplano.org/news/red-white-and-blue-how-to-properly-display-and-honor-the-american-flag-for-the-4 https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/us-flag-flying-on-polejpg.jpg Red, white, and blue: How to properly display and honor the American flag for the 4th of July As the U.S. prepares to celebrate 250 years of Independence on July 4, American flags will be flying prominently throughout the country.  Here is the proper way to display Old Glory. https://theplano.org/news/this-july-an-adults-only-glitter-drenched-shrek-burlesque-parody-is-making-its-n https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/J6_coFbogxhRI9iM864NL_liGXvsQp2AupsKei7z0cNNfDvGUmWUy20nuUhkREQyrpY4bEeIBuc=s0-w300 This July, an adults-only, ‘glitter-drenched’ Shrek burlesque parody is making its North Texas debut - Secret Dallas <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiakFVX3lxTE5aMmFpcHFKVFFvUFdLdmRPMUJvcDZnWlV3YUVtdGlXQmNKMkJhSUdmSEQ4UjQzbGdwczZJeVdhaThCUk5GNm0yb2FHMG9odkNBbGFtSzdSWFZtRmpsQllBQk85bVhwWlFqR3c?oc=5" https://theplano.org/news/pisd-to-contribute-funds-to-tax-increment-reinvestment-zone-for-dallas-stars-are https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/J6_coFbogxhRI9iM864NL_liGXvsQp2AupsKei7z0cNNfDvGUmWUy20nuUhkREQyrpY4bEeIBuc=s0-w300 PISD to contribute funds to Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone for Dallas Stars Arena - Community Impact <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixgFBVV95cUxOa09Iem13UjJ6aUQzOUtKMUlRajBPd3JFT2ZUc3NfSEtrOTl5dmRrbTltMTh1SW9peFFhTzRhaDB2RkUzN3pNbmd1Wkd3ei05bm5YZExKQ3k4LXY1NmtoWFhlZlZDSkJ0ek9KcUtPaG https://theplano.org/news/full-2026-fort-worth-fourth-fireworks-show https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/x2ub25c50d8ho9d5/v3igyl3xbp81wbn4.jpg FULL: 2026 Fort Worth Fourth fireworks show Watch the full fireworks show put on in Fort Worth from July 4th, 2026. https://theplano.org/news/arlington-july-4-parade-celebrates-citys-150th-americas-250th-anniversary https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/41992285159-4.jpg Arlington July 4 parade celebrates city’s 150th, America’s 250th anniversary The annual Arlington Independence Day parade was held Saturday morning, drawing an expected 75,000 visitors to Downtown for the city's 150th anniversary and the country’s 250th birthday. https://theplano.org/news/egypt-players-coaches-meet-with-dallas-police-meet-after-viral-confrontation-wit https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/egyptdpd.jpg Egypt players, coaches meet with Dallas Police meet after viral confrontation with officer Egypt’s head coach has reportedly moved on after a confrontation with a Dallas police officer at the team’s hotel before their World Cup match. But at least one Dallas city council member is calling f https://theplano.org/news/red-white-and-blue-how-to-properly-display-and-honor-the-american-flag https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/05/white-house-flag-photo.jpg Red, white, and blue: How to properly display and honor the American flag As the U.S. prepares to celebrate Flag Day on June 14 and 250 years of Independence on July 4, American flags will be flying prominently throughout the country.  Here is the proper way to display Old https://theplano.org/news/americas-time-capsule-56-states-and-territories-contribute-artifacts-for-250th-a https://static.fox29.com/www.fox29.com/content/uploads/2026/07/vlcsnap-2026-07-04-10h28m24s514.jpg America’s Time Capsule: 56 states and territories contribute artifacts for 250th anniversary America250 has unveiled the contents of America’s Time Capsule, which features letters, artifacts, and objects from across the country to help tell the story of the United States at its 250th annivers https://theplano.org/news/nate-schatzline-resigns-from-texas-house-for-job-in-abbotts-office https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/615403793_10241604504507544_8172822434400358572_n.jpg Nate Schatzline resigns from Texas House for job in Abbott's office State Rep. Nate Schatzline resigned from the Texas House Thursday after being appointed as Gov. Greg Abbott's senior advisor on election policy. https://theplano.org/news/parker-county-helicopter-crash-leaves-pilot-injured https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2019/08/14759241-police20lights202_1441388535982_161412_ver1.0_640_360.jpg Parker County helicopter crash leaves pilot injured A pilot sustained minor injuries after a helicopter crashed into a tree while refueling at a private airstrip in Parker County on Friday afternoon. https://theplano.org/news/police-officer-injured-in-downtown-dallas-crash-during-shooting-investigation https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/v-downtown-shooting-officer-crash-9p_00.00.03.50.jpg Police officer injured in Downtown Dallas crash during shooting investigation Dallas police are investigating a Downtown Dallas car crash involving an officer and a pickup truck near Jackson and Ervay streets, which occurred around the same time as a nearby shooting on Commerce https://theplano.org/news/arlington-celebrates-150-years-on-july-4 https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/q8peivnvo1mv93az/i7cbef62voe1jvu5.jpg Arlington celebrates 150 years on July 4 The city of Arlington is marking a major milestone this Fourth of July, celebrating a century and a half of history. The city's annual Independence Day is also one of the largest in the country. https://theplano.org/news/premier-lighting-home-automation-reports-surge-in-lutron-smart-system-installati https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/4/f6/4f6d131e-4055-510b-9790-8a0077bed1b2/6a44c36e8f03a.image.png?resize=300%2C179 Premier Lighting & Home Automation Reports Surge in Lutron Smart System Installations Across Dallas-Fort Worth https://theplano.org/news/mantl-surpasses-40-billion-in-deposits-raised-on-the-platform-and-saves-financia https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/0/33/0333e58d-93c5-5962-a69b-e36f1e7cf8b5/6a43cf707ab0d.image.jpg?resize=300%2C300 MANTL Surpasses $40 Billion in Deposits Raised on the Platform and Saves Financial Institutions More Than 1 Million Hours on Account Opening The milestone highlights how modern account opening technology can accelerate deposit growth, improve operational efficiency, and deliver better account holder experiences https://theplano.org/news/crescent-constructors-a-zachry-construction-affiliate-awarded-city-of-lewisville https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/custom/image/29afae94-d992-11e9-9347-df3c28e154d8.jpg?resize=600%2C315 Crescent Constructors, a Zachry Construction Affiliate, Awarded City of Lewisville Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Project will increase Prairie Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant capacity to support long-term growth and reliable wastewater service https://theplano.org/news/from-vacant-mall-anchor-to-pediatric-healthcare-redbird-project-takes-aim-at-chi https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/5/27/527de4b4-c83c-533d-aa6e-329d2119e541/6a43b38049712.image.jpg?resize=300%2C180 FROM VACANT MALL ANCHOR TO PEDIATRIC HEALTHCARE: REDBIRD PROJECT TAKES AIM AT CHILDREN'S HEALTH DISPARITIES IN SOUTHERN DALLAS Russell Glen Company commences construction on new Children's Health Specialty Center RedBird, turning the former Macy's into a 42,000-square-foot medical center and a national model for impact-driven https://theplano.org/news/new-signaturecare-emergency-center-er-coming-to-aggieland-college-station-tx https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/9/d6/9d6d7eba-4954-5a79-8dae-36f055ce7c42/6a43b38198f05.image.jpg?resize=300%2C61 New SignatureCare Emergency Center ER Coming to Aggieland, College Station, TX When operational, the new emergency room will provide the Aggieland community in College Station, TX, with the same high-quality emergency care that all Texas SignatureCare Emergency Center locations https://theplano.org/news/mgw-partners-with-ribbon-to-modernize-infrastructure-and-expand-rural-connectivi https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/c/10/c10682f1-47e1-5bd4-8008-ab8a657b9369/6a3458e606c62.image.jpg?resize=300%2C123 MGW Partners with Ribbon to Modernize Infrastructure and Expand Rural Connectivity Supports BEAD-funded broadband expansion to deliver high-speed connectivity in rural Virginia https://theplano.org/news/plano-shelter-receives-30k-state-domestic-violence-grant https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/6/58/658cbf93-1f2c-47b5-8e1c-8a9fa933f0d1/6a42d4432eed4.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Plano shelter receives $30K state domestic violence grant https://theplano.org/news/fast-hippo-media-acquires-plano-website-design-expanding-its-dfw-footprint-and-a https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/1/95/19540039-0179-5a32-bea2-3a3dd7d5bcbd/6a4371cf6d400.image.jpg?resize=300%2C267 Fast Hippo Media Acquires Plano Website Design, Expanding Its DFW Footprint and AI Search Leadership Frisco, TX / Storyteller / Jun 29, 2026 / https://theplano.org/news/siemens-and-ifs-partner-to-close-the-loop-across-the-product-lifecycle-with-indu https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/7/25/725b0d77-d12d-5451-9a9a-877ade76585d/6a428550bf8e8.image.jpg?resize=300%2C150 Siemens and IFS partner to close the loop across the product lifecycle with Industrial AI Industrial AI leaders to connect design, production and asset performance in one continuous loop - from engineering intent to operational outcomePartnership focused on delivering productivity and adap https://theplano.org/news/huge-crowd-shows-up-for-kaboom-town-2026 https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/fnbmketnmgk4msv3/elqi0zp6nt9rrjz9.jpg Huge crowd shows up for Kaboom Town 2026 Thousands of people were in attendance for Kaboom Town 2026 in Addison. FOX 4's Casey Stegall has more. https://theplano.org/news/abbott-marks-1-year-since-deadly-texas-floods-with-kerrville-speech https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2026/07/abbott-flood-speech.jpg Abbott marks 1 year since deadly Texas floods with Kerrville speech Texas Gov. Greg Abbott spoke in Kerrville on Saturday to mark one year since the deadly Hill Country flooding that claimed 136 lives across Central Texas. https://theplano.org/news/full-2026-kaboom-town-fireworks-show https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/fe0kak6sfabsjlfr/f3kh1yqtgqa5b1ho.jpg FULL: 2026 Kaboom Town fireworks show Watch the full fireworks show put on at Addison's Kaboom Town show from July 3, 2026. https://theplano.org/news/4th-of-july-deals-and-freebies https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/america-250.jpg 4th of July deals and freebies Many restaurant chains and food establishments are offering special discounts and freebies on July 4 in an effort to sweeten the holiday. https://theplano.org/news/watch-australia-soccer-fans-take-over-walmart-near-dallas-stadium https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/screenshot-2026-07-03-203357.png WATCH: Australia soccer fans take over Walmart near Dallas Stadium A horde of Socceroo fans stormed an Arlington Walmart ahead of Australia's World Cup match on Friday at Dallas Stadium. https://theplano.org/news/skydiving-plane-crashes-in-france-killing-all-11-people-on-board https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/crashfeatured.jpg Skydiving plane crashes in France, killing all 11 people on board A skydiving plane crashed in northeastern France Sunday, killing all 11 people on board, authorities said. https://theplano.org/news/dallas-county-announces-10th-annual-expunction-expo-to-help-clear-criminal-recor https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2024/06/Police-arrest.jpg Dallas County announces 10th annual Expunction Expo to help clear criminal records Dallas County is launching its 10th annual Expunction Expo with a two-day application window starting July 8, offering residents a chance to clear eligible criminal records to improve their housing, e https://theplano.org/news/july-4th-whats-open-and-closed https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/05/white-house-flag-photo.jpg July 4th: What's open and closed Most major retail chains and restaurants nationwide will remain open on Independence Day, but be ready for select closures and modified holiday hours. https://theplano.org/news/new-era-taylor-swift-and-travis-kelce-are-married-publicist-says https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/07/swift-kelce-married-screen.jpg New era: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married, publicist says Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have officially tied the knot. Here's what we know about the ceremony, the star-studded celebration and their “love story." https://theplano.org/news/brazil-norway-round-of-16-preview-world-cup-knockout-clash-in-new-york-new-jerse https://static.fox5ny.com/www.fox5ny.com/content/uploads/2026/07/untitled-june-20-2026-at-07.18.48-3.png Brazil, Norway round of 16 preview: World Cup knockout clash in New York New Jersey Stadium Brazil and Norway are bringing World Cup knockout soccer to East Rutherford, where Erling Haaland and Norway will try to pull off a major upset against one of the tournament’s biggest powers. https://theplano.org/news/allen-edged-on-final-play-of-state-7-on-7-final-coppell-goes-4-1 https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/0/b1/0b19b948-6f72-459e-8e59-ae0cf85f7d6c/6a218a57e3243.image.jpg?resize=300%2C174 Allen edged on final play of state 7-on-7 final; Coppell goes 4-1 The Allen football team got the better of each of its first seven opponents en route to the finals at the Division I 7-on-7 state tournament on Friday-Saturday in College Station. https://theplano.org/news/fort-worth-police-shut-down-illegal-fireworks-operation https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/hmv82dwwoaasoal.jpg Fort Worth Police shut down illegal fireworks operation Just before the July 4th holiday, Fort Worth Police shut down a large illegal fireworks operation. https://theplano.org/news/six-flags-over-texas-sets-opening-date-for-tormenta-giga-dive-coaster https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/tormenta3.jpg Six Flags Over Texas sets opening date for Tormenta giga dive coaster Fans will be able to ride the first-ever giga dive coaster in Texas in less than a week. https://theplano.org/news/court-says-satanism-evidence-was-allowed-in-texas-death-penalty-case https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/irvingdavis.png Court says Satanism evidence was allowed in Texas death penalty case A federal appeals court upheld a Texas death row inmate's sentence, finding that state courts did not unreasonably allow evidence of his affiliation with Satanism because it was relevant to “future da https://theplano.org/news/37m-worth-of-cocaine-seized-from-cucumber-truck-at-texas-border-according-to-cbp https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2019/10/GETTY20CBP20Patch_1562008256126.jpg_7461106_ver1.0.jpg $3.7M worth of cocaine seized from cucumber truck at Texas border, according to CBP CBP officers in South Texas seized over $3.7 million worth of cocaine hidden inside a commercial shipment of cucumbers, triggering a federal criminal investigation. https://theplano.org/news/irving-sparks-and-stripes-fireworks-celebration-tonight https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/oc6lvl9t3ng53p9i/0wsxpp1ezr6dbh6p.jpg Irving Sparks and Stripes fireworks celebration tonight Fireworks, live entertainment and more are coming to Irving tonight for their Sparks and Stripes celebration. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more. https://theplano.org/news/the-most-expensive-celebrity-weddings-ever-and-where-taylor-swift-and-travis-kel https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/07/taylor-swift-travis-kelce-scaled.jpg The most expensive celebrity weddings ever – and where Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce could rank Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce making history? Rumors say their upcoming wedding could become the most expensive celebrity wedding in U.S. history. https://theplano.org/news/july-4th-fireworks-how-to-watch-stream-fireworks-displays-from-across-the-us https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/salute-to-america.jpg July 4th fireworks: How to watch & stream fireworks displays from across the US On July 4, 2026, our nation commemorates and celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Celebrations and fireworks displays will take place across the country. https://theplano.org/news/dallas-county-plans-expunction-expo https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/sv92bivn4fzeb90h/qftay11qk3bx7jv8.jpg Dallas County plans expunction expo Dallas County is planning to hold an expunction expo to clear criminal records for select individuals. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has more details on when and how to qualify. https://theplano.org/news/toyota-north-america-adjusts-supply-chain-manufacturing-leadership-supply-chain- https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Toyota North America adjusts supply chain, manufacturing leadership - Supply Chain Dive <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisAFBVV95cUxQSHBqS1BMZ3lqYXV0Z19RTnIteXVralkxeWF1QnptNGVQYWMtNGg4TlVDcDJIZnNLOXBmUDctZEVINGNEaFJTdHhkcERxOUxraUNiTmJwblpoRFBjai0tNy1TMDlBY3gxa0cxNmEzWE https://theplano.org/news/in-texas-a-planned-muslim-community-stirs-opposition-the-christian-science-monit https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?w=800&h=500&fit=crop In Texas, a planned Muslim community stirs opposition - The Christian Science Monitor <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgFBVV95cUxQWG9ENmlOTHpJUXhLM3Q5YUYwTFZfTDlMdFhtVlBQSmNfS0F5eHBhM3hoYmpsS0Z6WHhCRGFOSk4tM3RhY3d2Sjc0VWJNSGl0RUZfcU9BSkVUNEVqTE5KZVVkM0VWYTZOVy1keXdSU2 https://theplano.org/news/jpmorgan-chase-pushes-fraud-division-layoffs-despite-rising-revenues-thestreetco https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?w=800&h=500&fit=crop JPMorgan Chase pushes fraud division layoffs, despite rising revenues - thestreet.com <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqAFBVV95cUxOUnhlWGFMb3luY0l6c29zTkpzTXJtZXp0dXFIeENYbFhnd1RzTGQ0TTl6NVZ0RXdtYjJyTjlMZXp6NmZWZHpzU0VULVNFU2FkVGFRaGdnbk5fWVlEb0R4WW43bm9BX0xQQzBFMy1qN2 https://theplano.org/news/trump-corruption-and-the-latino-vote-inside-the-texas-senate-showdown-between-ja https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Trump, Corruption and the Latino Vote: Inside the Texas Senate Showdown Between James Talarico and Ken Paxton - Latin Times <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwwFBVV95cUxPa0JUTDlVa05BNFVXWG9saGtHY1BHY3NRa0ZlWi1yWVRjbGtuZ3NDcmRDTjhpZF8wMF9raTJIVERGXzlBTVR5aERKTExCSVhINmFiVzFOcjh2UHBsRW5NUXltSUZZOTEtSUlaSU1Na0 https://theplano.org/news/fatal-crash-closes-southbound-dallas-north-tollway-lanes-in-plano-police-say-wfa https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Fatal crash closes southbound Dallas North Tollway lanes in Plano, police say - WFAA <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi7gFBVV95cUxNNDF3T3VyMHI4Yi1feWhsd293YWhGXzlmRVd1NDRldG1YcmlUOU9XTGM2QXRJS0dIWlVYcmNNeTA3cG1haFp4RldGVXVQSmhTcGxMYmVYOUNEZ29xd2k0SEkwRkJEdllCcmFINTNFQU https://theplano.org/news/paula-burns-obituary-plano-texas-1945-2025-pioneer-press https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Paula BURNS Obituary - Plano, TEXAS (1945-2025) - Pioneer Press <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMidEFVX3lxTE84RFJsaFIxWWphcUtkdG80UjNJa2RZeklObXV1eldtZl9UTnVDajhtLU9lTVVtY2ZicUU5SjcyTmt2MVc5VHNtWjBSTzFoMC1qZzlKMldSOUVhUUs1QmlkVnpfTzlCMk5FUUx3U3M1dz https://theplano.org/news/kaboom-town-set-to-light-up-addison-skies https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/zgm56gtvey8p4zml/6ak2qj1w8gsblupq.jpg Kaboom Town set to light up Addison skies Addison's annual Kaboom Town fireworks show is set to light up the skies with its 4th of July fireworks show. FOX 4's Casey Stegall sets the stage for tonight's activities. https://theplano.org/news/report-texas-and-florida-are-leading-in-tort-reform-boom-belt-success https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/custom/image/29afae94-d992-11e9-9347-df3c28e154d8.jpg?resize=600%2C315 Report: Texas and Florida are leading in tort reform, Boom Belt success (The Center Square) – Texas and Florida are leading in tort reform, bringing more business and economic growth to southern Boom Belt states, the Texas Conservative Coalition Research Institute (TCCRI) https://theplano.org/news/man-charged-with-flying-drone-over-dallas-stadium-during-world-cup https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/061726-england-pregame-hbs-feed-kdfweme001_12_42_3_00.08.49.02.jpg Man charged with flying drone over Dallas Stadium during World Cup Federal agents said more than 70 drones have been seized during World Cup matches in Dallas. https://theplano.org/news/child-porn-investigation-leads-to-arrest-of-runaway-bay-man https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/micahel-jeffrey-anderson.jpg Child porn investigation leads to arrest of Runaway Bay man A Wise County man has been arrested in connection with an investigation into the downloading of child pornography. https://theplano.org/news/anthropologists-use-dna-to-identify-remains-of-revolutionary-war-soldier-who-die https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/07/feature_12_camden_battlefield_full_image.jpg Anthropologists use DNA to identify remains of Revolutionary War soldier who died in 1780 Thanks to DNA, relatives of an American Revolutionary War soldier now know the name of their long-lost cousin who died in 1780 at the Battle of Camden. https://theplano.org/news/times-square-ball-drops-for-july-4th-america250-celebration https://static.fox5ny.com/www.fox5ny.com/content/uploads/2026/07/maxresdefault.jpg Times Square ball drops for July 4th, America250 celebration The Times Square ball is set to drop eight times this July 4 weekend, marking midnight in every U.S. time zone. Here's how to watch. https://theplano.org/news/kaboom-town-returns-to-addison-with-fireworks-an-air-show-and-live-music https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2023/07/9497TZ_KABOOM-TOWN_00.00.28.02.jpg Kaboom Town returns to Addison with fireworks, an air show and live music Kaboom Town brings fireworks, food, live music and an air show to Addison's Circle Park. https://theplano.org/news/times-square-ball-to-drop-8-times-in-new-york-city-timeline-other-details https://static.fox5ny.com/www.fox5ny.com/content/uploads/2026/06/america250.jpg Times Square ball to drop 8 times in New York City: Timeline, other details Eight Times Square ball drops to commemorate America's 250th birthday will take place into Saturday morning. Here's how many times the ball will drop in NYC. https://theplano.org/news/federal-judge-blocks-postal-service-from-carrying-out-trump-mail-in-ballot-order https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/07/i-voted-getty-fox-news-scaled.jpg Federal judge blocks Postal Service from carrying out Trump mail-in ballot order A federal judge has blocked the U.S. Postal Service from carrying out an executive order on mail-in ballots. https://theplano.org/news/video-small-fire-sparks-at-disney-worlds-its-a-small-world-after-portable-charge https://static.fox35orlando.com/www.fox35orlando.com/content/uploads/2026/07/magic-kingdom-fire.jpg Video: Small fire sparks at Disney World's 'it's a small world' after portable charger ignites Guests were briefly evacuated from the typically calm and peaceful "it's a small world" ride at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom on Wednesday, July 1, after a small fire sparked within one of the rid https://theplano.org/news/former-olympian-indicted-for-felony-vandalism-at-dc-reflecting-pool https://static.fox5dc.com/www.fox5dc.com/content/uploads/2026/07/gettyimages-2284371608.jpg Former Olympian indicted for felony vandalism at DC Reflecting Pool Former U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn, 67, has been indicted on a felony charge for allegedly tearing up sealant at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on June 19. https://theplano.org/news/nancy-guthrie-california-man-pleads-guilty-to-sending-imposter-ransom-demand https://static.fox10phoenix.com/www.fox10phoenix.com/content/uploads/2026/07/gettyimages-472131328-scaled.jpg Nancy Guthrie: California man pleads guilty to sending 'imposter ransom demand' A California man who authorities say sent an "imposter ransom demand" to Nancy Guthrie's family members pleaded guilty to charges on Thursday. https://theplano.org/news/july-4th-fireworks-2026-in-dallas-fort-worth https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2020/06/fireworks.jpg July 4th Fireworks 2026 in Dallas-Fort Worth Here’s a list of Fourth of July 2026 festivals, fireworks shows, parades and other events happening in North Texas to celebrate Independence Day. https://theplano.org/news/dallas-police-searching-for-suspects-after-1-person-shot-in-south-oak-cliff https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/v-south-oak-cliff-shooting-4a_00.00.16.38.jpg Dallas police searching for suspects after 1 person shot in South Oak Cliff Dallas police are searching for two men after another man was shot outside an apartment complex in South Oak Cliff Thursday night. https://theplano.org/news/3-injured-in-downtown-dallas-motorcycle-crash https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/kdfwu20_8355_mxf_02.58.24.38.jpg 3 injured in downtown Dallas motorcycle crash Dallas police are investigating after three people were injured when a car struck a motorcycle downtown early Friday morning. https://theplano.org/news/major-airline-reluctantly-changes-family-policy-amid-investigation https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/ryanair2.jpg Major airline 'reluctantly' changes family policy amid investigation Ryanair will "reluctantly" allow parents to sit with their children for free after an investigation into the practice was opened, bringing the airline in line with European industry standards. https://theplano.org/news/dallas-july-4-road-closures-aim-to-prevent-gridlocks https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/dxlzjxveopagb11t/57yyh580mm3sm30o.jpg Dallas July 4 road closures aim to prevent gridlocks The city of Dallas is going into the holiday weekend with a warning about what can happen when celebrations get out of hand. And to avoid a repeat, they've got a new plan to tackle the problems. https://theplano.org/news/5-alleged-gang-members-indicted-for-murder-kidnapping https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/3x6b1d2709x6j5i1/y0n5etsiaddvrau8.jpg 5 alleged gang members indicted for murder, kidnapping Five alleged members of a Venezuelan gang have been indicted on federal charges for murder, kidnapping, and other violent crimes. The victims include a man and two children in Farmers Branch. https://theplano.org/news/texas-bullion-depository-announces-2026-lone-star-gold-and-silver-series https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2026/06/2026-texas-commemorative-coins.jpg Texas Bullion Depository announces 2026 Lone Star Gold and Silver Series Texas is making history by launching the first-ever state-authorized precious metals program, featuring commemorative "Lone Star" gold and silver coins available this July! https://theplano.org/news/video-allegedly-shows-pooh-shiesty-robbing-gucci-mane-at-dallas-recording-studio https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/p-peyton-doj-arrests-pooh-shiesty-update-9p_kdfw92_00.00.04.38.jpg Video allegedly shows Pooh Shiesty robbing Gucci Mane at Dallas recording studio Federal prosecutors revealed new video evidence showing rapper Pooh Shiesty allegedly using an AK-style pistol to kidnap and extort Gucci Mane at a Dallas recording studio back in January. https://theplano.org/news/explosion-erupts-as-firefighters-investigate-apartment-complex https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/07/storyful-344498-shocking_moment_explosion_rocks_apartment_complex_as_firefighters_are_investigating.00_00_05_23.still002.jpg Explosion erupts as firefighters investigate apartment complex Dramatic video captured the moment an explosion erupted inside the electrical room of a Tacoma, Washington, apartment complex as firefighters investigated reports of smoke. https://theplano.org/news/usaa-hosts-100-employees-children-for-hands-on-stem-event https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/e/cd/ecd906fb-e346-4d62-8f86-566925614c81/6a3f08d573e55.image.jpg?resize=300%2C151 USAA hosts 100 employees' children for hands-on STEM event https://theplano.org/news/mansfield-hosts-july-4-drone-show https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/jt5g7b4ln1zd0hq7/ryvf7xcy8p76jhov.jpg Mansfield hosts July 4 drone show There will be an impressive drone and fireworks show in the sky in Mansfield tonight to celebrate Independence Day. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin got a preview of the drone technology. https://theplano.org/news/dpd-warns-against-illegal-fireworks-gunfire https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/ov02ydev0v50h9k1/d3e5t9dtbn8p1blv.jpg DPD warns against illegal fireworks, gunfire This Fourth of July weekend, Dallas police will try a new strategy to combat illegal fireworks and gunfire, as well as prevent traffic gridlocks. It will mean some new road closures in the areas where https://theplano.org/news/plano-mexican-restaurant-packed-after-owners-15-year-old-daughter-makes-viral-pl https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/p-alex-plano-restaurant-viral-plea-530p_00.00.43.40.jpg Plano Mexican restaurant packed after owner’s 15-year-old daughter makes viral plea A 15-year-old girl made a plea for help on social media to get more people into her dad's restaurant. The idea worked – not because it was clever marketing, but because it was an honest message from a https://theplano.org/news/in-hellonation-estate-planning-attorney-aaron-miller-explains-the-differences-of https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/2/39/239318d5-1e21-53e3-bbef-80b3322a9c09/6a3efd7597847.image.jpg?resize=300%2C120 In HelloNation, Estate Planning Attorney Aaron Miller Explains the Differences of Wills & Trusts The article outlines how wills and trusts function in estate planning and how each supports asset distribution and long-term planning. https://theplano.org/news/see-the-photos-before-and-after-satellite-images-show-aftermath-of-deadly-earthq https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/venezuela-eq.jpg See the photos: Before and after satellite images show aftermath of deadly earthquakes in Venezuela Satellite images captured the devastating aftermath of the deadly back-to-back earthquakes that struck Venezuela late Wednesday. https://theplano.org/news/july-4th-deadly-texas-floods-one-year-later https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2026/05/gettyimages-2223717483.jpg July 4th deadly Texas floods, one year later It's been one year since floodwaters swept through Central Texas over the July 4th weekend, claiming the lives of more than 130 people. https://theplano.org/news/tiles-workshop-llc-selected-for-dallas-insider-passport-to-welcome-world-cup-vis https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/b/8e/b8e1073c-8a19-56e4-b551-e724fdf2f5eb/6a3f7d9bd543e.image.jpg?resize=300%2C169 Tiles Workshop LLC Selected for Dallas Insider Passport to Welcome World Cup Visitors with Lamp Making Class Experiences https://theplano.org/news/record-decline-in-home-asking-prices-offers-buyers-an-affordability-boost https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/07/real-estate-fox-biz-getty-scaled.jpg Record decline in home asking prices offers buyers an affordability boost Home listing prices are declining at the fastest pace in at least nine years. Here's what to know. https://theplano.org/news/fourth-of-july-dallas-adds-road-closures-celebratory-gunfire-ban https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/v-rabb-dallas-neighborhoods-safety-july-4-4p_00.00.01.08.jpg Fourth of July: Dallas adds road closures, celebratory gunfire ban Dallas police are implementing a new safety strategy this Fourth of July weekend to increase security, curb illegal celebratory gunfire, and prevent severe traffic gridlock. https://theplano.org/news/texas-military-installations-contribute-148b-to-states-economy-report-says https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2026/07/9477626-scaled.jpg Texas military installations contribute $148B to state's economy, report says Texas is home to 14 military installations representing the U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force, along with the National Guard and reserve components. According to the report, these bases combine to add 212 https://theplano.org/news/man-pleads-guilty-for-role-in-2022-san-antonio-smuggling-event-that-killed-53 https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2025/06/migrant.jpg Man pleads guilty for role in 2022 San Antonio smuggling event that killed 53 A Guatemalan man pleaded guilty Thursday for his role in a 2022 mass casualty event that killed 53 migrants and injured 11 others. https://theplano.org/news/mansfield-hosts-fourth-of-july-drone-and-fireworks-show https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/v-sky-elements-drone-show-in-nrh-9a_kdfw8edd_146_m_00.01.32.16.jpg Mansfield hosts Fourth of July drone and fireworks show The Mansfield Rocks July 4 celebration in North Texas will feature a massive fireworks and a Sky Elements pyro drone show launched from the Mansfield Skinner Sports Complex to celebrate the nation's 2 https://theplano.org/news/lbj-beyonce-willie-nelson-top-this-list-of-most-influential-texans https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/07/influential-texans.jpg LBJ, Beyonce, Willie Nelson top this list of most influential Texans It's no secret that Texans have had tremendous influence over all aspects of America and American culture, from politics, to food, to entertainment, to sports there's likely been a Texan involved. https://theplano.org/news/tennessee-university-to-pay-professor-19m-after-calling-charlie-kirk-a-disgustin https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/07/charlie-kirk-uvu.jpeg Tennessee university to pay professor $1.9M after calling Charlie Kirk a 'disgusting psychopath' A University of Tennessee professor will receive $1.9 million to settle a lawsuit after being disciplined over social media posts criticizing conservative activist Charlie Kirk. https://theplano.org/news/abbott-proposes-ban-on-rural-data-centers-after-shifting-stance https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/05/s-vania-red-oak-council-data-center-10p_00.01.59.36.jpg Abbott proposes ban on rural data centers after shifting stance Gov. Greg Abbott proposed a ban on rural Texas AI data centers and called to eliminate their tax breaks, marking a shift from his prior support as residents increasingly oppose the facilities over wat https://theplano.org/news/txdot-launches-july-4-dwi-crackdown-in-partnership-with-north-texas-mother https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/v-lori-txdot-dwi-enforcement-4p_00.00.00.38.jpg TxDOT launches July 4 DWI crackdown in partnership with North Texas mother A TxDOT Fourth of July "Drive Sober, No Regrets" campaign features a Frisco mother who lost her daughter to a drunken driver, as Texas police ramp up holiday weekend DWI enforcement to prevent crashes https://theplano.org/news/man-fatally-shot-after-fight-over-walmart-parking-spot https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/07/broward-sheriff-2.jpg Man fatally shot after fight over Walmart parking spot A Florida man was shot and killed by a woman after a verbal argument over a parking spot at Walmart led to a deadly shooting. https://theplano.org/news/five-alleged-tren-de-aragua-gang-members-charged-in-farmers-branch-kidnapping-ex https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/farmers-branch-tda-arrests.png Five alleged Tren de Aragua gang members charged in Farmers Branch kidnapping, execution Federal prosecutors have unsealed an indictment charging five alleged members of the Venezuelan transnational gang Tren de Aragua (TDA) in connection with a 2024 kidnapping and execution-style murder https://theplano.org/news/texas-rangers-budweiser-aim-to-shatter-guinness-world-record-for-largest-glass-o https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/rangers-guinness-world-record-_-part-1_2026_07_02_09.20.44.42.jpg Texas Rangers, Budweiser aim to shatter Guinness World Record for largest glass of beer The Texas Rangers and Budweiser are building a 12-foot tall, 600-gallon stein at Globe Life Field to break the Guinness World Record for the largest glass of beer this Saturday. https://theplano.org/news/kfc-unveils-brand-overhaul-with-modern-open-concept-restaurant-design-new-york-p https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/J6_coFbogxhRI9iM864NL_liGXvsQp2AupsKei7z0cNNfDvGUmWUy20nuUhkREQyrpY4bEeIBuc=s0-w300 KFC unveils brand overhaul with modern open-concept restaurant design - New York Post <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqgFBVV95cUxOUUJNc1ZLdGRXMDJveTNneWVuWXlNY2U0b2U5YXhsMGJhQkpud2hHdXJmVk1hVkxkR1BVTEx0SEtGSTR0V0Z2MHppa1JFNlhlTFJrYkJodkZoSEg1QXlLdHRCYkhxTEtSSEJmUUpuR3 https://theplano.org/news/plano-isd-presents-student-engagement-report-fine-arts-and-athletics-participati https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Plano ISD presents student engagement report: fine arts and athletics participation steady amid enroll­ment shifts - citizenportal.ai <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgJBVV95cUxQbGd3V05ramJjWXZ6NGdpVVBhMmpBbDRxUDNWd3duYnpaeXBtRVJRb3BncGhFSm9tMHFDcXpBUm1CZE9KVkgyQk5RQkhUS2gyRUJXUXpfZWY2NjRhMEI3ekYxb3lXSGwxakZweW1ZU3 https://theplano.org/news/fbi-joins-expanding-search-for-missing-4-year-old-south-carolina-girl https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/07/734706167_1603424461140604_2168582930769037472_na.jpg FBI joins expanding search for missing 4-year-old South Carolina girl The search for missing 4-year-old Javeayah Harris has intensified after the FBI joined state and local law enforcement agencies in Aiken County, South Carolina. https://theplano.org/news/alex-ovechkin-re-signs-with-capitals-for-22nd-season-im-back https://static.fox5dc.com/www.fox5dc.com/content/uploads/2026/07/gettyimages-2270603683.jpg Alex Ovechkin re-signs with Capitals for 22nd season: 'I'm back!' The Washington Capitals announced on Monday that captain Alex Ovechkin has officially signed a one-year contract extension to return for the 2026-27 NHL season. https://theplano.org/news/16-children-rescued-from-ohio-home-livestock-kept-in-better-conditions https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/07/ohiomugs.jpg 16 children rescued from Ohio home: 'Livestock kept in better conditions' Authorities serving a search warrant at a dilapidated Ohio home found 16 children living in deplorable conditions, surrounded by human waste and confined to one room for the past several years. https://theplano.org/news/west-nile-virus-seasons-fastest-start-in-decades-spurs-warning-before-4th-of-jul https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/07/wnv-gettyimages-2168742558.jpg West Nile virus season’s fastest start in decades spurs warning before 4th of July Twelve states have reported cases. Arizona, by far, has had the most cases with 32 reported. https://theplano.org/news/one-man-dead-following-overnight-shootout-near-deep-ellum https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/v-main-st-homicide-6a_00.01.10.32.jpg One man dead following overnight shootout near Deep Ellum One man is dead following an overnight argument that escalated into a shootout near the Deep Ellum entertainment district, Dallas police said Thursday. https://theplano.org/news/dallas-police-searching-for-white-sedan-involved-in-fatal-pleasant-grove-hit-and https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/v-buckner-pedestrian-fatal-5a_00.00.45.34.jpg Dallas police searching for white sedan involved in fatal Pleasant Grove hit-and-run Police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a pedestrian in the Pleasant Grove neighborhood of Dallas late Wednesday night, authorities said. https://theplano.org/news/one-man-wounded-in-overnight-shooting-at-grocery-store-near-dallas-love-field https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/v-maple-shooting-4a_00.00.27.48.jpg One man wounded in overnight shooting at grocery store near Dallas Love Field Police are investigating an overnight shooting at a grocery store near Dallas Love Field Airport that left one man wounded, authorities said Thursday. https://theplano.org/news/ntsb-releases-first-report-from-deadly-apartment-complex-explosion https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/uysb40h75sfpjsj5/kiohzadjizveb7uc.jpg NTSB releases first report from deadly apartment complex explosion The first report was just released from the NTSB following that deadly apartment building explosion at the end of May in Oak Cliff. It says the gas line was not properly marked. Fox 4's Dan Godwin has https://theplano.org/news/north-texas-fourth-of-july-weather-hot-and-muggy-dfw-forecast https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/736372215_1552854582898296_6233042430973945355_n.jpg North Texas Fourth of July weather: Hot and muggy DFW forecast A typical early July weather pattern has settled over North Texas, bringing seasonable heat, mugginess, and minimal relief from low-grade rain chances over the holiday period. https://theplano.org/news/arrest-affidavit-reveals-details-after-dallas-police-officer-busted-in-undercove https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/helm.jpg Arrest affidavit reveals details after Dallas police officer busted in undercover prostitution sting A longtime Dallas Police Department officer has been placed on administrative leave following his arrest Monday afternoon during an undercover prostitution suppression operation, authorities confirmed https://theplano.org/news/erling-haalands-dallas-western-wear-purchase-goes-viral https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/p-peyton-erling-haaland-western-store-9p_00.00.18.46.jpg Erling Haaland’s Dallas Western wear purchase goes viral Following a World Cup victory, Norwegian soccer star Erling Haaland visited Wild Bill’s Western Store in Downtown Dallas, buying cowboy boots and a popular t-shirt that is now nearly sold out after go https://theplano.org/news/dallas-officer-arrested-in-prostitution-case https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/65brtvyrxunpzzoi/gz2ceidnrw35r9v1.jpg Dallas officer arrested in prostitution case A Dallas police officer is facing a solicitation of prostitution charge. 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Zachary Helm was arrested Monday and is now on administrative leave. https://theplano.org/news/texas-republicans-want-the-state-to-deny-birth-certificates-for-children-of-non- https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2026/07/heirloom-flag.jpg Texas Republicans want the state to deny birth certificates for children of non-citizens Some Texas Republicans are calling on the state to deny birth certificates to babies when their parents are not citizens of the United States following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling that affirmed au https://theplano.org/news/unmarked-gas-line-blamed-for-fatal-dallas-apartment-explosion-ntsb-preliminary-r https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/05/41992285159-3.jpg Unmarked gas line blamed for fatal Dallas apartment explosion, NTSB preliminary report reveals A newly released preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reveals that an underground natural gas line was left unmarked prior to a fatal apartment building explosion in https://theplano.org/news/amber-alert-issued-for-11-month-old-in-west-texas https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/amber-alert-odessa.png AMBER Alert issued for 11-month-old in West Texas Authorities in West Texas have issued an Amber Alert for an 11-month-old boy who was reported missing Tuesday morning. https://theplano.org/news/dallas-county-approves-funding-for-metrocare-cfo-amid-projected-18m-loss https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/v-rabb-metrocare-financial-problems-4p_00.01.21.22.jpg Dallas County approves funding for Metrocare CFO amid projected $18M loss Metrocare, Dallas County's largest provider of help to individuals struggling with mental health disorders and intellectual disabilities, is facing a desperate financial situation. https://theplano.org/news/1-million-powerball-ticket-in-texas-still-unclaimed-with-time-running-out https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/07/powerball.jpg $1 million Powerball ticket in Texas still unclaimed with time running out A $1 million Powerball winner in Texas is running out of time to claim their prize. https://theplano.org/news/man-sentenced-for-giving-thc-laced-candy-to-migrant-children-smuggling-them https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2025/11/screenshot-2025-09-15-122651.png Man sentenced for giving THC-laced candy to migrant children, smuggling them A member of an organization that smuggled unaccompanied children into the United States from Mexico, sometimes using THC-laced candy, has been sentenced to federal prison. https://theplano.org/news/bus-driver-in-fatal-virginia-i-95-crash-pleads-not-guilty-to-manslaughter https://static.fox5dc.com/www.fox5dc.com/content/uploads/2026/06/jing-sheng-dong-1.jpg Bus driver in fatal Virginia I-95 crash pleads not guilty to manslaughter The driver of a motorcoach that plowed into a construction traffic backup on Interstate 95 in May, killing five people, has pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of involuntary manslaughter. https://theplano.org/news/nancy-guthrie-case-fbi-determines-some-ransom-notes-were-extortion-attempts-with https://static.fox10phoenix.com/www.fox10phoenix.com/content/uploads/2026/02/nancy-guthrie-fbi-poster.jpg Nancy Guthrie case: FBI determines some ransom notes were 'extortion attempts without legitimacy' FBI officials say some of the ransom notes received in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has been determined to be "extortion attempts without legitimacy," while noting that other ransom demands rece https://theplano.org/news/firefighters-save-newborn-after-emergency-birth-in-flood-control-tunnel https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/07/baby1-scaled.jpg Firefighters save newborn after emergency birth in flood control tunnel Las Vegas firefighters helped save a newborn after responding to reports of a woman in labor inside a flood control tunnel. https://theplano.org/news/empire-state-building-climbers-display-quote-on-banner-what-does-it-say https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/07/video.jpg Empire State Building climbers display quote on banner: What does it say? Two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building on Wednesday afternoon and unfurled a banner. https://theplano.org/news/empire-state-building-climb-2-in-custody-after-raising-flag-in-apparent-proposal https://static.fox5ny.com/www.fox5ny.com/content/uploads/2026/07/da026d57-video-1.jpg Empire State Building climb: 2 in custody after raising flag in apparent proposal stunt Two masked individuals are in custody after scaling to the top of the Empire State Building on Wednesday to unfurl a banner promoting world peace before an apparent proposal unfolded. https://theplano.org/news/american-woman-arrested-at-border-with-57-pounds-of-meth https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2024/02/b39206d6-0e7cefee-Handcuffs.jpg American woman arrested at border with 57 pounds of meth The woman, who was not named, was attempting to enter the United States from Mexico at the Paso del Norte point of entry when her vehicle was selected for a second inspection. https://theplano.org/news/dallas-employees-to-take-mandatory-furlough-days-amid-financial-shortfall https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2023/01/ctv_kdfw_skyline.jpg Dallas employees to take mandatory furlough days amid financial shortfall City of Dallas employees will be required to take mandatory furlough days as the city tries to balance its budget. https://theplano.org/news/senate-hopeful-talarico-proposes-major-increase-in-minimum-wage https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/02/gettyimages-2234583692-scaled.jpg Senate hopeful Talarico proposes major increase in minimum wage In the hotly contested Texas race for U.S. Senate, the closely linked issues of pay and affordability are drawing major attention, with Democrat James Talarico pushing for a dramatic increase in the m https://theplano.org/news/mental-health-provider-facing-financial-problems https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/xrfhpwb7ivzzmz9i/ceiio1igpwkp8myj.jpg Mental health provider facing financial problems Metrocare is the largest provider of help to people struggling with mental health disorders and intellectual disabilities in Dallas County. But the county-funding resource is facing financial problems https://theplano.org/news/north-texas-principal-facing-charges-for-allegedly-selling-weight-loss-drugs-to- https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/p-boyer-godley-isd-principal-arrest-4p_kdfw8aa9_71_00.00.21.46.jpg North Texas principal facing charges for allegedly selling weight loss drugs to teachers A former Crowley ISD principal, who was later hired by Godley ISD, faces felony drug charges after investigators said he illegally sold a popular GLP-1 weight loss drug to school teachers and staff. https://theplano.org/news/another-tarrant-county-jail-inmate-dies https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/urwom9oifi88z6sx/7xoc932b2bzojix3.jpg Another Tarrant County jail inmate dies Victor  Runnels' family is demanding more transparency from the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office about his death. They claim he was still handcuffed to a hospital bed when he died, even though the depa https://theplano.org/news/dallas-city-employees-facing-furlough-days https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/zdb4dfg5gevl7k8j/kj6tgfemv0hrx5wo.jpg Dallas city employees facing furlough days Dallas employees are going to have to take a significant hit to their budget with three upcoming furlough days. The first day civilian employees will go unpaid is next Friday. https://theplano.org/news/another-tarrant-county-jail-inmate-dies-after-being-released https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/6p-398-tz-tarrant-co-inmate-deaths_00.00.16.02.jpg Another Tarrant County jail inmate dies after being ‘released’ The family of Victor Rennels is demanding answers from the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office after his death following a 14-day jail stay, raising fresh questions about recent inmate deaths and the crit https://theplano.org/news/mesquite-fire-destroys-apartment-building-displacing-15-residents https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/v-mesquite-westover-apt-fire-4p_00.00.07.18.jpg Mesquite fire destroys apartment building, displacing 15 residents A massive afternoon fire at the Westover on 80 in Mesquite destroyed nine apartment units and displaced 15 people, though no injuries were reported. https://theplano.org/news/icymi-spider-man-visits-samsung-plano-office-to-promote-new-movie-plano-magazine https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/J6_coFbogxhRI9iM864NL_liGXvsQp2AupsKei7z0cNNfDvGUmWUy20nuUhkREQyrpY4bEeIBuc=s0-w300 ICYMI: Spider-Man visits Samsung Plano office to promote new movie - Plano Magazine <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiX0FVX3lxTE1MY2cxeEFnbGJZY1pQS3d5UTM3dkNmQ3ViMGdIOXUzRzRITTlRa2VBWVdVY2hVbTV5ZUpYTmIyVjZCZnNpUzZ4S0RfdTVQaGxFbHdPV2ZJZUlkODNCcl9z?oc=5" target="_blank" https://theplano.org/news/texas-gains-ground-on-californias-sales-lead-what-does-that-mean-for-national-in https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Texas gains ground on California’s sales lead. What does that mean for national influence? - Automotive News <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihAFBVV95cUxPeE1JUXhxT2NJdEkwZ3duXzBSeXZucU1kWHFGZUkyVTJXZzlpbDZ1dlhKaC1sNEhaMm1xUzlBaVB6NDI5ajU1a0tRcVFTVlhMbERMN1FDTkpsZkRJQ1lJYThnUmJkX1c5LW9nV094an https://theplano.org/news/6-6a-all-sports-challenge-allen-prosper-isd-plano-isd-mckinney-isd-vie-for-2025- https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750?w=800&h=500&fit=crop 6-6A All-Sports Challenge: Allen, Prosper ISD, Plano ISD, McKinney ISD vie for 2025-26’s top spot - Star Local Media <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiAJBVV95cUxQb2dpeExuaTZjeW5kTzhXcWVGdi1TU0lmUUJjX3A5QjFDMGhUYXRVNDJrUUZJMDNvWGlVTzlHMDhjUlAxVkhIeEFoaWh1bXd4UkJreG9Na1MwTmVKcjJiSld4RU5mM2VnVmRvbWxIR2 https://theplano.org/news/jpmorgan-chase-lays-off-244-employees-in-texas-as-it-closes-plano-call-centre-nd https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&h=500&fit=crop JPMorgan Chase Lays Off 244 Employees In Texas As It Closes Plano Call Centre - NDTV <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwAFBVV95cUxQMHV1WjZxdHpoRWlPc0ptenJaeXc3Tld5ZGV4WGxFR04tQzRLejM0YW5JTkQxUkVDZ3k0czlFY1FJc0dVMmFTWkRaTjd4dVhpekJ2MGx6c2tueTRFbEVCdXMwWDUtNnlVWmRnRmpoZk https://theplano.org/news/booster-club-mom-sues-plano-isd-dallas-news https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Booster club mom sues Plano ISD - Dallas News <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimgFBVV95cUxOMlFsZER4bkphbTFsTU1ZVUp1RUlzb2dvRENybnFwUnNISFhZSHI1ajB1VF9JSzE3WkVpdmFteUJnc1FkcTZhZVAxR3RHWndZRWlQei1zS0h5cjJwWkZabENpWExmUkVUTlRITWlqb1 https://theplano.org/news/banking-giant-makes-surprise-cuts-at-12000-employee-texas-hub-chron https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Banking giant makes surprise cuts at 12,000-employee Texas hub - Chron <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiwFBVV95cUxPTmhDTE5jdHNqZzJfR1dJLUF2akJsNmppRjh2ODFoVzZUY095bGVVNWtoOTZLR19LUjlza3hmYWl4TTZ4eUNRTjgweUljZUFmVE8yYmdXYXB3dVFXWVRUa1hfWGozOXFoWGFXNzR2dD https://theplano.org/news/final-7-antifa-cell-members-involved-in-2025-alvarado-ice-center-attack-sentence https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2025/11/thumbnail_image012.png Final 7 Antifa cell members involved in 2025 Alvarado ICE center attack sentenced to prison The final seven co-defendants involved in a coordinated, midnight domestic terrorist ambush at a North Texas immigration facility last summer have been sentenced to prison. https://theplano.org/news/dpd-eases-dress-code-baseball-caps-nose-studs-and-hand-tattoos-allowed-while-on- https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2021/12/121321-David-Taffala-10am-KDFWBCME01_mpg_10.13.16.06.jpg DPD eases dress code: Baseball caps, nose studs, and hand tattoos allowed while on duty The Dallas Police Department has relaxed its strict policy on officer appearance, immediately authorizing personnel to wear baseball caps, sport visible hand and finger tattoos, and wear specific nose https://theplano.org/news/world-cup-2026-4-arrests-made-at-norway-ivory-coast-match-in-arlington https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/063026-stadium-2pm-bump-kdfweme003_14_00_18_1_mpg_00.08.08.36.jpg World Cup 2026: 4 arrests made at Norway-Ivory Coast match in Arlington Four people were arrested in Arlington during Norway's win over the Ivory Coast on Tuesday. https://theplano.org/news/acting-comptroller-kelly-hancock-announces-resignation https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2026/07/gettyimages-2261689537-2.jpg Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock announces resignation Acting Comptroller of Public Accounts Kelly Hancock announced Wednesday that he would step down from the position. https://theplano.org/news/michael-byrne-harry-potter-indiana-jones-actor-dies-reports https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/michael-byrne-getty-scaled.jpg Michael Byrne, 'Harry Potter,' 'Indiana Jones' actor, dies: Reports Michael Byrne, an actor known for his work in “Harry Potter," “Braveheart" and “Indiana Jones," has died, according to reports. He was 82. https://theplano.org/news/customs-officers-use-heimlich-maneuver-to-save-choking-toddler https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/cbp-gettyimages-465228460.jpg Customs officers use Heimlich maneuver to save choking toddler U.S. customs officers are being celebrated for saving the life of a toddler who was suffering a seizure at a Baltimore airport and started choking. https://theplano.org/news/three-alarm-fire-draws-massive-response-to-killough-high-school-in-lewisville https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/lewisville-fire-hight-school-sh-kdfweme002_22_55_4_00.06.56.30.jpg Three-alarm fire draws massive response to Killough High School in Lewisville A three-alarm fire broke out on the roof of Killough High School late Tuesday night, drawing a massive response from local firefighters who worked into the early morning hours to contain the blaze. https://theplano.org/news/new-texas-law-creates-single-statewide-food-truck-permit https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/ixmqsha99g7x59br/iwaruy7nitxswgc9.jpg New Texas law creates single statewide food truck permit A new Texas law simplifying the mobile food vendor system takes effect today. Food trucks will now pay a single state fee instead of multiple city and county licenses. https://theplano.org/news/three-alarm-fire-heavily-damages-uptown-dallas-pilates-studio-early-wednesday-mo https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/070126-routh-3-alarm-fire-tvs_2026_07_01t0528ct_21_05.31.49.22.jpg Three-alarm fire heavily damages Uptown Dallas Pilates studio early Wednesday morning A three-alarm fire severely damaged a Pilates studio operating out of a historic Victorian-style building in the Uptown neighborhood early Wednesday morning, according to Dallas Fire-Rescue officials. https://theplano.org/news/summer-mid-90s-heat-and-isolated-afternoon-storms-ahead-of-holiday-weekend https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/734218668_1062480289481091_1262366552095546313_n.jpg Summer mid-90s heat and isolated afternoon storms ahead of holiday weekend North Texans can expect a continuation of mid-to-upper 90s temperatures alongside isolated, afternoon storm chances heading into the holiday weekend. https://theplano.org/news/suspected-drunk-driver-hit-victim-twice https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/y5gby50azp7ukfev/w9lil0vcge8lxdai.jpg Suspected drunk driver hit victim twice A suspected drunk driver hit an Irving man twice during a fatal accident earlier in June. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more. https://theplano.org/news/texas-sends-help-to-colorado-as-deadly-wildfires-rage https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2026/07/co-wildfire.jpg Texas sends help to Colorado as deadly wildfires rage As deadly wildfires rage in Colorado, Texas is sending help. https://theplano.org/news/texas-court-orders-porn-site-to-pay-9m-bond-to-unlock-domain-name https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2026/07/age-verification.jpg Texas court orders porn site to pay $9M bond to unlock domain name A Texas court has ordered that the domain name of a porn website be locked down after failing to comply with the state’s age-verification law. https://theplano.org/news/atltico-dallas-buys-womens-pro-soccer-club-dallas-trinity-fc https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2024/05/dallas-trinity-logo.jpg Atlético Dallas buys women's pro soccer club Dallas Trinity FC Atlético Dallas has acquired Dallas Trinity FC, bringing the city's women's professional team and its future men's USL Championship franchise under a single ownership group. https://theplano.org/news/dallas-police-officer-arrested-for-soliciting-prostitution https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/helm.jpg Dallas Police officer arrested for soliciting prostitution A longtime Dallas Police officer was arrested this week on a prostitution solicitation charge. https://theplano.org/news/grocery-giant-buyout-kroger-agrees-to-buy-family-owned-giant-eagle-for-125b-cash https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2021/12/Kroger-edit.jpg Grocery giant buyout: Kroger agrees to buy family-owned Giant Eagle for $1.25B cash The Kroger Co. announced Wednesday it has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Giant Eagle, a move that will expand the retail giant’s footprint across five states in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic https://theplano.org/news/6-6a-all-sports-challenge-allen-prosper-isd-plano-isd-mckinney-isd-vie-for-2025- https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/9/28/9280dc59-b16f-416a-a232-deeceb254cac/6a3bcc0b61e8a.image.png?resize=300%2C200 6-6A All-Sports Challenge: Allen, Prosper ISD, Plano ISD, McKinney ISD vie for 2025-26’s top spot For the past two years, navigating District 6-6A has been anything but a breeze for the nine high schools involved. https://theplano.org/news/keathley-landscaping-announces-fast-sod-lawn-installation-services-for-north-tex https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/8/75/875830ac-77fa-5bca-b363-7277ee5e0a52/6a3e2d65eb541.image.jpg?resize=300%2C225 Keathley Landscaping Announces Fast Sod Lawn Installation Services for North Texas Properties https://theplano.org/news/frisco-to-host-2026-north-texas-positive-athlete-awards https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/c/9e/c9e016e8-196f-4794-a166-7f84679533d5/6a3d83b4718f3.image.jpg?resize=300%2C210 Frisco to host 2026 North Texas Positive Athlete Awards https://theplano.org/news/jpmorgan-chase-lays-off-244-employees-at-plano-location https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/8/21/8216ac69-40cc-4d35-9cb6-6a4c975ba8f4/6a3d7949188b7.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 JPMorgan Chase lays off 244 employees at Plano location https://theplano.org/news/trintech-introduces-flux-and-variance-analysis-agents-giving-finance-teams-trust https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/a/6d/a6df518c-07fb-54f5-bda2-42f1217aaab9/6a3d30fc4ad1a.image.jpg?resize=300%2C120 Trintech Introduces Flux and Variance Analysis Agents, Giving Finance Teams Trusted AI Coworkers for Financial Close and Performance Review Trintech Flux agent automates account fluctuation analysis during the close; Trintech Variance Analysis agent accelerates budget-to-actual performance review after the close — both operating within go https://theplano.org/news/summer-questions-coppell-dealt-new-district-5-6a-basketball-shuffles-the-deck-an https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/8/58/85822798-3f0c-41cf-8334-2c7659f3f71d/6a3bcd4304e95.image.jpg?resize=300%2C335 Summer Questions: Coppell dealt new district, 5-6A basketball shuffles the deck, and more The end of one chapter gives way to the start of another, and such is the case as teams around the state begin preparations for the 2026-27 school year. https://theplano.org/news/prosper-isd-baseball-teams-earn-all-district-accolades https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/b/f7/bf7b89b2-aace-40a3-9a41-9114f56090e3/6a3bd1cd4a64e.image.jpg?resize=300%2C343 Prosper ISD baseball teams earn all-district accolades The 2026 high school baseball season saw three programs from Prosper ISD qualify for the playoffs with Prosper, Walnut Grove and Richland all making the cut. https://theplano.org/news/collin-county-summer-questions-hindsight-hypotheticals-travel-impact-of-new-dist https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/2/82/282a1a3d-ac5b-4caf-8253-063a6534cfda/6a3bcb4d56d7d.image.jpg?resize=300%2C181 Collin County Summer Questions: Hindsight hypotheticals, travel impact of new districts, and more The end of one chapter gives way to the start of another, and such is the case as teams around the state begin preparations for the 2026-27 school year. https://theplano.org/news/frisco-police-arrest-third-suspect-in-24-year-old-cold-case https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/e/6a/e6adecf2-aa81-4f47-8214-acb054097b8d/6a3c558b00ba8.image.jpg?resize=300%2C460 Frisco Police arrest third suspect in 24-year-old cold case https://theplano.org/news/plano-approves-43-million-in-funding-for-los-rios-park-trail https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/b/e4/be4d10c9-9fba-4fa1-af8d-42641fbbcdb6/6a3c4829e8409.image.jpg?resize=300%2C168 Plano approves $4.3 million in funding for Los Rios Park Trail https://theplano.org/news/keathley-landscaping-streamlines-sod-installation-services-for-rapid-lawn-transf https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/6/f9/6f9df9dc-e035-568d-b892-48a686dd9dfe/6a3cdb40b7e41.image.jpg?resize=300%2C225 Keathley Landscaping Streamlines Sod Installation Services for Rapid Lawn Transformations https://theplano.org/news/avelo-airlines-to-begin-commercial-flights-from-mckinney-national-airport https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/063026-avelo-airlines-lv-kdfweme002_14_32_20_mpg_00.02.05.16.jpg Avelo Airlines to begin commercial flights from McKinney National Airport McKinney National Airport will soon have a new commercial airline operating out of its gates, with the hope of providing a more affordable solution to North Texas passengers. https://theplano.org/news/fort-worth-motel-could-be-torn-down-for-violations https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/w5je2ln3mck0ty4v/c3hg8i51snfipwxi.jpg Fort Worth motel could be torn down for violations A motel in Fort Worth with a history of compliance violations and police activity could soon be demolished if the owner doesn't make changes. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has an update on the city's NET Forc https://theplano.org/news/prison-bus-flips-during-crash-east-of-waco https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/07/prison-bus.jpg Prison bus flips during crash east of Waco A Texas Department of Criminal Justice prison bus overturned during a crash just east of Waco. https://theplano.org/news/dallas-to-host-republican-midterm-convention-trump-says https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/gettyimages-2283389436.jpg Dallas to host Republican midterm convention, Trump says Trump took to Truth Social to announce the event that he says will celebrate the “great American comeback" where the party will look to ramp up support by touting what they see as successes during the https://theplano.org/news/fort-worth-could-soon-demolish-crime-ridden-motel https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/v-anglin-fw-nuisance-businesses-4p_00.00.51.26.jpg Fort Worth could soon demolish crime-ridden motel The Fort Worth NET Force pilot program is cracking down on crime-ridden nuisance properties, resulting in hundreds of code compliance fixes and the potential demolition of the troubled Eco Motel on Ea https://theplano.org/news/73000-texas-school-choice-accounts-get-funded-today-comptroller-says https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2024/11/education-generic-classroom.jpg 73,000 Texas school choice accounts get funded today, comptroller says The first funding for Texas school choice accounts will be disbursed Wednesday, according to the state comptroller’s office. https://theplano.org/news/how-us-tech-is-being-used-globally-to-scam-americans-of-billions https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/dark-web.jpg How US tech is being used globally to scam Americans of billions An investigation reveals that technology from U.S. organizations is being used to fuel a revolution in the scam industry, playing a key role in global fraud. https://theplano.org/news/moss-creek-lake-temporarily-closed-by-city-of-big-spring-ahead-of-july-4th https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/moss-creek-lake.jpg Moss Creek Lake temporarily closed by City of Big Spring, ahead of July 4th The City of Big Spring has temporarily closed Moss Creek Lake effective immediately due to deteriorating conditions and a lack of maintenance resources, with no current timeline for reopening. https://theplano.org/news/hoa-threatens-american-flag-flying-homeowners-as-they-fight-for-old-glory https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/christopher-amy-cook-fox-news-scaled.jpg HOA threatens American flag-flying homeowners as they fight for Old Glory San Marcos homeowners refuse to back down after an HOA ordered American flags removed from their homes https://theplano.org/news/these-states-are-hit-hardest-by-child-care-costs-new-data-shows https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/child-care-getty-scaled.jpg These states are hit hardest by child care costs, new data shows Think child care is expensive where you live? You’re probably right. A new report reveals the states where child care costs are eating up the biggest chunk of household income. https://theplano.org/news/how-home-halo-plano-grew-through-referrals-and-caregiver-development-1851-franch https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750?w=800&h=500&fit=crop How Home Halo Plano Grew Through Referrals and Caregiver Development - 1851 Franchise <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiAFBVV95cUxOUVdZR2V1X0ptYTZZanQyaGd1UmVTZ0NtWV9RSl9oaGNpY1RYUXF1aENveHMtLU9yYjQ1Y3AxcFFpamNlQ2RqVnltaGc0NkVLd1c0c05yNHhnT3puUjM3S1k5eEpMZEJ6TzZSMWFoaE https://theplano.org/news/jpmorgan-chase-enacts-layoffs-in-plano-wfaa https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?w=800&h=500&fit=crop JPMorgan Chase enacts layoffs in Plano - WFAA <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuwFBVV95cUxPamlEenI3VW04YmpTT2MwNUhRYkFHZ2syMmkwbFl5d1l0OGVmVmdhdGpVNGRPSDRGU0RUdGVuRVhsTlFCM19iNC1tQXhGZE5JeGo4c0JPUDNObnktS2hLNFVuQWF1OVFHQnhfZkk1ME https://theplano.org/news/tarrant-county-deputies-investigating-deadly-tuesday-morning-suv-crash https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/tarrant-county-sheriff-generic.jpg Tarrant County deputies investigating deadly Tuesday morning SUV crash Tarrant County sheriff's deputies are investigating a single-vehicle crash that left a woman dead Tuesday morning after her SUV veered off the road and struck a tree. https://theplano.org/news/man-wins-50k-lawsuit-after-protesting-trolling-national-guard-with-darth-vader-t https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/national-guard.jpg Man wins $50K lawsuit after protesting, trolling national guard with Darth Vader theme song The District of Columbia has agreed to a $50,000 settlement to resolve a lawsuit from a man who claimed police detained him for playing Darth Vader's theme song while following an Ohio National Guard https://theplano.org/news/dolly-parton-opens-dollys-tennessean-travel-stop-off-i-65-in-cornersville-tennes https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/exterior-1-courtesy-of-dolly-parton.jpg Dolly Parton opens ‘Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stop’ off I-65 in Cornersville, Tennessee Travelers traveling on Interstate 65 in Tennessee now have a new place to stop for fuel, some food, and a chance to rest with the opening of Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stop. https://theplano.org/news/irving-man-arrested-after-hitting-motorized-scooter-rider-twice-in-deadly-hit-an https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/irvinghitandrun.jpg Irving man arrested after hitting motorized scooter rider twice in deadly hit-and-run A man faces multiple felony charges, including intoxication manslaughter, after authorities say he struck a motorized scooter operator twice in a hit-and-run crash and left him to die. https://theplano.org/news/world-cup-knockout-match-faces-texas-heat-triple-digits-in-the-forecast https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/46866303647.jpg World Cup knockout match faces Texas heat; triple-digits in the forecast A massive heat dome expanding across the United States is set to bake soccer fans Tuesday as North Texas hosts a World Cup knockout-round match amid skyrocketing temperatures, kicking off a hot week t https://theplano.org/news/fort-worth-neighbor-shoots-kills-man-armed-with-machete https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/81iiw8jg22ogtmqn/bwsq5fioqezul6b3.jpg Fort Worth neighbor shoots, kills man armed with machete Police said a Fort Worth man shot a machete-wielding individual in a local neighborhood. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more. https://theplano.org/news/watch-bear-found-sitting-in-front-seat-of-mans-truck https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/screenshot-2026-06-30-at-11.21.04.png Watch: Bear found sitting in front seat of man's truck A Colorado man got an unexpected surprise when he opened the door to his truck. https://theplano.org/news/france-vs-sweden-preview-world-cup-knockout-clash-will-decide-paraguays-july-4-o https://static.fox5ny.com/www.fox5ny.com/content/uploads/2026/06/3b8cf003-untitled-june-20-2026-at-07.18.48-2.png France vs Sweden preview: World Cup knockout clash will decide Paraguay’s July 4 opponent in Philadelphia France faces Sweden in a World Cup round-of-32 match at New York New Jersey Stadium, with the winner advancing to play Paraguay in Philadelphia on July 4. https://theplano.org/news/ai-is-helping-gas-stations-collude-to-raise-california-fuel-prices-lawsuit-says https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/california-gas-prices.jpg AI is helping gas stations collude to raise California fuel prices, lawsuit says A lawsuit accuses California gas station operators of using artificial intelligence software to illegally coordinate and drive up prices at the pump. https://theplano.org/news/2026-patriot-games-dates-revealed-applications-opened-for-national-high-school-c https://static.fox5dc.com/www.fox5dc.com/content/uploads/2026/05/gettyimages-2217838849.jpg 2026 Patriot Games: Dates revealed, applications opened for national high school competition The Patriot Games are coming Washington, D.C. in the first weeks of August. https://theplano.org/news/new-ranking-reveals-americas-most-and-least-educated-cities https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/gettyimages-1241147150-scaled.jpg New ranking reveals America’s most and least educated cities America’s most educated workers aren’t spread evenly across the nation, they cluster in places that offer better job markets, higher wages and better lifestyle rewards for their degrees. https://theplano.org/news/2-massive-earthquakes-rock-venezuela-in-less-than-a-minute https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/gettyimages-2282641271.jpg 2 massive earthquakes rock Venezuela in less than a minute In less than a minute’s time, two massive earthquakes shook the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday evening, turning buildings into rubble as panicked people rushed onto the streets for safety. https://theplano.org/news/landmark-credit-union-showcases-digital-banking-innovation-and-commercial-growth https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/7/40/740810ac-6def-5797-a5d6-15b1132847c0/6a3be681b7bf0.image.jpg?resize=300%2C300 Landmark Credit Union Showcases Digital Banking Innovation and Commercial Growth through Alkami Partnership New success story highlights how banking leaders have reimagined traditional vendor relationships, resulting in regional peer collaboration and a more than 55x increase in business banking profiles https://theplano.org/news/allen-plano-coppell-panther-creek-to-compete-at-state-7-on-7-tournament https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/9d/d9de0010-159c-4e35-819d-bdedbbbdda83/6a3bca1fa30d5.image.jpg?resize=300%2C203 Allen, Plano, Coppell, Panther Creek to compete at state 7-on-7 tournament When the Frisco Panther Creek football team made its trip to the Division II 7-on-7 state tournament last year, it did so with an abundance of experience under its belt. https://theplano.org/news/parks-associates-announces-agenda-and-speakers-for-fourth-annual-smart-spaces-on https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/b/ba/bbaf5928-ddc3-519e-94a2-6d5a8ad8b015/6a3bd8c880501.image.jpg?resize=300%2C157 Parks Associates Announces Agenda and Speakers for Fourth Annual Smart Spaces on September 15-16 in Plano, Texas Smart smoke detectors lead as highest property-provided device with 9% adoption among multidwelling residents https://theplano.org/news/us-renal-care-named-to-newsweeks-list-of-americas-greatest-workplaces-for-2026-f https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/b/e6/be6deb99-efc9-591d-8b0d-ddbea9e3b4f7/6a3bc72e08bad.image.jpg?resize=300%2C112 U.S. Renal Care Named to Newsweek's List of America's Greatest Workplaces for 2026 for Third Consecutive Year PLANO, Texas, June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Renal Care, the nation's leading provider of dialysis to more than 37,000 people living with kidney disease, has been named one of Newsweek's "Greatest https://theplano.org/news/dallas-begins-cleanup-at-trinity-river-dump-site https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/gn0io1y2b1sw401m/x3lfs058l48wq1xh.jpg Dallas begins cleanup at Trinity River dump site The city of Dallas has started a massive cleanup of an illegal dumpsite along the Trinity River after police arrested a man for running a dumping scheme on the property he allegedly stole with a forge https://theplano.org/news/dallas-begins-cleanup-at-trinity-river-illegal-dump-site https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/062926-trinity-river-dumping-qt-530-pkg_kdfw7dfa_1_00.00.13.08.jpg Dallas begins cleanup at Trinity River illegal dump site The city of Dallas has started a massive cleanup of an illegal dumpsite along the Trinity River after police arrested a man for running a dumping scheme on the property he allegedly stole with a forge https://theplano.org/news/fort-worth-prepares-for-fourth-of-july-fireworks-celebration https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/v-fort-worth-fourth_kdfw7b09_146_mxf_00.00.02.30.jpg Fort Worth prepares for Fourth of July fireworks celebration Fort Worth's Fourth at Panther Island Pavilion gears up for a massive July 4th fireworks show and festival, with organizers expecting record crowds in North Texas for the nation's 250th anniversary. https://theplano.org/news/king-abdullah-ii-of-jordan-visits-richardson-restaurant-during-world-cup-visit https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/jordanking.jpg King Abdullah II of Jordan visits Richardson restaurant during World Cup visit Both soccer royalty and literal royalty from Jordan visited a local restaurant in Richardson during their trip to North Texas for the World Cup. https://theplano.org/news/three-of-texas-10-most-wanted-sex-offenders-arrested-in-houston-plano-and-hidalg https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2026/06/3-fugitives-captured.jpg Three of Texas' 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders arrested in Houston, Plano, and Hidalgo Three fugitives on the Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders list are back in custody following a series of multi-agency arrests across the state. https://theplano.org/news/american-pride-reaches-lowest-level-in-quarter-century-poll-finds https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/american-pride-getty-scaled.jpg American pride reaches lowest level in quarter century, poll finds As the U.S. gears up for its 250th anniversary, a new poll reveals American national pride has plummeted to its lowest level in over two decades. https://theplano.org/news/texas-and-oklahoma-partner-on-real-time-traffic-data-to-cut-highway-delays https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2024/05/texas-highway.jpg Texas and Oklahoma partner on real-time traffic data to cut highway delays TxDOT and Oklahoma have launched a real-time data-sharing traffic network. The upgrade came just in time to manage the massive travel surges expected for the World Cup, according to TxDOT officials. https://theplano.org/news/klyde-warren-park-will-get-a-200m-expansion-dallas-city-leaders-announce https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/kwp-expansion-project-_-part-1_2026_06_29t0711ct_9_07.11.43.18.jpg Klyde Warren Park will get a $200M expansion, Dallas city leaders announce Dallas city leaders announced a $200 million, 1.7-acre expansion of Klyde Warren Park over the Woodall Rodgers Freeway, featuring a new event pavilion, ice skating rink, and lawns to further connect U https://theplano.org/news/texas-gas-prices-well-below-national-average-ahead-of-july-fourth-travel https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2022/11/ab0e29ff-FRI-CW-Gas-Prices-9PKG-0304_WITI2b94_186_mp4_00.00.33.00.jpg Texas gas prices well below national average ahead of July Fourth travel Texas gas prices are well below the national average as travelers gear up for Fourth of July holiday travel, according to the American Automobile Association. https://theplano.org/news/body-of-missing-man-recovered-from-benbrook-lake https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/062926-sky-4-952a-kdfweme002_09_52_40_1_mpg_00.08.38.52.jpg Body of missing man recovered from Benbrook Lake Search crews have recovered the body of a man who disappeared beneath the surface of Benbrook Lake after jumping into the water to rescue a child over the weekend, state authorities confirmed Monday m https://theplano.org/news/haslet-congregation-blocks-return-of-pastor-who-hired-sex-offender-son https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/02/v-heritage-baptist-church-sex-offender-update-9p_00.00.26.32.jpg Haslet congregation blocks return of pastor who hired sex offender son Congregation members of a North Texas church have voted against reinstating their former senior pastor, months after he stepped down for secretly employing his son, a lifetime registered sex offender, https://theplano.org/news/fort-worth-neighbor-kills-machete-wielding-man-who-was-attacking-woman https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/kdfwu20_8232_mxf_02.07.33.12.jpg Fort Worth neighbor kills machete-wielding man who was attacking woman A neighbor fatally shot a man wielding a machete who was allegedly arguing with a woman and dragging her down a Fort Worth street. Police say no arrests have been made. https://theplano.org/news/texas-fire-chief-killed-while-directing-traffic-at-mabank-rodeo https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/r3ba866xmab13tvw/a22vyvt8zsdqliwg.jpg Texas fire chief killed while directing traffic at Mabank rodeo A Texas fire official is dead after he was hit by a truck while directing traffic after a rodeo. It happened in Mabank, about an hour southeast of Dallas. https://theplano.org/news/north-texas-faces-intense-summer-heat-and-saharan-dust-ahead-of-the-fourth-of-ju https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/screenshot-2026-06-29-081922.png North Texas faces intense summer heat and Saharan dust ahead of the Fourth of July While heat alerts grip more than 20 states from the Plains through the Midwest and Great Lakes, North Texas is carving out its own distinct brand of summer swelter this week. https://theplano.org/news/expect-a-massive-state-trooper-presence-on-texas-roads-this-fourth-of-july-weeke https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2026/06/texas-dps-vehicle-2.jpg Expect a massive state trooper presence on Texas roads this Fourth of July weekend The Texas Department of Public Safety is ramping up traffic enforcement for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday weekend as millions of Texans prepare to travel for the nation’s 250th anniversary. https://theplano.org/news/ai-may-spot-deadly-heart-risk-in-a-routine-ecg https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/gettyimages-2249507851-scaled.jpg AI may spot deadly heart risk in a routine ECG UC Berkeley researchers say a new AI model found a hidden ECG signal that could help doctors identify more people at risk before sudden cardiac death. https://theplano.org/news/streetlights-residential-breaks-ground-on-plano-texas-luxury-tower-multifamily-a https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop StreetLights Residential Breaks Ground on Plano, Texas, Luxury Tower - Multifamily & Affordable Housing Business <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirwFBVV95cUxPUW5SWXJmeWNlRTBjOE5CZWJDM1hzTFdXWl9nV3pHTTg5NkRBeTlrc2dSVzZBMThQN3QwLUZFRlRiZFhTLS1BMXNxaVRMcFF3UlVKVkM5TUhiMnRlSkgwUjZuNWhySEJxNE1MWHhmT1 https://theplano.org/news/parks-associates-announces-agenda-and-speakers-for-fourth-annual-smart-spaces-on https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Parks Associates Announces Agenda and Speakers for Fourth Annual Smart Spaces on September 15-16 in Plano, Texas - Yahoo Finance <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipgFBVV95cUxOZU5QSlBFaXRCdHBkb3ZmQUNrYU5JVlcyQ1EzX3BwLWV3SHRyd2VvdjRDbGNFTDdEb2pLdXJ4ejdxN05LcWxxZDlSYlM4V2ZDQUVsaWJKVC1jaVc1eWxuWWhzRk1aZ3RVei1qMmJXZj https://theplano.org/news/plano-isd-officials-project-448m-budget-shortfall-for-fy-2026-27-community-impac https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Plano ISD officials project $44.8M budget shortfall for FY 2026-27 - Community Impact | News <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi1AFBVV95cUxPSDVwLWxjT09BZEwxVHAzdFhZcldYQTdCaU5UckF4eDdPVW4zSXIxRThVSm96SXlud3NjaGxGTjRpQzNVTkYzMnFRU2JyZzhOLV8tZzhqS3JSWmNSMjU3OXVrR2psM05Ramxnc2ZWQj https://theplano.org/news/mavis-tires-brakes-opens-new-state-of-the-art-plano-texas-location-the-national- https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Mavis Tires & Brakes Opens New State-of-the-Art Plano, Texas Location - The National Law Review <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMioAFBVV95cUxQbTJBeXhBRG5KVEtqTU9iV19VT01aUkhRMTl6TG1neEl4Z3EtOVlFWm14dXdzNW94WlM2THBpOVRmQVQzUVNlc2ZSekQwcFA2OVU2TzdNa1JkVFlaN2dOZU9NR21CNU5VMGNBbXZGV0 https://theplano.org/news/texas-leaders-react-after-supreme-court-upholds-birthright-citizenship https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2026/06/gettyimages-2283477743.jpg Texas leaders react after Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship Texas lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are reacting after the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that President Donald Trump's 2025 executive order declaring that children born to parents who are https://theplano.org/news/bill-maher-awarded-mark-twain-prize-during-kennedy-center-ceremony https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/bm-headshot-kevin-kwan-june-28-2026-at-19.25.jpg Bill Maher awarded Mark Twain Prize during Kennedy Center ceremony Those who were looking forward to witnessing one of comedy’s biggest nights of the year on Sunday will get their chance late next month as the presentation of the 2026 Mark Twain Prize for American Hu https://theplano.org/news/camp-mystic-victim-eloise-peck-remembered-through-living-for-lulu-foundation https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/rising-together-series_kdfw781b_186_mp4_00.01.25.54.jpg Camp Mystic victim Eloise Peck remembered through Living for Lulu Foundation The parents of Eloise Peck, one of the 27 victims killed during last year's flooding at Camp Mystic, remember her through their Living For Lulu Foundation. https://theplano.org/news/3-firefighters-die-fighting-snyder-fire-near-colorado-utah-border https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/california-wildfire-gettyimages-2280061555.jpg 3 firefighters die fighting Snyder Fire near Colorado-Utah border The fast-moving flames of a wildfire burning near the Colorado-Utah border claimed the lives of three firefighters and injured two others who had huddled inside emergency shelters to escape the blaze. https://theplano.org/news/one-dead-another-in-critical-condition-following-dallas-double-shooting https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2025/05/police-tape-generic-1.jpg One dead, another in critical condition following Dallas double shooting One man was killed and another was left in critical condition following a shooting Saturday afternoon in the Cedar Crest area of Dallas, police said. https://theplano.org/news/saks-global-comes-out-of-bankruptcy-with-new-name-fewer-stores https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/saks-gettyimages-2254095265.jpg Saks Global comes out of bankruptcy with new name, fewer stores The parent company for Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Bergdorf Goodman stores emerged from bankruptcy this week with a lot less debt, a lot fewer stores, and a whole new name. https://theplano.org/news/judge-lets-dan-sullivan-run-in-alaska-primary-against-dan-sullivan https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/dan-sullivan-gettyimages-2273913289.jpg Judge lets Dan Sullivan run in Alaska primary - against Dan Sullivan The political battle between two men named Dan Sullivan is back on after a judge reversed the decision by a state official to throw one of them off the ballot. https://theplano.org/news/ex-youth-pastor-arrested-in-20-year-old-death-of-wife-at-zion-national-park https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/gettyimages-2266754962.jpg Ex-youth pastor arrested in 20-year-old death of wife at Zion National Park Former youth pastor David Vander Meer has been arrested and charged with murder and insurance fraud in connection with the 2006 death of his wife, Bernadette Vander Meer, at Utah's Zion National Park. https://theplano.org/news/dead-pregnant-endangered-fin-whale-found-on-bow-of-alaska-cruise-ship https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/whale-1-scaled.jpg Dead, pregnant endangered fin whale found on bow of Alaska cruise ship Draped over the massive cruise vessel's bow was the body of a 61-foot pregnant endangered fin whale, prompting a federal investigation into what officials believe was a fatal vessel strike. https://theplano.org/news/a-long-road-back-plano-couple-other-north-texas-families-rebuild-after-lightning https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&h=500&fit=crop 'A long road back': Plano couple, other North Texas families rebuild after lightning strike and fire - WFAA <a 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week. https://theplano.org/news/more-than-72m-in-meth-seized-by-cbp-officers-in-south-texas https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2026/06/boxes-containing-7047.73-pounds-of-methamphetamine-seized-by-cbp-officers-at-laredo-port-of-entry.jpg More than $72M in meth seized by CBP officers in South Texas U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in South Texas made a massive bust on June 19, seizing more than $72.3 million worth of methamphetamine hidden inside two separate cargo shipments. https://theplano.org/news/mattamy-homes-launches-new-phase-in-annas-villages-of-hurricane-creek https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/7/d9/7d99e9b8-a250-5e5b-867d-eb88638a3624/6a3a91ea18fb9.image.jpg?resize=300%2C225 Mattamy Homes Launches New Phase in Anna's Villages of Hurricane Creek Designed for first-time buyers, these homes offer practical layouts and accessible pricing in one of North Texas' fastest-growing areas https://theplano.org/news/lovejoy-plano-east-mckinney-boyd-baseball-alums-help-oklahoma-win-national-title https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/4/f0/4f08669c-1987-11ef-a760-fb10b530c567/66501a3035b68.image.jpg?resize=300%2C450 Lovejoy, Plano East, McKinney Boyd baseball alums help Oklahoma win national title The Oklahoma baseball team captured its first NCAA championship since 1994 on Tuesday, and that made for a celebratory occasion for several Metroplex standouts. https://theplano.org/news/selerix-releases-second-annual-employee-benefits-survey-finding-benefits-regret- https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/custom/image/29afae94-d992-11e9-9347-df3c28e154d8.jpg?resize=600%2C315 Selerix Releases Second Annual Employee Benefits Survey, Finding Benefits Regret Remains at 35% for Second Consecutive Year New research reveals a persistent confidence gap – employees don't feel ready to navigate benefits decisions they don't understand, and employers are paying the price https://theplano.org/news/1-killed-in-accidental-shooting-in-grand-prairie-19-year-old-suspect-arrested https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/062726-sh-gppd-shooting-macarthur-blvd_kdfw7572_18_00.30.34.40.jpg 1 killed in accidental shooting in Grand Prairie, 19-year-old suspect arrested A 19-year-old faces a manslaughter charge after an accidental shooting inside a vehicle in Grand Prairie overnight. https://theplano.org/news/texas-announces-34m-astrazeneca-settlement-over-medicaid-scheme https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2026/06/gettyimages-2267045829.jpg Texas announces $34M AstraZeneca settlement over Medicaid scheme Texas is recovering nearly $34 million from AstraZeneca to settle allegations that the pharmaceutical giant used an illegal kickback scheme to improperly influence Medicaid prescriptions. https://theplano.org/news/fort-worth-walmart-parking-lot-stabbing-leaves-1-hospitalized https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/062726-fw-clifford-st-stabbing-lv_00.02.48.46.jpg Fort Worth Walmart parking lot stabbing leaves 1 hospitalized One person was hospitalized and a suspect was taken into custody following a afternoon stabbing in a Fort Worth Walmart parking lot on Clifford Street Saturday. https://theplano.org/news/chase-on-i-45-ends-with-officer-involved-shooting https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2021/03/DPS_extra_patrol_0_2461187_ver1.0_640_360.jpg Chase on I-45 ends with officer-involved shooting A chase through several Texas counties Monday ended with an officer-involved shooting. https://theplano.org/news/man-killed-in-dallas-shooting-suspect-identified-as-jermiah-savage https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/jermiah-savage.png Man killed in Dallas shooting; suspect identified as Jermiah Savage A 21-year-old man has been arrested following a fatal shooting early Friday morning in Dallas, police said. https://theplano.org/news/texas-parks-and-wildlife-issues-extreme-heat-guide-for-summer-visitors-pets https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2022/06/GettyImages-1328237455.jpg Texas Parks and Wildlife issues extreme heat guide for summer visitors, pets As temperatures and heat indexes soar past 100 degrees this holiday weekend, Texas Parks and Wildlife is urging state park visitors to protect themselves and their pets with these essential heat safet https://theplano.org/news/celebrate-americas-250th-birthday-at-texas-state-parks https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2026/06/55298060515_db2bb9d4f0_c.jpg Celebrate America's 250th birthday at Texas State Parks Texas State Parks roll out specialized historic, pioneer, and patriotic programming across the state for the nation's Semiquincentennial celebration. https://theplano.org/news/kaufman-county-capital-murder-suspect-arrested-at-arizona-mexico-border https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/diego-carlos-rodriguez.png Kaufman County capital murder suspect arrested at Arizona-Mexico border A months-long, multi-agency manhunt culminated in the arrest of a Texas capital murder suspect tracked down near the Mexican border in Arizona, authorities announced. https://theplano.org/news/flesh-eating-screwworm-outbreak-escalates-in-west-texas-strict-transport-ban-iss https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2026/06/gettyimages-2282764490.jpg Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas; strict transport ban issued Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 27, prompting Texas authorities to issue a fresh round of emergenc https://theplano.org/news/mabank-fire-chief-killed-while-directing-traffic-at-a-texas-rodeo https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/charlie-woodard-mabank-fire-chief.jpg Mabank Fire Chief killed while directing traffic at a Texas rodeo Mabank Fire Marshal Charlie Woodard was struck and killed by a vehicle while directing traffic outside a local rodeo on Saturday night, sparking an investigation into the fatal incident. https://theplano.org/news/johns-hopkins-university-lays-off-110-workers-after-losing-some-federal-funding https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/gettyimages-1152502392-scaled-e1782506579375.jpg Johns Hopkins University lays off 110 workers after losing some federal funding Johns Hopkins University laid off about 110 employees, citing significant cuts to federal research funding. Here's what to know. https://theplano.org/news/keathley-landscaping-enhances-sod-installation-process-for-faster-grass-establis https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/1/40/140b0d3e-2bfe-5c65-8f6f-036c58968054/6a3a37e965573.image.jpg?resize=300%2C225 Keathley Landscaping Enhances Sod Installation Process for Faster Grass Establishment in Dallas Properties https://theplano.org/news/fort-worth-gun-violence-detectives-investigate-late-night-shooting-on-ward-park- https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/062726-sh-ftwpd-shooting-ward-park-ln_kdfw756a_186_00.04.46.02.jpg Fort Worth Gun Violence detectives investigate late-night shooting on Ward Park Lane A woman was hospitalized late Friday night after being shot during a dispute in northwest Fort Worth, police said. https://theplano.org/news/argentina-fans-take-over-klyde-warren-park-before-world-cup-match https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/41992285159-17.jpg Argentina fans take over Klyde Warren Park before World Cup match Hundreds of Argentina fans are expected to gather at Klyde Warren Park in Dallas tonight ahead of the team's World Cup group stage match against Jordan at Dallas Stadium. https://theplano.org/news/north-texas-food-bank-becomes-jersey-partner-of-super-kings https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/a/0e/a0eb1080-d387-45be-bab8-57a48ea6c389/6a3970edb7ed1.image.jpg?resize=300%2C195 North Texas Food bank becomes jersey partner of Super Kings https://theplano.org/news/collin-college-students-earn-medals-at-skillsusa-event https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/a/dc/adc5eeba-40aa-4fec-b682-3e762a2610ac/6a3965f63b48f.image.jpg?resize=300%2C225 Collin College students earn medals at SkillsUSA event https://theplano.org/news/fort-worth-animal-shelter-reaches-critical-capacity-moves-pets-to-outdoor-enclos https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/v-dionne-fw-animal-control-over-capacity-4p_00.01.14.48.jpg Fort Worth animal shelter reaches critical capacity, moves pets to outdoor enclosures Fort Worth animal shelters are well beyond capacity and urgently need adopters and fosters to help ease the overflow. https://theplano.org/news/jordan-fans-in-arlington-celebrate-before-historic-world-cup-match https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/s-alex-wc-jordan-fans-5p_00.01.14.30.jpg Jordan fans in Arlington celebrate before historic World Cup match Jordanian soccer fans are hosting a historic World Cup celebration at Arlington's Levitt Pavilion ahead of their team's final group stage match against Argentina at Dallas Stadium. https://theplano.org/news/premium-mens-salon-chain-to-open-new-frisco-location https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/c/73/c73cb295-106c-4598-9bc1-470d2842e70b/6a3957452015d.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Premium men's salon chain to open new Frisco location https://theplano.org/news/fewer-texans-qualifying-for-snap-benefits-putting-pressure-on-local-food-banks https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2025/10/8495tz-impact-of-snap-benefitss_00.00.02.22.jpg Fewer Texans qualifying for SNAP benefits, putting pressure on local food banks With fewer people qualifying for SNAP benefits in Texas, local food banks and pantries are feeling the pressure. https://theplano.org/news/highland-hills-breaks-ground-on-new-mcdonalds https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/3tmr7m5peigwe1kg/wi9htfp3xkne4xux.jpg Highland Hills breaks ground on new McDonald's The Highland Hills community in southern Dallas is celebrating the start of construction on a new McDonald's restaurant. While that may not seem exciting to most people, it is for the people who live https://theplano.org/news/the-dog-stop-expands-to-dallas-with-two-new-franchise-agreements https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/6/ca/6cadc61c-c5f0-5cd1-8358-a42e397cf40a/6a393ff532164.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 The Dog Stop Expands to Dallas with Two New Franchise Agreements Award-winning dog care brand partner with local entrepreneurs to bring one-stop-shop care to Central and North Dallas communities https://theplano.org/news/state-7-on-7-tournament-pools-announced-allen-plano-panther-creek-coppell-among- https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/5/27/52714e01-f624-444e-a19f-d360b3e4bc4e/6a392e9f56aa6.image.jpg?resize=300%2C192 State 7-on-7 tournament pools announced; Allen, Plano, Panther Creek, Coppell among qualifiers On Thursday-Saturday, 128 high school football teams will converge on Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College Station for the 7-on-7 state tournament. https://theplano.org/news/massachusetts-house-passes-bill-protecting-libraries-from-book-bans https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/gettyimages-1232461514-scaled.jpg Massachusetts House passes bill protecting libraries from book bans Lawmakers in Massachusetts are hoping to put into law a bill to give librarians more authority to protect against book bans in schools and libraries. https://theplano.org/news/teenager-drowns-in-lake-jacksonville-while-attempting-to-rescue-5-year-old-child https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/lake-jacksonville-tx.png Teenager drowns in Lake Jacksonville while attempting to rescue 5-year-old child A 15-year-old boy drowned Saturday afternoon in Lake Jacksonville after trying to rescue a 5-year-old child who had drifted into deep water, police said. https://theplano.org/news/colorado-mom-allegedly-bought-alcohol-daily-for-16-year-old-daughter-found-dead- https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/gretchen-leanne-ryan-scaled.jpg Colorado mom allegedly bought alcohol daily for 16-year-old daughter found dead with 173 empty bottles A Colorado mother has been charged in connection with the death of her 16-year-old daughter, who prosecutors say drank herself to death and had 173 empty alcohol bottles hidden in her bedroom. https://theplano.org/news/emu-loose-after-escaping-north-texas-home https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/v-missing-emu-9a_00.00.23.30.jpg Emu loose after escaping North Texas home A 15-month-old pet emu named Temu is missing in the Dallas-Fort Worth area after escaping from his home in Lancaster. https://theplano.org/news/europe-record-heatwave-turns-deadly-after-40-drownings-reported-in-france https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/heatwave.jpg Europe record heatwave turns deadly after 40 drownings reported in France A record-breaking heatwave that is sweeping across Europe has killed 40 people in France so far, according to French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu. https://theplano.org/news/multi-agency-investigation-underway-after-4-shot-in-east-texas-whataburger-parki https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/screenshot-2026-06-27-131123.png Multi-agency investigation underway after 4 shot in East Texas Whataburger parking lot Two people were killed and two others were injured during an early morning shooting in an East Texas Whataburger parking lot, police said Saturday. https://theplano.org/news/live-jake-lang-holds-anti-islam-protest-in-plano-texas-negreira-case-ectngjgobq- https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/J6_coFbogxhRI9iM864NL_liGXvsQp2AupsKei7z0cNNfDvGUmWUy20nuUhkREQyrpY4bEeIBuc=s0-w300 LIVE: Jake Lang Holds Anti-Islam Protest In Plano, Texas Negreira Case (ecTNgjGoBQ) - 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FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more. https://theplano.org/news/kaufman-county-bust-recovers-400000-in-stolen-property https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/kaufman-co-409k-stolen-property-bust-pic-2.jpg Kaufman County bust recovers $400,000 in stolen property The Kaufman County Sheriff's Office recovered hundreds of thousands of dollars in stolen property in a bust earlier in June. https://theplano.org/news/traveling-soldier-beat-heat-with-indoor-adventure-fort-hood-sentinel https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/J6_coFbogxhRI9iM864NL_liGXvsQp2AupsKei7z0cNNfDvGUmWUy20nuUhkREQyrpY4bEeIBuc=s0-w300 TRAVELING SOLDIER: Beat heat with indoor adventure - Fort Hood Sentinel <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi6gFBVV95cUxQWHpDcVprWjhCZGlPWC1WbkN0VXNvaFBxTXBkZ2tVcXdFYnVKOENqVWRYMTJRUElrSEdDQ3JwQXNmczNhZ3JnYmlBSDZpQmI2Mjh5aG50dTBrTTNlU2ZrdFp5WFNacVFDWEY1M3hNd2 https://theplano.org/news/parks-associates-announces-agenda-and-speakers-for-fourth-annual-smart-spaces-on https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/J6_coFbogxhRI9iM864NL_liGXvsQp2AupsKei7z0cNNfDvGUmWUy20nuUhkREQyrpY4bEeIBuc=s0-w300 Parks Associates Announces Agenda and Speakers for Fourth Annual Smart Spaces on September 15-16 in Plano, Texas - PR Newswire <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi-wFBVV95cUxNN0djNFBDTW5LZUhOSHptTDdvakFmcko2SFpUN0RMSHRHTWwtOVNWVjFCVmtfa0FDODItY2VFN3c3dk5vbFd5OTBKRjJDZHU4WFUxcWhrVkxEeUQ2d0VPUW1lQ2xSNjlsYlZtUHI4Z1 https://theplano.org/news/texas-agricultural-officials-issue-emergency-quarantines-across-21-counties-for- https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2026/06/gettyimages-2280736052.jpg Texas agricultural officials issue emergency quarantines across 21 counties for screwworm parasite Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 26, as Texas authorities issue a wave of emergency quarantine orde https://theplano.org/news/what-happens-to-dallas-city-hall-if-the-city-leaves https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/qnl2lvcthmvadfom/xx6cly9ew7d4ye6k.jpg What happens to Dallas City Hall if the city leaves? The Dallas councilman who started the fact-finding process to move out of city hall is now raising concerns about the future of the site if the city were to leave. https://theplano.org/news/man-runs-into-burning-home-to-rescue-2-children https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/swepv4h97rtjihvn/1uxc13p424lgi53j.jpg Man runs into burning home to rescue 2 children Fort Worth firefighters are investigating after a home caught fire overnight, killing a child. In total, five children and their parents were inside when the fire started. Leon Segura saw the smoke as https://theplano.org/news/17-year-old-18-year-old-suspects-arrested-in-connection-to-fatal-dallas-shooting https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/dallashomicidesuspects.jpg 17-year-old, 18-year-old suspects arrested in connection to fatal Dallas shootings Two teenagers are in custody over a March double homicide in Dallas, with one also connected to a separate June homicide. https://theplano.org/news/texas-cancer-survivor-surprised-with-historic-world-cup-tickets-to-see-dr-congo https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/9p-292-tz-wc-dr-congo-trip_00.00.05.40.jpg Texas cancer survivor surprised with historic World Cup tickets to see DR Congo A cancer survivor’s unforgettable World Cup surprise proves some of life’s biggest wins happen far beyond the scoreboard. https://theplano.org/news/snap-junk-food-purchase-restrictions-take-effect-july-1-in-arkansas-see-what-oth https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2025/11/gettyimages-2246730128-copy-scaled.jpg SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions take effect July 1 in Arkansas — See what other states have bans Arkansas is implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining other states too. https://theplano.org/news/social-security-july-payment-schedule-heres-when-recipients-get-their-checks https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2025/07/social-security-getty.jpg Social Security July payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks Social Security July payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks. https://theplano.org/news/brothers-accused-of-mishandling-dozens-of-decomposing-bodies-at-colorado-funeral https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/03/casket-getty-scaled.jpg Brothers accused of mishandling dozens of decomposing bodies at Colorado funeral home Former Pueblo County Coroner Brian Lee Cotter and his brother, Christopher Aaron Cotter, were arrested in Colorado and face 125 counts of abuse of a corpse, with a judge setting their bond at $1 milli https://theplano.org/news/after-nearly-three-decades-fun-spot-america-closing-georgia-park https://static.fox5atlanta.com/www.fox5atlanta.com/content/uploads/2026/06/fun-spot.jpg After nearly three decades, Fun Spot America closing Georgia park Fun Spot America announced Thursday that its Georgia theme park will permanently shut down later this summer. https://theplano.org/news/lbj-library-displays-rare-national-archive-documents-for-americas-250th-annivers https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2026/06/46773033659.jpg LBJ Library displays rare National Archive documents for America's 250th anniversary The LBJ Presidential Library is commemorating America's 250th anniversary with a traveling exhibit featuring rare documents from the National Archive vault. https://theplano.org/news/palisades-fire-verdict-jury-deadlocked-florida-man-charged-with-starting-histori https://static.fox35orlando.com/www.fox35orlando.com/content/uploads/2026/06/jonathanrinderknecht-1.jpg Palisades Fire verdict: Jury deadlocked; Florida man charged with starting historic California fire A Los Angeles jury has announced it is deadlocked in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man charged with setting a fire that officials said eventually became the Palisades Fire. https://theplano.org/news/uk-prime-minister-keir-starmer-announces-resignation https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/gettyimages-2282206030-scaled.jpg UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday that he will step down as leader of the governing Labour Party, ending a tenure that lasted less than two years after his landslide victory in 2024 https://theplano.org/news/too-hot-for-hops-france-bans-booze-at-music-festival-many-public-places https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/hot-france-gettyimages-2281963521.jpg Too hot for hops: France bans booze at music festival, many public places Festival-goers in France who were looking forward to having a beer during the country’s major musical celebration, Fete de la Musique, may have to find something else to sip on. https://theplano.org/news/allen-nonprofit-pathway-packs-grows-keeps-local-roots https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/f/b3/fb3209fa-9078-401d-babc-b40752d0e514/6a32f11163e22.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Allen nonprofit Pathway Packs grows, keeps local roots https://theplano.org/news/joshlynn-k-hough-obituary-steven-g-hills-house-of-funerals-plano-tx-tribute-arch https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/J6_coFbogxhRI9iM864NL_liGXvsQp2AupsKei7z0cNNfDvGUmWUy20nuUhkREQyrpY4bEeIBuc=s0-w300 Joshlynn K. 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Hills House of Funerals | Plano, TX - Tribute Archive <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirAFBVV95cUxPZHhpZlNmZVg2SEtQMFJmV19QOWFPR3Z4a1pfU1lYUFRqQmxkNy1pT2hEbl9lTEUtSG1IR3AzZ1pHSlVxRHl5dlZfd2VTcUpuaVQ2dHFXTDVreVI0Ym1YWVF1bGNHSFpYbjZwWVNIa2 https://theplano.org/news/texas-confirms-contagious-equine-virus-case-in-parker-county-donkey https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2026/06/tahc.jpg Texas confirms contagious equine virus case in Parker County donkey Texas animal health officials have confirmed a case of a contagious neurologic equine virus in a Parker County rescue donkey, prompting an ongoing investigation and warnings for horse owners to monito https://theplano.org/news/1-child-dead-3-children-hospitalized-after-fort-worth-house-fire https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/4p-h2-fw-mccart-ave-house-fire_00.00.01.20.jpg 1 child dead, 3 children hospitalized after Fort Worth house fire A child is dead and three other children are hospitalized after a devastating early morning house fire in south Fort Worth near the TCU campus. https://theplano.org/news/truck-driver-pleads-guilty-in-fatal-kaufman-county-i-20-crash https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/good-day-clean-thursday-2026_06_25-kdfweme001_03_5_00.04.31.48.jpg Truck driver pleads guilty in fatal Kaufman County I-20 crash A truck driver facing five counts of manslaughter after a fatal 18-wheeler crash on Interstate 20 in Kaufman County that killed five people entered a guilty plea Thursday. https://theplano.org/news/27-ways-in-27-days-kerr-county-flooding-victims-legacies-live-on-1-year-later https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/kerr-flooding-victims.png 27 Ways in 27 Days: Kerr County flooding victims’ legacies live on 1 year later It’s been nearly a year since a devastating flood along the Guadalupe River killed more than 100 people in Kerr County. Over the next 27 days, FOX 4 will share 27 updates on the children who who died https://theplano.org/news/heres-how-often-ai-doctors-get-things-wrong-according-to-human-experts https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/ask-chatgpt-getty-scaled.jpg Here's how often AI ‘doctors’ get things wrong, according to human experts A new study reveals how AI is changing the game for online medical advice, but researchers urge caution before you self-diagnose. https://theplano.org/news/texas-leaders-approve-bible-stories-as-required-reading-in-schools https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/v-sboe-bible-curriculum-vote-today-4a_00.00.14.06.jpg Texas leaders approve Bible stories as required reading in schools The Republican-led Texas State Board of Education voted in favor of a major curriculum rewrite and a required reading list featuring Bible stories. https://theplano.org/news/el-centro-college-announces-major-downtown-campus-expansion https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/062526-dallas-college-el-centro-kdfweme003_06_22_0_00.07.27.00.jpg El Centro College announces major downtown campus expansion El Centro College is expanding its downtown presence to create a walkable campus, growing from 130,000 square feet to 800,000 square feet. https://theplano.org/news/texas-lake-infested-with-invasive-species-officials-say https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/zebra-mussels-tpwd.jpg Texas lake 'infested' with invasive species, officials say An invasive species of shellfish has “infested" a lake near Amarillo, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. https://theplano.org/news/dart-bus-hits-hole-on-harry-hines-boulevard-15-hospitalized https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/062526-sky-4-1113a-kdfweme002_11_13_21_mpg_00.07.12.04.jpg DART bus hits ‘hole’ on Harry Hines Boulevard, 15 hospitalized A Dallas Area Rapid Transit bus struck a large hole caused by a shifted metal plate on Harry Hines Boulevard Thursday morning, sending 15 passengers to local hospitals. https://theplano.org/news/texas-on-track-to-be-hit-by-big-batch-of-saharan-dust https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/dust-plume1.jpg Texas on track to be hit by big batch of Saharan dust A massive plume of dust from the Sahara Desert in Africa is bound for Texas. https://theplano.org/news/luxury-tower-planned-at-former-plano-jcpenney-campus https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/2/4c/24c90e59-42e5-4649-8d93-ce3f4b824591/6a359de73587a.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Luxury tower planned at former Plano JCPenney campus https://theplano.org/news/giraffe-that-escaped-texas-ranch-spotted-by-helicopter-manager-says https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2026/06/gracie-helicopter.jpg Giraffe that escaped Texas ranch spotted by helicopter, manager says A giraffe that escaped a ranch in the Texas Hill Country two weeks ago has been located, according to the manager of the ranch. https://theplano.org/news/dfw-fifa-watch-party-with-fc-dallas-chioma-ubogagu https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/jmcpitc4xffh25fj/pep69f4ra058l3t9.jpg DFW FIFA watch party with FC Dallas' Chioma Ubogagu A local professional soccer player will be a special guest at a watch party for the World Cup match tonight. Here's what to know about the Japan vs Sweden FIFA World Cup watch party in Lewisville. https://theplano.org/news/nu-flow-dfw-expands-into-fort-worth-to-deliver-faster-no-dig-pipe-repair-solutio https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/1/d3/1d3dcdb7-f4af-540b-9485-64a7fbb1df2e/6a36424db5e5e.image.jpg?resize=300%2C300 Nu Flow DFW Expands into Fort Worth to Deliver Faster, No-Dig Pipe Repair Solutions https://theplano.org/news/severe-storm-brings-flooding-across-dallas-fort-worth https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/0/4a/04ad9daf-0cf3-4085-a8c7-fa993e2274e6/6a3570d6aa3a7.image.jpg?resize=300%2C400 Severe storm brings flooding across Dallas-Fort Worth https://theplano.org/news/jane-doe-found-in-mississippi-river-identified-more-than-50-years-later https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/cheryledwards.jpg Jane Doe found in Mississippi River identified more than 50 years later Iowa authorities have identified a teenage girl whose body was found in the Mississippi River more than 50 years ago, solving the state's longest-unidentified "Jane Doe" case. https://theplano.org/news/toyota-announces-executive-changes https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/3/3c/33ce88c1-04b8-5f0e-b58e-162328194068/6a356b2705b04.image.jpg?resize=300%2C54 Toyota Announces Executive Changes PLANO, Texas, June 19, 2026 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Toyota announced executive changes to its manufacturing, supply chain, and financial services operations designed to better serve its custo https://theplano.org/news/el-centro-college-plans-to-expand-in-downtown-dallas https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/ram5i74kf3ysv4r4/l3981a8h58hkrouv.jpg El Centro College plans to expand in Downtown Dallas At a time when several companies are moving out of downtown, a local college is looking to expand. https://theplano.org/news/lightning-suspected-after-severe-north-texas-storms-spark-eight-fires-across-the https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Lightning suspected after severe North Texas storms spark eight fires across the region - WFAA <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi-AFBVV95cUxQbC02WFF5a0NwQkVHQ0xtYUV5S25UOS1pZ2JJczVndTBVNHRfRVh2YlZwVlkyQ2s5V3JyZDF0VEU5OEg1LWdKelNOSUZmRk90M1ptRmMycmpwWHNkdk1YV05CVGFVLURhZjRvWWJyNU https://theplano.org/news/tsa-finds-hidden-smoke-grenades-at-indianapolis-airport https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/hlqzw6iwcaa236g-1a.jpg TSA finds hidden smoke grenades at Indianapolis airport TSA officers at Indianapolis International Airport recently intercepted two live smoke grenades hidden inside a traveler's checked luggage. https://theplano.org/news/david-clayton-thomas-lead-singer-of-blood-sweat-tears-dies https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/clayton-thomas-gfx-scaled.jpg David Clayton-Thomas, lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, dies David Clayton-Thomas, the lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears who was known for hits including “Spinning Wheel" and “And When I Die," has died at 84. https://theplano.org/news/neymar-makes-world-cup-debut-for-brazil-in-first-appearance-since-2023 https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/neymar-brazil-getty-scaled.jpg Neymar makes World Cup debut for Brazil in first appearance since 2023 Neymar has finally played in this World Cup for Brazil, back in time for the knockout rounds. https://theplano.org/news/elon-musk-loses-trillionaire-status-after-tech-sell-off-erases-billions-from-for https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/gettyimages-2207245107-scaled.jpg Elon Musk loses trillionaire status after tech sell-off erases billions from fortune Elon Musk is no longer worth more than $1 trillion, less than two weeks after becoming the first person to reach the milestone. https://theplano.org/news/alex-murdaugh-cites-unknown-male-dna-in-bid-for-new-testing https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/gettyimages-1247675693a.jpg Alex Murdaugh cites unknown male DNA in bid for new testing Alex Murdaugh's defense team filed a series of motions seeking independent DNA testing, a change of venue and expanded access to case materials as the convicted South Carolina attorney continues to ch https://theplano.org/news/great-american-state-fair-street-closures-parking-restrictions-and-what-to-know https://static.fox5dc.com/www.fox5dc.com/content/uploads/2026/06/statefair-5.jpeg Great American State Fair: Street closures, parking restrictions and what to know The 16‑day Great American State Fair, marking the nation’s 1776 founding with themed days celebrating the military, health initiatives, patriotism and Independence Day, began Wednesday as the country https://theplano.org/news/germany-vs-ecuador-preview-ecuadors-world-cup-survival-on-the-line-in-nyc-nj https://static.fox5ny.com/www.fox5ny.com/content/uploads/2026/06/chatgpt-image-jun-25-2026-07_54_13-am.png Germany vs Ecuador preview: Ecuador’s World Cup survival on the line in NYC, NJ Germany faces Ecuador at New York New Jersey Stadium in a Group E World Cup match with major stakes for Ecuador and a local connection for fans across New York and New Jersey. https://theplano.org/news/us-new-world-screwworm-cases-rise-to-20-as-texas-outbreak-expands https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2026/06/gettyimages-2282764485.jpg U.S. New World Screwworm cases rise to 20 as Texas outbreak expands Federal and state officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has risen to 20, with all but one located in Texas. https://theplano.org/news/2-children-airlifted-to-hospital-after-fort-worth-house-fire https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/1ly3mlu9evu2wphp/4wmom2divb0dgapd.jpg 2 children airlifted to hospital after Fort Worth house fire A child died and several others were hurt in an early morning house fire in Fort Worth Thursday morning. https://theplano.org/news/3rd-person-arrested-in-connection-to-2002-frisco-cold-case-murder https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/a2f8dd54-505a-4418-83e1-4bf9d357bebb-scaled.jpg 3rd person arrested in connection to 2002 Frisco cold case murder A third person has been arrested in connection to a 24-year-old cold case murder in Frisco. https://theplano.org/news/trackdown-oak-cliff-gas-station-robbery https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/9cpmdw8eevfnkoix/sxkd2auq8l0wzfqi.jpg Trackdown: Oak Cliff gas station robbery Two suspects robbed and assaulted a man at a Texaco gas station in Oak Cliff last month, and Dallas Police are asking the public for help finding them. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has more in this week's episo https://theplano.org/news/trial-for-ntx-sheriff-over-retaliation-claims-continues https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/4intd1mhdxs8h4x7/fnn53g0e87iod84q.jpg Trial for NTX sheriff over retaliation claims continues A trial involving the Johnson County Sheriff and his Chief Deputy continues with testimony alleging the sheriff unlawfully retaliated after sexual harassment claims were made. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin ha https://theplano.org/news/dallas-city-council-debates-convention-center-redesign https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/cpvjodtgitsch38n/m5rv7berfngjdy8t.jpg Dallas City Council debates convention center redesign Dallas City Council voted to lower the proposed height of the city's new convention center, which could cause traffic headaches for Oak Cliff residents. FOX 4's Alex Boyer has more. https://theplano.org/news/tsa-says-more-than-300-drones-have-been-seized-near-world-cup-sites https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/close-up-fans-world-cup-getty-scaled.jpg TSA says more than 300 drones have been seized near World Cup sites Hundreds of "unauthorized" drones have been seized at FIFA World Cup sites since the tournament began earlier this month. Here's what to know. https://theplano.org/news/oklahoma-arbys-manager-faces-felony-charge-after-allegedly-spitting-in-food-tran https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/amanda-hendricks.jpg Oklahoma Arby's manager faces felony charge after allegedly spitting in food, transmitting herpes An Oklahoma Arby's manager faces a felony charge after she allegedly spat in a woman's food, leading the woman to contract herpes. https://theplano.org/news/dallas-city-council-approves-lowering-new-convention-center-height-hindering-oak https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/p-lori-dallas-council-convention-center-6p_00.00.27.54.jpg Dallas City Council approves lowering new convention center height, hindering Oak Cliff access to downtown The Dallas City Council-approved height of a new convention center could cause traffic problems for Oak Cliff residents going to Downtown Dallas. https://theplano.org/news/johnson-county-sheriff-trial-deputy-chief-alleges-witch-hunt-after-sexual-harass https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/johnsoncountysherifftrial.jpg Johnson County Sheriff trial: Deputy Chief alleges "witch hunt" after sexual harassment investigation The criminal trial involving retaliation claims against Johnson County Sheriff Adam King continued on Wednesday, with the county's Deputy Chief testifying about the working conditions he faced under K https://theplano.org/news/trackdown-2-suspects-wanted-in-oak-cliff-texaco-robbery https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/p-shaun-trackdown-dallas-texaco-robbery_00.01.14.54.jpg Trackdown: 2 suspects wanted in Oak Cliff Texaco robbery A violent May robbery at an Oak Cliff convenience store has Dallas Police looking for two suspects. https://theplano.org/news/florida-man-accused-of-kidnapping-teen-hiding-her-in-dryer https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/screenshot-2026-06-24-142051.png Florida man accused of kidnapping teen, hiding her in dryer A Florida man was arrested after allegedly kidnapping a teenage girl and hiding her inside a clothes dryer at his Key Largo home, authorities said. https://theplano.org/news/17-states-take-california-to-court-over-plastic-packaging-rules https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/single-use-plastics.jpg 17 states take California to court over plastic packaging rules A coalition of states is suing California to block a sweeping recycling law, claiming its strict plastic waste regulations would force businesses nationwide to overhaul their products and operations. https://theplano.org/news/fort-worth-homicide-father-charged-with-feb-murder-of-9-year-old-child https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/homicide.jpg Fort Worth homicide: Father charged with Feb. murder of 9-year-old child A Fort Worth man faces a capital murder charge after police arrested him in connection to the death of his 9-year-old daughter this past February. https://theplano.org/news/amazon-driver-caught-on-camera-driving-on-lawn https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/screenshot-2026-06-24-at-15.48.19.png Amazon driver caught on camera driving on lawn An Indiana couple says they were stunned after their home security camera captured an Amazon delivery gone off the rails. https://theplano.org/news/taylor-frankie-pauls-bachelorette-season-may-air-next-month-report https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/03/taylor-frankie-paul-getty-scaled.jpg Taylor Frankie Paul’s ‘Bachelorette’ season may air next month: Report After months of uncertainty and controversy, Taylor Frankie Paul’s season of "The Bachelorette" could be making a surprise comeback, according to a report. https://theplano.org/news/coast-guard-searches-for-father-and-son-off-coast-of-hawaii https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/oahu-gettyimages-122218431.jpg Coast Guard searches for father and son off coast of Hawaii The search for a missing father and son who were last seen leaving their Hawaiian hotel on Tuesday morning continues and has extended into the waters off Oahu, the U.S. Coast Guard reported. https://theplano.org/news/austin-serial-killer-raul-meza-facing-new-charge-after-csam-found-on-his-phone https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2024/09/raul-meza2.jpg Austin serial killer Raul Meza facing new charge after CSAM found on his phone Austin serial killer Raul Meza is facing a new felony charge after child sexual abuse material, or CSAM, was found on his phone. https://theplano.org/news/police-texas-woman-shot-stabbed-and-dismembered-partner-before-dumping-remains https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2026/06/audrey-troncoso.jpg Police: Texas woman shot, stabbed, and dismembered partner before dumping remains A 31-year-old woman has confessed to violently killing and dismembering a man with whom she lived, following an anonymous tip that led detectives to a Texas landfill, police said Thursday. https://theplano.org/news/ribbon-and-comporium-expand-partnership-to-advance-voice-infrastructure-moderniz https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/5/ac/5acec544-3131-54ae-984c-9a8b0edaaf43/69fc41a842ce3.image.jpg?resize=300%2C123 Ribbon and Comporium Expand Partnership to Advance Voice Infrastructure Modernization Delivers scalable, future-ready IP voice platform https://theplano.org/news/heat-dome-to-bring-parts-of-texas-first-100-degree-day-of-the-year https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/heat-dome.jpg Heat dome to bring parts of Texas first 100-degree day of the year A heat dome that is building across the southern U.S. this weekend will push temperatures into the triple digits for much of Texas. https://theplano.org/news/college-fund-landscaping-continues-annual-scholarship-program-to-support-local-s https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/custom/image/29afae94-d992-11e9-9347-df3c28e154d8.jpg?resize=600%2C315 College Fund Landscaping Continues Annual Scholarship Program to Support Local Students https://theplano.org/news/plano-police-cracking-down-on-urban-exploration-trend https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/3/a6/3a606bc1-afe1-423f-bdf6-b7d92fbd7a92/6a3444beb848e.image.jpg?resize=300%2C300 Plano police cracking down on urban exploration trend https://theplano.org/news/15-year-old-killed-three-teens-seriously-injured-in-eastland-county-rollover-cra https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/05/texas-dps-vehicle.jpg 15-year-old killed, three teens seriously injured in Eastland County rollover crash A 15-year-old boy was killed and three other teenagers were seriously injured early Thursday morning in a single-vehicle rollover crash on State Highway 6, according to the Texas Department of Public https://theplano.org/news/segway-powersports-makes-history-at-the-red-bull-erzbergrodeo-returning-atvs-to- https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/custom/image/29afae94-d992-11e9-9347-df3c28e154d8.jpg?resize=600%2C315 Segway Powersports Makes History at the Red Bull Erzbergrodeo, Returning ATVs to the World's Toughest Race After Eight Years PLANO, Texas, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Segway Powersports has made history at the legendary Red Bull Erzbergrodeo, spearheading the return of ATVs to the world's most iconic hard enduro event for https://theplano.org/news/the-notebook-on-stage-at-bass-performance-hall https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/zvwd2p8z18gfgm5n/fqfeay5q21ndu79a.jpg 'The Notebook' on stage at Bass Performance Hall The Notebook is sweeping audiences off their feet as a brand-new musical. Actor Jerome Harmann-Hardeman joins Good Day to share a look behind the scenes of the production. https://theplano.org/news/giraffe-loose-in-texas-5k-reward-offered-for-information-leading-to-capture-safe https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2026/06/gracie-giraffe.jpg Giraffe loose in Texas: $5K reward offered for information leading to capture, safe return A giraffe is on the lam after escaping a Texas ranch. https://theplano.org/news/texas-education-agency-leader-dodges-questions-about-bluebonnet-curriculum-mista https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/p-david-bluebonnet-curriculum-fix-costs-9p_00.00.38.50.jpg Texas Education Agency leader dodges questions about Bluebonnet curriculum mistakes Amid questions about a controversial school curriculum, a Texas Education Agency leader declined to take questions surrounding the curriculum's lengthy list of errors and cost to fix them. https://theplano.org/news/tsa-partners-with-google-wallet-for-tsa-precheck-touchless-id https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/tsa-precheck-getty-scaled.jpg TSA partners with Google Wallet for TSA PreCheck Touchless ID The TSA announced a partnership with Google Wallet, allowing eligible travelers to enroll in TSA PreCheck Touchless ID directly through the app. See the U.S. airports where it's available. https://theplano.org/news/trump-headlining-great-american-state-fair-kickoff-celebration-on-national-mall https://static.fox5dc.com/www.fox5dc.com/content/uploads/2026/06/gettyimages-2282797144.jpg Trump headlining Great American State Fair kickoff celebration on National Mall President Donald Trump will take the stage on the National Mall on Wednesday night, launching a multi-day celebration of America’s 250th birthday in the nation's capital. https://theplano.org/news/georgias-marjorie-taylor-greene-says-shes-done-with-republican-party https://static.fox5atlanta.com/www.fox5atlanta.com/content/uploads/2025/06/mixcollage-18-jun-2025-11-36-am-1842.jpg Georgia's Marjorie Taylor Greene says she's done with Republican Party Former Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene says she no longer supports the Republican Party. https://theplano.org/news/san-antonio-native-kingston-flemings-drafted-by-atlanta-hawks-after-stellar-hous https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/gettyimages-2283030965-e1782269201226.jpg San Antonio native Kingston Flemings drafted by Atlanta Hawks after stellar Houston season University of Houston freshman guard Kingston Flemings has been selected eighth overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2026 NBA Draft after earning All-American honors and leading the Cougars to the Swee https://theplano.org/news/man-arrested-at-dulles-airport-after-officers-allegedly-find-child-sex-abuse-bes https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/dulles.jpg Man arrested at Dulles airport after officers allegedly find child sex abuse, bestiality material in phone A 28-year-old Maryland man arriving from Iceland was arrested after law enforcement allegedly found child sexual abuse and bestiality images on his phone. https://theplano.org/news/13-year-old-climbs-out-of-disneylands-tianas-bayou-adventure-ride-slides-down-50 https://static.foxla.com/www.foxla.com/content/uploads/2026/06/gettyimages-2184849757.jpg 13-year-old climbs out of Disneyland's Tiana's Bayou Adventure ride, slides down 50-foot drop A 13-year-old boy was evaluated at a hospital after exiting a Tiana's Bayou Adventure boat mid-ride at Disneyland, prompting a state safety inspection. https://theplano.org/news/cristiano-ronaldo-becomes-1st-player-to-score-in-6-world-cups-after-goal-against https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/gettyimages-2282430541.jpg Cristiano Ronaldo becomes 1st player to score in 6 World Cups after goal against Uzbekistan Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments by getting a goal in the sixth minute of Portugal’s match against Uzbekistan. https://theplano.org/news/at-least-one-tourist-dead-after-massive-fire-nearly-destroys-caribbean-resort-16 https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/screenshot-2026-06-20-at-1.02.57-pm.png At least one tourist dead after massive fire nearly destroys Caribbean resort, 1,690 evacuated At least one Italian tourist is dead with several more injured after a massive fire in the Dominican Republic resort town Bayahibe on Friday. https://theplano.org/news/what-to-know-about-season-3-of-americas-sweethearts https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/h5vi6rbhvu3in2el/fqt9t7xd0xblef3p.jpg What to know about Season 3 of America's Sweethearts The stakes are higher, the spotlight is brighter, and the pressure is on for the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders! In the latest season of America's Sweethearts on Netflix, the competition reaches a whole https://theplano.org/news/doj-officials-allowed-to-remain-in-prosecution-of-correspondents-dinner-shooting https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/white-house-correspondents-dinner-shooting-suspect.jpg DOJ officials allowed to remain in prosecution of Correspondents Dinner shooting suspect A judge rejected a bid to disqualify top Justice Department officials from leading the prosecution of Cole Allen, the man accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at the White House https://theplano.org/news/supporters-fight-for-reinstatement-of-fort-worth-principal https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/6apzs4kdcnruh81l/cwfk2vw06j5onr5i.jpg Supporters fight for reinstatement of Fort Worth principal Fort Worth ISD is facing a federal lawsuit after it reversed a promotion for a school principal. Here's what we know. https://theplano.org/news/england-defeats-croatia-in-world-cup-match-at-dallas-stadium https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/gettyimages-2281471858.jpg England defeats Croatia in World Cup match at Dallas Stadium The big World Cup match at Dallas Stadium in Arlington today went the way of the Three Lions. England knocked off Croatia 4–2 thanks to two goals from captain Harry Kane. Follow along with FOX 4 for l https://theplano.org/news/americans-keep-voting-for-scandal-prone-candidates-because-they-just-dont-want-t https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/0/37/037f3204-f703-5631-aec1-99fd8f924300/6a33f71ce3dc2.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Americans keep voting for scandal-prone candidates because they just don’t want the other party to win Polarization and negative partisanship have lowered the standards for whom Americans are willing to support. https://theplano.org/news/collin-county-summer-questions-looking-back-on-the-areas-top-teams-peaking-ahead https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/1/59/15971e42-426b-4361-827c-74f19f14f70f/6a33d0b7d9286.image.png?resize=300%2C236 Collin County Summer Questions: Looking back on the area’s top teams, peaking ahead to new districts and more The end of one chapter gives way to the start of another, and such is the case as teams around the state begin preparations for the 2026-27 school year. https://theplano.org/news/best-of-the-best-state-champions-aplenty-during-2025-26-school-year https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/2/cc/2ccc336c-97b9-4fb9-a585-836a54535637/6a33d74471334.image.png?resize=300%2C200 Best of the best: State champions aplenty during 2025-26 school year The culmination of any high school sports season is the crowning of a state champion. https://theplano.org/news/mckinney-boyd-plano-east-alums-help-oklahoma-reach-college-world-series-title-ga https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/2/70/270a1732-19cb-11ef-a1fe-83282f6c5956/66508b668d2a3.image.jpg?resize=300%2C450 McKinney Boyd, Plano East alums help Oklahoma reach College World Series title games The Oklahoma baseball team has caught fire throughout the Men’s College World Series, and on Wednesday, it was a pair of local products who helped bring the Sooners within two wins of a national champ https://theplano.org/news/kelly-hunter-obituary-1967-2026-plano-dallas-news https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1500382017468-9049fed747ef?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Kelly Hunter Obituary (1967 - 2026) - Plano - Dallas News <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMioAFBVV95cUxOZjFBajNzZm9kV1JMWWt0RDVKVldEUDRYYVU2NDlXTXNBN0t6X0tPbnFZLWMtZjNFSnV2amN2NUliNzZPczdlNDEzTHhrWjdEQ2J0UC02ajBoZGRTYmxaYU5FYkZrV1ZOcW5sTnN5bF https://theplano.org/news/former-army-soldier-from-texas-pleads-guilty-to-child-exploitation-crimes https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2022/09/c48c63b7-gavelnew-1.jpg Former Army soldier from Texas pleads guilty to child exploitation crimes A former Army solider pleaded guilty last week to child exploitation crimes he committed while living in Alaska and Texas, the Department of Justice announced. https://theplano.org/news/city-council-considers-plan-to-reroute-traffic-downtown https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/98la9ftqjx59bjp0/yv9c523tip1f8qil.jpg City council considers plan to reroute traffic downtown Wednesday morning, Dallas City Council members will vote on a plan to redesign the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, but it comes at a cost of traffic. Here's what we know. https://theplano.org/news/traffic-alert-1-dead-sb-i-35e-shut-down-in-carrollton-after-fiery-crash https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/v-carrollton-fiery-truck-crash-4a_00.00.00.00.jpg Traffic Alert: 1 dead, SB I-35E shut down in Carrollton after fiery crash A portion of a major highway remains closed Wednesday morning following a deadly tanker truck crash and explosion late Tuesday night, according to police. https://theplano.org/news/father-charged-with-murder-after-shooting-death-of-daughter https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/0qfjort5cizjo33a/xqewy8waohaau2sp.jpg Father charged with murder after shooting death of daughter A Parker County father has been charged with murder after his daughter was allegedly shot and killed during an argument with her mother in their Azle home. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more. https://theplano.org/news/pardoned-jan-6-rioter-released-from-north-texas-jail https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/cfbcruv6le73cytm/o6i5qyksjc5yazl2.jpg Pardoned Jan. 6 rioter released from North Texas jail Jake Lang, a Jan. 6th rioter and far-right influencer who was pardoned by President Donald Trump, was released from a Collin County Jail on Tuesday following his second arrest in North Texas this June https://theplano.org/news/friends-remember-azle-woman-killed-by-father-in-fathers-day-shooting https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/azleshooting.jpg Friends remember Azle woman killed by father in Father's Day shooting We're learning more about the Father's Day shooting in Azle that left a woman dead and her father in jail. https://theplano.org/news/how-to-find-free-food-in-plano https://nexcom-webflow-publisher.emperormew.workers.dev/img/feedam/find-free-food-hero.jpg How to Find Free Food in Plano: Pantries, SNAP & WIC Search 567,859+ verified resources for food, healthcare, and housing — all 50 states, DC, and US territories. Free. A practical guide for Plano: pantries, SNAP, WIC, the 211 referral line, and how to https://theplano.org/news/texas-forecast-to-be-hit-by-huge-plume-of-saharan-dust https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/584a0672-dust-plume.jpg Texas forecast to be hit by huge plume of Saharan dust A large plume of dust from the Sahara Desert is forecast to hit Texas last this weekend or early next week. https://theplano.org/news/whistleblower-testifies-against-johnson-county-sheriff https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/bu0nj7ghavz2m26m/9zmgn2iaooj004by.jpg Whistleblower testifies against Johnson County Sheriff A trial involving allegations of oppression and retaliation by the Johnson County Sheriff began Tuesday, with the Deputy Chief testifying against the sheriff. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more. https://theplano.org/news/missing-14-year-old-found-after-texas-amber-alert-issued https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2026/06/561d5237-audrey-amber-alert.jpg Missing 14-year-old found after Texas Amber Alert issued A missing 14-year-old girl has been found after an Amber Alert was issued in Texas on Wednesday. https://theplano.org/news/teens-having-trouble-finding-summer-jobs-in-north-texas https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/elm1nm69wwjxossw/1drsybdn03rznrab.jpg Teens having trouble finding summer jobs in North Texas Teens across North Texas have struggled to find summer work. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has more insight as to why. https://theplano.org/news/abbott-asks-feds-to-pay-back-10-billion-for-border-security-operation https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2023/09/border-wall.jpg Abbott asks feds to pay back $10 billion for border security operation Texas has formally asked the federal government to pay back more than $10 billion used for the state’s border security efforts. https://theplano.org/news/karmelo-anthony-hires-new-legal-team-for-appeal https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/72qkfdzivhjrmauf/bp2znwnk2yqeb6d5.jpg Karmelo Anthony hires new legal team for appeal Ahead of an expected appeal of his murder conviction, Karmelo Anthony has hired a new legal team to guide him through the process. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more. https://theplano.org/news/majority-of-texans-oppose-data-centers-in-their-community-according-to-new-poll https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2026/05/data-centers-in-texas-causes-controversy.jpg Majority of Texans oppose data centers in their community, according to new poll A new poll found 56% of Texans were opposed to the construction of a data center in their community. https://theplano.org/news/new-state-by-state-ranking-shows-where-americans-are-most-independent https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/man-american-flag-getty-scaled.jpg New state-by-state ranking shows where Americans are most independent As Americans gear up to celebrate Independence Day, a new study reveals the most independent states in the nation, ranking them on everything from financial stability to government dependence. https://theplano.org/news/us-military-seeks-another-80b-to-cover-costs-of-iran-conflict https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/gettyimages-2282164772-scaled.jpg US military seeks another $80B to cover costs of Iran conflict The Department of Defense is preparing to seek an additional $80 billion to cover costs from the U.S. war against Iran, according to senators briefed on the matter. https://theplano.org/news/texas-judge-who-refused-to-officiate-same-sex-weddings-awarded-640k https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2026/06/js-judge-henley-300x300-1.jpg Texas judge who refused to officiate same-sex weddings awarded $640K A Texas judge was awarded more than $600,000 after she was disciplined for refusing to perform same-sex marriages, citing her religious beliefs. https://theplano.org/news/former-cruise-ship-worker-pleads-guilty-to-teen-sexual-assault-after-20-years-on https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2023/02/6eb23e0b-gavelnew-1.jpg Former cruise ship worker pleads guilty to teen sexual assault after 20 years on the run A Nicaraguan national who spent more than 20 years fleeing federal authorities has pleaded guilty to the forcible sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl on a cruise ship that departed from Galveston, fe https://theplano.org/news/keathley-landscaping-streamlines-grass-installation-process-for-north-texas-prop https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/0/60/06075c30-b808-5a55-b7a8-51db3040f93f/6a339ff282944.image.jpg?resize=300%2C225 Keathley Landscaping Streamlines Grass Installation Process for North Texas Properties https://theplano.org/news/earthquake-rattles-west-texas-town https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/tx-quake.jpg Earthquake rattles West Texas town A small earthquake was reported in West Texas on Tuesday. https://theplano.org/news/judge-blocks-trump-administrations-snap-restrictions-on-soda-and-candy-in-five-s https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2025/12/snap-sign.jpg Judge blocks Trump administration’s SNAP restrictions on soda and candy in five states The Trump administration’s ban on preventing food ‌stamp recipients in five states from using their benefits to buy sugary foods and drinks was blocked Monday by a federal judge in Washington, D.C. https://theplano.org/news/texas-man-gets-life-for-supplying-fentanyl-then-watching-recording-the-victims-o https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2025/04/gettyimages-539606542.jpg Texas man gets life for supplying fentanyl then watching, recording the victim’s overdose death A Denison man has been sentenced to life in federal prison for supplying a fatal dose of fentanyl-laced pills to a 20-year-old woman, then recording video of her as she spent hours dying of an overdos https://theplano.org/news/parks-associates-announces-agenda-and-speakers-for-fourth-annual-smart-spaces-on https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/J6_coFbogxhRI9iM864NL_liGXvsQp2AupsKei7z0cNNfDvGUmWUy20nuUhkREQyrpY4bEeIBuc=s0-w300 Parks Associates Announces Agenda and Speakers for Fourth Annual Smart Spaces on September 15-16 in Plano, Texas - Yahoo Finance Singapore <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgFBVV95cUxPSWxnWS01enVLVkloWjZqWFBYYktybEVZVW93cnBvaVlrZVowMFpDRXItSlJrRFBiMjJWcTY1OXNOU2pzaU9JLTdBbEN3UFdsVG1MQUs1M09kNEU5bHNoMFpwS2w2cXBUdE5IbnZMQj https://theplano.org/news/booster-club-moms-file-federal-lawsuit-against-plano-isd-texas-scorecard https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/J6_coFbogxhRI9iM864NL_liGXvsQp2AupsKei7z0cNNfDvGUmWUy20nuUhkREQyrpY4bEeIBuc=s0-w300 Booster Club Moms File Federal Lawsuit Against Plano ISD - Texas Scorecard <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilAFBVV95cUxPQ1RBZ1U3M0tQWmx0UWFBRlNlb2FyNExPdnBwMHNlN0pSMGRxQVJLQ0R3ekd0YmdSS01MZVRLUFQ4R2x6X0M1QzRiWGlwR0Y2UWJ1dUxyZnFXY0hJay1zdkRDeWMyc0tTQkdoU0Fmaz https://theplano.org/news/sentences-handed-out-for-prairieland-ice-facility-attackers https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/78pcl0o8hqxbborm/qz80gi2rhz60oaxe.jpg Sentences handed out for Prairieland ICE facility attackers The ringleader behind a 2025 ambush at an ICE facility in North Texas was given 100 years behind bars for his role in the attack. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more on the rest of the sentences handed out fr https://theplano.org/news/dallas-weather-severe-thunderstorm-watch-ended-early https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/severe-weather-june-23.jpg Dallas weather: Severe Thunderstorm Watch ended early A Severe Thunderstorm Watch in North Texas has ended. The watch area had been expanded to include the entire Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and surrounding counties, but was ended early. https://theplano.org/news/new-world-screwworm-cases-rise-to-19-as-texas-expands-livestock-quarantines https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2026/06/gettyimages-2280736121-scaled.jpg New World screwworm cases rise to 19 as Texas expands livestock quarantines Federal officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has risen to 19, with all but one in Texas. https://theplano.org/news/trial-begins-in-official-oppression-retaliation-case-against-johnson-county-sher https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/johnsoncountysheriff.jpg Trial begins in official oppression, retaliation case against Johnson County Sheriff A trial in Johnson County between the Johnson County Sheriff and his Deputy Chief began on Tuesday, months after the sheriff was initially arrested and charged with official oppression, sexual harassm https://theplano.org/news/camp-mystic-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy-following-deadly-texas-flash-flood-i https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/04/p-lori-tx-leg-camp-mystic-hearing-530p_kdfw4cfb_14_00.00.41.04.jpg Camp Mystic files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy following deadly Texas flash flood investigation Camp Mystic, the Texas Hill Country girls' summer camp where 27 campers and staff members died during a catastrophic flash flood last summer, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. https://theplano.org/news/karmelo-anthony-hires-new-legal-team-ahead-of-expected-appeal-of-murder-convicti https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/anthonylegalteam.jpg Karmelo Anthony hires new legal team ahead of expected appeal of murder conviction Karmelo Anthony has a new team of lawyers leading the appeal of his murder conviction. https://theplano.org/news/corinth-hit-and-run-leaves-pedestrian-dead https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2022/07/Police-lights.png Corinth hit-and-run leaves pedestrian dead A hit-and-run in Corinth early Tuesday morning left a pedestrian dead and police searching for a suspect. https://theplano.org/news/influencer-jake-lang-released-on-bond-ordered-to-leave-texas-within-24-hours https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/06232026-rr-pkg-use-this-david-jake-lang-frisco-ar_00.00.07.50.jpg Influencer Jake Lang released on bond, ordered to leave Texas within 24 hours Pardoned January 6th rioter Jake Lang has been released from jail on a reduced $250,000 bond and ordered to leave Texas within 24 hours following a felony terroristic threat charge. https://theplano.org/news/carlos-mencia-pleads-not-guilty-to-12-felony-charges-of-failure-to-pay-taxes https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/carlos-mencia-getty-scaled.jpg Carlos Mencia pleads not guilty to 12 felony charges of failure to pay taxes Comedian Carlos Mencia has pleaded not guilty to 12 felony charges alleging he failed to report or pay taxes on over $8 million in earnings. Here's what to know. https://theplano.org/news/leader-of-alleged-north-texas-antifa-cell-gets-100-years-for-texas-ice-facility- https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2025/07/5fe675ed-b7c4-4982-bcc5-8c8fcd774ecc.png Leader of alleged North Texas Antifa cell gets 100 years for Texas ICE facility ambush Eight members of a North Texas Antifa cell received massive prison terms, including a 100-year sentence for the leader, over a coordinated domestic terrorist attack at an ICE facility. https://theplano.org/news/us-coast-guard-helicopter-crashes-in-sitka-alaska https://static.q13fox.com/www.q13fox.com/content/uploads/2020/06/58e5266b16fbd.jpg US Coast Guard helicopter crashes in Sitka, Alaska The United States Coast Guard has confirmed that one of their helicopters crashed near Sitka, Alaska on Monday. https://theplano.org/news/judge-blocks-trump-administrations-database-to-check-citizenship-personal-inform https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/trump-oval-office-getty-scaled.jpg Judge blocks Trump administration’s database to check citizenship, personal information A federal judge has ruled that a revamped federal tool that state election officials have used in their efforts to identify illegally registered noncitizen voters is unlawful and cannot be used. https://theplano.org/news/poll-reveals-how-public-support-for-iran-war-compares-to-other-us-conflicts https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/hormuz.jpg Poll reveals how public support for Iran war compares to other US conflicts A new Gallup poll found U.S. military action against Iran received lower public approval than most major military operations since the 1980s. https://theplano.org/news/texas-students-pivot-to-gig-platforms-amid-historically-brutal-summer-job-market https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2020/11/GettyImages-651538652.jpg Texas students pivot to gig platforms amid historically brutal summer job market A historically brutal summer job market driven by inflation and automation is forcing struggling students to abandon traditional entry-level positions and pivot to local gig platforms for work. https://theplano.org/news/ring-leader-of-alvarado-ice-attack-sentenced-to-100-years https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/72pbbeiaxl375gn2/bzbpwz2bxmnf01cl.jpg 'Ring leader' of Alvarado ICE attack sentenced to 100 years The ring leader and several others involved in the Alvarado ICE attack were sentenced Tuesday almost a year after the incident at the North Texas Detention Center. FOX 4's Lori Brown is outside the Jo https://theplano.org/news/where-to-watch-the-world-cup-in-dallas-klyde-warren-park-hosts-free-screenings https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/n-klyde-warren-mexico-watch-party-9p_00.00.02.24.jpg Where to watch the World Cup in Dallas: Klyde Warren Park hosts free screenings Looking for a vibrant spot to catch the remainder of the FIFA World Cup matches? Klyde Warren Park in downtown Dallas is airing a packed lineup of games on its signature giant outdoor screen. https://theplano.org/news/dupaco-community-credit-union-achieves-300-increase-in-new-retail-member-account https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/f/b7/fb7a602c-61ef-5b2e-9531-16b24ba0e317/6a36427d860b2.image.jpg?resize=300%2C300 Dupaco Community Credit Union Achieves 300% Increase in New Retail Member Accounts Opened Online and Raises $138 Million in Deposits with MANTL The Iowa-based credit union more than doubled its 2025 growth goal, streamlined account opening across every channel, and saved more than 4,194 staff hours https://theplano.org/news/simplilearn-launches-alby-ai-worlds-first-learner-centric-agentic-ai-framework https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/0/1f/01f913d7-993d-5829-9017-fa1e27338c19/69ce811a38c1e.image.jpg?resize=300%2C96 Simplilearn Launches Alby AI, World's First Learner Centric Agentic AI Framework PLANO, Texas, June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Simplilearn, a global leader in digital skills training, today officially announced the launch of Alby AI, the world's first learner-centric Agentic AI fram https://theplano.org/news/westwood-and-integra-form-strategic-alliance-to-serve-puerto-rico https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/8/95/8958cb1f-ab32-5107-b7e8-71eaac1cfd74/6a329e32ae762.image.jpg?resize=300%2C44 Westwood and Integra Form Strategic Alliance to Serve Puerto Rico PLANO, Texas, June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood), and Integra have formed a strategic alliance to provide engineering, surveying, architectu https://theplano.org/news/doritos-dinamita-turns-up-the-heat-and-gets-naked-with-doritos-dinamita-simply-n https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/9/8a/98a649b1-fe22-536d-8fd2-64dabdd13d4f/6a329e344214f.image.jpg?resize=300%2C194 DORITOS DINAMITA® TURNS UP THE HEAT AND GETS NAKED WITH DORITOS DINAMITA® SIMPLY NKD™ CHILE LIMÓN Newest addition to Simply NKD™ line-up delivers the bold heat fans love with no artificial dyes or flavors https://theplano.org/news/welding-sparks-large-warehouse-fire-at-forest-hill-recycling-plant-fire-chief-sa https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/062326-sky-4-tue-1127-kdfweme002_11_27_28_mpg_00.21.21.20.jpg Welding sparks large warehouse fire at Forest Hill recycling plant, fire chief says Multiple fire crews responded to a massive warehouse blaze at an organic recycling plant in Forest Hill on Tuesday. Officials say welding sparked the fire https://theplano.org/news/texas-fireworks-sales-open-june-24-what-to-know-before-buying https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2026/06/gettyimages-1241606434.jpg Texas fireworks sales open June 24: What to know before buying Texas Fourth of July fireworks sales officially kick off this Wednesday, June 24, but fire officials warn that even simple sparklers pose a serious burn risk for kids. https://theplano.org/news/austin-houston-included-in-nhl-expansion-chatter-reports-say https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2022/01/GettyImages-892475174-e1641661580915.jpg Austin, Houston included in NHL expansion chatter, reports say The NHL is apparently considering both Austin and Houston as sites for a possible expansion hockey team, according to multiple reports. https://theplano.org/news/texas-7-year-old-saves-toddler-brother-from-drowning-earns-rare-sheriffs-commend https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/patrick-and-liam.png Texas 7-year-old saves toddler brother from drowning, earns rare sheriff’s commendation A 7-year-old North Texas boy has been nominated for a rare police commendation after his quick thinking and bravery saved his unresponsive 1-year-old brother from a backyard swimming pool, authorities https://theplano.org/news/dallas-shooting-1-teen-killed-another-wounded-near-west-dallas-park https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/kdfwu20_8142_mxf_02.06.35.14.jpg Dallas shooting: 1 teen killed, another wounded near West Dallas park Two teenagers were shot near a West Dallas park early Tuesday, and police later recovered a handgun from a nearby creek. https://theplano.org/news/pastor-could-return-to-ntx-church-where-sex-offender-son-worked https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/q4cia1brqbrjgrt4/k3yv9dita4bqalvo.jpg Pastor could return to NTX church where sex offender son worked A North Texas pastor could return to the church where he allowed his sex offender son to work at, according to members of the church's community. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more. https://theplano.org/news/haslet-pastor-could-return-to-church-after-sons-sex-offender-arrest-controversy https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/heritagecontroversy.jpg Haslet pastor could return to church after son's sex offender arrest controversy A Haslet pastor could return to his church following an extended leave of absence following the arrest of his son, who was booked for failing to comply with mandatory sex offender registration require https://theplano.org/news/ntx-youth-baseball-team-ok-after-getting-caught-in-floods https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/rrg3fn1ovb0vyv1u/oxi8537ks76gy44q.jpg NTX youth baseball team OK after getting caught in floods A youth baseball team from Parker County was in Mississippi for a tournament when the area experienced intense flooding from the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more. https://theplano.org/news/suspect-arrested-after-dallas-womans-body-found-in-freezer https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/00eigctk99ibexzz/sbki7c743dvq5nr7.jpg Suspect arrested after Dallas woman's body found in freezer Police have arrested a murder suspect in connection with a Dallas homicide where a woman's body was found in the freezer of a home. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has more on the relationship between the victim a https://theplano.org/news/cajun-navy-rescues-north-texas-youth-baseball-team-in-mississippi https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/v-fw-baseball-team-mississippi-rescue-5p_00.00.00.00.jpg Cajun Navy rescues North Texas youth baseball team in Mississippi Volunteers with Cajun Navy 2016 safely evacuated members of the Parker County Pickles youth baseball team after rapid floodwaters threatened their Mississippi Airbnb during a tournament. https://theplano.org/news/2-more-suspects-charged-in-multi-state-white-house-ufc-attack-plot-justice-depar https://static.fox5dc.com/www.fox5dc.com/content/uploads/2026/06/gettyimages-2281030342.jpg 2 more suspects charged in multi-state White House UFC attack plot: Justice Department Federal prosecutors have charged two more individuals as co-conspirators in a thwarted multi-state plot to launch an alleged mass-casualty drone and sniper assault at the White House UFC event. https://theplano.org/news/this-one-question-may-reveal-whether-your-body-is-getting-the-rest-it-needs-stud https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/sleep-getty-scaled.jpg This one question may reveal whether your body is getting the rest it needs, study finds In a new study on sleep, researchers compared participants' answers with measures of sleep quality, sleep consistency and daytime functioning. https://theplano.org/news/majority-of-working-parents-say-they-take-care-of-work-related-tasks-when-theyre https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/work-life-balance-getty-scaled.jpg Majority of working parents say they take care of work-related tasks when they’re with their kids A new survey reveals how moms and dads in the U.S. are juggling work and parenting at the same time. https://theplano.org/news/tay-keith-hip-hop-producer-dies-at-29 https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/tay-keith-getty-scaled.jpg Tay Keith, hip hop producer, dies at 29 Grammy-nominated hip hop producer Tay Keith, the producer behind chart-topping tracks like Travis Scott’s “Sicko Mode," has died. https://theplano.org/news/dallas-woman-stabbed-in-the-head-body-stuffed-in-master-bedroom-freezer-affidavi https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/freezer-homicide.jpg Dallas woman stabbed in the head, body stuffed in master bedroom freezer, affidavit says An arrest warrant affidavit reveals a history of domestic violence between Kendrick Brown and Maria Murray, whose body was found with multiple stab wounds inside a freezer at an abandoned East Oak Cli https://theplano.org/news/texas-rangers-investigate-fatal-melissa-officer-involved-shooting https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/655889935_26374000628886329_9145146418045345881_n.jpg Texas Rangers investigate fatal Melissa officer-involved shooting The Texas Rangers are investigating an officer-involved shooting that left a man dead following a late-night disturbance call, police said Monday. https://theplano.org/news/two-granbury-residents-killed-in-head-on-crash-with-semi-dps-says https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2025/12/texas-dps.jpg Two Granbury residents killed in head-on crash with semi, DPS says A head-on crash on a North Texas highway left two Granbury residents dead and a truck driver injured, the Texas Department of Public Safety announced. https://theplano.org/news/iran-team-leaves-note-in-world-cup-locker-room-thank-you-los-angeles https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/iran-soccer-team.jpg Iran team leaves note in World Cup locker room: ‘Thank you, Los Angeles’ Iran left a note in their locker room at SoFi Stadium following their match with Belgium, showing their gratitude to the city of Los Angeles for their hospitality. https://theplano.org/news/alan-greenspan-economist-former-federal-reserve-chairman-dies-at-100 https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/gettyimages-543295204.jpg Alan Greenspan, economist, former Federal Reserve chairman, dies at 100 Former chairman of the board of governors of the Federal Reserve System, Alan Greenspan, died on Monday at the age of 100. https://theplano.org/news/messi-sets-history-at-dallas-stadium-during-argentinas-2-0-win-over-austria https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/gettyimages-2282792467-scaled.jpg Messi sets history at Dallas Stadium during Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria Track live World Cup updates from Dallas Stadium, including severe weather alerts, pre-match fan rallies, and the post-game BRESH party at Texas Live! https://theplano.org/news/overturned-18-wheeler-releases-at-least-24-million-honeybees-forcing-texas-neigh https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/millions-of-bees-in-tx-from-queen-bee-supply-llc-5.jpg Overturned 18-wheeler releases at least 24 million honeybees, forcing Texas neighborhood lockdown A Texas neighborhood was placed on lockdown after an 18-wheeler carrying up to two million honeybees overturned, unleashing massive swarms across the area, authorities said. https://theplano.org/news/retail-giants-old-north-texas-hq-becoming-luxury-apartment-tower-chron https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/J6_coFbogxhRI9iM864NL_liGXvsQp2AupsKei7z0cNNfDvGUmWUy20nuUhkREQyrpY4bEeIBuc=s0-w300 Retail giant's old North Texas HQ becoming luxury apartment tower - Chron <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMifEFVX3lxTE9ZQVhfaFNRZlBWakF5WWtJUVJldGNUOVhKWGkxUFh3dWh5TzdSazVlN29KX2dxc21qaXFid1dycUpUaUxsMEFUQjRha01lNUtMZlZFVDdnQ3BuOVktZ1ZJQTdERkRRZlFaUEZBQzJWUT https://theplano.org/news/back-to-school-fair-july-29-plano-independent-school-district https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/J6_coFbogxhRI9iM864NL_liGXvsQp2AupsKei7z0cNNfDvGUmWUy20nuUhkREQyrpY4bEeIBuc=s0-w300 Back to School Fair July 29 - Plano Independent School District <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilwFBVV95cUxOSkpWaTJDdTF1YW1mOFAxbGVCUlB4WW9haHY3QlJEbjE1WE1GUkVuLXQ5VmZZekt1UmUzZ0FfV2VtR295aHdQV2hHcjVyRTA0MDdUald2VFdZM3QwemRBclcxMTVCcU9VNUtnV1haQ1 https://theplano.org/news/plano-west-students-win-skillsusa-audio-production-national-championship-plano-i https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/J6_coFbogxhRI9iM864NL_liGXvsQp2AupsKei7z0cNNfDvGUmWUy20nuUhkREQyrpY4bEeIBuc=s0-w300 Plano West Students Win SkillsUSA Audio Production National Championship - Plano Independent School District <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivAFBVV95cUxORXBPcTRIY2JybXJpZVdodDdKUXNlMTFfUzVneUgzeWs5ci00Uy1icmhSeFRxamZranRIMFhLVFNPOE1heHpTYm5rTkJjeXFrM0FuWnhZVVNqaUJQWVhXRWI3WU5TTDdCVVdxNXZ2bE https://theplano.org/news/keathley-landscaping-enhances-grass-installation-service-for-north-texas-propert https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/8/cc/8cc18319-e2a0-54c3-b33f-16913bf5e575/6a325009e2b80.image.jpg?resize=300%2C225 Keathley Landscaping Enhances Grass Installation Service for North Texas Properties https://theplano.org/news/plano-mayor-says-stars-move-wont-affect-taxes-parking https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/3/77/37773ead-4f1d-4727-aa32-dc8fb3352fa0/69a0d699b0f52.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Plano mayor says Stars’ move won’t affect taxes, parking https://theplano.org/news/toyota-shows-how-it-is-turning-climate-goals-into-action-on-earth-with-john-hold https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/a/49/a491d86b-5646-5383-a220-cbda3f71b841/6a318185b2134.image.jpg?resize=300%2C169 TOYOTA SHOWS HOW IT IS TURNING CLIMATE GOALS INTO ACTION ON "EARTH WITH JOHN HOLDEN" THIS WEEKEND Special Segment Highlights How Toyota is Tackling Emissions, Energy, and Nature https://theplano.org/news/yum-brands-sells-plano-based-pizza-hut-for-27-billion https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/7/a7/7a7d1c96-afb4-465f-806a-7d126fdfb636/6a316eff62ce1.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Yum! Brands sells Plano-based Pizza Hut for $2.7 billion https://theplano.org/news/new-world-screwworm-in-texas-new-cases-detected https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2026/06/20250609_screwworm_mm_332.jpg New World screwworm in Texas: New cases detected The first case of New World screwworm in the United States was reported on June 3, 2026. Since then, the country has recorded 16 total cases across two states, all found in domestic animals rather tha https://theplano.org/news/felony-warning-issued-as-arrests-reported-at-reflecting-pool https://static.fox5dc.com/www.fox5dc.com/content/uploads/2026/06/gettyimages-2281941634.jpg Felony warning issued as arrests reported at Reflecting Pool Federal officials warn visitors that taking paint chips, debris or other materials from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool during cleanup of an algae bloom could lead to felony charges. https://theplano.org/news/north-texas-man-kills-daughter-while-breaking-up-her-fight-with-mother-deputies- https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/charles-brooks-parker-co-so.jpg North Texas man kills daughter while breaking up her fight with mother, deputies say A North Texas man is facing a murder charge after he allegedly shot and killed his daughter while attempting to break up a fight between her and her mother, authorities said. https://theplano.org/news/12-year-old-describes-chaos-on-stalled-adventureland-coaster-snapping-crying-scr https://static.fox5ny.com/www.fox5ny.com/content/uploads/2026/06/world-cup-boom-ny-primary-race-good-day-weeked-1-e1782054043391.jpg 12-year-old describes chaos on stalled Adventureland coaster: 'Snapping, crying, screaming' A Friday night at an amusement park turned into a terrifying ordeal for several riders when a roller coaster malfunctioned at Adventureland on Long Island, leaving passengers stranded sideways in the https://theplano.org/news/man-falls-to-his-death-during-goose-concert-at-madison-square-garden https://static.fox5ny.com/www.fox5ny.com/content/uploads/2026/06/1000061103.jpg Man falls to his death during Goose concert at Madison Square Garden A concertgoer died Saturday night after falling from the 300 section at Madison Square Garden. https://theplano.org/news/texas-to-spend-8-million-to-fix-errors-in-controversial-bluebonnet-curriculum-in https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/p-david-bluebonnet-curriculum-fix-costs-9p_00.00.32.06.jpg Texas to spend $8 million to fix errors in controversial Bluebonnet curriculum in school Texas is spending over $8 million in taxpayer dollars to fix thousands of text and image errors in its controversial, state-published "Bluebonnet" school curriculum. https://theplano.org/news/dallas-weather-storm-threat-passes-heat-index-threatens-match-day-activities https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/726145692_1054899550239165_6324919608662801402_n.jpg Dallas weather: Storm threat passes; heat index threatens match day activities A severe thunderstorm watch and a 106-degree heat index threaten Monday match-day activities in DFW, kicking off a week of heavy rain and storm risks across North Texas. https://theplano.org/news/i-10-closures-and-detours-to-cause-major-delays-in-west-el-paso-for-interstate-e https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/gettyimages-71500363-e1782164202736.jpg I-10 closures and detours to cause major delays in West El Paso for interstate expansion Expect major delays in West El Paso this week as TxDOT schedules daily and nightly I-10 lane closures and bypass detours for the ongoing widening project. https://theplano.org/news/fbi-seizes-39-drones-for-violating-world-cup-flight-restrictions-over-dallas-sta https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/image-58.png FBI seizes 39 drones for violating World Cup flight restrictions over Dallas Stadium, Fair Park Federal authorities have seized 39 drones in less than two weeks for violating temporary flight restrictions over World Cup events in North Texas, the FBI announced Monday. https://theplano.org/news/dallas-man-convicted-after-17k-fentanyl-pills-seized https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2022/07/6eb23e0b-gavelnew.jpg Dallas man convicted after 17k fentanyl pills seized Joshua Burton, 30, faces up to life in federal prison after a Dallas jury convicted him of conspiring to distribute more than 17,000 fentanyl pills. https://theplano.org/news/interstate-30-reopens-in-garland-after-multi-vehicle-18-wheeler-crash-blocks-hig https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/v-i30-crash-garland-5a_00.00.23.42.jpg Interstate 30 reopens in Garland after multi-vehicle 18-wheeler crash blocks highway Interstate 30 has reopened in both directions after an early morning multi-vehicle crash involving an 18-wheeler carrying industrial rolls of paper blocked the highway, police said. https://theplano.org/news/fans-get-ready-to-watch-messi-at-dallas-stadium https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/g5d57gmq910h85ol/9n8w8wj81ads14jy.jpg Fans get ready to watch Messi at Dallas Stadium FOX 4's Tisia Muzinga is at Centreport Station as fans arrive at Dallas Stadium. https://theplano.org/news/garageexperts-launches-first-corporate-owned-territories-in-company-history-anch https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/7/6d/76daa340-096f-556b-ad39-3e720ff40ea5/6a3168bbbade4.image.jpg?resize=300%2C169 GarageExperts Launches First Corporate-Owned Territories in Company History, Anchored in Dallas-Fort Worth Corporate territories will serve as a live training ground and testing site for the national franchise systemRealigned DFW territory map creates new growth opportunities for franchisees30-year franchi https://theplano.org/news/what-to-know-about-transportation-ahead-of-match https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/44mf5bznexp8irz4/cryqrtt5lnw5ofo2.jpg What to know about transportation ahead of match Many fans will have to rely on public transportation to get in and out of Arlington today. Here's what to know. https://theplano.org/news/argentina-draws-huge-crowd-as-messi-eyes-world-cup-record https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/ix22qb7v2cmb81sl/u8xbhkuo3sd1qecw.jpg Argentina draws huge crowd as Messi eyes World Cup record Thousands of Argentina fans are in DFW, waiting to see the defending champions in action! Here's what to know about fan events ahead of today's big match. https://theplano.org/news/argentinas-lionel-messi-makes-world-cup-history-in-texas https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/gettyimages-2282792224-scaled.jpg Argentina’s Lionel Messi makes World Cup history in Texas One of the biggest names in soccer made World Cup history in Texas on Monday. https://theplano.org/news/klyde-warren-park-swarmed-by-argentina-fans-ahead-of-dallas-world-cup-match https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/062126-da-argentina-fan-meetup-5p-vo-sotvo-jb_kdfw_00.00.07.56.jpg Klyde Warren Park swarmed by Argentina fans ahead of Dallas World Cup match A large, high-energy crowd of ticketless Argentina fans gathered early at downtown Dallas' Klyde Warren Park for a vibrant pre-World Cup rally ahead of Monday's highly anticipated match against Austri https://theplano.org/news/police-investigate-oak-cliff-shooting-that-left-three-hospitalized-home-struck-b https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/oak-cliff-triple-shooting-investigation.jpg Police investigate Oak Cliff shooting that left three hospitalized, home struck by gunfire Three people were hospitalized early Sunday morning following a shooting at a large gathering in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas, authorities said. https://theplano.org/news/oak-cliff-triple-shooting-investigation https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/ewun3czljdu7beia/7g37v34517qjtpfo.jpg Oak Cliff triple shooting investigation Three people were taken to the hospital after a shooting on Glen Avenue in Oak Cliff early Sunday morning. https://theplano.org/news/show-your-stripes-day-these-cities-had-the-most-higher-than-average-temperatures https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/girls-cooling-off-gettyimages-2277374518.jpg ‘Show Your Stripes Day’: These cities had the most higher-than-average temperatures As communities prepare to mark “Show Your Stripes Day” on June 20, new climate data reveals just how dramatically temperatures have risen over the past century. https://theplano.org/news/summer-solstice-2026-when-is-it-and-what-to-know https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/gettyimages-2221208563.jpg Summer solstice 2026: When is it and what to know The first day of summer arrives this weekend.  June 21 marks the first day of the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere this year, according to the Farmer’s Almanac. https://theplano.org/news/mckinney-shooting-leaves-1-dead https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2022/12/e7b6f027-5ed504e8-A2.jpg McKinney shooting leaves 1 dead McKinney police are investigating after one person was shot in an apartment complex parking lot. https://theplano.org/news/plano-police-take-gold-at-2026-texas-police-fire-games https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/6/b0/6b047df5-5d27-4849-b49c-13fdadc161d9/6a306047065f7.image.jpg?resize=300%2C173 Plano police take gold at 2026 Texas Police & Fire Games https://theplano.org/news/how-a-rowlett-family-ended-up-hosting-a-future-world-cup-star https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/061926-ms-p-casey-north-texas-sweden-connection-9p_00.00.08.42.jpg How a Rowlett family ended up hosting a future World Cup star A North Texas family from Rowlett is cheering on Swedish defender Hjalmar Ekdal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, over a decade after hosting the soccer star in their home during the local Dallas Cup youth https://theplano.org/news/karmelo-anthony-trial-evidence-released https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/gkh386ycis8krdx7/guugjfqocg56ayau.jpg Karmelo Anthony trial evidence released Evidence from the Karmelo Anthony murder trial was released to the public by a Collin County judge on Friday evening. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more. https://theplano.org/news/usmnt-defeats-australia-2-0-nearing-closer-to-the-world-cup-knockout-stage https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2022/09/USMNT-logo-soccer-jersey.jpg USMNT defeats Australia 2-0 nearing closer to the World Cup knockout stage The USMNT just secured a historic World Cup knockout spot with a 2-0 win over Australia, winning back-to-back tournament matches for the first time since 1930! https://theplano.org/news/watch-karmelo-anthony-trial-evidence-released-by-collin-county-judge https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/arrest-video-of-karmelo-anthony.jpg WATCH: Karmelo Anthony trial evidence released by Collin County judge Evidence from the Karmelo Anthony murder trial was released by a Collin County judge on Friday night, including police body camera footage of Anthony's arrest. https://theplano.org/news/allen-plano-renew-longtime-library-lending-partnership https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/3/3a/33a42611-d48a-414f-8b47-ac9a5b52232d/688a21553df6a.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Allen, Plano renew longtime library lending partnership https://theplano.org/news/dallas-mavericks-to-hire-michigans-dusty-may-as-next-head-coach-sources-say https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/gettyimages-2268502033.jpg Dallas Mavericks to hire Michigan’s Dusty May as next head coach, sources say The Dallas Mavericks are finalizing a deal to hire reigning NCAA champion Dusty May as their next head coach to pair with Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg. https://theplano.org/news/tsa-sounds-alarm-after-world-cup-fans-pack-their-bags-with-american-staple https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/fifa-world-cup-travel-fox-news-getty-scaled.jpg TSA sounds alarm after World Cup fans pack their bags with American staple As the World Cup brings millions of international visitors to the U.S., many fans are trying out American staples — and rushing to take them back home with them. https://theplano.org/news/head-on-crash-between-dfw-and-waco-leaves-six-dead-including-two-children https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2024/09/Deadly-crash.jpg Head-on crash between DFW and Waco leaves six dead, including two children A violent two-vehicle crash on a Central Texas highway Saturday afternoon left six people dead, including two children, authorities said. https://theplano.org/news/karmelo-anthony-arrest-assisting-officer-body-cam-footage https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/zvssr0v00tutdgu4/62hhhje3i5iwp67a.jpg Karmelo Anthony arrest: assisting officer body cam footage On Friday, June 19, the judge who presided over The State of Texas vs. Karmelo Anthony released evidence from the trial. This is body camera footage of Anthony's arrest from an assisting officer. Anth https://theplano.org/news/streetlights-to-build-dallas-tower-multifamily-housing-news https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/J6_coFbogxhRI9iM864NL_liGXvsQp2AupsKei7z0cNNfDvGUmWUy20nuUhkREQyrpY4bEeIBuc=s0-w300 StreetLights to Build Dallas Tower - Multifamily Housing News <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMid0FVX3lxTFBmeXo3YzUzc3BBbF9tVW45YmcxcXBJVDNlSXZRNlB2ZlRXbmRRekNpYjJrQmZQMFF0dUJzUzk3WUdvaW8tamhpR2RnWm9SY1RwTFl1ajdKR0xheHBabHJHd1lZV3E4cFNuSmRYeUlWYl https://theplano.org/news/plano-isd-expands-window-for-out-of-district-transfers-community-impact-news https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/J6_coFbogxhRI9iM864NL_liGXvsQp2AupsKei7z0cNNfDvGUmWUy20nuUhkREQyrpY4bEeIBuc=s0-w300 Plano ISD expands window for out-of-district transfers - Community Impact | News <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixwFBVV95cUxNcVNORU9LSzNObjR0N0lCdnk0T192dUxFS3FaRmtQRGhubTJUeXQ5V1l3SXI3WVA5VDJTM2VwaEJWcm9ScTkxbFNqaWc1d0RydXpWV1lkQnB2bUVlcnRzNC16aEIxWkpjSk5nLVEzSm https://theplano.org/news/president-trump-awards-medal-of-honor-to-two-marines-one-posthumously-and-an-arm https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/trump-medal-of-honor-capers.jpg President Trump awards Medal of Honor to two Marines, one posthumously, and an Army soldier President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor at a White House ceremony Thursday to Major James Capers, Jr., U.S. Marine Corps (Retired), Colonel John W. Ripley, U.S. Marine Corps (Posthumous), an https://theplano.org/news/1200-year-old-robin-hood-oak-tree-has-died-experts-say https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/gettyimages-851928582-scaled.jpg 1,200-year-old 'Robin Hood' oak tree has died, experts say A centuries-old oak tree that was the fabled home of the legendary English bandit, Robin Hood, has died. https://theplano.org/news/karmelo-anthony-arrest-body-cam-footage https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/ksab9xmfxv9l2ta9/cu3f7g71zn7m256o.jpg Karmelo Anthony arrest body cam footage On Friday, June 19, the judge who presided over The State of Texas vs. Karmelo Anthony released evidence from the trial. This is police body camera footage from Anthony's arrest. https://theplano.org/news/north-texas-houses-set-ablaze-by-friday-lightning-strikes https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/jevczzeqs6oibw5c/eao6mmu3oe3w4beo.jpg North Texas houses set ablaze by Friday lightning strikes Several houses across North Texas were set on fire by lightning strikes from Friday morning's thunderstorms. FOX 4's Alex Boyer has more. https://theplano.org/news/dallas-will-decide-on-future-of-two-bridges-next-week https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/s9oxhej3ep8a1giw/d3jf7whwrnyfmwoq.jpg Dallas will decide on future of two bridges next week Dallas City Council will vote next week on the future of two busy traffic patterns that run near the Kay Baily Hutchison Convention Center, and residents are pushing for the city to keep the viaducts https://theplano.org/news/dallas-leaders-to-vote-on-new-convention-center-height-to-save-historic-viaducts https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/p-lori-convention-center-delays-530p_kdfw5028_146__00.00.12.10.jpg Dallas leaders to vote on new convention center height to save historic viaducts The Dallas City Council will vote Wednesday on whether to raise the new convention center back to its original height to keep the Jefferson and Houston viaducts connected to downtown. https://theplano.org/news/built-to-last-toyotas-mobility-journey https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/3/fb/3fb82d27-09bb-50ac-a413-86bb3cffbf0c/6a2ffaec0656f.image.jpg?resize=300%2C169 Built to Last: Toyota's Mobility Journey A Cinematic Sponsored Documentary Marking Nearly 70 Years of Toyota in America To Air on Discovery Turbo and Discovery Go https://theplano.org/news/theodore-roosevelt-presidential-library-announces-gift-from-ryan-to-underwrite-i https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/b/e4/be4e705f-91a3-574f-a1c2-5b0a87d709f0/6a30fe77954e8.image.jpg?resize=300%2C169 Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Announces Gift from Ryan to Underwrite Interactive Whistle Stop Tour Exhibit MEDORA, N.D., June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library (TRPL) is proud to announce a significant new partnership with Ryan, a leading global tax services and software https://theplano.org/news/a-top-10-hospital-now-runs-24-of-all-patient-payments-through-ai-two-months-afte https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/1/5f/15f8eaec-dd6f-5f45-b598-4ea2906595ae/6a2ff7bb85fe6.image.jpg?resize=300%2C157 A Top-10 Hospital Now Runs 24% of All Patient Payments Through AI -- Two Months After Go-Live Grace, the First AI Collection Agent to Fully Replace a Live Agent, Is Now in General Release: Early Adopters Report 63% More Payments, 47% More Accounts Worked, and 60% Faster Collection Cycles https://theplano.org/news/enseo-whitepaper-how-hoteliers-are-leveraging-technology-to-elevate-the-modern-l https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/4/c2/4c2da994-ed96-543f-9a64-2940d4d39631/6a2ff3e748f64.image.jpg?resize=300%2C425 Enseo Whitepaper: How Hoteliers are Leveraging Technology to Elevate the Modern Luxury and Upscale Guest Experience Hotel leaders turn to technology and the luxury experience to continue exceeding guest expectations amid rapid escalation https://theplano.org/news/european-wax-center-debuts-its-retinol-alternative-body-care-product-in-new-whip https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/6/19/619c71ed-9dcb-59b3-a728-7c33de4b9114/6a2fed0edfe1d.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 European Wax Center Debuts Its Retinol Alternative Body Care Product in New Whipped Berry Kit The new bundle expands on the award-winning EWC SLOW ® line https://theplano.org/news/plano-celebrates-juneteenth-with-three-events-this-week https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/9/0d/90d1feb5-66ed-43b0-bc43-477f04f3f02e/6a2f63c51c4d1.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Plano celebrates Juneteenth with three events this week Plano will mark Juneteenth with three days of community events, including a gospel praise fest, urban trivia night and a community festival in the historic Douglass Community. https://theplano.org/news/ericsson-private-5g-now-available-for-verizon-business-private-networks-internat https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/3/d8/3d8dfa44-e87d-5e07-94d1-bde0d9f19e7a/6a2fed1027c5e.image.jpg?resize=300%2C263 Ericsson Private 5G now available for Verizon Business private networks internationally Expansion enables multinational enterprises to extend secure, high-performance private 5G connectivity outside the U.S.Collaboration to support Verizon Business's international deployments https://theplano.org/news/drivers-in-north-texas-struggle-with-friday-floods https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/ru5gw2akko2fgg0a/t6zhlu7q237c5qb7.jpg Drivers in North Texas struggle with Friday floods Drivers both human and autonomous across the North Texas region experienced heavy flooding, with several becoming trapped along roadways that had filled with several inches of rainwater. FOX 4's Shaun https://theplano.org/news/home-sellers-could-boost-offers-by-thousands-with-this-surprising-paint-color https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/06/for-sale-sign-getty-fox-biz-scaled.jpg Home sellers could boost offers by thousands with this surprising paint color Buyers are showing growing interest in warm, comfortable colors over plain white walls. https://theplano.org/news/ntsb-bus-continued-nearly-half-a-mile-after-initial-crash-on-i-95-in-virginia https://static.fox5dc.com/www.fox5dc.com/content/uploads/2026/06/slack-imgs-1.jpg NTSB: Bus continued nearly half a mile after initial crash on I-95 in Virginia A motorcoach crashed into a line of vehicles in a Virginia I-95 work zone, killing five people and injuring several others. https://theplano.org/news/argentina-vs-austria-world-cup-2026-north-texas-fan-hubs-buzzing-before-messi-ki https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/h-5p-wc-fans-austria_argentina_00.00.16.42.jpg Argentina vs Austria World Cup 2026: North Texas fan hubs buzzing before Messi kickoff North Texas is buzzing as Argentina and Austria fans pack local watch spots ahead of Monday's massive World Cup clash in Arlington https://theplano.org/news/vamos-nippon-downtown-plano-throws-a-party-for-japan-soccer-fans https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/8/c8/8c87372f-87c9-4807-b956-b35eeb699516/6a2f66f71a019.image.jpg?resize=300%2C225 ‘Vamos Nippon!’ Downtown Plano throws a party for Japan soccer fans https://theplano.org/news/shorenstein-acquires-office-campus-in-plano-texas-institutional-real-estate-inc https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1500382017468-9049fed747ef?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Shorenstein acquires office campus in Plano, Texas - Institutional Real Estate, Inc. <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMifEFVX3lxTE9tUjc5SzdhM2pOWWxZNl9hVlZ4TGZGeWZfWloxQy1ZZEhnTGJiSWduR1NSTW9Zc0dQWnhGMVpKcXItM3lGOS1YOWNXX2ZwSzRXNUc5RDNkRjVwMzBjbjBheFc1NWdXXzI4NzZCeFJmTH