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Another North Texas road is closing for U.S. 380 construction
DENTON COUNTY, Texas — The busy stretch of U.S. 380 highway through Collin and Denton counties had long been a headache for drivers before officials announced an overhaul project of the roadway. But that headache still exists, at least for a little big longer. Another side road connecting to...
Lewisville to permanently close street near I-35E frontage road
The city of Lewisville announced last week that it will soon permanently close a portion of Kia Drive to through traffic, between the I-35E service road and East Southwest Parkway, next to Glory Park. “The closure is necessary to address safety concerns for pedestrians, cyclists and families using the park,”...
Bat found in North Texas tests positive for rabies, officials say
PLANO, Texas — Officials are alerting the public after a bat found in Plano tested positive for rabies, according to a news release by the City of Plano on Wednesday. The city said the bat was found near the entrance of the Campisi’s restaurant at 8100 Dallas Pkwy on Oct. 24.
Collin County man ticketed for honking horn at deputy
A Collin County man is facing an extremely rare traffic citation after an encounter that was caught on video.Marshall Petre said when he merged onto Highway 75 near McKinney, he did not see any signs of traffic, trouble, emergencies - or a motorcycle coming up behind him."I check my mirror, go to move over and... he comes swinging past me," said Petre. It was a Collin County deputy who Petre said sped ahead before settling into the flow of traffic."He didn't have lights, sirens, nothing - he was just driving down the road."Petre said it was a matter of safety...
Watch the Craziest Texas High School Football Play Ever
It was one of those Friday night showdowns with all the drama you could ever hope for with a crowd full of screaming fans and a field lit under Texas stars. Wakeland High School and Lone Star High had been neck-and-neck all game, battling to the bitter end. But nothing could have prepared the fans for the play that turned a nail-biter into an instant classic.
North Texas deputies safely resolve standoff with armed individual in crisis, no injuries reported
GORDONVILLE, Texas — Grayson County Sheriff's Office deputies successfully de-escalated a high-risk situation involving an armed individual in crisis at a residence early this morning. The incident, which began around 5:50 a.m., was resolved in just over 30 minutes without any injuries, according to a press release from the department.
23-year-old man released after 8th arrest, accused of stalking and harassing SMU students
DALLAS — Ian Smith from Plano is out of jail after being behind bars for the eighth time, accused of stalking and harassing multiple female Southern Methodist University students. Last week, the 23-year-old was charged with a misdemeanor of harassment. Police records say he "repeatedly reached out to a student, directly interfering with her life over social media, including video calling her."Police said the harassment "caused her to fear for her well-being and safety."Court records show Smith was charged with a similar crime in March and multiple other incidents since 2021, racking up charges including stalking and threatening students, online impersonation,...
Denton blotter mapped: Police reports from Oct. 21 to Oct. 27, 2024
The Denton Police Department arrested 102 individuals and responded to 2,669 service and officer-initiated calls from Oct. 21 to Oct. 27, 2024. Among those reports were an alleged drunken driver who struck a bicyclist, a man convicted of murder who had a gun in his car, and several arrests for shootings and other firearm-related charges.
Van Alstyne Fire Department addresses residential gas detection concerns
VAN ALSTYNE, Texas - The Van Alstyne Fire Department has responded to questions and concerns circulating on social media regarding residential gas detection. They have provided information to help residents understand the importance of proper gas detector placement and selection.Carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors are not capable of detecting gas leaks, according to the Van Alstyne Fire Department. Residents are advised to purchase residential gas detectors from retailers such as Lowes, Amazon, or Home Depot. It is recommended to choose detectors that have been UL tested and feature a loud alarm. Additionally, homeowners should be aware of the type...
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