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The dirty truth: human trafficking in Collin County

The dirty truth: human trafficking in Collin County

In December 2016 the University of Texas estimated that there are 79,000 minor and youth victims of sex trafficking and 234,000 workers who are victims of labor trafficking in Texas.
Girls Unite

Girls Unite

The conversation about feminism grows larger every day. Some women identify as feminist, while others feel there’s no need for the movement. Here’s what five Collin County women think about it.
Finding New Hope

Finding New Hope

Mayor of New Hope, Jess Herbst, raised her voice against discriminatory legislation. While the battle is won, the war isn’t over.
Almost Gone: A Plano family's close call

Almost Gone: A Plano family's close call

A few years ago, John and Stephanie Baldwin discovered that their 17-year-old daughter Mackenzie was involved online with a man from Kosovo, a well known hotbed of human trafficking and citizenship fraud.
Hell's Kitchen: Celebrity Chef John Tesar

Hell's Kitchen: Celebrity Chef John Tesar

Celebrity Chef John Tesar, one of Dallas’ brightest culinary stars, has always been a magnet for trouble. But could he finally be sailing in smoother waters? John Tesar has a reputation.
House of Champions: World Olympic Gymnastics Academy (WOGA)

House of Champions: World Olympic Gymnastics Academy (WOGA)

In 1994, Yevgeny Marchenko and Valeri Liukin immigrated to America to open a gym. Today, World Olympic Gymnastics Academy, WOGA, trains some of the best gymnasts to ever hit the world stage.

Drew Pearson: The legendary "Original 88" talks Dallas Cowboys, family, and fame

Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver, Drew Pearson, talks family, football and finding new fame Drew Pearson talks family, football and newfound fame | Photo by Brandon Hurd If you’re not a football fan you probably wouldn’t recognize Drew Pearson’s n
The Keeper Opens at The Shops at Legacy

The Keeper Opens at The Shops at Legacy

All photos by Cori Baker Front Burner Restaurants, the food wizards behind Mexican Sugar, Sixty Vines, Whiskey Cake and Ida Claire, have done it again with their unconventional seafood restaurant, The Keeper, inspired by the cuisines and cultures of
Dallas-icon Dale Hansen reflects on his 35+ years of reporting sports at WFAA

Dallas-icon Dale Hansen reflects on his 35+ years of reporting sports at WFAA

Dale Hansen, right at home. Our writer spoke with Dale Hansen in 2017. This is the conversation of him reflecting on an incredible career at WFAA.
Modern Manners: How to Behave like a Gentleman

Modern Manners: How to Behave like a Gentleman

Manners never go out of style, although they seem to be somewhat of a dying art these days. We enlisted the help of Melenie Broyles, owner and founder of Etiquette North Dallas and Melissa Case-Merritt, founder of Final Touch Finishing School.