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Marvin Scott III Family, Collin County NAACP Still Seek Answers After Meeting with DA's Office

Marvin Scott III Family, Collin County NAACP Still Seek Answers After Meeting with DA's Office

April 19 marked 35 days since Marvin Scott III died in police custody at the Collin County Jail in McKinney.
Where to Vote Early for May 1 Elections in Plano, Frisco, Allen, McKinney

Where to Vote Early for May 1 Elections in Plano, Frisco, Allen, McKinney

Early voting for the May 1, 2021, election starts on Monday, April 19. And with multiple offices up for grabs across Collin County , it’s important to exercise your right to vote.
Plano Montessori School Clashes with City Over Eminent Domain Issue

Plano Montessori School Clashes with City Over Eminent Domain Issue

Effie Saifi, director of Montessori Children’s House in Plano, loves the location of her school. On Hedgcoxe Road, it backs up to a creek and treeline that enclose it. It's a private, safe playground area for children.
Marvin Scott III’s Family and Collin County NAACP Rally in Allen

Marvin Scott III’s Family and Collin County NAACP Rally in Allen

When LaChay Batts showed up to Big Ray’s BBQ in Allen, she could barely even explain who her brother, Marvin Scott III, was through the tears rolling down her face. Every night at 9 p.m.
Plano Mayor Candidate Lydia Ortega Discusses Candidacy, Economics Background

Plano Mayor Candidate Lydia Ortega Discusses Candidacy, Economics Background

Early voting for the May 1, 2021, election starts April 19, so it’s crucial to understand the candidates on the ballot, especially those running for Plano mayor.
Allen Brothers Murder, Suicide Plot Reveals a Rise in Suicide Attempts

Allen Brothers Murder, Suicide Plot Reveals a Rise in Suicide Attempts

Brothers 19-year-old Farhan and 21-year-old Tanvir Towhid struggled with mental illness for years. Farhan, specifically, suffered from depression since he was in the ninth grade and had an extensive history of self-harm.
Mother of Plano ISD Student Subject to Racially Motivated Bullying Demands Action from the School Board

Mother of Plano ISD Student Subject to Racially Motivated Bullying Demands Action from the School Board

When Summer Smith finally got six minutes to speak to the Plano ISD school board, she had waited a month to do it. Her son, SeMarion Humphrey, waited for her on a bench outside.
Plano Mayor Candidate John Muns Discusses His 2021 Candidacy

Plano Mayor Candidate John Muns Discusses His 2021 Candidacy

The May 2021 election is just around the corner. And with Plano’s mayor of nearly 10 years Harry LaRosiliere leaving office, many are curious about the candidates vying for his position.
How a Plano-Based Nigerian National Got $6.7 million by Phone and Email Scams

How a Plano-Based Nigerian National Got $6.7 million by Phone and Email Scams

Babatope Aderinoye’s victims ranged from a school district to charities. The 30-year-old Plano resident and Nigerian national stole money from a non-profit that helps families of terminally ill patients.
McKinney Mayor Hosts Town Hall, Discusses Partisanship, Controversies

McKinney Mayor Hosts Town Hall, Discusses Partisanship, Controversies

On Thursday evening, McKinney Mayor George Fuller took the brightly lit stage at his guitar sanctuary and event center and looked out into a crowd of about 170 individuals, gathered to hear about Fuller’s accomplishments, campaign promises and candid