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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
Plano Police Changes Marijuana Arrest Policy in Light of Marvin Scott III’s Death at the Collin County Jail

Plano Police Changes Marijuana Arrest Policy in Light of Marvin Scott III’s Death at the Collin County Jail

On Thursday, Plano Police Chief Ed Drain announced a special order that restricted officers’ discretion when it comes to Class B marijuana possession arrests -- 2 ounces or less -- due to the disparity in how it affects Black Americans like Frisco’s
Collin County Sheriff Fires Seven Officers After Marvin Scott III's Death

Collin County Sheriff Fires Seven Officers After Marvin Scott III's Death

Collin County Sheriff Jim Skinner announced April 1 that he was terminating all seven officers involved in the in-custody death of Marvin Scott III. Scott was a 26-year-old Black man with a promising future, according to friends and family.
High School Student Starts Art Workshop for Developmentally Disabled Plano ISD Peers

High School Student Starts Art Workshop for Developmentally Disabled Plano ISD Peers

When Rhea Rajani saw her little sister Reena drawing on the walls out of anger, she didn't see an act of disobedience. Instead, she saw an opportunity to help.
Child Abuse Prevention Month: How to Detect Signs of Child Abuse in Virtual Environments

Child Abuse Prevention Month: How to Detect Signs of Child Abuse in Virtual Environments

April 1 marks the start of Child Abuse Prevention Month, and non-profit TexProtects has kicked off a campaign to raise awareness for the signs of child abuse and how to prevent it, especially in our now-normal virtual environments.