Catherine Ross
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Allen Third Grader Saves Dad's Life
An 8-year old Allen boy is being called a lifesaver after calling 911 and saving his father's life. → Read More
Family Mourns "Ms. Minnie", Inspiration Behind Minnie's Food Pantry
Family and friends celebrated the life of Minnie Hawthorne-Ewing on Wednesday. A pastor for decades, Hawthorne-Ewing is the inspiration and namesake behind Minnie’s Food Pantry in Plano. → Read More
Plano Pawn Shop to Return Platinum Rap Albums
The owner of a Plano pawn shop says a former member of rap group N.W.A. called him about five platinum albums for sale at his store. → Read More
Mt. Everest Avalanche Survivor Returns Home
After a week-long journey from Mount Everest, an Allen High School graduate is home. → Read More
Search for Missing Plano Man Nears 3-Week Mark
The wife of a missing Plano man says her husband has been gone for three weeks with few leads. Chris Tennyson was last seen leaving home on foot, and his family says he has health issues and needs medication. → Read More
Allen Using Noisemakers, Sound Effects to Ward Off Egrets
The City of Allen is racing against the clock to stop the third cattle egret nesting season in a row within city limits. → Read More
Thieves Target Cell Phone Stores in Collin County: Police
Plano Police are looking for a crew of thieves caught on camera burglarizing the Sprint store near the Collin Creek Mall. → Read More
Dallas House Fire Raises Concerns About Hydrants
An early morning fire forced a family of six to escape early Saturday. Many neighbors complained to NBC 5 that the fire hydrants near the burned out home was not working properly. → Read More
Plano Police Report Second Interrupted Burglary
A second Plano homeowner was threatened by a burglar and robbed inside his home. Police say the latest incident happened about a half-mile from where a similar interrupted burglary was reported about a... → Read More
Plano Prom Closet Offers Tradition On a Budget
A Plano tradition at St Andrew United Methodist Church is helping everyone afford prom season, for the seventh year in a row. This year, they have more than 3,000 dresses, many of them brand new, tags on. → Read More
Wet Fields Cost Tournament Organizers Cash
A rainy start to the spring season is affecting sports organizations. Tournament directors say weeks of canceled events are starting to cut into their bottom line. → Read More
Frisco Family Takes Drug Fight to Austin
After losing their teenage son in 2013, a Frisco family is reaching out to Texas lawmakers to inspire change. The Browns are supporting five pieces of legislation in the Texas Senate meant to crack down on... → Read More
"Make-A-Wish" Room Makeover Benefits Plano Teen
The 'Paint it Forward' program is helping a Plano family re-do a bedroom for their son, Tyler. Tyler has a genetic condition called Tuberous Sclerosis Complex and needs a room equipped for his unique needs... → Read More
Morris Kidnapping Suspect Had Sex With Teen: Warrant
The man accused of kidnapping Christina Morris is now charged with sexual assault of a child after a 6-month relationship with a 16-year-old girl, according to an arrest warrant. → Read More
Anna ISD Considers Arming Trained School Staff
The Anna Independent School District is considering a new plan called the “Defender Program” that would arm carefully screened and trained staff and teachers against possible intruders. → Read More
Plano Considers "Flushing" Fix
After flushing millions of gallons of water from its supply this summer, Plano city officials are working on a plan to prevent the same water quality issues this summer. → Read More
Collin County Father Acquitted in Son's Hot Car Death
A North Texas jury has acquitted a father of manslaughter in the death of his two-year-old son, who was found unresponsive in the family car on a summer day. → Read More
Plano Business Planning Event to Honor Police
A Plano business owner is opening his doors to honor law enforcement. Tye Phelps says after so much negative publicity toward officers, he wants to show his appreciation. The event kicks off Friday evening... → Read More
Parents Question Name of New Frisco High School
A group of parents is calling on Frisco ISD to consider a different name for a new high school opening in 2016. They feel the name Lebanon High School isn’t the best fit for the community. → Read More
McKinney Soccer Shot Goes Viral
A once-in-a-lifetime soccer shot from a McKinney Boyd High School student is going viral. → Read More