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08/08/2025

Two fatal shootings in Mesquite sparked discussions on curbing teen violence and preventing access to fi****ms. City officials and school leaders underscore the need for community action, youth engagement and enhanced safety measures.

08/08/2025

Renovations to the Don Rodenbaugh Aquatics Center is nearly finished, with both pools filled. Work includes a new filtration system, fresh plaster, diving boards and slide repairs.

08/08/2025

The Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Board of Trustees approved wage increases for all district employees for the upcoming school year, including an average increase of 6.2% for teachers.

08/08/2025

A North Texas family has filed a lawsuit against the Learning Experience-Castle Hills in Lewisville, alleging the care center’s negligence and disregard for basic safety practices led to their two-year-old daughter’s severe injury.

08/08/2025

Taylor’s Gift Foundation, a nationwide nonprofit organization that provides free grief support to families of organ and tissue donors, was recently named Organization of the Year at the 2025 Nonprofit and Corporate Citizenship Awards ceremony.

08/08/2025

The summer marks the time of transition across the high school sports scene, immediately shifting from the year that just wrapped up to preparing for the next.

08/08/2025

With classes getting underway, the 2025-2026 athletic season is already approaching full swing. Cross country and fall tennis seasons are underway and the next sport to pull anchor will be volleyball.

With classes getting underway, the 2025-2026 athletic season is already approaching full swing. Cross country and fall tennis seasons are underway and the next sport to pull anchor will be

08/08/2025

As volleyball teams continue preparations for the start of their respective district campaigns, here’s a look around Star Local Media’s coverage area at a few things to watch for during the preseason.

Aug. 1 marked the first day of high school volleyball workouts, laying the groundwork for the start of the 2025 season.

08/08/2025

Let’s look at some of the top returning athletes across McKinney, McKinney Boyd and McKinney North who will impact their teams in various ways next season.

One of the more entertaining aspects of covering high school sports in the Metroplex are the interactions – both personal and as a spectator – with athletes.

08/08/2025

As the calendar turns to August, it means that the start of the 2025-2026 athletics season has officially arrived.

08/07/2025

Members of all three Plano ISD speech and debate teams were recognized for their accomplishments at the Aug. 5 board meeting, including wins at the UIL State Meet and National Speech and Debate Association.

08/07/2025

A section of McDermott Drive in Allen will undergo an asphalt overlay project, enhancing pavement longevity and appearance. The city plans to complete the work by the end of August.