At Baylor Scott & White’s Heart Hospital in Plano, a group of five patients recently traveled a considerable distance for life-saving surgeries. Through a partnership with Haiti Cardiac Alliance, the hospital hosts several vulnerable heart patients from Haiti multiple times a year, providing critical care that is unavailable in their home country. “Without surgical intervention, many of them would not …

Following heavy rainfall that ceased early Sunday afternoon, numerous areas were left inundated with high water and some homes suffered significant flood damage. George Hinkle, residing at the end of Sunset Drive just outside Kaufman city limits, found himself grappling with floodwaters spilling into neighborhoods due to a nearby reservoir’s slow drainage. “This is an ongoing issue that doesn’t seem …

Severe storms struck several communities in Oklahoma on Saturday night, resulting in four fatalities and prompting the governor to declare a state of emergency in approximately a dozen counties. As daylight broke, the extent of the damage caused by an EF-3 tornado became evident, particularly in the town of Sulphur, where the storm ravaged the historic downtown area and a …

With the ever-present threat of severe weather in Texas during this time of year, the state is urging residents to prepare by offering a sales tax holiday on emergency supplies this weekend. The 2024 Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday will take place from 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, until midnight on Monday, April 29. During this time, certain …

What was once unthinkable has sadly become a question of “how bad was it this time?” in North Texas schools. Over the span of about three weeks, there have been at least three gun incidents involving high school students, highlighting a concerning trend. While conflicts like fist fights or arguments over personal matters are not uncommon in high school, the …

Detectives from the Plano Police Department have announced the apprehension of multiple suspects believed to be involved in a series of ATM burglaries across the city. Marcel Anthony Bechet, Gabriel Diaz-Columna, and Cornelius D. Washington have been arrested and face felony theft charges in connection with these incidents. According to authorities, Bechet, Diaz-Columna, and Washington allegedly operated as an organized …

Plano has achieved a milestone as the first city in North Texas to introduce an all-electric trash and recycling collection truck. This innovative vehicle, capable of servicing up to 1,100 homes on a single charge, aligns with the city’s environmental objectives by eliminating emissions and cutting operational costs associated with fuel and maintenance. The cutting-edge electric truck, a 2-axle LET2 …

Gabby Douglas has made her official return to gymnastics, marking her first competition in eight years at the American Classic. The 28-year-old Olympic champion showed both signs of rust and promise, scoring 50.65 in the all-around and qualifying for multiple events at the upcoming U.S. Championships in Fort Worth, Texas. Having last competed at the 2016 Rio Olympics, where she …

H-E-B issued a notice to customers over the weekend regarding a recall of certain ice cream cups due to potential metal contamination. The affected products are 12-count packages of 3-ounce cups of Creamy Creations Ice Cream, specifically those with best-by dates. These products were distributed to various H-E-B stores in Texas and Mexico, as well as Central Market, Joe V’s …

Southlake’s 24th Art in the Square event attracted 150 artists and numerous attendees over the weekend, organized by the Southlake Women’s Club and sponsored by NBC 5 and Telemundo 39. Unlike many art festivals, this event is entirely a fundraiser, with volunteer staff and proceeds from vendor fees and food sales benefiting charities in Tarrant County. Last year, they donated …

An Amber Alert has been issued by authorities in South Texas for a toddler who was reportedly abducted by a family member on Saturday afternoon, with concerns for the child’s safety. Legend Torres, aged 2, was taken from Children’s Park on South CM Allen Parkway in San Marcos around 1:30 p.m., as reported by the San Marcos Police Department. The …