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Deadline to pay Texas property taxes is Jan. 31, here's everything to know

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 1/19 7:25A Alexis Garcia

Heads up, homeowners, the deadline to pay for property taxes not already paid through escrow accounts or partial payment plans is Saturday, Jan. 31. Those who own property have until 11:59 p.m. to pay online, by phone, by mail, or in person to...

Celebrations planned across North Texas in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 1/18 2:30A Bo Evans

On the third Monday in January, we honor the life and memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex has several celebrations planned, including some starting as soon as Sunday night. The Black Academy of Arts and Letters...

North County Rd. and South County Rd. closed at Main Street Monday, January 19

Frisco Texas News 1/17 3:18A

(January 17, 2026) North County Rd. will be closed just north of Main St. and South County Rd. will closed just south of Main St., Jan. 19, while pavers are being installed. The road will close at 7 a.m. and will reopen by 5 p.m.

What to expect at the 2026 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 1/16 4:10A Alanna Quillen

The Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo officially kicks off on Friday, marking the start of a 23‑day celebration of Western heritage, agriculture, and community pride that has defined the city for 129...

Jamal Murray scores 33 and Nuggets beat Mavs 118-109 as Cooper Flagg exits with sprained ankle

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 1/15 12:36A CBS Texas

Jamal Murray scored 33 points and the Denver Nuggets held on for a 118-109 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, who were without Cooper Flagg for the second half after the rookie No. 1 overall pick sprained his left ankle Wednesday night. The...

DART warns of immediate service cuts if five cities vote to leave transit system

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 1/14 7:21A Alanna Quillen

Dallas Area Rapid Transit officials are sounding the alarm about what could happen if five North Texas cities decide to leave the regional transit system this spring. City leaders in Plano, Irving,...

Celina ISD head football coach retires amid investigation into son's conduct

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 1/14 7:08A Hannah Jones

Celina ISD athletic director and head football coach Bill Elliott announced on Wednesday that he would be retiring from his position. According to Celina ISD, Elliott informed district officials of his retirement after more than three decades of...

Celina ISD parents demand answers, leadership changes after coach scandal

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 1/13 2:58A Allie Spillyards

Frustration grew Monday as parents addressed school board members at a special meeting in Celina ISD. “It has been 108 days since 38 families got the call that pictures of our boys in various states of undress were identified in Caleb Elliott’s...

North Texas lawmaker plans to pass a law to ban social media for children under 16 in the state

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 1/10 11:00P Jack Fink

A state lawmaker from North Texas says he's going to try again in 2026 to pass a law that bans social media for children under 16. Republican State Representative Jared Patterson of Frisco tried passing legislation in 2025. While it made it...

As Texas debates property tax reform, a proposal targets relief for first-time homebuyers

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 1/10 11:00P Jack Fink

Property tax reform in Texas is shaping up to be one of the most debated issues of 2026, as many homeowners continue to express frustration with their tax bills. That dissatisfaction persists despite constitutional amendments approved by...

Holiday Hours - Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026

Frisco Texas News 1/8 5:58A

(January 8, 2026) In observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday City of Frisco government offices will be closed Monday, January 19. Curbside collections will not be impacted. Regular hours resume Tuesday, January 20.

Trial begins for former Uvalde school officer accused of failing to protect children in Robb...

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 1/5 1:59A CBS Texas

One of the first police officers to respond to the 2022 school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, goes on trial Monday on charges that he failed to protect children during the attack, when authorities waited more than an hour to confront the gunman....

Meet all four Republican candidates running for Texas Attorney General

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 12/28 12:40A Jack Fink

As 2026 draws nearer, one race to keep a close eye on for the upcoming March 3rd primary is the race for Texas Attorney General. For the first time in more than a decade, there is an opening in the statewide office. Ken Paxton is running for U.S....

Family, friends honor cyclists killed in Pilot Point accident in Santa Run

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 12/24 8:50A Shannon Miller

Hundreds of friends and loved ones of two Collin County men killed in a cycling accident last weekend hit the streets of Frisco on Wednesday morning to honor them. One of those men killed while cycling, Scott Mages, and his wife hosted the Santa...

Temperatures to approach record highs for Christmas in North Texas

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 12/23 1:40A Lauren Bostwick

Tuesday morning started out foggy in parts of North Texas as winds from the south ushered in moisture from the Gulf. Any fog that forms will dissipate in the late morning. The forecasted high...