Willow Bend to shrink for ‘next phase' ahead of planned Dallas Stars redevelopment

NBC DFW 8/5 2:13A Brian Womack, Staff Writer | The

The Shops at Willow Bend is slimming down ahead of the planned redevelopment for the Dallas Stars arena. Starting Sept. 1, “portions of The Shops at Willow Bend will transition as the property enters its next phase,” according to Centennial, an...

Plano Fire-Rescue: gas leak on Parker Road, avoid the area for the time being

NBC DFW 8/3 7:22A Charles Nichelson

The city of Plano s fire department announced that parts of Parker Road at Lanarc Drive are closed due to a gas leak. It s unclear what caused the leak or when it started. The city is asking people to...

McKinney mosque faces continued opposition to expansion ahead of council vote

NBC DFW 8/3 6:37A Lilly Kersh, Staff Writer | The

Two years after the McKinney Islamic Association halted plans for a larger mosque in response to opposition from neighbors and city officials, the organization is once again seeking approval for an expansion in Collin County. But again, the group...

Wings confirm move to Dallas' American Airlines Center for 2027 season

NBC DFW 8/3 5:31A Laura Harris and Charles Nichels

After months of discussion, the Dallas Wings confirmed Monday that they will move to the American Airlines Center in Dallas for the 2027 season. The announcement comes as their tenure at the College Park Center on the campus of the University of...

Robbery suspect wounded after firing at Richardson officers during chase, police say

NBC DFW 7/30 4:14A Laura Harris and Alanna Quillen

A man suspected of aggravated robbery is in the hospital after being shot by police officers early Thursday following a police chase that began in The Colony and ended in Dallas, Richardson Police say. In a statement to NBC 5, Plano Police said...

Richardson Silver Line Arch complete after weekend road work near US 75

NBC DFW 7/29 5:48A Charles Nichelson

The city of Richardson unveiled its new Silver Line Arch near US 75,just south of the President George Bush Turnpike. The project is 10 years in the making; installation started earlier this year. The arch is about 400 feet long, according to the...

US Attorney's Office announces indictments against 8 defendants connected to Dallas adult business

NBC DFW 7/28 6:24A Hannah Jones

The U.S. Attorney’s Office held a press conference on Tuesday morning regarding recent sex trafficking law enforcement and prosecution efforts. Ryan Raybould, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, spoke at the press...

City of Garland: Do not throw batteries in trash or recycling

NBC DFW 7/24 1:15A Charles Nichelson

The city of Garland wants to remind residents not to trash or recycle batteries. Discarded batteries are a leading cause of fires in waste facilities and collection trucks. The city said when batteries are tossed in the trash, they can be crushed...

Plano police involved in gas station shootout in Carrollton, one person injured

NBC DFW 7/22 5:29A Charles Nichelson

Plano police said one person was hurt after a shootout involving police and a group of four people, three juveniles and one adult, that police claim they saw committing a burglary while police were doing surveillance. Police said it happened at a...

Weekend road closures around US 75 in Richardson due to bridge installation work

NBC DFW 7/21 4:25A Charles Nichelson

The city of Richardson says parts of US 75, the service road, and the President George Bush Turnpike will be closed this weekend for work related to the DART Silver Line Bridge. They re installing the northside arch on the bridge; the Silver Line...

Samsung laying off hundreds amid U.S. headquarters move to Plano

NBC DFW 7/21 1:17A Sasha Richie, Staff Writer | The

South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics is laying off hundreds amid the move of its U.S. headquarters to Plano. According to an email from the company, 739 employees are being laid off or given relocation offers in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., the...

Red Cross blood donor gets life-saving help

NBC DFW 7/17 4:09A Laura Harris

The American Red Cross blood donations account for nearly 40% of the nation s blood supply. Currently, the organization reports what they call an emergency shortage. Leaders at the nonprofit said supply fell nearly 25% in June, so they are urging...

FBI agent on human trafficking: “It can happen to anybody.”

NBC DFW 7/16 6:47A Maria Guerrero

The Federal Bureau of Investigation Dallas Field Office is spreading awareness about human trafficking ahead of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on July 30. FBI investigators say this criminal activity poses a real threat across the...

Girl, 15, hospitalized after accidental shooting in Little Elm, police say

NBC DFW 7/14 9:57A NBCDFW Staff

A 15-year-old girl is recovering from a gunshot wound after an apparent accidental shooting at a home in Little Elm. Little Elm Police said officers were called to a shooting at a home on Canyon Lake Drive at about 5 a.m. Sunday. Officers learned...

American Ninja Warrior-style course making Olympic debut in 2028

NBC DFW 7/13 1:52A Laura Harris

It s official. There will be a new discipline at the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles. This time, it s an American Ninja Warrior-style course that will be part of the modern pentathlon. Plano-native Karsten Williams said this is just further...