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Standing room only. A protester escorted out. New policy proposals. Calls for party unity. Ken Paxton's campaign stop in Allen had more than campaign speeches—it marked the rollout of his "Texas Promise Plan" as the Senate race against James Talarico continues to heat up. Our full…

Ken Paxton Unveils Bold $25K Medical Tax Deduction Plan in Allen — Here’s What Republicans Are Saying

Ken Paxton unveiled the “Texas Promise Plan” at an Allen rally, proposing a $25,000 medical tax deduction and $50,000 homebuyer deduction. Republicans urged unity ahead of the November Senate race against James Talarico.

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What actually happened at Tuesday night's McKinney City Council meeting? It wasn't just one vote. Our latest recap covers the major decisions made during the nearly six-hour meeting, including the McKinney Islamic Association site plan, the city's budget process, federal funding and other…

McKinney City Council Approves Mosque Site Plan, Advances Budget and Development Items

The McKinney City Council approved the McKinney Islamic Association site plan after hours of public testimony during its Aug. 4 meeting. Council members also advanced the city's budget and tax-rate process, approved federal community funding and acted on several development requests across McKinney.

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Ahead of tonight's McKinney City Council meeting, a proposed Islamic Association of McKinney development has become an issue in the race for Texas' 3rd Congressional District. Democratic nominee Evan Hunt and Congressman Keith Self are offering sharply different views on the proposal, Sharia law…

Ahead of McKinney Council Meeting, Hunt and Self Offer Different Views on Proposed Islamic Center

A proposed Islamic Association of McKinney campus is heading to City Council as congressional candidates Evan Hunt and Keith Self debate Sharia law, Islam and the role of political rhetoric in local zoning decisions.

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What happened at Frisco's "Hate Has No Home Here" Town Hall? Community leaders, faith leaders and Democratic candidates gathered to discuss religious discrimination, civic engagement and issues ahead of the November election. Our latest article examines what was said, the issues raised by…

Frisco Town Hall Addresses Religious Discrimination and Civic Engagement

Community leaders, Democratic candidates and residents gathered in Frisco for the "Hate Has No Home Here" Town Hall to discuss religious discrimination, civic engagement and public policy ahead of November's election.

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El caso del exmaestro de Brinker Elementary entra en una nueva etapa. Una demanda civil presentada en el Condado Collin alega que hubo reportes antes del arresto de Paul Campbell y que la respuesta del distrito fue insuficiente. Mientras tanto, el caso penal continúa y la investigación sigue…

Demanda acusa a Plano ISD de no actuar tras reportes previos antes del arresto de un maestro

Una demanda civil presentada en el Condado Collin alega que Plano ISD y la directora de Brinker Elementary no actuaron tras recibir reportes previos sobre un maestro antes de su arresto. El caso penal y la demanda continúan en proceso.

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¿Qué dijeron realmente los residentes antes de la votación sobre el proyecto del centro islámico en McKinney? La ciudad hizo públicos decenas de comentarios enviados al Concejo Municipal antes de la decisión del 4 de agosto. Algunos hablaron de tráfico y construcción. Muchos otros reflejaron un…

McKinney hace públicos los comentarios antes de la votación sobre centro islámico

McKinney publicó decenas de comentarios de residentes antes de la votación sobre el proyecto de un centro islámico. Los documentos muestran cómo el debate pasó del tráfico y la construcción a temas sobre el islam, la sharía y el cambio cultural.

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Princeton's finances are strong today—but city leaders say the tougher decisions may come next year. Despite healthy reserves and strong tax collections, officials warned that slowing development-related revenue and rising operating costs could make balancing the next budget more challenging. The…

Princeton Officials Warn Tough Budget Choices May Be Ahead Despite Strong Financial Position

Princeton city leaders approved the third-quarter financial report while warning that slower development-related revenue and rising operating costs could make balancing next year's budget more difficult.

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Plano approved a $320,000 traffic study for the proposed Willow Bend entertainment district Monday, but residents say key questions remain unanswered. Who should pay for the study? Is it broad enough? And what will it mean for nearby neighborhoods? Read what happened during Monday's City Council…

Plano Advances Arena Planning as Residents Press for Answers on Traffic, Neighborhoods

The Plano City Council voted 8-0 to approve a $320,000 traffic study for a proposed entertainment district near Willow Bend. Residents questioned the study's scope, taxpayer funding and neighborhood impacts, while council also approved a new police drone program.

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¿Por qué Keith Self no ha respondido a los llamados para debatir? En TX-03, la ausencia de un debate entre Keith Self y Evan Hunt ya dice mucho. Esta columna explica por qué los votantes de North Texas no deberían conformarse con mensajes controlados y entrevistas cómodas. Léela…

Keith Self y la deuda pendiente con los votantes de TX-03

En TX-03, la falta de un debate entre Keith Self y Evan Hunt ya llama la atención. Para muchos votantes hispanos de North Texas, escuchar solo mensajes controlados no basta: quieren ver a los candidatos dar la cara.

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Every day, thousands of North Texans drive past license plate reader cameras without giving them a second thought. But what information are they collecting? Who can access it? And what would Congressman Keith Self's new PRIVACY Act actually change? We took a closer look at the technology, the…

Keith Self’s Flock Camera Bill Raises a Bigger Question: Who Can Access Your Driving Data?

Congressman Keith Self's PRIVACY Act would require warrants for federal access to certain Flock camera data. Here's what the bill would change, how the cameras work and why the debate over privacy continues.

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Growing a business isn't just about getting found online anymore. What if customers recognized your brand before they ever searched for it? We take a look at how one North Texas marketing company is combining indoor digital advertising with SEO, geofencing, and online marketing to help local…

The Local Growth Playbook: How Maverick Digital Is Helping DFW Businesses Get Noticed

Maverick Digital is helping North Texas businesses stand out by combining indoor digital advertising, SEO, geofencing, and targeted marketing strategies designed to build brand recognition and generate measurable results.

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Do voters still deserve debates? Our latest editorial examines the changing role of political debates, modern campaign communication, and what voters should reasonably expect from candidates seeking public office. Read it here:…

Keith Self vs. Evan Hunt: Why TX-03 Voters Still Deserve a Debate

As the TX-03 race between Keith Self and Evan Hunt moves forward without a scheduled debate, are voters losing a vital tool for democratic accountability?

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🚨 Un anuncio de bienvenida terminó en una cancelación de contratación. Prosper ISD canceló la contratación de un nuevo maestro de seguridad pública después de que padres de familia señalaran un caso penal de 2022 en los comentarios de Facebook del propio distrito. ¿Qué pasó y qué preguntas siguen…

Prosper ISD cancela contratación de nuevo maestro tras revelarse un caso penal de 2022

Prosper ISD canceló la contratación de un maestro de seguridad pública tras revelarse un caso penal de 2022. El distrito afirma que el empleado nunca tuvo contacto con estudiantes, mientras crecen las dudas sobre cómo avanzó el proceso de contratación y la revisión de antecedentes.

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Prosper ISD publicly welcomed a new law enforcement teacher. Less than 24 hours later, the district announced it was terminating his contract after parents raised concerns about his 2022 criminal case. How did the hiring make it that far, and what questions remain about the district's screening…

Prosper ISD Terminates Newly Hired Teacher After Parents Flag Criminal History Online

Prosper ISD is terminating the contract of a newly hired law enforcement teacher after parents identified his 2022 arrest in comments on the district's Facebook announcement. The district says the employee never had contact with students as questions grow over its hiring process.

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How much did the conversation around McKinney's proposed mosque change in just two years? TX3DNews reviewed official Planning & Zoning and City Council transcripts from 2024 and 2026 to compare what residents said—and how the debate evolved from traffic and neighborhood concerns to broader…

‘People of faith’ to ‘grand jihad’: How McKinney’s mosque debate changed in two years

Using official City of McKinney meeting transcripts, TX3DNews examines how public comments about the proposed McKinney Islamic Association project changed between 2024 and 2026, while the legal question before city leaders remained largely the same.

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The McKinney City Council narrowly approved a roadway impact fee waiver for the Cotton Mill redevelopment Tuesday, siding 4-3 with developer Presidium over a staff recommendation for denial. Was it the right call for East McKinney? Read what council members and residents had to say.…

McKinney Council Approves Cotton Mill Fee Waiver After Split Vote

McKinney’s City Council narrowly approved a roadway impact fee waiver for the Cotton Mill redevelopment Tuesday, siding 4-3 with developer Presidium over a staff recommendation for denial. The debate centered on whether the incentive would spur East McKinney investment or shift costs onto taxpayers.

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¿Las escuelas públicas de Texas necesitan más financiamiento, más competencia o ambas cosas? Esa fue una de las preguntas centrales durante un foro realizado en Plano, donde educadores, candidatos y residentes hablaron sobre vouchers, presupuesto escolar, retención de maestros y los desafíos que…

Vouchers y presupuesto escolar dominan foro en Plano

Educadores, candidatos y residentes debatieron en Plano sobre el financiamiento escolar, los vouchers, la retención de maestros y el futuro de la educación pública en Texas.

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Should the state invest more in public schools, expand school vouchers, or try to do both? That question was at the center of a community forum in Plano, where educators, candidates and residents discussed school funding, teacher shortages and the future of Texas public education. Read what each…

Education Funding, Vouchers Drive Discussion at Plano Public Education Forum

Educators, candidates and community members gathered in Plano to discuss school funding, vouchers, teacher shortages and the future of Texas public education during a public forum.

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¿La ley debe aplicarse igual para todos, incluso para el fiscal general de Texas? Esa es la pregunta detrás de una queja presentada por el Partido Demócrata del Condado de Collin contra Ken Paxton. Mientras los demócratas piden una investigación sobre su registro como votante, la campaña de Paxton…

Demócratas del condado de Collin presentan queja electoral contra el fiscal Ken Paxton

El Partido Demócrata del Condado de Collin presentó una queja para que autoridades estatales investiguen si el fiscal general Ken Paxton violó la ley electoral al votar desde una dirección en McKinney después de mudarse. La campaña de Paxton rechaza las acusaciones y las califica de un ataque político.

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