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As the fifth anniversary of the death of Officer Wes Hardy approaches, Plano Police are set to honor those officers killed in the line of duty.

PLANO -- The man Plano Police say is responsible for placing a hidden camera in a changing room at Oak Point Recreation Center has been indicted by a Collin County Grand Jury.

PLANO -- A fiery two-vehicle accident shut down the northbound frontage road of State Highway 121 at Coit Road for several hours Thursday afternoon.

Richard Davis Callaway, a 48-year-old Plano resident, surrendered to the Collin County Sheriff's Office Monday after nearly a month as a fugitive, announced Greg Willis, Collin County District Attorney.

The Plano Police Department collected $257,000 in fines during the Great Texas Warrant Roundup earlier this month.

Plano -- The Plano Police Department is requesting help in identifying a suspect in a recent Identity Theft incident that occurred at the Bank of America in the 5700 block of Legacy Drive.

A small fire occurred Sunday night at the NYLO Hotel in northwest Plano, but the fire didn't spread, resulting in no property damage and no injures.

Law enforcement officers are currently searching for a Plano man who fled from custody shortly before being sentenced to jail for driving while intoxicated.

PLANO -- Chevrolet Tahoes have been the primary patrol vehicle for Plano police officers for the past five years.

Plano police are searching for a man who they say is responsible for a burglary early last week.

The man arrested last week for breaking into a Plano building has been tied to other burglaries in Plano and at least one surrounding city.

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With two days left in early voting for the Republican and Democratic primaries, voter turnout has been extremely low. Polls are open today and Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Election Day is May 29, with polls once again open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The Richardson man who was dubbed the "Handsome Guy Bandit," due to the mask he wore during bank robberies, has withdrawn his original not-guilty plea and pleaded guilty to two counts of brandishing a firearm during the commission of a violent crime. The plea was approved by a federal judge on Tuesday.

Staying true to a 55-year-old, nationwide tradition, Plano firefighters are giving neuromuscular disease the boot starting Wednesday as part of the Muscular Dystrophy Association's Fill-the-Boot campaign.

Andy Bugh realized a lifelong dream in Morgan City, La. on Saturday, when the retired Plano resident reunited with his family after concluding a six-month solo kayaking adventure.

The smell of a meal roasting over an open fire. The sound of a blacksmith's hammer ringing against an anvil. The feel of clay being molded into a bowl.

PLANO -- The sounds of bagpipes playing Amazing Grace and rifles firing a 21-gun salute filled the air Wednesday afternoon in Plano as part of the Plano Police Department's annual Peace Officer Memorial Service.

The Plano Police Department is searching for two new civilian employees to serve as victim's advocates, whose tasks include counseling highly-traumatized victims and witnesses of crimes.

Plano ISD employees will receive a 3 percent pay raise during the 2012-2013 school year in an effort to keep their salaries competitive with neighboring districts.

The Arts Center of North Texas' days have appeared to be numbered since the project failed to meet its six-month funding goals earlier this year. The lack of private funding and corporate sponsorships has forced the project into limbo while the three owner cities decide how to proceed.

After nearly six years at the helm of the Plano Fire Department, Chief Hugo Esparza announced his retirement on Tuesday, effective July 2.

Women's health care has become a hot topic in Texas after a federal court issued an order blocking the state from de-funding Planned Parenthood until a trial can be held and the issue can be further examined.

While the battle over state funding for Planned Parenthood and the future of the Women's Health Program will be decided in a courtroom, the impacts of the judge's decision could be felt in Plano and other Collin County cities.

Melissa Woodward is a victim of human trafficking who is now driven to give her pain a purpose.

Plano resident Michele Davé is a documentary junkie. So when she heard about Jasper High School screening of "Race to Nowhere" last week, she had to make it a family affair.

Celebrity chef Blythe Beck hosted a Mother's Day event for clients of Hope's Door, Collin County's only domestic violence shelter and counseling center, on May 8. The event featured a buffet dinner from some of Dallas' top fine dining restaurants, makeovers for Mom and arts and crafts for kids.

The latest state championship won by a team from Plano didn't involve penalty kicks or three pointers, but rather preventing robberies and conducting felony traffic stops.

After countless delays and court decisions, early voting for the state Republican and Democratic primaries begins Monday.

The month of May has been a tough one for Brett and Kristie Cavaliero.

A new CEO has been tasked with leading the Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County, which serve more than 8,000 children annually.

FRISCO -- A Plano resident was killed Wednesday night when the motorcycle he was riding collided with a vehicle on southbound State Highway 121.

The Plano Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in locating a suspect in connection with an attempted capital murder case.

Plano ISD laid off more than 300 employees last year due to a severe cut in state funding. Now, at least one of those employees is crying foul and has filed a lawsuit against the district.

Sister-in-laws Laura Rohman and Julie Albright of Frisco celebrated Mother's Day a little early on Tuesday, as the two treated themselves to vital information for living a healthier life at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano.

Plano parents, teachers and students converged on Jasper High School on Monday evening for a screening of Vicki Abeles' documentary, "Race to Nowhere."

PLANO - Several weeks after rolling out a utility line insurance program, full refunds are being offered to any Plano residents who feel they were misled by the city or the insurance company.

PLANO - The latest round of layoffs to hit J.C. Penney came on Wednesday, when the retail giant announced store-level layoffs. The move was announced a month after 600 employees were laid off at the Plano headquarters. Additionally, a call center in Pennsylvania would be closed this summer, eliminating 300 more jobs.

Less than a month remains until the state primaries, and the money continues to roll in for the five candidates vying for state House District 67.

Susan Swan Smith has emerged as one of the leading philanthropists in North Texas. The Plano resident’s newest role is Chief Relationship Officer at Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT), where she is in charge of cultivating new donor relationships, connecting donor passions with community needs and finding innovative ways to encourage matchmaking in North Texas.

A Plano homeowners association whose members rallied to convince the city of Plano not to construct a walking trail behind their homes and through the Chase Oaks Golf Course earlier this year is now contesting the addition of two new tee boxes that could put several homes at risk of being hit.

Jude Cobler is a face of hope and inspiration throughout Dallas.

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