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09/21/2024

Frisco and Heritage staged an early candidate for game of the season on Friday, with the Raccoons using a late score to pull out a 27-26 victory at Toyota Stadium.

09/21/2024

It has not always been easy, but through the first month of the season, Rowlett continues to find a way.

09/21/2024

Denton County Football Roundup: The Colony gets back on track; Lake Dallas remains undefeated

The Colony bounced back from their loss against Colleyville Heritage with a 51-32 win over Everman Friday night. This moves the team to 3-1 overall and 1-1 in District 3-5A

09/21/2024

Creekview rolling early but looking for more.

The Carrollton Creekview football team started the season by snapping a 21-game losing streak. This was a surprise only to those unfamiliar with first-year head coach Dusty Ortiz.

09/21/2024

Allen used a big second half to distance from Plano, Lovejoy outlasted Anna in a shootout that featured more than 1,100 yards of offense, and big wins were earned elsewhere on Friday from Prosper ISD, Celina and McKinney North.

For the second straight week, the Allen football team shifted gears with a decisive run in the second half to find the win column in District 6-6A play. In Friday's

09/21/2024

Here's a look around the local gridiron to see how high school football teams throughout the area fared in Week 4.

09/21/2024

West Mesquite improved to 4-0 overall and 2-0 in District 6-5A Division I with a 42-13 victory over North Mesquite on Friday at Mesquite Memorial Stadium.

Frisco Enterprise Sports Reedy blanks Wakeland in rivalry showdown By Michael Finnegan | Star Local Media Contributor 49 mins ago

09/21/2024

West Mesquite largely controlled the first half of Friday’s 6-5A Division I tilt with crosstown rival North Mesquite, but the Stallions made some key plays to stay within striking distance at 14-0 at halftime.

West Mesquite largely controlled the first half of Friday’s 6-5A Division I tilt with crosstown rival North Mesquite, but the Stallions made some key plays to stay within striking distance

09/21/2024

Holliday makes all-around impact in Mustangs' win over Molina

CARROLLTON—Creekview senior athlete Isaiah Holliday made plays in all three phases of the game to lift the Mustangs (4-0, 2-0) to a 70-21 win over Molina (0-4, 0-2) in District

09/21/2024

The Plano East football team had amassed some of the gaudier offensive numbers across the area through the first three weeks of the season, so Plano West took it upon itself to try and lure the Panthers a bit outside that comfort zone.

The Plano East football team had amassed some of the gaudier offensive numbers across the area through the first three weeks of the season, so Plano West took it upon

09/21/2024

Jake Ferner accounted for 270 yards of total offense and two touchdowns to lead Frisco Reedy past Frisco Wakeland, 35-0, in a District 5-5A Division I showdown at the Ford Center in Frisco.

Jake Ferner accounted for 270 yards of total offense and two touchdowns to lead Frisco Reedy past Frisco Wakeland, 35-0, in a District 5-5A Division I showdown at the Ford

09/21/2024

Check out more than 50 photos from Frisco Reedy's big win over Wakeland Friday, Sept. 20, at the Ford Center.

Check out more than 50 photos from Frisco Reedy's big 35-0 win over Wakeland Friday, Sept. 20, at the Ford Center.

09/21/2024

Sachse improved to 3-1 overall and 2-0 in 9-6A on Thursday with a convincing 44-17 victory over Wylie at Homer B. Johnson Stadium.

09/20/2024

Memorial picked up its first victory over the season on Thursday, as Mateo Gentile kicked a field goal in the fourth quarter to lift the Warriors to a 20-17 win over Independence at The Ford Center at The Star.

Memorial picked up its first victory over the season on Thursday, as Mateo Gentile kicked a field goal in the fourth quarter to lift the Warriors to a 20-17 win

09/20/2024

Mateo Gentile booted a 25-yard field goal with 5:26 left in the fourth quarter and that proved to be the difference as Memorial claimed a 20-17 victory over Independence on Thursday at The Ford Center at The Star.

Mateo Gentile booted a 25-yard field goal with 5:26 left in the fourth quarter and that proved to be the difference as Memorial claimed a 20-17 victory over Independence on

09/20/2024

In a bold move to combat illiteracy, Mesquite ISD is reaching beyond classroom walls to engage parents of the community's youngest residents.

09/20/2024

Mesquite residents are set to double down on community safety as the city gears up for an expanded National Night Out, with 16 neighborhoods joining forces to strengthen ties between citizens and law enforcement.

Mesquite residents are set to double down on community safety as the city gears up for an expanded National Night Out, with 16 neighborhoods joining forces to strengthen ties between

09/20/2024

Kyle Jacobson, the new president and CEO of the Allen Fairview Chamber of Commerce, has big plans to capitalize on the city's growth opportunities, including the emerging downtown development and expansion along State Highway 121.

Kyle Jacobson, the new president and CEO of the Allen Fairview Chamber of Commerce, has big plans to capitalize on the city's growth opportunities, including the emerging downtown development and

09/20/2024

The Lewisville Police Department (LPD) has arrested four juvenile suspects in connection with multiple fictitious online school threats made against Huffines Middle School in the Lewisville ISD (LISD), according to a press release.

The Lewisville Police Department (LPD) has arrested four juvenile suspects in connection with multiple fictitious online threats made against a middle school in Lewisville ISD (LISD).

09/20/2024

There's no shortage of noteworthy performances turned in by student-athletes around the area. Each week, Star Local Media's sports staff will recognize five student-athletes from their respective coverage areas as part of its 5-Star Spotlight.

There's no shortage of noteworthy performances turned in by student-athletes around the area. Each week, Star Local Media's sports staff will recognize five student-athletes from their respective coverage areas as

09/20/2024

There's no shortage of noteworthy performances turned in by student-athletes around the area. Each week, Star Local Media's sports staff will recognize five student-athletes from their respective coverage areas as part of its 5-Star Spotlight.

There's no shortage of noteworthy performances turned in by student-athletes around the area. Each week, Star Local Media's sports staff will recognize five student-athletes from their respective coverage areas as

09/20/2024

Clients at All Community Outreach can once again choose their own groceries, a change that marks the return of personal shopping at the nonprofit's food pantry after years of prepackaged distribution.

Clients at All Community Outreach can once again choose their own groceries, a change that marks the return of personal shopping at the nonprofit's food pantry after years of prepackaged

09/20/2024

There's no shortage of noteworthy performances turned in by student-athletes around the area. Each week, Star Local Media's sports staff will recognize five student-athletes from their respective coverage areas as part of its 5-Star Spotlight.

There's no shortage of noteworthy performances turned in by student-athletes around the area. Each week, Star Local Media's sports staff will recognize five student-athletes from their respective coverage areas as

09/20/2024

There's no shortage of noteworthy performances turned in by student-athletes around the area. Each week, Star Local Media's sports staff will recognize five student-athletes from their respective coverage areas as part of its 5-Star Spotlight.

There's no shortage of noteworthy performances turned in by student-athletes around the area. Each week, Star Local Media's sports staff will recognize five student-athletes from their respective coverage areas as

09/20/2024

81 Lewisville ISD seniors named National Merit Semifinalists for 2025. These top 1% of U.S. high school seniors will compete for 6,870 scholarships worth $26 million. Winners announced spring 2025.

Get the latest update on Lewisville ISD's 81 high school seniors named as National Merit Semifinalists for 2025, including distribution across five high schools and scholarship opportunities.

09/20/2024

The city of Allen is hitting the brakes on reckless driving with a new safety campaign aimed at reducing a surge in car crashes.

09/20/2024

Newman Smith’s Harrison leads commanding win over Sunset

CARROLLTON—Newman Smith (2-1, 1-0) senior running back Allijah Harrison scored five first-half touchdowns to lead his team to a 57-0 win over Sunset (2-2, 0-2) in District 6-5A Division I

09/20/2024

Opening the season at 3-0 for the first time since 2012, Frisco Centennial's hot start featured a defense surrendering just 12.3 points per game through three weeks. On Thursday, Frisco Lone Star proved to be a cut above and then some.

Opening the season at 3-0 for the first time since 2012, the Frisco Centennial football team's hot start featured a defense surrendering just 12.3 points per game through three weeks.

09/20/2024

During a Little Elm Town Council meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 17, council held a public hearing and approved a campus expansion for Little Elm High School, which includes additional classroom and athletic space.

During a Little Elm Town Council meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 17, council held a public hearing and approved a campus expansion for Little Elm High School, which includes additional classroom

09/20/2024

During The Colony City Council meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 17, council officially approved the proposed 2024-2025 tax rate and adopted the FY25 budget, which will go into effect on Oct. 1.

During The Colony City Council meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 17, council officially approved the proposed 2024-2025 tax rate and adopted the FY25 budget, which will go into effect on Oct.