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Collin CountyCollin County voters reject all four propositions in an $817.5 million bond packageIf you're wondering how Tuesday's vote landed: Collin County voters rejected all four propositions in the $817.5 million bond package. The money would have gone to roads, jail and courthouse space, parks and a new elections building. Officials said it was needed to keep pace with growth, and the Census Bureau ranked Collin the nation's second fastest-growing county between 2024 and 2025.Saturday’s editionRead Getting AroundMcKinney National Airport opens its new passenger terminal Wed., Nov. 11If you'd rather not drive to DFW, McKinney National Airport (DTX) is opening its new passenger terminal Wed., Nov. 11. That day, the airport's first commercial flight is scheduled to depart for Fort Myers, Florida. Houston-based ultra-low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines is the launch airline.Saturday’s editionRead CowboysThe Cowboys mark one year since Marshawn Kneeland's death with a new player-support initiativeFriday marks one year since Cowboys defensive lineman Marshawn Kneeland died at 24 in Frisco. The team has since started the "Huddle for 94" initiative, which encourages players to open up about what they're struggling with off the field.Friday’s editionRead PlanoPlano voters reject a venue tax for a Stars arena, and Dallas leaders pitch a stayWith 100% of precincts reporting, roughly 55% of Plano voters said no to Prop A, a venue tax on things like car rentals, parking and hotels. It would have helped fund a new Dallas Stars arena at the Shops at Willow Bend Mall site, FOX 4 reported from the election results.Friday’s editionRead PlanoPlano voters reject the Stars arena venue taxes, and the Stars say they'll keep working with the cityIf you followed Plano's ballot Tuesday, here's the result: voters rejected Proposition A, 54.6% to 45.4%. The measure would have authorized venue taxes to help pay for a Dallas Stars arena at The Shops at Willow Bend. Those results stay unofficial until Collin and Denton counties canvass them.Thursday’s editionRead StarsPlano voters weighed five venue taxes for a Stars arena as Dallas hit the roadIf you've been following the Stars' move north, Plano voters had a say. Dallas News reported Tuesday morning that voters in a special election on five venue taxes would decide whether to help fund an arena the Stars plan to lease. Results weren't in the reports we had this morning.Wednesday’s editionRead High School SportsMcKinney Boyd sweeps Plano East and reaches the third round for the first time since 2015McKinney Boyd closed out Plano East in three sets Monday at Lovejoy in a Class 6A Division I area playoff match. That extends Boyd's postseason to the third round for the first time since 2015. A week earlier, Boyd had let a two-set lead slip away in a bi-district win over Hebron.Wednesday’s editionRead CowboysStephen Jones says the Cowboys are 'close' and open to adding before the Nov. 10 deadlineIf you're watching the Cowboys' next move, here's the latest. Stephen Jones said Monday on 105.3 The Fan that Dallas remains open to adding a player before the Nov. 10 NFL trade deadline, a day after the 33-30 overtime loss to Arizona. "We think we're close, we think we can get this ship righted," he said.Tuesday’s editionRead

Around Frisco

From Dave Campbell's, Dallas Hoops Journal and 11 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. Dave Campbell's3 hours ago

    TXHSFB Playoffs: Game Times and Locations

    Times and locations for all UIL Texas high school football playoff games from 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A, 2A, and 1A.

  2. Dallas Hoops Journal4 hours ago

    Indianapolis Colts Taking Trade Calls On Daniel Jones Before Hosting Dallas Cowboys

    INDIANAPOLIS — Multiple teams have called the Indianapolis Colts about trading quarterback Daniel Jones, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Saturday, a day before Jones is slated to start against the Dallas Cowboys at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Colts have been willing to listen to any offer for Jones. They have also

  3. Denton Record-Chronicle8 hours ago

    Round 1 football schedule: All 11 Denton-area teams headed to the playoffs for first time ever

    For the first time ever, all 11 UIL football teams across the Denton Record-Chronicle’s coverage area are headed to the playoffs. Braswell, Guyer, Denton, Ryan, Argyle, Aubrey, Lake Dallas, Krum,

  4. Denton Record-Chronicle10 hours ago

    Round 4 volleyball schedule: Argyle, Aubrey and Sanger last local squads standing going into regional finals

    Argyle, Aubrey and Sanger are the last Denton-area volleyball teams standing, and they're set to play in the regional final round Tuesday for spots in the state semifinals. Argyle takes

  5. Dallas Hoops Journal10 hours ago

    ‘Every Game Is An Audition’: Thomas Harley Carries Dallas Stars Blue Line With Miro Heiskanen Doubtful vs. San Jose Sharks

    Glen Gulutzan said Friday that Miro Heiskanen is doubtful against San Jose. Thomas Harley played a season-high 28:31 at Columbus and wants the workload.

  6. Cross Timbers Gazette11 hours ago

    FirstLight Home Care setting new bar for in-home care

    As care professionals, John Lee and Cindy Souther are like many of the families they help each day. They’ve been the daughter or son pulled in several directions at once while getting parents to doctor appointments, doing countless safety checks in the home to avoid fall risks, and overseeing tasks like cooking meals and helping […]

  7. Dallas Hoops Journal12 hours ago

    Dallas Cowboys Place Malachi Lawrence On Injured Reserve, Activate Marist Liufau Before Indianapolis Colts Game

    Malachi Lawrence is headed to injured reserve with the ankle injury from the Arizona loss. Marist Liufau is back, Jordan Hudson and James Mitchell were elevated, and Jonathan Bullard is out for Sunday’s game in Indianapolis.

  8. Fort Worth Star-Telegram13 hours ago

    Leading rusher from TCU national runner-up team released by Saints

    One of the stars of the 2022 TCU national runner-up team, leading rusher Kendre Miller, has been released from the team that drafted him on Saturday afternoon.

  9. Princeton Herald15 hours ago

    Princeton ends season with loss to Prosper

    A Princeton defender tackles Prosper senior quarterback Tyler Albert on Friday at Children’s Health Stadium. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By David Wolman sports@csmediatexas.com PROSPER — Prosper used a 21-point second quarter to pull away for a 45-7 win over Princeton at Children’s Health Stadium on Friday. The Panthers’ special teams nearly came

  10. Star Local Media16 hours ago

    Playoff Volleyball Roundup: Allen, McKinney Boyd to meet in regional final; Celina, Reedy, McKinney North advance

    There will be a new state champion in Class 6A Division I volleyball this season.

  11. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth17 hours ago

    Plano Flags of Honor celebrates 10 years with 1,111 American flags honoring veterans, first responders

    See 1,111 American flags honoring veterans, active-duty members and first responders at Plano Flags of Honor Nov. 7-14, free 24/7.

    Also reported byCBS Texas

  12. Fort Worth Star-Telegram21 hours ago

    Bi-district playoff pairings: See where area teams will start playoff runs

    Check out the UIL bi-district football pairings for Fort Worth-area teams. See when and where local teams will play in the first round of UIL playoffs.

  13. Cross Timbers GazetteYesterday

    The Arts: Arts Month puts local talent in the spotlight

    October may be National Arts and Humanities Month, but in Flower Mound, the celebration of creativity is just getting started. Last month, Flower Mound enjoyed a wonderful Chalk the Park event at Twin Coves Park and launched the “Creative Urges” art exhibits, featuring 38 works by 18 artists. Their artwork is on display at Town […]

  14. Star Local MediaYesterday

    Howe barks past Leonard

    HOWE, Texas (KTEN) - The Howe Bulldogs get Head Coach Jake Smith back and a win too over Leonard, 37-7.

  15. Denton Record-ChronicleNov. 6

    Week 11 football scores: No. 8 Ryan wins first district championship since 2021; Aubrey finishes off unbeaten district title

    Ryan, ranked No. 8 in 5A Division I, secured its first district championship since 2021 with Friday’s 42-6 win over Chisholm Trail. The Raiders ended a drought dating back to

  16. Star Local MediaNov. 6

    Emerson ends season on high note with last-minute heroics against Frisco

    FRISCO – Ahead of Friday evening, both Frisco’s and Emerson’s football destinies were predetermined.

  17. Star Local MediaNov. 6

    Plano runs past West in finale but misses playoffs on tiebreaker

    PLANO – The Plano football team entered Friday’s regular-season finale still alive in the playoff hunt but needing a bit of help elsewhere in 7-6A.

  18. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthNov. 6

    Big Game Friday: Frisco Emerson vs. Frisco highlights

    Frisco High and Frisco Emerson faced off for the first time ever in NBC 5’s Big Game Friday Game of the Week at Kuykendall Stadium. NBC 5’s Pat…

  19. Dallas Hoops JournalNov. 6

    ‘Everything Runs Through Ownership’: Brian Schottenheimer Has No Problem With Carlie Irsay-Gordon’s Headset

    Brian Schottenheimer said he would not mind an owner on the headset like the Colts’ Carlie Irsay-Gordon and that Jerry and Stephen Jones have been exactly the same.

  20. Dallas Hoops JournalNov. 6

    ‘Run Through JT’: Brian Schottenheimer Expects Indianapolis Colts To Lean On Jonathan Taylor Against Dallas Cowboys

    Brian Schottenheimer said the Colts should start with Jonathan Taylor, called Josh Downs dynamic, and said he met the Downs brothers’ father at Josh’s pro day.

  21. Dallas Hoops JournalNov. 6

    Brian Schottenheimer ‘Hopeful’ George Pickens, Joey Porter Jr. Play For Dallas Cowboys Against Indianapolis Colts

    Brian Schottenheimer said he is hopeful George Pickens and Joey Porter Jr. play Sunday. Both are questionable, while Caleb Downs and P.J. Locke carry no designation.

  22. Dallas Hoops JournalNov. 6

    ‘Jumping Offsides Way Too Much’: Brian Schottenheimer Calls Out Dallas Cowboys Defensive Penalties

    Brian Schottenheimer said Friday the Cowboys defense is jumping offsides way too much, that Rashan Gary has to lower his target, and that players come out of practice for penalties.

  23. Dallas Hoops JournalNov. 6

    ‘We’re Better Than That’: Brian Schottenheimer Says Dallas Cowboys Offensive Line Fell Short Against Arizona Cardinals

    Brian Schottenheimer said the Cowboys offensive line was not good enough against Arizona and that Tyler Smith, Cooper Beebe, and Tyler Booker are expected to dominate every week.

  24. Dallas Hoops JournalNov. 6

    ‘We Should Put That Game Away’: Brian Schottenheimer Owns Dallas Cowboys’ Late-Game Offense In Arizona Cardinals Loss

    Brian Schottenheimer said Friday the Cowboys offense, starting with him as play caller, should have finished Arizona late and kicked too many field goals in the second half.

  25. Dallas Hoops JournalNov. 6

    ‘Miss Marshawn Every Day’: Brian Schottenheimer Details Dallas Cowboys’ Huddle94 Program On Anniversary Of Marshawn Kneeland’s Death

    One year after Marshawn Kneeland’s death, Brian Schottenheimer said the Cowboys are starting Huddle94, a player-led program of roundtable discussions in his memory.

  26. Dallas Hoops JournalNov. 6

    ‘I Was Comfortable Being Down There’: Jerry Jones Recalls Sideline Days Before Facing Carlie Irsay-Gordon’s Indianapolis Colts

    Before Dallas faces Carlie Irsay-Gordon’s Colts, Jerry Jones said Jimmy Johnson wanted him on the sideline and that the people who work for him change his mind all the time.

  27. Dallas Hoops JournalNov. 6

    Jerry Jones Calls Legal Sports Betting ‘A Plus’ For Texas After Tuesday’s Election

    Three days after Texas elected a new governor and lieutenant governor, Jerry Jones said legal sports betting would be a plus for the state and called himself apolitical.

  28. Dallas Hoops JournalNov. 6

    Jerry Jones Says Dallas Cowboys ‘A Lot More Likely’ To Add Than Sell Before NFL Trade Deadline

    Jerry Jones said Friday the Cowboys are a lot more likely to add than sell before Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline, even if Sunday’s game at Indianapolis goes wrong.

  29. Dallas Hoops JournalNov. 6

    ‘I Make All The Decisions, Ultimately’: Jerry Jones Says Control Has Never Been An Issue In Dallas Cowboys Coaching Hires

    Jerry Jones said Friday he makes all the decisions, ultimately, and retold how Stephen Jones pushed him against a door after he agreed to sign Deion Sanders in 1995.

  30. Dallas Hoops JournalNov. 6

    ‘It’s Ridiculous’: Jerry Jones Rejects Notion He Won’t Pay Top Dollar For A Dallas Cowboys Head Coach

    Jerry Jones said Friday he has never let money stop him from hiring a coach, has tried to lure successful coaches from other teams, and once personally guaranteed Jimmy Johnson’s contract.

  31. Dallas Hoops JournalNov. 6

    Dallas Cowboys Rule Out Malachi Lawrence, KaVontae Turpin As Jake Ferguson Lands Questionable vs. Indianapolis Colts

    Malachi Lawrence and KaVontae Turpin are out for Sunday in Indianapolis. Jake Ferguson, George Pickens, and five others are questionable, while Caleb Downs and P.J. Locke practiced fully Friday after concussions.

  32. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthNov. 6

    Skye Blakely celebrates comeback, meets young fans at Frisco hospital

    Imagine getting the chance to meet your idol! Young gymnasts in Frisco had that opportunity when elite gymnast Skye Blakely visited Scottish Rite…

  33. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthNov. 6

    Frisco vs. Emerson: First-ever showdown closes high school football regular season

    Two Frisco schools. One historic first meeting. And plenty of bragging rights on the line! Frisco High and Frisco Emerson face off for the first time ever in…

  34. 3rd DegreeNov. 6

    Torquato and Contreras called into US U20 camp for November friendlies

    FC Dallas left back Josh Torquato and on-loan winger Jaidyn Contreras have been called into US U20 camp by head coach Gonzalo Segares for a training camp.

  35. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthNov. 6

    Little Elm students write letter to U.S. troops for the holidays

    After learning about a holiday letter-writing campaign for military personnel stationed away from home, started by a local radio show, a Little Elm middle…

  36. The Wooley Law FirmNov. 6

    Major Crash on Northbound US 75 at Plano Parkway Closes HOV Lane and Two Left Lanes

    A major crash on northbound US 75 at Plano Parkway was reported at 6:30 a.m. November 7, 2026. The HOV lane and two left travel lanes were closed.

  37. CBS TexasNov. 6

    Police look for man accused of exposing himself at Lewisville store

    Woman's livestream captured the man following her.

  38. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthNov. 6

    Big Game Friday: Frisco and Frisco Emerson face off in final regular season game

    Frisco High School and Frisco Emerson face off for the first time ever in the final regular season game. Plus, the head coach of Frisco shares the mentality he…

  39. Telemundo Dallas (39)Nov. 6

    Estudiantes de Little Elm escriben cartas navideñas a miembros del ejército

    Son muchos miembros de las fuerzas armadas que no estarán con sus familiares durante las fiestas.

  40. KTENNov. 6

    Gunter mom creates healthier energy drink

    Moxy, an energy drink formulated by a Gunter mom, offers a healthier alternative by eliminating artificial additives and reducing the unpleasant side effects often experienced with traditional energy drinks.

In brief

The short notes of 5AM Frisco’s last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.

  • CowboysNeither Malachi Lawrence nor KaVontae Turpin practiced this week, and the Cowboys ruled both out for Sunday's game at the Indianapolis Colts.

    Neither Malachi Lawrence nor KaVontae Turpin practiced this week, and the Cowboys ruled both out for Sunday's game at the Indianapolis Colts. Jake Ferguson is questionable. Starters Caleb Downs and P.J. Locke II cleared concussion protocols Friday.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSources: Dallas Hoops Journal, Dallas News

  • DeadlineOwner and general manager Jerry Jones said Friday the Cowboys are "a lot more likely" to add than sell before Tuesday's NFL trade deadline at 3 p.m.

    Owner and general manager Jerry Jones said Friday the Cowboys are "a lot more likely" to add than sell before Tuesday's NFL trade deadline at 3 p.m. CT. Dallas is 3-5 after a 33-30 overtime loss to the Arizona Cardinals.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSource: Dallas Hoops Journal

  • FC DallasFC Dallas hosts the Colorado Rapids on Saturday for MLS Decision Day.

    FC Dallas hosts the Colorado Rapids on Saturday for MLS Decision Day. A win or draw would lock up second place in the Western Conference behind Vancouver.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSource: Dallas Sports Nation

  • Flu SeasonCook Children's Fort Worth ER treated 608 patients Wednesday and its seven urgent care centers saw 880 more, with flu A, RSV and rhinovirus driving the rise.

    Cook Children's Fort Worth ER treated 608 patients Wednesday and its seven urgent care centers saw 880 more, with flu A, RSV and rhinovirus driving the rise. At the Prosper location, nearly half of patients tested in late October had flu A.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSource: KRLD

  • Job FairIf you're job hunting, the free Hiring Red, White & You!

    If you're job hunting, the free Hiring Red, White & You! career fair comes to Allen Thurs., Nov. 19, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel & Convention Center, 777 Watters Creek Blvd. Organizers expect 110 employers offering 3,197 job openings. It's built for veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses, and open to all job seekers.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSources: Local Profile, Focus Daily News

  • PlayoffsProsper Rock Hill clinched a playoff berth Thursday night.

    Prosper Rock Hill clinched a playoff berth Thursday night. The Blue Hawks beat Dallas Jesuit 45-28, the third straight year their playoff hopes hinged on the final week of the regular season. In District 5-6A, FM Marcus beat Frisco Wakeland 35-24.

    News Notes · Friday’s editionSources: Star Local Media, GM Sports Media

  • CoppellCoppell scored 28 points in the final 5:21 to beat Plano East 48-15 at Buddy Echols Field.

    Coppell scored 28 points in the final 5:21 to beat Plano East 48-15 at Buddy Echols Field. Junior Anthony Lewis capped it with a 98-yard interception return for a touchdown on the game's final play. Coppell forced four interceptions in all.

    News Notes · Friday’s editionSources: Murphy Monitor, Star Local Media

  • KickerSpecial teams coordinator Nick Sorensen said Thursday that the team's trust in Brandon Aubrey hasn't changed, and he called him the best kicker in the league.

    Special teams coordinator Nick Sorensen said Thursday that the team's trust in Brandon Aubrey hasn't changed, and he called him the best kicker in the league. Aubrey is 15-of-19 on field goals this season, and two of his misses were blocked.

    News Notes · Friday’s editionSource: Dallas Hoops Journal

  • ReceiverOffensive coordinator Klayton Adams said Thursday that Dallas has to design plays that force the issue to George Pickens.

    Offensive coordinator Klayton Adams said Thursday that Dallas has to design plays that force the issue to George Pickens. Through eight games, Pickens has 39 catches for 533 yards and 2 touchdowns on 62 targets.

    News Notes · Friday’s editionSource: Dallas Hoops Journal