KERA: Plano man indicted for anti-Muslim messages, threats against Zohran Mamdani, DA says
He was indicted on Sept. 4, arrested Sept. 11 and extradited to Queens on Wednesday, KERA’s Penelope Rivera reported.
KERA: Plano ISD under investigation for antisemitism after alleged pro-Palestinian walkouts, lessons
Plano ISD under investigation for antisemitism after alleged pro-Palestinian walkouts, lessons
KERA: Plano ISD, 10 other Texas school districts temporarily blocked from displaying Ten Commandments
Plano ISD, along with 10 other school districts throughout the state, will not be required to follow Senate Bill 10.
KERA: One person injured in Collin College shooting, police say
“We wish to thank the rapid response of our Collin College Police Department, Plano Police Department and Collin College leadership, emergency management response teams, counselors, and student services. We appreciated all student residents’ cooperation during the shelter in place,” a statement from the college said.
KERA: North Texas mayors ask governor to take up DART funding, governance in special session
Plano Mayor John Muns joined several other mayors with concerns about the value of their contribution to DART for the services the city utilizes.
KERA: EPIC sues to resume funeral services after cease-and-desist letter from Texas funeral authority
After the DOJ closed their investigation into the mosque, the East Plano Islamic Center filed a lawsuit in Travis County district court.
KERA: Voting rights activists warn Collin County move to hand-marked ballots will cause issues
Collin County’s plans to move to hand-marked paper ballots is getting pushback from a bipartisan voting rights group that warns the change will lead to inefficiencies and inaccuracies.
KERA: Missiles fell on Israel again Monday — and the Collin County sheriff’s trip there got canceled
“There’s a reason we have policies, and there’s a reason that we say no to these international trips, especially to a war zone,” Commissioner Susan Fletcher said.
KERA: Collin County Muslims at EPIC once found a welcoming community, now endure hate and suspicion
Supporters of the Muslim community say the online debate that may have prompted these investigations are rooted in harmful stereotypes and Islamophobia.