Collin County
Coverage of Collin County in the Nexus archive.
- Frisco man sentenced to 50 years for brutal machete attack on mosque security guard
A man from Frisco has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for a machete attack on an armed security guard at a local mosque. The case was announced by Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis.
- Texas inmate challenges conviction for murdering ex-fiancée
A Texas man challenges his conviction for murdering his ex-fiancée, arguing insufficient evidence links him to the crime. His defense highlights touch DNA on a condom as unreliable due to prior cohabitation and suggests another suspect, a former police detective with a history of misconduct, may be responsible.
- Karmelo Anthony cries after Austin Metcalf’s murder in newly released bodycam video: ‘I’m not alleged, I did it’
Karmelo Anthony wept and confessed to stabbing Austin Metcalf in a newly released bodycam video, stating, 'I’m not alleged, I did it.' The footage was released by Collin County as part of evidence in Anthony’s murder trial.
- WATCH: Karmelo Anthony trial evidence released by Collin County judge
Evidence from the Karmelo Anthony murder trial was released by a Collin County judge, including police body camera footage of Anthony's arrest.
- Far-right influencer Jake Lang has bond reduced for June 10 trespassing arrest in Frisco
Far-right influencer Jake Lang had his bond reduced after a trespassing arrest in Frisco on June 10, according to court records. The incident occurred in Collin County.
- Judge defends barring cameras from Karmelo Anthony murder trial, says it was 'an easy decision'
Judge John Roach of the 296th District Court defended his decision to bar cameras and livestreaming from Karmelo Anthony's murder trial, stating it was necessary to ensure a fair trial. A Collin County jury sentenced Anthony to 35 years in prison for the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a high school track meet in Frisco, Texas.
- Convicted killer Karmelo Anthony claims he is 'penniless' in appeal despite major donor-funded legal campaign
Karmelo Anthony, convicted of murdering Austin Metcalf in a 2025 high school track meet stabbing, is requesting a court-appointed public defender for his appeal despite his family raising over $500,000 through a fundraiser. The fundraiser, which was later closed, included funds for legal fees and family expenses, violating GiveSendGo's policy that requires such fundraisers to be solely for legal defense costs.
- Karmelo Anthony appeals Collin County murder conviction
Karmelo Anthony is appealing his murder conviction for the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf during a high school track meet. The jury in the case included no Black members.
- Karmelo Anthony verdict draws anti-white rage and lies from radical Dem congresswoman, angry activists
A Texas congresswoman claimed the jury in Karmelo Anthony's murder trial was racially biased, despite evidence showing it included minorities. Anthony was sentenced to 35 years for stabbing Austin Metcalf to death at a track meet after refusing to leave a tent multiple times.
- Karmelo Anthony verdict draws anti-white rage and lies from radical Dem congresswoman, angry activists
A Texas congresswoman criticized the guilty verdict in Karmelo Anthony's murder trial, falsely claiming the jury was racially biased and downplaying the deadliness of the weapon used. The trial found Anthony stabbed Austin Metcalf to death during a track meet in Collin County.
- Texas teen who fatally stabbed track athlete at school meet found guilty and sentenced to prison
A Texas teenager was convicted of murder for fatally stabbing a 17-year-old track athlete during a high school meet and sentenced to 35 years in prison. The jury rejected claims of self-defense, finding the confrontation over a team tent escalated to fatal violence.
- Karmelo Anthony, 19, found guilty of murder of Austin Metcalf in one-week trial
Karmelo Anthony, 19, was found guilty of murdering Austin Metcalf in a one-week trial in Collin County, Texas. The case drew national attention due to the racial composition, with Anthony being Black and Metcalf white. The trial included 12 jurors and six alternates, none of whom were Black.
- Karmelo Anthony, 19, found guilty of murder of Austin Metcalf in one-week trial
Karmelo Anthony, 19, was found guilty of murdering Austin Metcalf in a one-week trial in Collin County, Texas. The case drew national attention due to the racial composition of the parties involved: Anthony is Black, and Metcalf was white. The incident occurred during a track meet in April 2025 when both were 17, leading to a confrontation and fatal stabbing.
- Texas jury finds Karmelo Anthony guilty of murder
A Texas jury convicted Karmelo Anthony of first-degree murder in the stabbing death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a track meet. Anthony's defense claimed self-defense after being told to leave and shoved in a tent, while prosecutors argued the force used was unjustified. The case involved conflicting accounts from student witnesses and legal debates over self-defense laws.
- Karmelo Anthony jury reaches verdict in murder trial in Texas track meet stabbing
A Collin County jury has reached a verdict in Karmelo Anthony's murder trial for the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a high school track meet in Frisco, Texas. Anthony admitted stabbing Metcalf but claimed self-defense, with witnesses testifying about a confrontation involving repeated demands for Anthony to leave a team tent before the attack.
- Jurors deliberating in the trial of a Texas teen charged with murder in school track meet stabbing
A Texas teen, Karmelo Anthony, faces murder charges for stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a high school track meet. Prosecutors argue it was premeditated murder, while the defense claims self-defense after Metcalf allegedly forced Anthony to leave a rival school's tent.
- Collin County man arrested and charged in the Eastern District of Texas with making threats against the President of the United States
A man from Collin County was arrested and charged in the Eastern District of Texas with making threats against the President of the United States, as announced by U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.
- Karmelo Anthony defense, prosecutors wage first-impression war as emotions rock opening of trial: expert
Jurors in the Karmelo Anthony murder trial heard a 911 call, viewed surveillance footage, and listened to testimonies from witnesses during the first day of proceedings. Anthony, 19, claims self-defense in the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet, while prosecutors argue the act was an 'unjustified murder.' Legal experts emphasized the jury's focus on determining whether Anthony's actions were criminal or legally justified.
- Frisco paramedic takes the stand as Karmelo Anthony murder trial continues Friday
Karmelo Anthony, a Frisco teenager, is on trial for fatally stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a high school track meet. Anthony admitted to the stabbing but claimed self-defense, while prosecutors argue it was a senseless murder. The incident occurred at Kuykendall Stadium during a confrontation over a pop-up tent.
- Jury selection continues in Karmelo Anthony murder trial a year after fatal track meet stabbing
Jury selection continues in Karmelo Anthony's murder trial for the 2025 stabbing death of Austin Metcalf during a Frisco track meet. Voir dire began Monday in Collin County and is expected to conclude Wednesday, with opening arguments starting Thursday. Judge John Roach has imposed strict media rules, and prosecutors emphasized the presumption of innocence during juror questioning.
- Karmelo Anthony murder trial begins a year after fatal track meet stabbing in Frisco
The trial for Karmelo Anthony, a Frisco teenager charged with first-degree murder after stabbing Austin Metcalf during a high school track meet, begins in Collin County. Anthony admitted to the stabbing but claimed self-defense, while Metcalf, described as a 4.0 GPA student and football MVP, died despite emergency efforts. The incident occurred at Kuykendall Stadium during a track event involving multiple schools.
- Voter Guide: Municipal runoff is June 13 — Here's who is on the ballot and where to vote
Texas voters are participating in a municipal runoff election on June 13 to finalize undecided races from the May 2 election. The runoff includes top two candidates from races where no candidate received over 50% of the vote, with key dates including early voting (June 1–9) and mail-in ballot deadlines. Voters in Collin, Dallas, Denton, and Tarrant counties have specific ballot details and voting location options.
- Karmelo Anthony’s self-defense claim could define murder trial in high school track meet stabbing: analyst
Karmelo Anthony, 18, faces a first-degree murder charge for fatally stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a confrontation at a Frisco high school track meet. Jury selection for Anthony's trial begins amid concerns about public misinformation and jurors' pre-formed opinions.