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1. Texas judge denies Karmelo Anthony's request for new trial in deadly stabbing at track meet (sfchronicle.com) — A Collin County judge has refused to grant a new trial in the high‑profile murder case tied to proceedings at the courthouse in McKinney, keeping 19‑year‑old Karmelo Anthony's 35‑year sentence in place. The ruling follows a two‑day hearing near Dallas over alleged courtroom restrictions and judicial conduct, and Anthony's lawyers say they will now take the case to an appeals court.
2. Judge denies Karmelo Anthony's bid for new trial after ex-lawyers detail dispute that kept him from testifying (1010wcsi.com) — A retired district judge has denied Karmelo Anthony's bid for a new trial after two days of testimony in McKinney, keeping his Collin County murder conviction and 35‑year sentence intact. The hearing centered on an unwritten evidence agreement and whether it discouraged Anthony from testifying, along with questions about courtroom access and jury instructions; his case now moves to the appeals process.
3. Internship Spotlight: Rawls College Finance Student Gains Experience, Confidence at Charles Schwab (ttu.edu) — A Texas Tech finance student from McKinney parlayed campus resources and persistence into a nine-week internship at Charles Schwab's Westlake headquarters. He describes how networking, mentorship, and passing the SIE exam boosted his confidence and clarified his path toward a client-facing finance career, offering practical advice for other students chasing competitive internships.
4. Ked's Recruiting Roundup: IlliniGuys Catches Up With Top Five Elite Basketball Recruit Benjamin Berrouet (illiniguys.com) — A top-five national basketball recruit is starring for Dynamic Prep in McKinney, putting the city on the radar of major college programs. Illinois is pushing for a campus visit this fall, as analysts highlight his size, versatility, and growing national profile among 2028 prospects.
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