MELISSA, Texas — Evidence of the city of Melissa ... it notified Collin County last year that starting Oct. 1 – its fire department will only respond to calls within city limits.

MELISSA, Texas — An evacuation has been lifted ... According to a Facebook post by the Melissa Fire Department, crews were working near Melissa Road and Fannin Street where the break happened.

But one city has opted out — and others could soon follow. Until this month, Melissa’s fire department answered 911 calls in 12 square miles of unincorporated county land that isn’t annexed ...

Lawmakers approved legislation to create a database to help fire departments track equipment. Credit: Michael Gonzalez for The Texas Tribune Audio recording is automated for accessibility.

And the City of Melissa says it notified Collin County last year that starting Oct. 1 – its fire department will only respond to calls within city limits. “It’ll have a major impact on ...