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Chance encounter with police officer changes North Texas teen's life
As a former motorcycle officer who enforced school zones and crosswalks, Corporal Michael Spillman has met countless Allen ISD students. Preston Forsburg always stood out.
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As a former motorcycle officer who enforced school zones and crosswalks, Corporal Michael Spillman has met countless Allen ISD students. Preston Forsburg always stood out.
The somber public program in a darkened event center was almost entirely music and silent moments for reflection.
CBS News Texas anchor Doug Dunbar sat down with Fire Division Chief Daniel Williams and Police Lieutenant Kris Wirstrom to talk through that day, both professionally when it came to the response, but also personally.
The bravery and coordination shown by first responders who rushed to save lives in the moments after the Allen mall shooting was no accident.
"It changes you forever."
"This year, there's been a lot of healing, a lot of prayer, and I would say Allen's stronger," said Mayor Baine Brooks. "We've gone through a lot."
CBS News Texas has new information from the Allen Police Department about its investigation into the outlet mall shooting that reveals for the first time the massive amount of manpower that responded to the scene.
It will have butterfly benches among trees and greenery, a bird feeder, and a small, free library - all reflections of the sisters' interests and dreams.
The memorial has eight wind chimes hanging at the top, honoring each of the lives lost on May 6, 2023.
An SMU professor wrote a piece of orchestral music for Monday's memorial service.
A city-wide moment of silence is planned for 3:36 p.m. Monday, followed by a rememberance event at 6:30 p.m. at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center.
Allen police say they deal with the issue all too often – blue M-30 pills containing fentanyl that are often sold and passed around as Percocet.
"I want to be the best female wrestler to ever step foot on this planet."
It's a first-of-its-kind simulator that helps firefighters do their jobs better.
When the SWAT team entered the suspect's home, she fled to the attic and barricaded herself.
Officials say a memorial is in the works for those who died.
The popular Texas grocer is opening doors in another North Texas town.
The H-E-B location in Allen is set to open at 6 a.m. on Oct. 4.
Portillo's recently opened in The Colony. Allen is the second North Texas location for the Chicago fast food chain.
Parents in Allen say the tragedies feel more troubling because they are so close to home.
When officers arrived, they found three people inside a vehicle with "apparent gunshot wounds." All were confirmed deceased at the scene.
The Allen Police Department has identified the family slain in Tuesday's murder-suicide, but have yet to say who the shooter was.
School Districts and families across North Texas are prepping for the first day of classes!
On Monday night, the district hosted a special meeting to address House Bill 3, which requires all public schools to now have at least one armed security guard at each public campus.
A fatal shot to the head from the gun of a police officer killed the man who opened fire May 6 at the Allen Premium Outlets.
Polls show Americans' trust in the Supreme Court has never been lower, especially in light of ethical lapses that lead observers to question the impartiality of the justices.
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Meanwhile, the first hurricane of the Atlantic season formed Saturday.
The family of Richard Applegate says he was killed around 6:15 a.m. June 21 at home near Skyline Drive.
The crash's lone survivor, 35-year-old Randy Williams, remains at Parkland Memorial Hospital in critical condition.
The driver of an 18-wheeler is dead after crashing into a home in South Texas.
Meanwhile, the first hurricane of the Atlantic season formed Saturday.
The family of Richard Applegate says he was killed around 6:15 a.m. June 21 at home near Skyline Drive.
The crash's lone survivor, 35-year-old Randy Williams, remains at Parkland Memorial Hospital in critical condition.
A suspect in a deadly shooting in south Fort Worth has been arrested nearly 1,000 miles away.
Thousands of items disappeared from the DeSoto Police Department evidence room, an internal audit found.
When 72-year-old Tom England received his Medicare statement in the mail, he immediately sensed something was wrong.
Jeremiah Cottle is selling all the intellectual property rights for the manufacture of bump stocks.
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According to Tarrant Appraisal District records, the owner claimed the horses "stayed on the property year around," but inspectors said the evidence indicated otherwise.
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The law prevents transgender minors from accessing treatments like hormone therapies and puberty blockers.
Richardson residents continue to recover from storms that hit North Texas with winds that created debris and damages to homes.
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Self-driving 18-wheelers have longtime truckers worried about their livelihood and others concerned that the technology needs more testing to make sure the public is safe.
McDonald's concept restaurant CosMc's has taken its drink-focused menu to Dallas for its second-ever location.
The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1.
The healthcare system called the Texas Health and Human Services Commission process "deeply flawed."
The advisory issued by Dr. Vivek Murthy came as the U.S. grappled with another summer weekend marked by deadly mass shootings.
MedStar says the biggest thing to stay safe this summer is to know the signs of heat-related illnesses. If you feel dizzy or incoherent call 911. Medics also advise people to hydrate often, because dehydration can sneak up on you days later.
Dr. David Moore said Baylor Scott & White Medical Center partners with the non-profit organization Haiti Cardiac Alliance and has performed surgeries on 40 Haitians since 2016.
Change is coming to the Fort Worth Stockyards in the form of a billion-dollar development project.
In a letter to Southwest's board, the investment firm complained that Southwest's stock price has dropped more than 50% in the last three years.
"Bad Boys: Ride or Die" opened with an estimated $56 million in theater sales over the weekend.
TXSE Group aims to launch by 2026.
The closures will impact hundreds of employees at locations in Dallas, Richardson, Las Colinas, Lake Highlands and Denton.
Orlando Cepeda, the slugging Hall of Fame first baseman and Giants great nicknamed "Baby Bull," has died at 86.
Corbin Burnes scattered nine hits over seven innings, rookie Heston Kjerstad homered and drove in three runs and the Baltimore Orioles pummeled the struggling Texas Rangers 11-2.
Bronny James has been picked by the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the NBA draft.
The judge said the lawsuit lacked merit and the plaintiff's claims of sexual assault and defamation were unfounded.
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The original 1997 illustration for the front of the first Harry Potter book has set a record for Potter-themed memorabilia on the auction block.
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Damage from across North Texas that was left behind by two tornadoes on May 25.
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Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.
On Friday, hundreds of thousands of fans gathered outside and all around Globe Life Field in Arlington to celebrate the Texas Rangers historical World Series win!