Texas Man Pleads To Trafficking People Who Entered US Illegally
Gary Donel Smith, 30, of McKinney, pleaded guilty on Thursday. He is scheduled for sentencing on April 5, 2021.
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Gary Donel Smith, 30, of McKinney, pleaded guilty on Thursday. He is scheduled for sentencing on April 5, 2021.
"We are focused on how can we sustain this level of distribution and it will take unprecedented generosity in 2021 to sustain that," said Community Lifeline Center CEO Scott Elliott.
A new opportunity has come along for North Texans struggling to pay their rents and mortgages.
"This is not the outcome we wanted, but one we fully expected," said Shemwell in a statement.
McKinney Mayor George Fuller said on Facebook Wednesday that his wife, Maylee, tested positive for COVID-19.
Christopher Lamarr Sterkes pleaded guilty on June 1, 2020, to possession of a firearm by a drug user and "possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime."
Whether the elastic is too tight or the cloth is too thick, there are a lot of reasons for mask fatigue.
It happened after 7 p.m. at the Reserve at Stonebridge Ranch Apartments on Custer Road north of Eldorado Parkway.
Multiple mask mandates went into effect this week for customers and staff in businesses.
"If I had a dollar for every business that said, 'Please, please mandate masks," said McKinney Mayor George Fuller.
McKinney Mayor George Fuller announced a new mask requirement Monday afternoon for businesses and nonprofits.
Officials in McKinney will be discussing on Monday a possible order of requiring face masks inside businesses, the city's mayor said Saturday.
Nine people were arrested Tuesday evening in Lewisville and police used tear gas after protesters blocked a road.
The state is now restricting child care centers to no more than 10 children per caregiver and 20 to a room with two caregivers.
Detectives are investigating following the discovery this morning of a body in a pond in front of Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in McKinney.
Wednesday's salute to frontline workers by the Navy's Blue Angels became personal for some North Texas residents who are affected directly by the coronavirus pandemic.
Applications will be accepted online for 10 days starting Friday, May 1.
A McKinney apartment complex started a food pantry for its residents who need help, and Cafe Momentum in Dallas has now delivered over 100,000 meal kits to students and families in need.
Families lined up to receive approximately 35,000 pounds of food outside McKinney ISD's football stadium on Tuesday.
Small North Texas businesses opened their doors for the first time since the coronavirus outbreak for "retail to go," which began Friday.
Two elderly women with underlying health conditions and COVID-19 died at a nursing home facility in McKinney in the last two days.
Officials at an assisted living center in North Texas have confirmed at least eight patients at the facility have died from complications due to the coronavirus.
The latest death marks the 14th reported to Collin County Health Care Services of people with COVID-19.
Collin County Health Care Services announced Thursday that a 93-year-old McKinney woman with underlying health conditions and COVID-19 died at her home.
After two years of financial struggle and the cancellation of this year's event, the AT&T Byron Nelson tournament has found a new home in North Texas.
Prosecutors believed Maria Muñoz's death was suspicious, but they weren't sure if she had died by suicide, from an accidental overdose or if she had been murdered.
Nick Shaughnessy and two hit men were sentenced to 35 years, Jackie Edison served 120 days for their roles in the murder of affluent jeweler Ted Shaughnessy, and the attempted murder of his wife Corey.
Delray Beach Police said on X the intersection of East Atlantic Avenue and Southeast 1st Avenue is closed due to the accident.
"First Alerting" for fog tonight through Sunday morning.
The Jeju Air plane burst into flames after veering off a runway and slamming into a wall at an airport in the South Korean city of Muan.
The 360-degree show is synchronized to music, featuring 5,000 pyrotechnic special effects, including comets and waterfalls.
"First Alerting" for fog tonight through Sunday morning.
A powerful storm front spawned multiple tornadoes in the Greater Houston metro area Saturday afternoon, officials said.
The search for 8-year-old Clara Robinson entered its fourth day on Friday as rescue teams continue to comb through floodwaters that swept her away on Christmas Eve.
Other targeted NBA players include Celtics' Jaylen Brown, Timberwolves' Mike Conley and Bucks center Bobby Portis.
When a former Cedar Hill police officer was accused of soliciting sex from a DWI suspect he was already under investigation for similar behavior with a victim of domestic violence, internal records reveal.
Amber Crum was just 2 years old when she disappeared from the Pleasant Grove area the day after Christmas in 1983.
A nationwide gift card scam linked to Chinese organized crime involving gangs prompted law enforcement and DHS to take action.
"The events are not a mismanagement of business, but an intentional act to deceive and deprive," an investigator said.
For weeks, the I-Team traced the cups dropped inside seven locations in Garland, Plano, Frisco, Irving, Hurst, Highland Park, and Fort Worth.
In a Dec. 11 Senate hearing, U.S. Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger testified that there had been more than 50 so-called "swatting" attacks on members of Congress over the previous month.
Republican State Representative Carl Tepper of Lubbock supports Rep. Dustin Burrows for House Speaker. He tells Jack Fink that the House GOP Caucus is broken.
Former Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price says she had heard Congresswoman Kay Granger had had some health issues, but didn't realize they were more serious. Price says Granger's decision to come forward and stay in office are a personal decision and praises Granger's years of service.
The Chairman of the Texas GOP, Abraham George says he would have liked to have seen more transparency from Congresswoman Kay Granger after news of her health issues were shared publicly. He also praised Granger for her service to Texas. George also told Jack Fink about where the GOP stands in terms of the race for House Speaker.
State Rep. Mihaela Plesa of Plano tells Jack Fink what she plans to prioritize in the next legislative session including increasing teacher salaries.
At Fort Worth ISD's North Side High School, the sounds of an American sport on the field meet mariachi music in the stands.
With new foods, such as the "Drowning Taquitos" and the "Beso de Angel," Tony's Taco Shop owners say they don't take their success for granted.
Latinas in Tech DFW started back up last year after the pandemic. They have lots of opportunities for Latinas to network, connect, and learn new skills.
Anchor Ken Molestina shows us how he makes his Cuban coffee for the CBS News Texas newsroom.
Del Olmo, who has played golf his entire life, recalls how rare the sport was for people like him growing up in Mexico City.
A North Texas couple vetted and hired a local company for their move to Oregon, not knowing someone else would be taking their things.
Big solar companies oftentimes outsource on-the-ground sales efforts to third-party companies.
As more seniors fall victim to financial scams, citizens and lawmakers search for stronger consumer protections.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The proposed rule is required under a law passed by Congress last year, and is intended to ensure the safety of makeup and baby powder.
A Chicago man was stuck with a big medical bill after undergoing a colonoscopy that found no evidence of cancer. Here's why.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
Many participants are amputees but the program also supports those with neurodivergent conditions, brain injuries, military injuries and more.
"The mystery has finally been solved," Congo's health ministry says, after an unidentified disease outbreak started killing mainly women and children in a remote region.
The concept is simple: a menu with no prices. Guests pay what they can afford.
The new Fort Worth facility is expected to create hundreds of new jobs to help build long-range assault aircraft.
The Dallas City Council voted Wednesday to approve a contract which includes a $15 million upgrade to the convention center.
"The events are not a mismanagement of business, but an intentional act to deceive and deprive," an investigator said.
According to the report, 15,151 Texas workers are owed back wages.
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, are expecting their first child, the player announced Saturday.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday announced the names of the 15 modern-era finalists who advanced from a group of 25 to the final stage of voting.
Greg Gumbel, the renowned CBS Sports anchor and commentator, has died of cancer at the age of 78.
Baltimore's victory over Houston averaged 24.3 million viewers, while Kansas City's win at Pittsburgh averaged 24.1 million, according to early viewer figures released by Nielsen.
Beyoncé surprised fans by bringing out Shaboozey to perform "Sweet Honey Buckiin," and Post Malone joined her for "Levii's Jeans."
Olivia Hussey won a Golden Globe for best new actress for her part as Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 adaptation of William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet."
Baltimore's victory over Houston averaged 24.3 million viewers, while Kansas City's win at Pittsburgh averaged 24.1 million, according to early viewer figures released by Nielsen.
A judge ruled that a woman who says she was raped by Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs when she was 13 can proceed anonymously, for now, in her lawsuit against the rap moguls.
Hudson Meek, the 16-year-old actor known for his performance in the 2017 film "Baby Driver," died Dec. 21 in Alabama, authorities said.
Beyoncé surprised fans by bringing out Shaboozey to perform "Sweet Honey Buckiin," and Post Malone joined her for "Levii's Jeans."
CBS News Texas captured the excitement and energy of the BMW Dallas Marathon Festival through photos.
Cowtown lit up the streets of Downtown with smiles and lights during the annual Parade of Lights.
Check out photos of cars, trucks and SUV's on display this year at the Texas Auto Show at the State Fair of Texas.
We take a look back at Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia's time in Dallas.
Stars, stripes and plenty of fun in the sun is how Fort Worth celebrates the Fourth of July.
