Beloved McKinney police horse 'Ontario' hangs up his saddle after 12 years
At 18 years old, Ontario is one of the city's longest-serving police horses and even survived getting hit by a car. And yes, his name is connected to his homeland, Canada.
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White Settlement police subdue 'agitated' man with machete
An 'agitated' man wielding a machete-style weapon went from walking down the middle of White Settlement Road, to the back of a police cruiser.
Boy beats on Texas family's door with whip; father arrested for firing gun
Carissa Nash said, "It was terrifying," as she heard the knocking and sound of the whip cracking against the door.
Dallas Police Association Pushes Back On Felony Charges Against 2 Officers Who Injured Protestors
The Dallas Police Department's largest union, the Dallas Police Association, sharply criticized DA John Creuzot, calling the charges an "overreach" and "politically motivated."
New Dallas Police Training Academy To Replace Old, 'Horrible Dump' Of A Building
For more than three decades, every new Dallas police officer has passed through the same small one story training academy in South Dallas.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson Wants City To Hire 275 More Police Officers Next Year
It's 125 more officers than the city's original plan for next year and is 70 more officers than the expected attrition.
Sources: Multiple Dallas Police Officers Being Investigated For Roles In Alleged Ponzi Scheme
Most of those who paid into the scheme are officers, but it's possible some people outside the department were victimized.
Capitol Mob Included Texas Police Officers, A Sheriff's Lieutenant And A Retired Air Force Colonel
There were signs that those leading the mob that stormed the nation's Capitol -- the seat of American democracy -- either had military training or were trained by those who did.
North Texas Cities Cracking Down On New Year's Eve Illegal Fireworks And Gunfire
Fire and police departments across North Texas are preparing for an influx of calls on New Year's Eve for illegal fireworks and gunfire -- some have even set up special operations to crack down on the activity.
Mesquite Drops The Gavel, Takes 'Aggressive' Moves To Stop New Year's Eve Gunfire, Fireworks & DWI
As 2021 quickly approaches officials in the City of Mesquite have a message for residents and visitors -- "We will make arrests, we will issue citations and we will be visible on New Year's Eve."
Dallas City Council Expected To Vote On Early Warning System For Police Officers
The Dallas City Council is expected to vote on a $1 million plan aimed at holding the city's police officers accountable.
'It Shows A Lot Of Respect': New Mural Honors 3 Grand Prairie Officers Who Died In The Line Of Duty
The City of Grand Prairie unveiled a giant mural on the side of a wall at 6th and Main Street honoring three officers who died in the line of duty.
Dallas Police Excessive Force Investigations Stalled Until DA's Office Receives Protester Videos Of Incidents
Still images from the protests the DA's Office is now sharing publicly, show some of the people John Creuzot wants to come forward with their photos and videos.
Chance Encounter With 2-Year-Old Leads Dallas Police Officers To Help Mother Who Fled Abusive Spouse With Her 6 Children
A plan to collect money from fellow officers led to trips to buy beds, cribs, mattresses, sheets, pillows, furniture and organizers.
Dallas Police Investigating 2 Alleged Use-Of-Force Incidents By Officers On Sunday
Both incidents are said to have occurred on Sunday, May 31 on Main Street.
12 Texas Police Officers & Detention Center Workers Quarantined After Arrest Of Suspect With COVID-19
A total of 12 law enforcement workers in Texas are in self-quarantine after arresting and detaining a suspect who had tested positive for COVID-19.
Looking For Work? Multiple North Texas Law Enforcement Agencies Hiring, And Not Just Police Officers
In addition to officers, the Plano Police Department is looking for call takers and dispatchers, civilian public safety officers and detention officers.
Coronavirus In Texas: 2 More Fort Worth Officers Test Positive For COVID-19
Two additional Fort Worth Officers have tested positive for COVID-19.
Coronavirus In Texas: Tide Offers Free Laundry Service To First Responders
Lightening the load for first responders in Dallas, Tide Cleaners locations are offering free laundry service during the coronavirus pandemic.
2 Fort Worth Police Officers Test Positive For Coronavirus, Both In 'Good Spirits' Despite Symptoms
Both worked in the same unit and had "limited close contact with others while at work," the department stated.
Officer Killed, Another Injured By Vehicle During South Texas Traffic Stop
Authorities say a vehicle slammed into a parked patrol car during a police traffic stop in Corpus Christi, killing one officer and injuring another Friday night.
13 Dallas Police Officers Disciplined For Social Media Posts That Violated Department Policy
The discipline handed out ranges from documented counseling to suspensions without pay.
Texans Say 'Thanks' To Police On National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day was created in 2015 to thank officers across the country for their daily sacrifices.
2 Cops Shot, Killed In Line Of Duty Hours Apart From Each Other
Two police officers were shot and killed in the line of duty only hours apart from each other Saturday night.
'Heroic' Dallas Officers Being Kept Away From Awards Banquet Due To Internal Affairs Investigations
Officers were told the department would be enforcing a seldom-used and vague rule that basically says any officers with open internal affairs investigations cannot attend.
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2 hospitalized after shooting in parking lot at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee
The shooting happened around 7:50 p.m. as the park was closing.
Lancaster community mourns loss of coach killed at Little League game
"They took a great, a great person who wanted to help the community and wanted to better us as people," friend and fellow coach Heith Mayes said.
Fort Worth man arrested for shooting girlfriend's son
Police took a man into custody on Sunday after he allegedly shot his girlfriend's son during an argument.
Seager, Sborz lead Rangers past Mariners 5-3
The Texas Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 5-3 on Sunday to win the three-game series.
Lancaster police looking for man accused of shooting coach at youth football game
Lancaster police are searching for a man suspected of shooting and killing a youth football league coach.
Journeyman Johnson leads Broncos' backups past Cowboys 17-7
The Denver Broncos beat the penalty-prone Dallas Cowboys 17-7 on a starless and rainy Saturday night.
1 injured in shooting at Dallas strip club
A man was hospitalized after security guards at a Dallas strip club opened fire on him when he allegedly attempted to drive into them.
FBI, DHS warn of threats to law enforcement after Mar-a-Lago search
The FBI and DHS shared the internal intelligence memo with state, local, tribal and territorial law enforcement officials nationwide late Friday night.
Schiff: "No evidence" that Trump declassified docs found at Mar-a-Lago
Some of the items seized from Mar-a-Lago by the FBI last week contained classified information.
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2 hospitalized after shooting in parking lot at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee
The shooting happened around 7:50 p.m. as the park was closing.
Lancaster community mourns loss of coach killed at Little League game
"They took a great, a great person who wanted to help the community and wanted to better us as people," friend and fellow coach Heith Mayes said.
Fort Worth man arrested for shooting girlfriend's son
Police took a man into custody on Sunday after he allegedly shot his girlfriend's son during an argument.
Seager, Sborz lead Rangers past Mariners 5-3
The Texas Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 5-3 on Sunday to win the three-game series.
Lancaster police looking for man accused of shooting coach at youth football game
Lancaster police are searching for a man suspected of shooting and killing a youth football league coach.
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Dallas college installs new security features following a 2017 shooting
North Lake College in Irving might be considered one of the most high-tech campuses in North Texas — partly because of what happened five years ago.
FBI: more young people are being targeted for sextortion scams
Criminals convince victims to send compromising photos, then threaten to release the images if ransom isn't paid.
Black and Hispanic murders are less likely to be solved | The reasons why are complicated
New research by the CBS News Innovation Lab shows the likelihood of a murder being solved in the US is significantly lower when the victims are Black or Hispanic.
Churches cancel Christian day-camp as old allegations surface again
Pastor Doug Page of First Baptist Grapevine cancelled the camp about one week before it was set to begin for about 200-children in his congregation and the neighborhood.
21-story apartment tower to go up where 2017 condo fire took place
The site of Dallas' biggest fire is now a giant crater.
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FBI, DHS warn of threats to law enforcement after Mar-a-Lago search
The FBI and DHS shared the internal intelligence memo with state, local, tribal and territorial law enforcement officials nationwide late Friday night.
Schiff: "No evidence" that Trump declassified docs found at Mar-a-Lago
Some of the items seized from Mar-a-Lago by the FBI last week contained classified information.
Man crashed into barrier near Capitol before shooting himself, police say
Capitol Police said the man did not appear to be targeting any members of Congress, who are on recess.
Jack Fink's one-on-one with gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke
Beto O'Rourke talks school security, the power grid and why he believes he should be the next Texas governor.
Jack Fink's one-on-one interview with Gov. Greg Abbott
Gov. Greg Abbott discusses the economy, school safety and why he believes Texans should re-elect him in November
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Tax-free weekend brings thousands to shopping malls across North Texas
It's a chance for shoppers to get deals on back-to-school supplies or even just treat themselves.
Tax-free weekend a chance for back-to-school shoppers to save big
Tax-free weekend in Texas is officially here, and shoppers are already taking advantage of the annual sales tax holiday.
H-E-B issuing all-store recall for mint chocolate chip ice cream
Officials say the products contain wheat but that it is not declared on the label.
Tips and tricks for saving on that grocery bill from the Culinary School of Fort Worth
CBS 11 News went to the Culinary School of Fort Worth for a few tips and tricks people can use to save money on their grocery bills.
Consumer advocate talks pros, cons of electric vehicles
Everyone is looking for ways to save at the pump, but have you ever thought about ditching gas altogether?
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Doctors urging parents to get kids vaccinated before heading back to school
Doctors are urging parents to get their kids the COVID-19 vaccine as they head back to school.
Dallas County declares health emergency as monkeypox cases continue to rise
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins decided to issue the order after cases passed 200 last week.
CDC updates its COVID-19 guidelines in sweeping overhaul
The agency says the new revisions acknowledge "the pandemic is not over" but should not disrupt daily life as much as it used to.
U.S. declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency
The declaration could help the federal government respond as the number of cases grows and demand for the vaccine far exceeds supply around the country.
H-E-B issuing all-store recall for mint chocolate chip ice cream
Officials say the products contain wheat but that it is not declared on the label.
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Tax-free weekend brings thousands to shopping malls across North Texas
It's a chance for shoppers to get deals on back-to-school supplies or even just treat themselves.
25th annual DFW Restaurant Week begins August 8
It's the second-largest restaurant week in the country, second only to New York City's.
Tax-free weekend a chance for back-to-school shoppers to save big
Tax-free weekend in Texas is officially here, and shoppers are already taking advantage of the annual sales tax holiday.
Cracker Barrel sparks uproar for plant-based sausage critics say is "woke"
The post sparked strong reactions from its followers, with many complaining that Cracker Barrel should not be offering the meat alternative.
H-E-B issuing all-store recall for mint chocolate chip ice cream
Officials say the products contain wheat but that it is not declared on the label.
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Valdez throws 7 scoreless, AL-best Astros beat Rangers 7-3
Framber Valdez threw seven shutout innings, Martín Maldonado and Alex Bregman homered with three RBIs each, and the Houston Astros beat the Texas Rangers 7-3 on Thursday.
Brittney Griner's teammates react to "devastating" prison sentence
Griner's teammates say they approached Thursday's game "with a heavy heart": "It's like you're just waiting for a bomb to drop."
Rangers win 3-2 over White Sox in debuts of 2 former 1st-rounders
Leody Taveras had an RBI single for the Rangers, who ended a seven-game home losing streak.
The ultimate Cowboys fan and the pledge made to her by Jerry Jones
Ms. Price, as she's simply known by the Cowboys in-crowd, says she knows how to pay her way when she has to. But, her support for the team, is priceless.
Iman Shumpert arrested at Texas airport for pot possession
Former NBA player Iman Shumpert was arrested at the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport last weekend for allegedly trying to bring six ounces of cannabis through security.
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Issey Miyake, Japanese fashion maverick, dies at 84
Miyake built one of Japan's biggest fashion brands, becoming well known for its trademark origami-like pleats, and Steve Jobs' ubiquitous black turtlenecks.
Olivia Newton-John, beloved singer and actress, dies at 73
Her husband John Easterling announced her passing on her Facebook page.
Vin Scully, legendary Dodgers broadcaster, dies at age 94
"His voice will always be heard and etched in all of our minds forever," Dodgers president and CEO Stan Kasten said in a statement.
Pat Carroll, voice of Ursula in "The Little Mermaid," dies at 95
Carroll would often say that Ursula was one of her favorite roles, saying that she saw the character as an "ex-Shakespearean actress who now sold cars."
Nichelle Nichols, groundbreaking "Star Trek" star, dies at age 89
After "Star Trek," Nichols went on to become a recruiter for NASA, playing a key role in helping recruit people of color and female astronauts.
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Rain returns to North Texas midweek, but a hot start
By midweek, we could return to the 90s and maybe even see a little rain.
Lancaster community mourns loss of coach killed at Little League game
"They took a great, a great person that wanted to help the community and wanted to better us as people," friend and fellow coach Heith Mayes said.
Hot, oppressive weather sticks around through Wednesday
It will be in the triple digits as kids return to school, but relief could be here soon.
1 injured in shooting at Dallas strip club
A man was hospitalized after security guards at a Dallas strip club opened fire on him when he allegedly attempted to drive into them.
Heat returns to ring in the school year
It's going to be hot and dry early this week, but there's a chance for some rain later on.
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Victims of Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas
On May 24, 2022 nineteen children and two teachers were killed in Uvalde, Texas, after a teenaged gunman barricaded himself in a 4th grade classroom and opened fire.
Uvalde School Shooting: The Aftermath of Tragedy
Following the tragic shooting deaths of 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary School, the Uvalde community is grappling to find answers and understanding.
CBS 11 Bike To Work Week!
CBS 11 staffers took the roads early morning May 20 for Bike to Work Week! Want to be featured on air or online? Share your photos of you biking to work using #CBS11BiketoWork on social media!
Easter bunny hops into Cook Children's NICU
All dressed up for their first Easter, these precious snuggle bunnies are ready for the holiday weekend.
March 14 Fannin County Storm Damage Near Leonard, Texas
The storm that moved through North Texas on the evening of March 14 was fast-moving but left a lot of damage behind in some places. Here are images from Fannin County, west of the town of Leonard, where many believe a tornado touched down.
