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Matthew Ablon

Matthew Ablon is a digital content producer for CBS Texas and the South region.

A native of the Lone Star State, he was born in Lewisville and raised two hours northeast in Paris. He holds a double-major bachelor's degree in English and Mass Communication from Ouachita Baptist University and a master's degree in mass communication from Stephen F. Austin State University.

Matthew began his career a week after graduating from college in 2016 at KWTX-TV in Waco, starting as a photojournalist and later becoming the station's digital content producer, while also associate-producing weekend evening newscasts.

In 2018, he moved to Greenville, South Carolina, becoming a multimedia producer at FOX Carolina. In 2021, Matthew moved to Charlotte, North Carolina, and worked at WCNC Charlotte for five years there as a digital producer and assignment desk editor. During his time in Charlotte, Matthew earned three consecutive regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for team digital coverage.

In his decade-long career, Matthew has covered local-focused beats including education, technology, LGBTQ communities, and crime and court proceedings. Major stories he has covered include the deadly boiler room explosion in Gatesville, Texas; the passing of South Carolina native and beloved actor Chadwick Boseman; a student's Title IX case in Charlotte, and Hurricane Helene's impact in western North Carolina.

North Texas teen accused of sharing child sex abuse material online

The Parker County Sheriff's Office said TikTok shared information with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children about the material.

Oct 14

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Armed man dead after fatally shooting himself at Dallas motel, police say

The department said no officers were injured in the incident.

Oct 14

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Mesquite triple shooting leaves 2 teens dead, man wounded, police say

The investigation is still active.

Oct 14

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Person shot, killed in Plano alleyway, police say

The investigation remains ongoing.

Oct 15

Federal officials say North Korean laptop farms busted in North Texas

U.S. Attorney Ryan Raybould said the DPRK uses information technology workers to earn wages from American companies to support North Korean weapons programs.

Oct 13

Columbus Day vs. Indigenous Peoples' Day in North Texas

As Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day fall on Oct. 12, here's how Texas, Dallas and Fort Worth recognize the observances and the history behind the debate.