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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.

Man charged after hitting Dallas Police patrol car, department reports

The scene unfolded along North Central Expressway early Saturday morning.

Aug 22

Man shot several times in Liberty City area, Miami first responders say

Details about what led up to the shooting were not immediately clear.

Aug 22

Man detained after shooting another man in Fort Lauderdale, police say

The shooting was reported shortly after 8 a.m. Saturday morning.

Aug 22

Small plane hits the water in Boca Raton, police report

Police said the one person on board was taken to the hospital as a precaution, but was uninjured.

Aug 23

Longtime Texas Congresswoman Kay Granger laid to rest

The longtime congresswoman was the first female mayor of Fort Worth, the first Republican woman from Texas elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, and the first female Republican appropriations chair.

Aug 22

Deadly wrong-way crash reported in Irving, police say

Details about how the crash unfolded were not immediately available.

Aug 22

New K-9 officer joins Miami Police

Samson is on patrol to specifically detect firearms.

Aug 22

Jury sides with UT Arlington professor in discrimination, retaliation case

Haiying Huang filed a complaint under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, alleging she was fired after raising concerns about her work environment.

Aug 19

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Dallas U.S. Attorney announces new effort to combat sex abuse in North Texas public schools

The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas announced Project Safe Schools, a new initiative for fighting abuse in public schools.

Aug 19

Seatback screens making a comeback with American Airlines, company says

The new entertainment screens are set to feature 4K resolution and the ability to pair wireless earbuds.

Aug 18

Fort Worth's Coyote Drive-In closing permanently

The theater said the closure coincides with a major milestone of the Trinity River Vision project and is under the terms of its original lease agreement.