Along for the ride: Allen police bust vape shops selling THC to minors
For months, Allen police spent weeks making undercover purchases at smoke shops across the city, then sending the THC products for testing at a certified lab in North Texas.
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For months, Allen police spent weeks making undercover purchases at smoke shops across the city, then sending the THC products for testing at a certified lab in North Texas.
Buyers have to be 21 years old to buy a vape in Texas, but police say that isn't stopping some stores from selling to minors, and in many cases, they say the THC products are well over the legal limit.
The CBS News Texas I-Team went inside the investigation, from the undercover purchases to the lab testing and parents who said stores were selling to their kids.
Five people were arrested as police searched properties.
Representatives from several of the victim's families filed the lawsuit.
Allen is one of the few North Texas towns that only has one public library.
The collection is worth nearly $2 million and includes baseball cards for Mickey Mantle, Jackie Robinson, Babe Ruth and other Hall of Fame players, the owner says.
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.
John Legend posted a video to Instagram denouncing Trump's false claim about Haitian migrants: "Nobody's eating cats. Nobody's eating dogs," Legend said.
Arlington police said a suspect told officers he posted a threat on social media as a prank.
It's critical to get COVID and flu vaccinations as we head into the fall and winter months, an infectious disease expert said.
High pressure will stay in place through most of next week, leading to mostly clear skies.
Justin Timberlake pleaded guilty Friday to driving while ability impaired on Long Island. He spoke to reporters after the plea, saying he made a mistake, and urged people not to get behind the wheel if they had even one drink.
Arlington police said a suspect told officers he posted a threat on social media as a prank.
John Legend posted a video to Instagram denouncing Trump's false claim about Haitian migrants: "Nobody's eating cats. Nobody's eating dogs," Legend said.
David Washington's parents said the outpouring of love after their son was killed last Friday is appreciated. Thursday night, their son got a game-time honor.
It's critical to get COVID and flu vaccinations as we head into the fall and winter months, an infectious disease expert said.
High pressure will stay in place through most of next week, leading to mostly clear skies.
The company owns 30 hospitals nationwide, including five in Texas,
For months, Allen police spent weeks making undercover purchases at smoke shops across the city, then sending the THC products for testing at a certified lab in North Texas.
The CBS News Texas I-Team went inside the investigation, from the undercover purchases to the lab testing and parents who said stores were selling to their kids.
Once afraid to tell her story, Natalee Cramer now wants her voice heard.
In an incident raising questions about school discipline and law enforcement practices, police handcuffed a 10-year-old girl with learning disorders following an incident at school.
"We're doing almost what they did last night," said former Texas Railroad Commissioner/ former TEA Commissioner Michael Williams (R) in a heated conversation on abortion with Retired USAF Colonel and former candidate for Texas Agriculture Commissioner/ Congress Kim Olson (D), and Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink. Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump's responses on abortion, the economy and immigration during the ABC News Presidential Debate garnered equal reactions from their respective parties.
A federal internal report found CBP officers who arrived at the scene of the Uvalde school shooting were unable to access important tools to aid their response.
Former President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he won't debate Vice President Kamala Harris again, saying, "THERE WILL BE NO THIRD DEBATE!"
Five early voting sites at college campuses were at risk of being eliminated.
Efforts by state lawmakers to pass stricter immigration laws have increased significantly over the past four years, a national civil rights group found in a new report.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
Richardson residents continue to recover from storms that hit North Texas with winds that created debris and damages to homes.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
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.
A third of the cinnamon powders and spice mixtures tested yielded alarming results, advocacy group's study finds.
Food dyes in popular snacks have been linked to adverse health outcomes in kids, says state legislature.
An advisory from the nation's top doctor draws attention to the importance of parents' mental health and well-being.
From 1999-2023, the Journal of American Medical Association recorded 21,518 deaths where heat was either the underlying cause or the contributing cause of death, likely an underestimation, they say.
Local police said a preliminary investigation shows the child's grandmother left the baby in the rear seat of the car.
Chevron Corporation announced Friday it would relocate its headquarters from San Ramon to Houston, Texas before the end of the year.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Consumer confidence in the deal remains as unguaranteed as a nod from the feds.
Dallas-based American Rounds says more than 200 stores in Texas are requesting a machine.
It was the conclusion of a long journey for the top pitching prospect in the Rangers organization.
It's the second sports hernia surgery for Seager in the last 12 months
The Dallas Open takes place Feb. 1-9, 2025.
Ketel Marte homered and had four RBIs, Eugenio Suárez hit two homers and the Arizona Diamondbacks routed the Texas Rangers 14-4.
Despite her controversial performance at the Paris Olympics, Australian breakdancer Raygun is ranked No. 1 by The World DanceSport Federation.
John Legend posted a video to Instagram denouncing Trump's false claim about Haitian migrants: "Nobody's eating cats. Nobody's eating dogs," Legend said.
Justin Timberlake pleaded guilty Friday to driving while ability impaired on Long Island. He spoke to reporters after the plea, saying he made a mistake, and urged people not to get behind the wheel if they had even one drink.
Despite her controversial performance at the Paris Olympics, Australian breakdancer Raygun is ranked No. 1 by The World DanceSport Federation.
Legendary R&B singer and Philadelphia native Frankie Beverly has passed away, his family announced on Instagram Wednesday.
Taylor Swift wrote that Vice President Kamala Harris "is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos."
After three people were shot Thursday, Dallas police have not said if they have a suspect or what led up to the violence. Lauren Crawford reports.
The strike will essentially halt Boeing production in the Seattle area, and further delay already late orders for Southwest and United Airlines.
The strike will essentially halt Boeing production in the Seattle area, and further delay already late orders for Southwest and United Airlines.
"We're doing almost what they did last night," said former Texas Railroad Commissioner/ former TEA Commissioner Michael Williams (R) in a heated conversation on abortion with Retired USAF Colonel and former candidate for Texas Agriculture Commissioner/ Congress Kim Olson (D), and Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink. Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump's responses on abortion, the economy and immigration during the ABC News Presidential Debate garnered equal reactions from their respective parties.
After learning about Six Flag's Fright Fest kicking off Friday, Scott decided to try and scare Madison & Carmen.
Stars, stripes and plenty of fun in the sun is how Fort Worth celebrates the Fourth of July.
Severe storms made way across North Texas on May 28, leaving behind a path of destruction.
Damage from across North Texas that was left behind by two tornadoes on May 25.
A storm chaser not only captured a massive tornado touching down in Hawley, Texas on Thursday but ended up rescuing a family of four whose home was destroyed by it.
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.
