Chance encounter with police officer changes North Texas teen's life
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.
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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.
"It changes you forever."
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.
"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.
Portillo's recently opened in The Colony. Allen is the second North Texas location for the Chicago fast food chain.
Parents in Allen say the tragedies feel more troubling because they are so close to home.
When officers arrived, they found three people inside a vehicle with "apparent gunshot wounds." All were confirmed deceased at the scene.
The Allen Police Department has identified the family slain in Tuesday's murder-suicide, but have yet to say who the shooter was.
School Districts and families across North Texas are prepping for the first day of classes!
On Monday night, the district hosted a special meeting to address House Bill 3, which requires all public schools to now have at least one armed security guard at each public campus.
A fatal shot to the head from the gun of a police officer killed the man who opened fire May 6 at the Allen Premium Outlets.
Only about 7% of homes in Texas have flood insurance.
Troopers say one driver abandoned a child after crashing in Fort Worth, while another struck a truck tractor on a closed stretch of I‑20 at exit 420 in Parker County.
State advocates and legal experts say the ruling underscores long‑standing constitutional protections and intensifies the national immigration debate.
City officials are outlining proposed rules on noise, zoning, and water use while answering residents' questions about the rapid expansion of data‑center projects across Fort Worth.
President Donald Trump has announced that Republicans will hold their first-ever national convention ahead of the midterm elections in Dallas.
Only about 7% of homes in Texas have flood insurance.
Troopers say one driver abandoned a child after crashing in Fort Worth, while another struck a truck tractor on a closed stretch of I‑20 at exit 420 in Parker County.
State advocates and legal experts say the ruling underscores long‑standing constitutional protections and intensifies the national immigration debate.
City officials are outlining proposed rules on noise, zoning, and water use while answering residents' questions about the rapid expansion of data‑center projects across Fort Worth.
President Donald Trump has announced that Republicans will hold their first-ever national convention ahead of the midterm elections in Dallas.
Only about 7% of homes in Texas have flood insurance.
Payments for country club dues, luxury jet services, and even a reality show competition are not how you'd expect a community non-profit to use its donations.
An alleged leader of the operation was arrested in Europe and returned to the United States last week.
One year after catastrophic flooding in the Hill Country, Texas has installed new flood warning sirens in some areas, but an I-Team investigation found large parts of the state still lack outdoor warning systems.
Federal officials are warning that one of the world's largest sporting events could bring more than soccer fans.
President Donald Trump has announced that Republicans will hold their first-ever national convention ahead of the midterm elections in Dallas.
The Supreme Court agreed to take up challenges to so-called assault-weapons bans in Cook County, Illinois, and Connecticut.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
The Supreme Court upheld state laws from West Virginia and Idaho that restricted participation by transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
Representatives Matt Shaheen of Prosper and Jeff Leach of Allen are from Collin County, Attorney General Ken Paxton's home turf. They both had butted heads with Paxton ever since they were among the 60 Texas House Republicans who voted to impeach him three years ago. Both Leach and Shaheen say the party now needs to unite behind Paxton.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
Customers say they've gone to three, sometimes even four stores, to find a specific jersey.
Commercial air service from Collin County will take off in November with a flight to Fort Myers, Florida.
The bank is closing a call center at its Plano campus and laying off 244 workers as part of a consolidation effort.
Mayor Eric Johnson said in an announcement the bank is considering Dallas for a new hub that could bring thousands of jobs to the metroplex.
The city of Plano is on a roll, and Mayor John Muns said the key to the city's successes comes down to customer service.
Customers say they've gone to three, sometimes even four stores, to find a specific jersey.
The Ivory Coast and Norway will face off in the round of 32 at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday afternoon.
Dusty May's only dream growing up was coaching high school basketball in his home state of Indiana.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
With so much else to rebuild, a baseball season in 2026 seemed like more than a dream.
RoseMarie Terenzio, who was JFK Jr.'s former chief of staff and planned his secret wedding to Carolyn Bessette, said she doesn't think Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are getting married at Madison Square Garden.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
