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.
Jake Lang, a far-right influencer who was charged in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection, was arrested in Dallas on a state charge of making terroristic threats.
Jurors deliberated just 30 minutes before finding the former Anson official guilty in the federal case.
Dallas police said the suspect made the food order to lure the victim to answer the door and shot him.
The appellate process can take months, and sometimes years, as higher courts review whether legal errors occurred that could have affected the outcome of the case.
Residents, former officials, and business leaders pressed city leaders on whether to preserve the aging landmark or redevelop the site for new downtown growth.
Jake Lang, a far-right influencer who was charged in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection, was arrested in Dallas on a state charge of making terroristic threats.
Karmelo Anthony was sentenced to 35 years in prison for the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf.
Jurors deliberated just 30 minutes before finding the former Anson official guilty in the federal case.
Dallas police said the suspect made the food order to lure the victim to answer the door and shot him.
The appellate process can take months, and sometimes years, as higher courts review whether legal errors occurred that could have affected the outcome of the case.
Drivers towed from a Fort Worth CVS may be eligible for refunds after an I-Team investigation found questions over whether the tow company had authorization to operate in the lot.
Before striking a pipeline, causing a natural gas leak and subsequent explosion, an engineering firm did follow proper protocol to begin work at a Dallas apartment building.
A North Texas foster family says a legal gray area in Texas' Baby Moses law led to the child being returned to biological relatives.
As he battles terminal cancer, a Fort Worth fire captain says the state's workers' comp system has failed him — and he's far from alone.
A Kennedale couple says their leased solar panels stopped producing power and became a costly burden after years of unfulfilled promises.
President Trump said the U.S. has taken out "millions" of barrels of Iranian oil in the dead of night, and said inflation will come down when the war ends.
President Trump signed a bill funding immigration enforcement agencies through the end of his term, bringing an end to a monthslong feud that exposed deep divisions on Capitol Hill.
President Trump said he's asking Congress to approve a short-term extension of a key spy authority to "provide time for the selection and confirmation of a permanent" director of national intelligence.
Bill Gates told members of Congress on Wednesday that Jeffrey Epstein put his philanthropic work at risk, and that meeting him represented "a grave error in judgment."
From August 2025 to March 2026, an immigrant detention facility at Fort Bliss Army base suffered a host of serious incidents, including two deaths that were investigated by the Government Accountability Office.
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.
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."
The most recent week of data from Dallas County Health and Human Services shows a 50% increase in positive flu cases.
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
After sharing management of the arena for decades, the Mavericks are now in full control.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
Expensive tickets, trouble getting visas and anti-American sentiment may all be contributing to underwhelming demand.
Herring said that in the year before tariffs, used car sales were just under half of his business at his dealership in Irving; Now, they are nearly 75 percent.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
The first thing you'll notice about the transformation is the grass on the pitch, four-and-a-half feet above the NFL field.
While FIFA is expected to make billions on the tournament, local cities are spending millions to host.
Rookie Olivia Miles had 24 points, seven rebounds and six assists, Kayla McBride added 22 points, and the Minnesota Lynx used a big first half to cruise past the Dallas Wings 100-76 for their eighth straight victory.
Jac Caglianone went 3 for 3 with two home runs and three RBIs as the Kansas City Royals erased an early deficit to defeat the Texas Rangers 5-3.
Victor Wembanyama had 32 points, eight rebounds and six assists in his first NBA Finals win, carrying the Spurs to a 115-111 victory over the Knicks in Game 3 on Monday night.
Creative minds are coming together in North Texas.
Anthony Head played librarian and mentor Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and recently appeared in "Ted Lasso."
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
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.
