Collin County Courthouse Cleared Following Bomb Threat
A bomb threat closed the Collin County Courthouse on Wednesday morning. The building was evacuated as a precaution and will now remain closed until at least noon.
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A bomb threat closed the Collin County Courthouse on Wednesday morning. The building was evacuated as a precaution and will now remain closed until at least noon.
North Texans were prepared for the worst on Monday morning after cold temperatures and precipitation threatened to coat DFW roads with a layer of ice. But that didn't happen.
Two teenagers from Collin County were killed in a single-car accident early Sunday morning in the town of Princeton.
Students at two Collin County high schools are mourning the loss of two of their own tonight.
A preliminary investigation has led one North Texas police department to believe a crash that took the life of a high school student may have been the result of texting while driving.
"What is Texas?" asked Bart Hermer to a curly-headed smiling toddler, who turns around and looks up at him. "Home," she responds. It's the last video the North Texas dad says he took of his little girl, Alessia.
Plano veteran Larry Lorance always has a flag flying at his home. And he's fed up with having to replace it. Lorance's front door flag was destroyed for the third time early Friday morning.
Cell phone cameras are making it easier for peeping toms to victimize women -- in public places. This week, a Collin County grand jury indicted Hamid Shoreh for improper photography.
The McKinney ISD is proposing an increase that would take the district's tax rate up to the highest level allowed by state law. In a Tax Ratification Election the voters need to approve the increase the school board has already put into place.
One person was seriously injured after a wrong-way crash along U.S. Highway 75 in Collin County. The wrong-way driver's vehicle slammed into an 18-wheeler.
Plano police tell CBS 11 News that more victims have come forward with accusations against gymnastics coach Lyndsey Cox, who is charged with attempted online solicitation with the intent of having sex with a teenage boy.
Health officials in Collin County have confirmed a human case of West Nile Fever. The patient lives in Plano in the 75025 zip code.
The CDC says it has found evidence that many of those sickened in Texas ate at the same restaurant, but that it does not "show a connection" to salad mix produced at Mexican farm.
The Frisco ISD is bursting at the seams. It's growing so quickly, that for the first time, the school district closed off some elementary schools to new students -- weeks before classes even began.
Police say it appears a man cutting grass at a North Texas golf course drowned when his mower toppled into a pond and pinned him underwater.
Powerful winds ripped through northern Collin County Friday evening, collapsing a building and leaving one person dead.
School districts across North Texas will be welcoming students back to class next week. For many, Friday is the last opportunity to receive the required immunizations for students.
The Cowboys are moving to Frisco. The official announcement is set to come Tuesday, but details are already out about the NFL franchise's development plans in Collin County.
As the number of Texans sickened by the cyclospora infection continues to grow, tracking the source of the outbreak is moving painstakingly slow.
A Dallas man has been sentenced to 60 years in prison for kidnapping a woman in an attempt to sexually assault her. Convicted kidnapper Dietrick Johnson, 48, and the victim had a previous relationship.
The number of people sickened by "cyclosporiasis" -- a nasty stomach bug -- grew dramatically on Thursday.
The number of North Texans sickened by "cyclosporiasis" -- a nasty stomach bug -- grew dramatically on Thursday.
A man in Plano was arrested Friday morning and charged with aggravated assault. But he could face more serious charges than expected, after his wife died Saturday at the hospital.
Another home in the Grayhawk subdivision of Frisco caught on fire this weekend. The home was fully furnished. It's the third home in the last two months to burn.
Beginning in July, seven emergency call centers – the Collin County Sheriff's Office, as well as McKinney, Allen, Frisco, Prosper, Murphy, and Sachse police departments – can now receive text messages from Verizon Wireless phones.
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
She left Linda Jobe Middle School less than a month into the new school year.
The development of AI "doesn't look that different from say, 'Terminator,' or from science fiction films," Jacob Coxon said.
The new arrivals mark the zoo's fourth consecutive year of successfully breeding the rare reptiles.
A California couple's surrogate who refused their wishes to have an abortion has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in a custody dispute over the 4-week-old child, who was born in Texas with a serious heart defect.
CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink sat down with President Trump for an exclusive interview during the president's visit to North Texas.
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
She left Linda Jobe Middle School less than a month into the new school year.
The RNC's Midterm Convention brings President Trump, visitors, road closures, heightened security and protests to Dallas.
The development of AI "doesn't look that different from say, 'Terminator,' or from science fiction films," Jacob Coxon said.
Nearly 300 railroad crossings used by school buses in Texas have a history of crashes.
Technology company SPAN wants to build thousands of tiny data centers and spread them across the country.
Critics of LifeWise say its business model puts too much of the burden on local communities.
Under SB 1049, school districts must allow students to leave campus during the school day for religious instruction.
SB 1049 compels school districts to allow students to leave campus for religious instruction during the school day.
A California couple's surrogate who refused their wishes to have an abortion has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in a custody dispute over the 4-week-old child, who was born in Texas with a serious heart defect.
It began as a gathering in a park with protest songs and speeches from opponents of President Trump and turned into a march down the streets of Dallas, with riot police and mounted patrols blocking protesters from getting close to the AAC.
Joe diGenova, the prosecutor who was tapped by Attorney General Todd Blanche to supervise the "grand conspiracy" investigation targeting Obama- and Biden-era officials, told CBS News he has resigned.
CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink spoke with President Trump for an exclusive interview during the president's visit to North Texas.
Mr. Trump's pledge to give $5,000 to Americans would stoke inflation and worsen the nation's fiscal outlook, according to economists.
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.
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
Casting for Recovery was started by two women, a professional angler and a reconstructive breast surgeon, who recognized the healing powers of fly fishing.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
The Republican Midterm Convention starts Wednesday at the American Airlines Center.
After a 2024 merger with Cedar Flags the combined company moved its headquarters to North Carolina.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
President Trump's speech at the Republican National Committee convention touched on the polarizing NBA trade that sent superstar guard Luka Dončić from the Mavericks to the Lakers.
Barry Melrose, a hockey player-turned-coach who led the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final before going on to a long career in broadcasting the sport, has died at 70.
Ben Shelton ended Carlos Alcaraz's title reign in the latest-finishing match in U.S. Open history, pulling out the victory in a marathon tussle that ended at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday.
Breanna Stewart had 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists to help the U.S. win its 33rd in a row in the tournament.
Dallas Cowboys left guard Tyler Smith will miss at least the first month of the season because of a left thumb injury that needs surgery.
Stella Parton gives insight into her sister Dolly Parton's marriage, makeup habits and views on death in an exclusive CBS News interview.
Dolly Parton died in Nashville on Aug. 25 at the age of 80 — a shock to fans around the world who weren't aware of her illness.
Ben Shelton ended Carlos Alcaraz's title reign in the latest-finishing match in U.S. Open history, pulling out the victory in a marathon tussle that ended at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
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.
