WWII veteran Charles Shay reminds to 'stay vigilant' on D-Day
Crowds gathered to watch the sunrise over Omaha beach in Normandy this morning for the 78th anniversary of D-Day.
Crowds gathered to watch the sunrise over Omaha beach in Normandy this morning for the 78th anniversary of D-Day.
A North Texas veteran who CBS 11 News followed to Normandy, France in 2013 died at the age of 100 Saturday morning.
Officials say several veterans at the event, sponsored by Gold Star Families Survivor Outreach Services, are more than 100 years old.
In all, 2,501 Americans were among the 4,414 Allied troops killed on those beaches.
George Spears said he hit the beach just 45 minutes after the initial assault began.
Julius Heinrich Otto "Henry" Pieper and Ludwig Julius Wilhelm "Louie" Pieper, two 19-year-olds from Esmond, South Dakota, will finally rest in peace side-by-side.
A groundbreaking ceremony Thursday morning marked the start of the project, plagued for years by a bitter fight over the memorial's design and aesthetics.
In this report: There was a woman who traveled with our eight veterans back to Normandy, and she has a connection to WW II that these men had to see for themselves. Most had not met Peggy Harris before this trip, but now they'll never forget her or her story.
The U.S. flag flown on the stern of the boat that led the first American troops onto Utah Beach on D-Day was sold for $514,000 at an auction in Texas on Sunday. The pre-sale estimate for the flag was $100,000.
It's been 70 years since then Staff Sergeant Waymon Blundell jumped onto the beach at Normandy. But, the World War II vet still draws a crowd with his stories… and that's exactly what he was doing today.
North Texas D-Day heroes were honored in a ceremony that brought together two sitting presidents, and more than 10,000 people.
Seventy years later, a veteran walked hand-in-hand with his son on the very sand where his war story began.
A group of North Texas D-Day heroes arrived home Monday afternoon at DFW Airport. The amazing men spent the last 10 days reliving a journey they took 70 years ago. During the CBS 11 News journey with them last week, there were smiles, tears, and moments were there were simply no words.
CBS 11's Doug Dunbar brings you the stories of North Texas veterans who recently traveled to Normandy, France, to observe the 70th anniversary of D-Day. The series begins tonight on CBS 11 News at 10.
A look at the stories creating buzz on social media sites like Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and others.
President Barack Obama arrived Friday on the shores of Normandy, where waves of U.S. forces came by air and sea to liberate Nazi-occupied France 70 years ago.
Those attending the 70th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy on Friday will be on hallowed ground, surrounded by the headstones of those who, unfortunately, did not return.
A flag from one of the Allied ships that delivered troops to the Normandy beaches is among the hundreds of D-Day artifacts being auctioned in New York City on Thursday.
It was a short winding ride through the north side of Bastogne, to reach the former home of the 101st Airborne today. The Battle of the Bulge base of operations for the screaming eagles, and housing, that now stands frozen in time.
We're eight hours from landing in France. We're a lifetime from the war we're going to remember. But looking at their faces as I walk the aisle of the airplane, I know it will all soon come back.
As America paused to remember its wartime service personnel this Veterans Day, some senior centers in Dallas recognized their individual residents who contributed to war efforts, especially World War II.
Robert Jagers is a World War II veteran decorated for his role in the D-Day invasion. He wrote a book about his experience on Utah Beach.
During the ceremony on June 6 at Pointe du Hoc, Major Earl Tweed was approached by a man in a blue jacket who only spoke French, but wore an American flag tie.
At 0630, the sun was shining brightly, first time this week. Almost an omen, to say our men deserved a glorious day, to remember, reflect, and to celebrate themselves, and the lives lost.
Today we traveled from Caen, to Sainte-Mere-Eglise, home to the museum for the United States Airborne troops from WW2.
Mystik Dan will earn $3.1 million from a total purse of $5 million, the largest purse in the race's history.
Voters could get transportation to polling locations a number of different ways.
It was a Texas veterinarian who collected samples from dairy farms that confirmed the outbreak of H5N1 bird flu in cattle for the first time.
The U.S. Coast Guard said they had medevaced an hours-old baby from Cleveland, Texas, amid the floodwaters.
An isolated shower and drizzle are possible from time to time with spotty afternoon storms.
The U.S. Coast Guard said they had medevaced an hours-old baby from Cleveland, Texas, amid the floodwaters.
It was a Texas veterinarian who collected samples from dairy farms that confirmed the outbreak of H5N1 bird flu in cattle for the first time.
Voters could get transportation to polling locations a number of different ways.
An isolated shower and drizzle are possible from time to time with spotty afternoon storms.
In the harrowing live video from Freddy McKinney, he yells at the family to "Hurry, get inside!" as they run for their lives, begging him for help.
In a statement, Philips said it does not admit any wrongdoing but chose to settle "to end the uncertainty associated with litigation in the U.S."
A scammer a North Texas woman met on Instagram claimed to be a German cardiologist, and for months, the two messaged back and forth, building what she thought was a true relationship.
They found him guilty – now four jurors are explaining how they were convinced to convict Dr. Raynaldo Ortiz.
Texas police departments have the discretion to determine the frequency and extent of additional driving training for their officers. While some require driving training yearly or every other year, others do not.
Some departments opt to melt the firearms down, while others choose to crush them. However, there are instances where firearms, or at least parts of them, escape destruction altogether.
State Rep. Ana-Maria Ramos of Dallas also tells political reporter Jack Fink she disagrees with the State of Texas' attempts to block new Title IX rules meant to protect LGBTQ+ students.
State Rep. Matt Shaheen of Plano also tells political reporter Jack Fink that he agrees with the State of Texas' attempts to block new Title IX rules meant to protect LGBTQ+ students.
Burns' challenger has received high-profile endorsements, including former President and presumed Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump and Gov. Greg Abbott.
Ex-government employee Miguel Zapata is accused of sending fake FBI tips falsely accusing multiple coworkers of taking part in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach.
Hope Hicks, one of former President Donald Trump's closest aides for years, told jurors how she handled the fallout from "hush money" payments made to two women before the 2016 election.
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.
McDonald's concept restaurant CosMc's has taken its drink-focused menu to Dallas for its second-ever location.
With the country on the cusp of greeting the return of spring, a warm-weather treat is once again available for free for a limited time only.
Kelli and Michael Regan were looking for a new dog. The breeder they found online asked them to pay with gift cards.
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
A North Texas mother partnered with the Texas Health Resources Foundation to provide a potentially life-saving tool to at-risk pregnant and postpartum moms.
Plaintiffs have three months to vote on whether to approve a proposed legal settlement that would resolve nearly all talc lawsuits.
Cat deaths and neurological disease are "widely reported" around farms where the H5N1 bird flu virus was detected, health officials say.
The White House had been due to decide on the menthol cigarette rule in March.
Within hours of the vote, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced it would sue to block the ban. Dallas employment attorney Rogge Dunn predicts employees will ultimately win this battle.
The closure affects both Dom's locations in Chicago, and all 33 Foxtrot stores in Chicago, Texas, and the Washington D.C. area.
Texas law SB 14 prohibits drug and surgical "gender transition" interventions for minors.
The projects are expected to create at least 17,000 construction jobs and 4,500 manufacturing jobs.
After more than 40 years in business, 99 Cents Only Stores, a discount chain, announced on Thursday that it will close all 371 of its locations and cease operations.
Mystik Dan will earn $3.1 million from a total purse of $5 million, the largest purse in the race's history.
A Dallas police source said the sexual assault investigation is over due to insufficient evidence.
Luka Doncic scored 20 of his 35 points in the second half and added 10 assists and seven rebounds, propelling the Dallas Mavericks to a 123-93 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 5 and a 3-2 lead in the first-round series.
Jason Robertson scored a power-play goal to put Dallas ahead late in the second period after Tyler Seguin took a shot to the face and the Stars beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 in Game 5.
The running back is officially a Dallas Cowboy again after a steak dinner that sealed the deal.
The start of the first civil trial stemming from the deadly crowd surge at the 2021 Astroworld festival in Texas has been delayed.
Tickets are not officially on sale yet. You can sign up for presale tickets on the AT&T Stadium website.
Paramount said long-time CEO Bob Bakish will leave the company, which is in discussions to explore a sale or merger.
The vinyl sales alone were monumental, Billboard said, with "the largest sales week for an album on vinyl in the modern era."
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
Voters headed to the polls Saturday for municipal elections.
A Weather Alert has been issued for the overnight hours as rain and thunderstorms will move into North Texas from the west.
Floodwaters inundated a wide region Saturday, from Houston to rural East Texas, where game wardens rode airboats through waist-high waters and rescued both people and pets who did not evacuate in time.
State Rep. Ana-Maria Ramos of Dallas also tells political reporter Jack Fink she disagrees with the State of Texas' attempts to block new Title IX rules meant to protect LGBTQ+ students.
Fans are celebrating National Star Wars Day on May 4. How do you celebrate?
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.
On Friday, hundreds of thousands of fans gathered outside and all around Globe Life Field in Arlington to celebrate the Texas Rangers historical World Series win!
Babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at several Texas Health hospitals were dressed in creative costumes for Halloween.
Is that the smell of cotton candy, beignets and brisket wafting over Fair Park? It sure is, and we are here for it!