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On this day before the one-year anniversary five police officers lost their lives in the ambush in downtown Dallas, their families, fellow officers and citizens they served gathered for the unveiling of the Dallas Circle of Heroes Memorial.
CBS 11 News reporter Ken Molestina was in downtown Dallas during the ambush attack on police officers. One year later, he sat down with Doug Dunbar to look back on that tragic night.
There was a somber ceremony this morning for the unveiling of the new Dallas Circle Of Heroes Memorial. A Dallas businessman came up with the idea for the tribute in the days after the July 7 police officer ambush.
A number of special events and memorials are planned for the July 7-9 weekend to mark the one-year anniversary of the downtown Dallas ambush on police officers.
As the City of Dallas prepares to honor the five lives lost during the July 7 police ambush, it's also a very personal anniversary for one Dallas police officer.
The I-Team has learned the officers assigned to the rally in downtown Dallas last July - where five officers were killed and nine wounded - were told not to wear certain heavy protective gear because it would make them look too "militaristic."
The bronze and Texas limestone sculpture will stand 12 feet tall and nine feet wide near the flagpoles outside Dallas Police Headquarters.
Doctors and nurses tell CBS11 about the night they treated wounded officers.
The event is set for 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 7, in the Student Center.
The Dallas Police Department is hiring, and they're looking for more than just a few good men and women.
David Brown returned to the public spotlight in the city that he loves and calls home. The former chief of the Dallas PD made an appearance as a civilian and public speaker on Wednesday night.
Next month will be one year since the ambush on police in downtown Dallas that left five officers dead. Plans will be announced on Tuesday about a Weekend of Honor to mark the occasion.
He was murdered last summer in Dallas during an ambush on police in downtown. Now, the wife of Senior Corporal Lorne Ahrens is hoping to protect his memory through legal action.
Dozens of officers, city officials and members of the public gathered Wednesday for a march and ceremony at the city's police memorial.
National Police Week continued Wednesday with a special march in downtown Dallas. Former or current police officers, family, friends and citizens joined members of the Dallas Police Department in the march.
"We also remember those incredible heroes who were so cruelly targeted for execution in Dallas, Texas -- rushing into a hail of gunfire, never to return."
The Dallas Police Choir on Friday is trying to raise enough money to send its 28 members to sing at a ceremony in Washington D.C. that will honor fallen heroes through music.
Senator Don Huffines filed a bill which would name July 7 as Fallen Law Enforcement Officer Day and call for ceremonies to "honor those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to the rule of law and liberty."
A larger class than most, the 41 recruits who began training last week were hired amid a surge of applications following last year's tragedy.
The memory of the ambush shooting still remains painful for those who survived the deadly incident.
Ambushes like those in downtown Dallas and Baton Rouge, along with other shootings around the country, led to a sharp increase in the number of police officers killed in the line of duty this year.
Volunteers are pitching in to help Dallas police be better prepared for another event like the July ambush.
A little boy showed his appreciation for Dallas police by donating all of his birthday gifts to the families of fallen Dallas officers.
An officer honors and remembers fallen Dallas police officers by publishing the third edition of a book titled "In The Line Of Duty."
Helping the injured and families of the fallen, those impacted by the July ambush in Downtown Dallas got a chance to see the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday thanks to a player from the opposite sideline.
President Trump took aim at Rep. Henry Cuellar, a Democratic congressman from Texas whom he recently pardoned, in a Truth Social post.
No. 18 Michigan will meet No. 13 Texas in the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida, on Dec. 31, the bowl game's organizers announced Sunday.
Saturday night, officers were called to the 2900 block of W. Wheatland Road, where the Verbazend Creations & Event Venue is located.
The Trump administration's elevation of Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg to lead a high-profile office within the Food and Drug Administration is raising alarm among multiple senior FDA officials.
The recall involves INIU 100,000mAh portable power banks, model BI-B41that were sold on Amazon between August 2021 and April 2022, the recall notice says.
President Trump took aim at Rep. Henry Cuellar, a Democratic congressman from Texas whom he recently pardoned, in a Truth Social post.
No. 18 Michigan will meet No. 13 Texas in the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida, on Dec. 31, the bowl game's organizers announced Sunday.
Saturday night, officers were called to the 2900 block of W. Wheatland Road, where the Verbazend Creations & Event Venue is located.
The Trump administration's elevation of Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg to lead a high-profile office within the Food and Drug Administration is raising alarm among multiple senior FDA officials.
The recall involves INIU 100,000mAh portable power banks, model BI-B41that were sold on Amazon between August 2021 and April 2022, the recall notice says.
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
It took Azellia Thompkins nearly a year to watch the video of her attempted suicide in the Scurry County jail. Now, she's hoping others will watch it.
The average wait for a bed in a maximum-security psychiatric facility in Texas is over eight months.
At a legislative hearing, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick blasted Judge Rob Kelly for being absent in his county's time of need.
President Trump took aim at Rep. Henry Cuellar, a Democratic congressman from Texas whom he recently pardoned, in a Truth Social post.
The Trump administration's elevation of Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg to lead a high-profile office within the Food and Drug Administration is raising alarm among multiple senior FDA officials.
President Trump's efforts to reshape the executive branch and flex his presidential power are set to be tested at the Supreme Court on Monday.
Democratic and Republican analysts told CBS News Texas that it looks like she will be running for the Senate after doing interviews on Eye On Politics and in the national media.
Under previous legislation that failed, Texas would have allowed a limited number of resorts to be built that featured casino gambling.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
A group of North Texas women has been working hard to preserve a style of dancing that had its heyday in the early part of the 20th century.
It's called H3N1, and it can not only cause more severe illness in older adults, but it's also proving to be resistant to flu vaccines.
A North Texas man serves the community as a full-time Crowley police officer; however, that young officer is the one who needs help after he received a life-threatening diagnosis over the summer.
The toolkit includes tips for caretakers and applies to anyone with dementia.
Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham, a critic of government vaccine mandates, has been quietly appointed to one of the CDC's top positions.
Smith and other Main Street businesses complained to Frisco about the impact on business.
Rodeo Dallas, a popular but controversial Deep Ellum nightclub, is getting back in the saddle. In Uptown.
"This is a Texas-sized investment in the future of our great state," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.
American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.
President Donald Trump's plan to cut record beef prices by importing more meat from Argentina is running into heated opposition from U.S. ranchers.
No. 18 Michigan will meet No. 13 Texas in the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida, on Dec. 31, the bowl game's organizers announced Sunday.
Spokesperson Lisa LeMaster said in a statement that Hicks died peacefully in Dallas, surrounded by family.
The 63-year-old Roger Clemens has been accused of using performance-enhancing drugs, which he has denied.
FIFA released the World Cup schedule on Saturday that will feature 104 matches spread across 11 cities in the United States, with three in Mexico and two in Canada.
Michael Annett won the Xfinity Series' season-opening race at Daytona International Speedway in 2019.
President Trump presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play" and his role in the series "Emily in Paris," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
Nardiz Cooke was immediately transfixed by the mask she wore while receiving treatment for late-stage cancer.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
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.
