Texans With Character: Stephanie Henry
A McKinney woman has overcome decades of abuse, breaking the cycle of violence. Now, she is using that experience to help others through the power of words.
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A McKinney woman has overcome decades of abuse, breaking the cycle of violence. Now, she is using that experience to help others through the power of words.
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.
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.
Cyber criminals are crossing the line, impersonating government officials and even showing up at people's doors in efforts to gain personal information.
Country music superstar Randy Travis was listed in critical condition at a Plano hospital late Wednesday night after undergoing surgery following a stroke.
A recent high school graduate from McKinney who was a standout basketball player was killed Friday in a car crash in San Antonio.
McKinney ISD bus driver Linda Wilson performed CPR on 14-year-old passenger Dakota English when she stopped breathing.
There are a number of activities and summer camp options for kids during the summer, but one in McKinney is simply 'magical'.
Prosecutors in Collin County say a 21-year-old man was sentenced Wednesday to 40 years in prison for the armed robbery of, among other items, a pair of high-end "Beats by Dre" headphones.
A place of calm, quiet respite for Muslims was vandalized Saturday night when the exterior of the McKinney Islamic Association Mosque was splattered with paint balls.
A McKinney mosque was hit by paintballs early Sunday morning, leading a Muslim advocacy group to call for a state and federal investigation for a possible hate crime.
The city of McKinney is mourning the loss of an off-duty police officer. He died Monday morning in Frisco after a motorcycle accident.
The Texas Department of Transportation is turning its eyes toward upgrading U.S. 75 north from Richardson to McKinney. A burgeoning population along the corridor between LBJ Freeway and the Sam Rayburn tollway makes for more congestion every day.
A North Texas man spent more than half his life with a secret, now the world knows he is the person responsible for murdering a teenager more than two decades ago. Today a Collin County jury sentenced Alonzo Grayson to 50 years in prison.
The SPCA of Texas is transporting about 70 cats and dogs from Oklahoma to the DFW area on Wednesday, after deadly tornadoes devastated the state on Monday.
McKinney Police have discontinued an Amber Alert for 9-month-old Isabella Reyes.
McKinney residents turned out to cast their ballots in the general election to vote for the mayor and city council representatives for District 1, District 3 and one at-large seat.
An 8th grade math teacher and children's ministry leader is on leave from his job and his post as a spiritual leader after he was arrested for aggravated sexual assault of a child.
A man charged with killing his wife last month in McKinney, Eric Merz, has committed suicide. Police have confirmed with CBS 11 that Merz jumped off a bridge Sunday at Hwy 121 and Hwy 75.
District Attorney Greg Willis says sentences of up to 15 years would be served simultaneously, but an eight-year sentence for indecency with a child would be served upon completion of the 15-year term.
A McKinney chiropractor was convicted late Tuesday on multiple charges of sexual assault and indecency after marathon jury deliberations in a Collin County courtroom.
A repeat robber from Rowlett was sentenced to 40 years behind bars after his latest crime. Lonnie Jack Lee was convicted of beating and robbing a hotel guest in McKinney.
A chiropractor from McKinney, indicted on charges of sexually assaulting numerous patients, is scheduled to go on trial starting Monday morning at the Collin County Courthouse.
It was supposed to have been a cyclist's dream ride on Central Expressway from downtown Dallas all the way to McKinney.
After two weeks of mudslinging testimony, the child custody hearing is over between former Dallas Cowboy and NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders and his estranged wife Pilar.
Police said the victim, whose name hasn't been released, was transported to the hospital for treatment but died hours later from their injuries.
The reading list will take effect starting in 2030.
The 3-year-old giraffe was spotted Friday morning about four miles south of the ranch where she lives.
As California Gov. Gavin Newsom eyes a 2028 presidential bid, he's calling for a national tax on billionaires and a public stake in AI, though he opposes a state ballot measure to tax billionaires.
Jerry Jones has vehemently rejected calls to put up curtains during NFL games, but FIFA was taking no chances.
Police said the victim, whose name hasn't been released, was transported to the hospital for treatment but died hours later from their injuries.
The reading list will take effect starting in 2030.
The 3-year-old giraffe was spotted Friday morning about four miles south of the ranch where she lives.
As California Gov. Gavin Newsom eyes a 2028 presidential bid, he's calling for a national tax on billionaires and a public stake in AI, though he opposes a state ballot measure to tax billionaires.
Jerry Jones has vehemently rejected calls to put up curtains during NFL games, but FIFA was taking no chances.
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.
Donald Mercer was sentenced to 300 days behind bars for soliciting sex from a woman he arrested.
While FIFA is expected to make billions on the tournament, local cities are spending millions to host.
As California Gov. Gavin Newsom eyes a 2028 presidential bid, he's calling for a national tax on billionaires and a public stake in AI, though he opposes a state ballot measure to tax billionaires.
A judge on Thursday ordered the Justice Department to either release unredacted versions of several files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein or explain why it can't do so.
Some Senate Democrats want to cap the amount beneficiaries in traditional Medicare have to pay toward care, but the move is expected to draw GOP opposition for potentially adding billions to Medicare costs.
All military branches began requiring recruits to get flu vaccines earlier this month, an exception to Pete Hegseth's decision to lift the military's vaccine mandate, a Pentagon official said.
Most Americans expect data centers to negatively impact the environment, local resources, although some see economic benefits
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.
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."
The most recent week of data from Dallas County Health and Human Services shows a 50% increase in positive flu cases.
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 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.
Despite the costs and rules, fans are excited for the World Cup madness that's finally taking off.
After sharing management of the arena for decades, the Mavericks are now in full control.
Jerry Jones has vehemently rejected calls to put up curtains during NFL games, but FIFA was taking no chances.
The Wings were looking for their first sweep of the Aces since 2018 after winning the first two, both at Dallas.
The U.S. men's team had already clinched its spot in the Round of 32, the knockout round, with its 2-0 win over Australia on Friday.
Dallas FBI says drone confiscations are ongoing; the fines are stiff, too.
Daizen Maeda gave Japan the lead and Anthony Elanga took it away six minutes later, giving Sweden a 1-1 draw that sent both teams to the knockout round of the World Cup.
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.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
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.
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