'It Was An Accident,' McKinney Man Charged With Murder After Shooting Common-Law Wife
McKinney Police detectives arrested Joel Torres after he called 911 and said he had accidentally shot his common-law wife, Shailene Velez.
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McKinney Police detectives arrested Joel Torres after he called 911 and said he had accidentally shot his common-law wife, Shailene Velez.
McKinney Fire Department officials announced on November 10 that they would be launching an emergency response telemedicine program for 911 calls that could save callers time and money.
Police in McKinney are searching for a person of interest in multiple theft and credit card abuse schemes.
Things are still hot in Texas, but with conditions not exactly desert-like it was surprising when some drivers in Collin County saw a humpbacked mammal on the side of the road.
An investigation into an officer involved shooting is underway in McKinney. The officer was not injured.
Jones recently hosted his 4th annual free youth football camp in McKinney, this time as a Super Bowl champion.
One person is dead and another is seriously injured after a rollover crash in McKinney Thursday evening that may have involved speeding, police said.
A McKinney man, who officials say is a prison gang member, has been sentenced to 60 years in prison after being found guilty of several drug charges.
Police in McKinney put a smile on one woman's face after a television that was stolen from her porch was returned by an unanticipated person -- the suspect.
In McKinney at the Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary, you can get a new perspective on life by stepping out of your comfort zone.
Despite a rain-soaked final round in McKinney, K.H. Lee played through the steady downpour to win the AT&T Byron Nelson.
The AT&T Byron Nelson golf tournament kicked off at the TPC Craig Ranch on Tuesday.
"It wouldn't be reasonable for a sane person to live right where we are," McKinney resident John Powell said about his home being near the city's airport.
An arrest has been made after a 27-year-old man was found dead in an apartment in McKinney by a gunshot that came from another unit, police say.
McKinney fire investigators say a fire sprinkler did its job on New Year's Eve, when fire broke out at the Hutchins BBQ restaurant at 1301 N. Tennessee St.
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested after he allegedly beat his mother to death at their home in McKinney, police said.
Gary Donel Smith, 30, of McKinney, pleaded guilty on Thursday. He is scheduled for sentencing on April 5, 2021.
"We are focused on how can we sustain this level of distribution and it will take unprecedented generosity in 2021 to sustain that," said Community Lifeline Center CEO Scott Elliott.
A new opportunity has come along for North Texans struggling to pay their rents and mortgages.
"This is not the outcome we wanted, but one we fully expected," said Shemwell in a statement.
McKinney Mayor George Fuller said on Facebook Wednesday that his wife, Maylee, tested positive for COVID-19.
Christopher Lamarr Sterkes pleaded guilty on June 1, 2020, to possession of a firearm by a drug user and "possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime."
Whether the elastic is too tight or the cloth is too thick, there are a lot of reasons for mask fatigue.
It happened after 7 p.m. at the Reserve at Stonebridge Ranch Apartments on Custer Road north of Eldorado Parkway.
Multiple mask mandates went into effect this week for customers and staff in businesses.
DPD didn't say how many officers were involved or what their conditions were.
The bug forages grasses and causes "pasture dieback," which leaves patches of yellowing, weakened and dead turf.
The council approved the zoning change for the site at LBJ and Hillcrest by a 14-1 vote.
The vote passed just before midnight to close Bransford and Dove Elementary schools.
While it may be a cold start, temperatures rise up into the mid-60s by this afternoon, with some western counties reaching the lower 70s.
DPD didn't say how many officers were involved or what their conditions were.
The bug forages grasses and causes "pasture dieback," which leaves patches of yellowing, weakened and dead turf.
The council approved the zoning change for the site at LBJ and Hillcrest by a 14-1 vote.
The vote passed just before midnight to close Bransford and Dove Elementary schools.
While it may be a cold start, temperatures rise up into the mid-60s by this afternoon, with some western counties reaching the lower 70s.
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
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.
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's sex crimes and a group of Democrats are asking for a review of the Epstein case files to determine whether the records have been "tampered" with or concealed, ahead of a release by next week.
The conservative firebrand, who is retiring from Congress early, and the president are engaged in bitter falling-out.
The Trump administration is adding another militarized zone to the southern U.S. border to support border security operations — this time in California, officials say.
President Trump said the U.S. has seized an oil tanker, which Attorney General Pam Bondi said has been "used to transport sanctioned oil from Venezuela and Iran."
A federal judge in New York has granted a request from the Justice Department to unseal more files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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.
The holiday season can mean festive lights, shopping for your children's gifts, and more time using technology.
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.
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.
The 21-year-old center only appeared in seven games this season, averaging 4 points and 5 rebounds.
North Texas got more good news today for those excited about next year's World Cup.
CBS News Texas will stream the 2025 BMW Dallas Marathon Festival on CBSNewsTexas.com, the CBS News app and Pluto TV.
The toy drive, benefitting Mission Arlington-Mission Metroplex, will take place at Globe Life Field in Arlington on Dec. 9 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Mikko Rantanen's final-round score was the only goal of the shootout and Jake Oettinger made 27 saves as the Dallas Stars beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Sunday night.
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy parts of Warner Bros. in a deal valued at nearly $83 billion.
President Trump hosted the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
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.
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.
