Plano Illegal Gambling Bust Is Good News & Big $$ For City
It was a bust 12 years in the making. Authorities in Plano have taken down a major illegal gambling operation worth billions of dollars. That's good news for the city in more ways than one.
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It was a bust 12 years in the making. Authorities in Plano have taken down a major illegal gambling operation worth billions of dollars. That's good news for the city in more ways than one.
Law enforcement officials have busted a major sports gambling ring based in North Texas and generated more than $5.4 billion in bets.
A tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has led to the arrest of a North Texas youth gymnastics coach. Detectives began investigating Lyndsey Ryan "Wes" Cox last week.
Donors rolled up their sleeves Sunday to participate in The Annual Battle Of The Badges Blood Drive in Plano.
Police in Plano and Carrollton are looking for a man who has broken into several North Texas homes.
Plano police have linked one group of thieves to more than a hundred car burglaries so far this year.
It only happens once a year. If you've dreamed of becoming an officer, the Plano Police Department is looking for you.
A man accused of sexually assaulting three women in Dallas may have preyed on women in department stores months earlier.
Plano Police are searching for two suspects who allegedly snatched a woman's purse in the parking lot of a shopping center last week.
Plano Police and volunteers hit the streets today to alert residents to a string of violent attacks that are targeting Hispanic men.
A string of attacks, targeting Hispanic men in east Plano, have police there concerned.
A shooting on a Texas community college campus wounded three people Tuesday and sent students fleeing for safety as officials placed the campus on lockdown.
Plano has been named the "Best Run City in America" by the investment website "24-7 Wall Street." The site looked at the city's unemployment rate, education level and dramatically dropping crime rate, which is at its lowest level since 2000.
The Plano Police Department will remind New Year's revelers of the consequences of drinking and driving with a new tool called the "Choose Your Ride" car.
A Wal-Mart shopper grabbed his cell phone and started recording when he noticed a Salvation Army bell ringer taking money from the red kettle.
A traffic stop in Plano ended like unlike any you've ever heard about before.
A missing 83-year-old man from Plano was found safe in Richardson early Monday morning, just hours after a Silver Alert had been issued. Police gave no additional details.
The City of Plano may have directed kids to an organization headed by a man now accused of child indecency.
CBS 11 News has learned that Plano school officials never notified Murphy Police about allegations that a teacher molested a student two years ago.
A Collin County judge handed down a 62- year prison sentence for a man convicted of the aggravated sexual assault of his former neighbor.
Country star Randy Travis has had another brush with the law in North Texas. This time Travis is accused of assault.
Investigators in North Texas are looking for a couple they say are taking elderly people's credit cards by luring them away from their homes.
Police in Plano are looking for three people who burglarized a business back in June. Security video shows the men wandering through the lobby area of a retail advertising business in the Legacy Town Center.
A Plano resident calls police to report a possible home invasion and moments after shoots a man that he says broke into his townhouse.
A brother and sister missing from their Collin County foster home have been found in Oklahoma.
Alanna Smith added 11 points off the bench for Dallas (12-8), which trailed by as many as 14 points.
Hadley Hanna, 8, was among those who died when floodwaters surged through Camp Mystic in the early morning hours.
The referee gave the card, and with that came a one‑game suspension.
The Crutsingers knew it would be a long road to recovery. But they also knew they'd get there… one hug, one prayer at a time.
According to a criminal complaint, investigators said that in January, he sold, dispensed, gave away, or supplied Tirzepatide to three female co‑workers.
Alanna Smith added 11 points off the bench for Dallas (12-8), which trailed by as many as 14 points.
Hadley Hanna, 8, was among those who died when floodwaters surged through Camp Mystic in the early morning hours.
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The referee gave the card, and with that came a one‑game suspension.
The Crutsingers knew it would be a long road to recovery. But they also knew they'd get there… one hug, one prayer at a time.
Only about 7% of homes in Texas have flood insurance.
Payments for country club dues, luxury jet services, and even a reality show competition are not how you'd expect a community non-profit to use its donations.
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.
David Hearn is accused of ripping out a piece of sealant on the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said.
The gang "has committed numerous attacks targeting civilians, law enforcement officers, and government officials," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
The event will take place on Sept. 9 -10 at the American Airlines Center, where President Trump spoke during his first campaign 10 years ago.
Chairman of the Texas Democratic Party, Kendall Scudder, discusses his re-election to a full, four-year term. He tells Jack Fink his thoughts on the Texas Senate race and the overall theme of their recent state party convention. "We've got to stop this limited thinking as Democrats," said Scudder. "We've got to get bigger. We've got to get bolder."
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will remain in effect until it expires in 2036, unless the countries strike another deal to extend it.
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.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
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."
Customers say they've gone to three, sometimes even four stores, to find a specific jersey.
Commercial air service from Collin County will take off in November with a flight to Fort Myers, Florida.
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 the bank 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.
Paige Bueckers is a starter for the second consecutive season, and Jessica Shepherd will appear for the first time.
Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Customers say they've gone to three, sometimes even four stores, to find a specific jersey.
The Ivory Coast and Norway will face off in the round of 32 at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday afternoon.
Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.
Two elite event designers shared their thoughts on how Taylor Swift's team might transform Madison Square Garden.
Actor Danny Glover spoke about his Alzheimer's diagnosis in an interview with NBC's "Today" show, revealing that he has been living with the disease for several years.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
Taylor Swift has had a decadeslong history with Madison Square Garden, performing there as early as 2003 and even celebrating her 30th birthday at the venue.
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.
