Autistic Teen Delivers Inspiring Graduation Speech In Plano
A Plano teenager's six-minute graduation speech has reached hundreds of thousands of people and has made a huge impact on the community.
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A Plano teenager's six-minute graduation speech has reached hundreds of thousands of people and has made a huge impact on the community.
Expect some big traffic delays when traveling through Plano this weekend. Crews will be demolishing the Plano Parkway bridge, and that will keep U.S. Highway 75 closed.
Police are searching for a suspect who they say stole a white pickup truck from a Plano landscaping business Tuesday morning.
Attorneys with First Liberty law firm in Dallas have moved into powerful taxpayer-funded jobs at the Texas attorney general's office, and even advised President Trump.
J.C. Penney's CEO is leaving the company to become the top executive at Lowe's.
Keeping kids busy during the summer is a delicate balancing act. You want to give them a break, but you also want to keep them active and occupied. Short summer camps are a good option.
Abel Alvarez got to live every child's dream to be a super hero because of the super courage he's shown throughout his short life surviving severe heart and kidney problems.
At Dude, Sweet Chocolate they're sending taste buds on an adventure, because browsing at this shop is a hands on experience. They're combining unique flavors to make delicious desserts and they're letting you try them all right in the store. Chef Katherine Clapner gives Taryn Jones a seat at the sampling table to test drive some of her tasty treats.
The teen messaged using a mobile app with the FBI informant his desire to travel to an ISIS fighting camp or conduct a terrorist attack in the U.S., accord to arrest records.
Authorities have arrested a 17-year-old Plano High School student who was allegedly planning a mass shooting at the Stonebriar Centre in Frisco to happen later this month.
Tony Romo, the retired Dallas Cowboys quarterback and NFL analyst for CBS Sports, failed to get through local qualifying for the second straight year.
Councilman Tom Harrison of Plano is facing a recall election after he shared a social media post many thought was anti-Muslim.
Plano Councilman Tom Harrison says he will request a public hearing to make his case to the voters of Plano.
Erin Brockovich's water expert, Robert Bowcock, said the water district is using too much chlorine during water maintenance.
Erin Brockovich was a no-show at a meeting at the North Texas Municipal Water District, which she has criticized in a series of Facebook posts.
Environmental activist Erin Brockovich is in North Texas today after raising concerns about the chemicals used to treat local water. Also, have you tried the new Dilly Dog at Globe Life Park yet?
Just weeks after raising concerns about the chemicals being used to treat water in Plano, famed environmentalist Erin Brockovich is visiting North Texas.
Results show one disinfectant byproduct called H-A-A's or haloacetic acids were .062 milligrams per liter, -- slightly higher than the federal limit of .060 milligrams per liter.
"He didn't do this with any purpose to offend anyone, and people were offended certainly and he apologized," said Harrison friend and spokesman, Allan Samara.
Frisco residents on Tuesday night will get to hear an update about the city's water quality. Like other North Texas cities, Frisco leaders have heard from people with concerns.
The so-called 'affluenza teen' Ethan Couch is out of jail, but his mother remains behind bars.
Days ahead of a visit from famed consumer advocate Erin Brockovich, the City of Plano released new test numbers that it says show the water is safe.
The city of Plano says its latest test results show its water is safe to drink.
Police in Plano have confirmed that they are investigating a shooting at an apartment complex Thursday morning that left one person dead and three others injured.
We're looking at the latest updates on a fatal shooting in Plano this morning.
Former law enforcement officers and relatives face charges ranging from organized crime to sexual assault as the investigation continues.
The Democrat outlined proposals on wages, medical debt, and affordability as both campaigns intensify ahead of November.
Friends and family describe the final days of Eric Fernando Gutierrez Molina's life and the grief that continues to shape their search for answers.
Washington's rookies fueled a decisive fourth‑quarter surge, with Cotie McMahon and Sonia Citron delivering clutch plays in the closing minutes.
Dallas' quarterback opens up on growth, fatherhood, a rebuilt defense under Christian Parker, and why returning 11 offensive starters gives the team a rare chance to break its 30-year title drought.
Former law enforcement officers and relatives face charges ranging from organized crime to sexual assault as the investigation continues.
The Democrat outlined proposals on wages, medical debt, and affordability as both campaigns intensify ahead of November.
Friends and family describe the final days of Eric Fernando Gutierrez Molina's life and the grief that continues to shape their search for answers.
Washington's rookies fueled a decisive fourth‑quarter surge, with Cotie McMahon and Sonia Citron delivering clutch plays in the closing minutes.
Dallas' quarterback opens up on growth, fatherhood, a rebuilt defense under Christian Parker, and why returning 11 offensive starters gives the team a rare chance to break its 30-year title drought.
The reversal comes just weeks after an I-Team investigation showed contention over the disciplinary process.
A phone call from jail raised further suspicions that Carney targeted other girls.
More than 40 years after helping catch an ice cream truck driver who exposed himself to her, an Oklahoma woman testified against him in a Texas trial, helping secure a life sentence.
In 1991, a Plano girl was kidnapped and sexually assaulted. The same thing happened 8 years later in Dallas. Investigators found the same DNA on both victims.
Ashley Keith sat down with CBS News Texas for an exclusive interview, her first ever about her 1991 kidnapping.
The Democrat outlined proposals on wages, medical debt, and affordability as both campaigns intensify ahead of November.
Juan Carlos González is the stepson of "El Mencho," who was killed by the Mexican military.
The White House has declassified information claiming the FBI probed whether President Trump acted as a Russian asset when he fired James Comey, a theory an administration official said wasn't backed up by evidence.
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
Three words keep coming up when current and former elected leaders describe former Fort Worth Mayor and longtime Republican Congresswoman Kay Granger: trailblazer, tough, and tenacious.
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.
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
The illness may take up to 14 days to incubate.
Dangerous heat is sending more people to the ER. Here's where North Texas outdoor workers can get free hydration kits.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
The future of AI technology manufacturing has landed in North Texas.
Mayor Jim Ross said hotel revenue in the city was a record $31 million in June, smashing the previous mark of $23 million.
Cuban alleges Patrick Dumont has engaged in "adversarial business practices."
During every U.S. World Cup match, 18-year-old Aaron Dotson was selling patriotic gear in downtown Dallas.
Ezequiel Duran drove in four runs, the last on a game-ending double, and the Texas Rangers beat the San Francisco Giants 5-4.
Dallas Cowboys tight end Princeton Fant is out for the season after sustaining a knee injury in training camp.
All the festivities will be hosted at the Ford Center at The Star.
Jung Hoo Lee hit two solo homers and drove in three RBIs and Logan Webb pitched six shutout innings as the San Francisco Giants beat the scuffling Texas Rangers 5-1.
Dallas Cowboys tight end Princeton Fant left practice early after apparently suffering a knee injury Monday.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A lawsuit alleges that a drive storing a $45 million spy film starring Nicolas Cage was "stolen right off a Netflix desk."
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
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.
