Grand jury indicts 14 for pro-Palestinian encampment, protest at UT Dallas

CBS DFW News 4/24 7:30A Steven Rosenbaum

A Collin County grand jury returned indictments for 14 people in connection with last year's pro-Palestinian protest and encampment at UT Dallas. According to District Attorney Greg Willis, the 14...

Collin County middle school student tests positive for measles, officials say

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 4/23 7:39A Lauren Harper

In a rare one-on-one interview in his office at the Diocese of Dallas, Bishop Edward Burns reflected on Pope Francis’ time leading the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics. “He was very warm, hospitable,...

First known DFW-area child measles case reported in Collin County middle school student

CBS DFW News 4/23 7:09A Julia Falcon

A child in Collin County has been diagnosed with measles, health officials said on Wednesday. It's the county's first reported case. Collin County Health Care Services confirmed the case involving a student at Willow Springs Middle School in...

North Texas father breaks silence as he awaits execution of daughter's killer: "I don't forgive him...

CBS DFW News 4/23 3:48A Marvin Hurst

Mark O'Neil has a son and a daughter. His son is still alive. But O'Neil visits his daughter, Rachelle O'Neil Tolleson, at the cemetery. He said he's been waiting more than 20 years to visit her grave...

Murder suspect's mom says family threatened; victim's father attends press conference

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 4/17 9:54A Frank Heinz

The mother of a Frisco teenager accused of fatally stabbing another teenager at a track meet earlier this month spoke publicly for the first time Thursday, saying her family has been threatened and...

Reporter notebook: Bond hearing held for teen accused in track meet stabbing

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 4/17 9:50A Maria Guerrero

Following a bond hearing Monday, the Frisco teenager accused of fatally stabbing another teenager at a track meet earlier this month is free after his $1 million bond was lowered. NBC 5 s Maria...

$1 million bond lowered for teen suspect in fatal Frisco track meet stabbing

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 4/14 8:13A Maria Guerrero, Larry Collins an

What to Know Bond for 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony was originally set at $1 million. Anthony has been charged with murder for the death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf. Anthony has claimed self-defense....

Karmelo Anthony's bond reduced, granted house arrest in fatal Frisco stabbing case

CBS DFW News 4/14 7:22A Briauna Brown

The 17-year-old charged with first-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of a teen at a Frisco track meet earlier this month has had his bond reduced and will now be on house arrest following a judge's ruling Monday. A Collin County judge agreed to...

Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis addresses fair trial concerns in Frisco ISD stabbing...

CBS DFW News 4/10 6:41A J.D. Miles

The Collin County district attorney is speaking for the first time on how his office plans to prosecute a teen accused of fatally stabbing a Frisco ISD student. District Attorney Greg Willis said the case against Karmelo Anthony could go to a...

Rockwall-Heath, Rowlett, North Forney, Terrell, and Wylie high schools nominated for Broadway Dallas...

Blue Ribbon News 4/7 7:14A Melanie M

Dallas, TX (April 7, 2025) – Broadway Dallas is pleased to announce the 2025 nominees for the 14th Annual Broadway Dallas High School Musical Theatre Awards (HSMTA) presented by New York Life. The awards ceremony will take place live at the Music...

Allen police celebrate milestone in youth boxing program

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 3/28 6:08A Alanna Quillen

The Allen Police Department is marking a major milestone in a program they say is making a lasting impact on local youth. Last night, community members gathered to witness the Allen Police Youth...

Bail reduced for Dallas rapper Yella Beezy in murder for hire case

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 3/27 9:54A Matt Kyle and Julia James | The

Dallas rapper Yella Beezy was granted reduced bail Thursday morning in his recent murder indictment for allegedly ordering the killing of rapper Melvin Nobles, known as MO3. Court documents say Beezy,...

Driver killed in crash while fleeing from Allen police

DFW Scanner 3/18 8:59A dfwscanner

The Allen Police Department is investigating a single-vehicle crash that claimed the life of one individual early Tuesday morning on US 75 service road at the Frontage Road exit. On March 18th at approximately 2:35 AM, an Allen Police officer...

North Texas man sentenced to 15 years in prison after stalking, attacking multiple women

CBS DFW News 3/12 6:40A Briauna Brown

A 27-year-old man was sentenced to 15 years in prison following a series of sexual assaults and predatory attacks on women in Collin County, District Attorney Greg Willis announced in a news release Wednesday. Tyler Wakefield pleaded guilty to a...

Several North Texas school districts cancel classes due to storm-related power outages

CBS DFW News 3/5 3:40A ShaCamree Gowdy

Several schools in North Texas canceled classes on Wednesday due to power outages caused by severe weather the previous day. Strong storms moved through North Texas on Tuesday morning, producing large hail and damaging winds that caused...