Former Celina ISD coach facing new felony charge, number of alleged victims rises to 39

NBC DFW 11/27 3:49A Hannah Jones

The Celina Police Department on Wednesday announced a new charge in the case against a former Celina ISD educator and coach. Caleb Elliott, a former football coach at Moore Middle School , faces state...

CAIR and Gov. Abbott head to court over ‘terrorist' designation

NBC DFW 11/25 10:54P Phil Prazan

The Council on American-Islamic Relations, or CAIR, is heading to federal court to try to clear its name. This comes after Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott declared the group a terrorist organization late last week. Over the past few years,...

Celina police found 38 victims in former coach Caleb Elliott's child pornography case, chief says

CBS Dallas-Ft.Worth 11/18 8:28A Julia Falcon

The Celina Police Department says its seven-week-long active investigation into Caleb Elliott's child pornography case has concluded, according to its police chief. Tuesday afternoon, CPD Chief John Cullison said after reviewing Caleb Elliott's...

Woman attacked with hammer at Plano park, suspect arrested

NBC DFW 11/14 1:19A NBCDFW Staff

A man is in custody after police say he attacked a woman jogging in Bob Woodruff Park with a hammer on Thursday evening. Plano Police responded to the 2300 block of Shiloh Road around 5 p.m. after reports of an assault. Investigators say the...

Is AI replacing teachers? At 2 North Texas private schools, it is

CBS Dallas-Ft.Worth 11/11 1:23A Lacey Beasley

A revolutionary way of education is in North Texas, and most people don't know about it. Two private schools are powered by artificial intelligence teachers. It's called Alpha School for grades K-8, and it's the most expensive private school in...

Celina educator arrested again, charged with sexual performance of a child

NBC DFW 11/7 4:32A NBCDFW Staff

A Celina teacher and coach was arrested for a second time on Thursday on charges of sexual performance of a child. According to the Celina Police Department, Caleb Elliott, 26, was first arrested and...

Dallas mayor says city should consider moving out of iconic City Hall even if it was designed by...

CBS Dallas-Ft.Worth 11/7 3:28A Jack Fink

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson said he wants to see all the facts before weighing in on what to do with City Hall : either move out of the 47-year-old building designed by renowned architect I.M. Pei or stay and potentially spend nearly $600 million...

Marshawn Kneeland's death highlights importance of NFL mental health resources

NBC DFW 11/7 3:23A Rob Maaddi | The Associated Pres

It’s OK to not be OK. Every conversation about mental health includes that important statement and a message that tough times don’t last, things will get better and help is available. The NFL and the...

North Texas election results for Nov. 4, 2025

NBC DFW 11/4 7:46P NBCDFW Staff

Election Day results Results for all races are listed below alphabetically by category and county. Where can I find results on the amendments to the state constitution? Click here . Where can I find...

Off-duty first responders save referee's life at youth football game in Forney

NBC DFW 11/4 8:39A Alanna Quillen

Two off-duty first responders from different North Texas cities turned a day on the sidelines into a life-saving mission during a moment they least expected. Referee Michael McClung was working a...

Dallas Stars to play NHL Stadium Series game at AT&T Stadium in 2027

NBC DFW 11/4 5:30A Max Molski

Hockey is headed to Jerry World. The Dallas Stars will host an NHL Stadium Series game at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys , in 2027, the league announced on Monday. The tilt will be held at 7 p.m. CT on Feb. 20, 2027, and broadcasted on...

Monkey seen swinging from the rafters in Plano Halloween store

CBS Dallas-Ft.Worth 10/30 9:40A Matthew Davisson

Shoppers at a Spirit of Halloween store got quite the surprise when a monkey was seen swinging from the rafters on Monday night. Plano police were called to the store after shoppers spotted the monkey. In body camera video from one of the...

Plano police revisit 1985 murder of 14-year-old Jennifer Day through new cold case initiative

CBS Dallas-Ft.Worth 10/29 3:59A Andrea Lucia

North Texas authorities are taking a fresh look at a decades-old unsolved murder through a new cold case initiative, teaming up with a nonprofit founded by a Plano police detective to reexamine...

DART rolls out Silver Line with free rides and rider praise

CBS Dallas-Ft.Worth 10/26 3:11A Briseida Holguin

The Dallas Area Rapid Transit system officially launched its long-awaited Silver Line this weekend, offering free rides and a new way to connect communities across North Texas. The 26-mile commuter rail stretches from Plano to DFW International...

Denton County officials investigating possible home explosion in The Colony

CBS Dallas-Ft.Worth 10/20 5:52A Julia Falcon

Officials are investigating a possible home explosion in The Colony Monday morning. It happened around 1 a.m. on Freeman Drive. The home was vacant at the time of the explosion and fire, as it was listed for sale, officials told CBS News Texas...