Joel Thomas

Joel Thomas is an Emmy award-winning journalist with more than 15 years of television experience. He earned his bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism with a minor in political science. He enjoyed writing at an early age, and by junior high school decided to steer his future toward journalism. Joel wrote and shot photos for his hometown newspaper while in high school and focused his energy on broadcasting during his college years.

Over the years, Joel has worked in Bryan/College Station, Austin, New Orleans and Atlanta. During that time he’s covered a wide range of events, including the Branch Davidian stand-off, the Oklahoma City bombing, and President Clinton’s impeachment. His work has received numerous awards including more than a dozen from the Associated Press, a Texas Headliner’s Award, an Edward R. Murrow Award and an Emmy Award.

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19 year-old Evan Jennings, the son of Brian Jennings, who was killed in a crash near Burleson. (credit: CBS 11 News)

Killed Pastor’s Son Says His Dad Taught Forgiveness

Nineteen-year-old Evan Jennings is one of three children left without a father after a car crash near Burleson killed 41-year-old Brian Jennings on Sunday.

CBS 11–2013/06/18

Drivers Say Deadly Crash Happened On Dangerous Road

A Tarrant County commissioner says a safety check will be done “out of an abundance of caution” on a stretch of Burleson-Retta road where four people died this weekend.

CBS 11–2013/06/17

Tinker (credit: Joel Thomas, CBS 11 News)

Blind Dog & Her Guide Dog Need A New Home

Tinker, a three year old Chihuahua-Dachshund mix, was unwanted at birth. She was born blind.

2013/06/11

Little-Known Law Requires Safety Training For Some Boaters

Most boaters on Texas waters think they know laws regulating boat users. And, in Texas that used to mean very little regulation at all.

CBS 11–2013/06/10

Visitors, Businesses And Residents Brace For West 7th St Closure

Visitors, business owners and residents along West 7th Street are bracing for five months of traffic congestion, construction noise and delays. The 7th Street bridge will be closed until the fall.

2013/06/07

A man sitting on a balcony and smoking a cigarette uses his laptop computer. (credit: DAVID GANNON/AFP/Getty Images)

Police Warn: Technology Buyer/Seller Crimes On The Rise

Police are now working together to better educate the public on internet robbery schemes. At a joint news conference representatives from the Arlington, Fort Worth and Grand Prairie Police Departments had a warning for anyone putting items up for sale online.

CBSDFW.COM–2013/06/06