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Michael Johnson was arrested after police found multiple pipe bombs in his parent’s house. (credit: Arlington police)

Police Say Arlington Man Lit A Homemade Bomb In Neighbor’s Driveway

A witness told police they saw Michael Johnson set a bucket between his neighbor’s cars, light it and return to his parent’s house.

CBS 11–2013/05/13

Frank Reynolds (credit: Archer Co. Jail)

Fort Worth Teen Arrested With Pressure Cooker, Fertilizer In Trunk

North Texas police thought they might have stumbled upon another Boston-style bomber.

2013/04/26

Child Injured, Father Arrested For Making Terroristic Threat

A Watauga man has been charged with making a terroristic threat after becoming angry that his child was injured at a babysitter’s residence.

2013/04/23

National Guard soldiers guard a roadblock near the scene of a twin bombing at the Boston Marathon on April 16, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

North Texas Runners Reflect On Boston Marathon Bombings

A day after the Boston Marathon bombings, Martha Crevecoeur of North Dallas says the emotions of heartbreak and sadness are sinking in.

CBS 11–2013/04/16

I-Team: Local Law Enforcement Reacts To Boston Bombings

Today’s explosions in Boston led to heightened security across the country. It was evident at tonight’s Dallas Maverick’s game, where officers clearly increased their efforts to ensure fan safety.

2013/04/15

SMU Professor Diana Grumbles was one of more than 900 Texans to participate in the Boston Marathon. (credit: SMU)

North Texans Finished Boston Marathon Minutes Before Blasts

The first Boston Marathon for North Texan Paul Hudson turned out to be a life-changing experience. Hudson crossed the finish line at 4 hours, 8 minutes and was less than 200 yards away from where the first bomb went off.

CBS 11–2013/04/15

Plano Pipeline Bomb Suspect Due In Court

The man accused of planning to detonate a homemade bomb near a gas pipeline in Plano is set to appear in court on Monday morning.

2013/03/04

A dog trainer shows a dog a plastic mine after it was sniffed out from a hole as part of explosive dog training in Kabul, Afghanistan. (credit: Paula Bronstein/Getty Images)

Military Dogs Trained & Treated For PTSD In Texas

They are the dogs of war… literally. Most dogs used by our U.S. military are born, bred and trained here in Texas. Those who train the war dogs have discovered a dog’s life in the combat zone can lead to some very human-like problems.

CBS 11–2013/02/27

Photo of a Dallas Police Department squad car. (credit: Dallas Police Department)

Empty Box Prompts Bomb Scare Evacuation

City of Framers Branch Spokesperson Tom Bryson says that a maintenance worker found a box in the hallway on the 7th floor of the building this morning just before 7:00 a.m. On the box was written, “This is a bomb. Do not touch.”

2012/11/06

Students at Louisiana State University make their way at the LSU Union. (credit: Mario Villafuerte/Getty Images)

Days After UT Scare, LSU Campus Evacuated

Three days after a bomb scare at the University of Texas in Austin, Louisiana State University had a bomb threat of their own.

2012/09/17

Plano Bomb Suspect May Be Mentally Unfit To Stand Trial

The attorney representing accused Plano bomber Anson Chi says his client may be mentally incompetent to stand trial.

2012/08/21

Mugshot of Cedric Steele. (credit: Fort Worth Police Dept.)

Homeless Man Arrested For Attack On Sen. Wendy Davis’ Office

Police say a 40-year-old homeless man who left an unidentified animal part at Sen. Wendy Davis’s office earlier in the week has been charged with leaving a bag of incendiary devices in front of her door Tuesday.

2012/03/21