Bud Gillett
Bud is the most veteran reporter at CBS 11 News with 42 years in major market television news, the last 36 years working the streets of Dallas/Fort Worth.
Bud has filed stories from four continents on wars, earthquakes, and other major events directly affecting North Texans. He has also reported on historic events closer to home, including the Fort Worth tornado, numerous Texas hurricanes, the Columbia Space Shuttle disaster, the Branch Davidian standoff near Waco, and a toddler falling into an uncapped well in Midland. Prior to moving to Dallas/Fort Worth, he was a reporter, newscast producer, and assignments editor for stations in Detroit, St. Louis, and Indianapolis.
Bud has won numerous statewide reporting awards from the Texas Associated Press, UPI, and the prestigious Headliner’s Club, in addition to being a Dallas Press Club “Katie” nominee. His award-winning work runs the gamut, from investigative excellence to “best feature” reporter. He has also taken home broadcast news awards while at WXYZ-TV in Detroit and WLWI-TV (now WTHR) in Indianapolis.
He is a member of the Dallas Press Club, the Indiana University Alumni Association, and the Descendants of the Founders of Ancient Windsor (Connecticut).
Bee Swarm Stings Middle School Students
Twenty-three middle school students at Highland Middle School in Saginaw had to be treated for multiple bee stings after someone disturbed a hive during PE class.
Keller ISD Eyes $169.5M Bond Package To Build More Schools
Monday was the first day of Early Voting for the November election, and one issue in Keller has people taking sides.
Dallas Senior Center Workers Quarantined After Ebola Exposure
CBS 11 News has learned that two of the four acquaintances closest to Ebola victim Thomas Eric Duncan are employed at a North Dallas residence facility.
Arlington Cleans Up After The Storm
The city of Arlington is one of a number of North Texas cities cleaning up after Thursday’s storms rushed through the area.
Spillman Still With Dallas During Investigation
Dallas Cowboys safety and special teams player C.J. Spillman remains on the team as Grapevine Police look into an allegation he was involved in a sexual assault last month.
Ebola Case Not Affecting International Travel From DFW
CBS 11 News learned North Texans are not changing trip plans, even though they could interact with individuals who’ve traveled to and from West Africa at connecting European airports.
Deadly Softball Team Crash Leaves Survivors With Mixed Emotions
A deadly bus crash involving members of a Texas college softball team has left survivors with mixed emotions.
Chicago Flight Cancellations Cause North Texas Airport Backups
The impact of widespread flight cancellations in Chicago are being felt in North Texas. Southwest Airlines announced Friday that they proactively canceled flights at Chicago-Midway and American Airlines cancelled some1800 flights.
Audit Proves UNT Manipulated Millions In Payroll Collections
The University of North Texas is facing a potentially big IOU from the State of Texas.
Whooping Cough Warning At Northwest ISD School
After a record epidemic last year, Pertussis—or Whooping Cough, as it is popularly known—is making its presence felt in North Texas again.
North Texas Couple Recounts Hellish Cabo Vacay
“It’s a war zone, it ‘s a disaster there,” Katie Fox told CBS 11 News. “There was army all over, people with machine guns on the back of trucks.”
Texans Work To Get Stranded Family Out Of Hurricane Devastation
It’s four days since a hurricane hit the Mexican Pacific Coast resort town of Cabo San Lucas; but some North Texans are still stranded. The situation has led to some anxious moments for a Burleson family.
