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).
Cheers At UTA With Philae Lander Touchdown On Comet
History was made Wednesday when the European Space Agency lander Philae separated from its space probe, Rosetta, and touched down on the comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko. The cheers could be heard even in Arlington.
North Texans Honor Wounded Warriors For Their Sacrifice
North Texans paused to pray and to honor the men and women who gave military service in defense of America.
Eight Soldier Portraits Added To Collin County Courthouse’s Tribute
During a special session of the Collin County Commissioners Court Monday, donations of 8 new portraits of U.S. Servicemen who died in battle were accepted.
Teen With Cerebral Palsy Inspires Classmates
There’s a special game Friday night in Denton when cross-town rivals Ryan and Guyer meet.
New Dallas Neighborhood Walmart To Bring Jobs
The upcoming opening of Walmart Neighborhood Grocery Stores in Desoto and Lancaster means up to 190 workers needed for the stores in South Dallas County.
Security Breach At Euless Mattress Firm
A CBS 11 News viewer tips us off to a breach of security at a local business that can put customers’ private financial information at risk.
Flasher At Large In Mesquite
Mesquite Police and school officials are trying to find a man who exposed himself to a student walking to school.
Man Who Killed Robber Won’t Face Charges
A Dallas man won’t faces charges in the shooting death of a robber who stole his wife’s necklace and knocked her down.
Iconic “South Dallas Super Bowl” Takes Place At Cotton Bowl
There’s a Super Bowl coming to the Cotton Bowl at Dallas Fair Park. No, not that Super Bowl, but the self-proclaimed South Dallas Super Bowl pitting the Lincoln Tigers against the Madison Mighty Trojans.
UTA Alum Released From New Jersey Ebola Isolation
A University of Texas at Arlington alumnus is out of isolation for the Ebola virus. Nurse Kaci Hickox was released from a New Jersey hospital after the federal government pressured her release.
Ebola-Themed Halloween Decorations Stir Up Controversy
A Halloween display is getting a lot of attention at a townhome in University Park.
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.
