12/17/07
A NewsChannel 11 hidden camera investigation will take you inside local stores to find out how many recalled toys are being sold to you. Investigator Cecelia Jones finds out what you need to know.
12/10/07
NewsChannel 11 is digging through health inspection reports to let you know who is the worst scoring restaurant in town this year so far. It's a special Food For Thought Investigation to find out why these repeat offenders are still serving food to you.
12/3/07
The state has started its own investgation into an area elementary school after a NewsChannel 11 Investigation revealed toxic mold was growing there. Investigator Cecelia Jones found out what happened.
11/28/07
A NewsChannel 11 Investigation discovered toxic mold growing inside one area elementary school. But what are school administrators doing to fix the problem? After her two month investigation, NC11 Investigator Cecelia Jones shows school administrators information they didn't even know about.
11/26/07
What if your child's school could be making them sick? You would expect administrators to fix the problem, right? A NewsChannel 11 Investigation reveals high levels of a toxic mold growing inside one elementary school. Investigator Cecelia Jones spent two months working on this story.
11/19/07
What are school kids here in Lubbock saying about "cheez" heroin and what's being done to protect our children? Investigator Cecelia Jones has been searching for the answers in this NewsChannel 11 Investigation.
11/17/08
How do people get away with spending hundreds of dollars on someone else's credit card? If stores are checking ID's this wouldn't happen, right? See what Investigative Reporter Cecelia Jones was able to buy with Abner's credit card!
11/12/07
Could you imagine drug testing your 9-year old? There are schools in Texas right now drug testing young kids at their parents request. It is all because of a scary new drug called "cheez" heroin. NewChannel 11's Cecelia Jones shows us just how far parents and schools are willing to go to stop the problem.
11/5/07
Could your children be playing with a dangerous drug called "cheez" heroin? If you don't know, then you need to find out because kids could be making inside your home and getting hooked on it. One parent shares his devastating story about his son's overdose death with Investigator Cecelia Jones.
11/1/07
There's a new and deadly drug showing up in schools. It has already killed two dozen kids in Dallas and our investigation discovered it's already here in Lubbock. Investigator Cecelia Jones found out kids are using this drug as an introductory drug but, unlike marijuana, it can kill you the first time you try it.
10/8/07
NewsChannel 11 is digging deeper into an epidemic that's rocking Dallas and killing young school children. It's a story every parent needs to hear. Our investigation uncovers a deadly drug that you may have never heard of. It is called "cheez" heroin. Investigator Cecelia Jones found out 9-year-olds are using the drug and those as young as 10 are selling it.
10/1/07
Losing your pet could mean losing hundreds of dollars, if you're not careful. Beware, scammers are searching for the perfect target in Lubbock through the classifieds and online ads. A NewsChannel 11 Investigation exposes the risk and the heartbreak it brought to one Lubbock family.
9/24/07
Electrial noise and problems with power lines could be the reason why one Lubbock woman is having to clean up a big mess in her backyard. Our investigation continues into problem power lines with two Lubbock power companies. NewsChannel 11 Investigator Cecelia Jones has talked to residents who recently experienced fires in their backyards.
9/18/07
Breaking one of those funny looking bulbs inside your house may seem like no big deal. You just clean up the mess and you're done with it, right? Our NewsChannel 11 investigation into compact fluorescent lights revealed that a toxic material called mercury is inside those bulbs. Investigator Cecelia Jones warns when the bulb breaks, those toxic fumes end up in the air you breathe which can effect your health.
9/17/07
We're shedding some light on a funny looking light bulb that claims to save you big bucks on your electric bill. But there is a toxic secret about these bulbs you need to know about. NewsChannel 11 Investigator Cecelia Jones found that when many of these bulbs start to burn out, our environment and even your health could be at risk.
9/10/07
What would you do if you won $50,000? One Lubbock woman thought she had her hands on that kind of money until she took a closer look at the lottery she had "won".
What would you do if you won $50,000? One Lubbock woman thought she had her hands on that kind of money until she took a closer look at the lottery she had "won." She contacted NewsChannel 11's Investigator Cecelia Jones days before making a huge mistake.
8/27/07
NewsChannel 11 Investigator Cecelia Jones found the citations and also discovered the city has known about this for decades.
The federal government has issued Lubbock Power and Light, the city owned power company, and Xcel Energy citations for violating federal law. Because of that, they are requiring LP&L and Xcel to work together to fix the problem. NewsChannel 11 Investigator Cecelia Jones found the citations and also discovered the city has known about this for decades.
8/20/07
A trip to the doctor's office gave one Lubbock family more than just a good bill of health, they received a parking ticket they say they didn't deserve.
A trip to the doctor's office gave one Lubbock family more than just a good bill of health, they received a parking ticket they say they didn't deserve. Days later, they contacted NewsChannel 11 Investigative reporter Cecelia Jones to see what could be done about it.
8/13/07
NewsChannel 11 has confirmed the name of the DPS Trooper caught on tape vandalizing an apartment complex hot tub.
8/6/07
Investigator Cecelia Jones uncovered a problem in Lubbock that could possibly let the bad guys install alarm systems in your house that's supposed to keep the them out!
The Deparment of Public Safety is investigating several Lubbock alarm companies as a result of a NewsChannel 11 investigation. Investigator Cecelia Jones uncovered a problem in Lubbock that could possibly let the bad guys install alarm systems in your house that's supposed to keep the them out!
07/30/07
The Department of Public Safety is investigating the behavior of one of their own troopers. NewsChannel 11 Investigator Cecelia Jones shows us the hard evidence in this NewsChannel 11 exclusive.
The Department of Public Safety is investigating the behavior of one of their own troopers. The trooper was caught on video trashing a Lubbock apartment complex swimming pool area where he lived. NewsChannel 11 Investigator Cecelia Jones shows us the hard evidence in this NewsChannel 11 exclusive.
7/17/07
University Medical Center says it is having staffing issues which are ultimately affecting ambulance service all across the city. NewsChannel 11's Cecelia Jones Investigates.
University Medical Center says it is having staffing issues which are ultimately affecting ambulance service all across the city. NewsChannel 11 is answering e-mails and phone calls from concerned people about recent ambulances taken out of service. NewsChannel 11's Cecelia Jones Investigates.
7/16/07
Some consumer groups say hot weather is costing you at the pump, and now Congress is looking into the issue. NewsChannel 11's Ben Lawson alerts you to the possibility you're getting cheated at the pump.
Some consumer groups say hot weather is costing you at the pump, and now Congress is looking into the issue. It's a phenomenon called thermal expansion, and lawmakers say the oil industry has known about it for nearly a century. NewsChannel 11's Ben Lawson alerts you to the possibility you're getting cheated at the pump.
7/11/07
An Austin petition expert says his final count doesn't even come close to the city of Lubbock's. Investigator Cecelia Jones keeps finding out more information about the city's recall process.
Our results of an independent check into a twice failed recall petition to oust Councilwoman Linda DeLeon. An Austin petition expert says his final count doesn't even come close to the city of Lubbock's. And he's wanting to know why the city validated the signatures they way they did. Investigator Cecelia Jones keeps finding out more information about the city's recall process.
7/9/07
Some people who signed a recall petition to oust Lubbock City Councilwoman Linda DeLeon are asking why they were eliminated from the list. NewsChannel 11Investigator Cecelia Jones digs deeper into the issue.
Some people who signed a recall petition to oust Lubbock City Councilwoman Linda DeLeon are asking why they were eliminated from the list. The city counted them a first time but then disqualified them during a recount. NewsChannel 11 is taking a closer look at the city's recall process in a two part investigation. Investigator Cecelia Jones digs deeper into the issue.
7/2/07
NewsChannel11's Investigator Cecelia Jones has obtained a letter sent out by a former city councilman to more than 500 residents in DeLeon's district who signed the recall petition.
We have developing information about the recall petition debacle surrounding Lubbock Councilwoman Linda DeLeon. NewsChannel11's Investigator Cecelia Jones has obtained a letter sent out by a former city councilman to more than 500 residents in DeLeon's district who signed the recall petition.
6/18/07
The Texas Attorney General wants all registered convicted sex offenders to know, if you're on Myspace, you might be going to jail. Cecelia Jones taps into the system again to find out if your children are safe.
The Texas Attorney General wants all registered convicted sex offenders to know, if you're on MySpace, you might be going to jail. Seven months ago, NewsChannel 11 did it's own "crackdown" and found six registered sex offenders using MySpace, some ended up back in jail. Cecelia Jones taps into the system again to find out if your children are safe on the Internet.
6/11/07
A recent effort to recall District One Lubbock City Councilwoman Linda DeLeon is raising questions about the re-call process. NewsChannel 11's Cecelia Jones investigates.
A recent effort to recall District One Lubbock City Councilwoman Linda DeLeon is raising questions about the recall process. How were the petition signatures validated? Should an independent third party have been involved as the city secretary counted the signatures? And, could criminal charges be in the future for petition organizers? NewsChannel 11's Cecelia Jones investigates.
6/4/07
It has been two weeks since NewsChannel 11 first exposed a disciplined Lubbock veterinarian. Then we asked to hear from you about your experiences with Dr. Penny Kelso.
It has been two weeks since NewsChannel 11 first exposed a disciplined Lubbock veterinarian. Then we asked to hear from you about your experiences with Dr. Penny Kelso. Our NewsChannel 11 investigation continues with upset viewers sharing more stories of their own.
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The Vet board heard testimony from Dr. Penny Kelso, D.V.M., and statements from the Englands regarding a c-section performed on their two year-old pit bull named "Pebbles." You'll read detailed information regarding the surgery and what happened soon after that procedure. You'll also read Dr. Kelso's account of what she claimed happened. The vet board's order includes their reason to discipline Kelso.
5/28/07
NewsChannel 11 has discovered information that may have you rethinking your home security.
How safe is your home? NewsChannel 11 has discovered information that may have you rethinking your home security. It's an old technique, but the trend is new. Lock bumping how-to's are popping up everywhere on the internet. Cecelia Jones uncovers the threat and what you can do to prevent it in this NewsChannel 11 Investigation.
5/21/07
A NewsChannel 11 investigation has uncovered information about a Lubbock veterinarian we think you should know about.
A NewsChannel 11 investigation has uncovered information about a Lubbock veterinarian we think you should know about. We've learned the Texas Veterinarian Board of Medical Examiners has ruled this vet in violation of the standard of care to animals. NewsChannel 11's Cecelia Jones found out her case is still unresolved and she continues to practice in town.
5/19/08
If you're doing business in Lubbock, chances are you've received an invoice to pay your Yellow Pages bill. But a NewsChannel 11 Investigation reveals you may not be getting what you paid for.
5/14/07
Two families say some children are falling through the cracks of the Children's Protective System right here in Lubbock. NewsChannel 11 investigates the problems these families are having.
Two families say some children are falling through the cracks of the Children's Protective System right here in Lubbock. NewsChannel 11 investigates the problems these families are having and Cecelia Jones gets answers from Children's Protective Services that may help you too.
5/10/07
NewsChannel 11's Cecelia Jones Investigates the other face of Children's Protective Services.
NewsChannel 11's Cecelia Jones Investigates the other face of Children's Protective Services. The agency gives her an exclusive look inside their investigations and how they are trying to shake a misconception about what they do.
5/7/07
A look inside the case of a NewsChannel 11 reporter arrested after an investigation into hospital security.
A look inside the case of a NewsChannel 11 reporter arrested after an investigation into hospital security. Amarillo police detained, arrested and jailed Cecelia Jones while she was working on an undercover story about West Texas hospital security.
4/30/07
NewsChannel 11's Investigative reporter Cecelia Jones takes you inside Children's Protective Services and to the homes of Lubbock children at risk.
Children's Protective Services was under fire more than two years ago when lawmakers accused the agency of not having enough resources to protect Texas children. NewsChannel 11's Investigative reporter Cecelia Jones takes you inside the process and to the homes of Lubbock children at risk.
4/28/087
A local business is caught red handed burning weeds with a blow torch. That may not seem like a big deal to you, but neighbors say it scares them to death. NewsChannel 11 Investigator Cecelia Jones shows you why a piece of home video will blow your mind.
4/24/07
In the wake of two baby abductions in Lubbock, she set out to see how safe West Texas hospitals really are. NewsChannel 11 Investigator Cecelia Jones for the first time brings us her story and explains what happened.
In the wake of two baby abductions in Lubbock, she set out to see how safe West Texas hospitals really are. NewsChannel 11 Investigator Cecelia Jones for the first time brings us her story and explains what happened.
4/16/07
Your dream job search could end up being a nightmare. NewsChannel 11's Investigator Cecelia Jones has discovered that ID thieves are now preying on job hunters on the Internet. What do you need to know?
Your dream job search could end up being a nightmare. NewsChannel 11's Investigator Cecelia Jones has discovered that ID thieves are now preying on job hunters on the Internet. What do you need to know?
3/26/07
Did a Covenant Lakeside nurse hand the baby over to the kidnapper or did the kidnapper take the baby out of the mother's room? NewsChannel 11's Cecelia Jones sorts through the facts and finds the answer.
Did a Covenant Lakeside nurse hand the baby over to the kidnapper or did the kidnapper take the baby out of the mother's room? Those are the two conflicting stories being told about how a New Mexico woman snatched a baby from Covenant Lakeside two weeks ago. NewsChannel 11's Cecelia Jones sorts through the facts and finds the answer.
3/19/07
NewsChannel 11 exposes a nurse who admitted she's addicted to drugs and running a nursing home facility. Investigator Cecelia Jones goes inside to find out what's going on.
It's a place where a convicted felon and a drug user can take care of your sick loved ones right here in Lubbock. The truth is you probably don't know it's going on. NewsChannel 11 exposes a nurse who admitted she's addicted to drugs and running a nursing home facility. Investigator Cecelia Jones goes inside to find out what's going on.
3/12/07
NewsChannel 11 investigates a phone card that will trick your caller I.D. in order to get you on the phone. Cecelia Jones found out if these cards can do a lot of harm if they fall in the wrong hands.
We put a lot of trust in our caller ID. Why not, it tells us who is calling, right? Not exactly. NewsChannel 11 investigated a phone card that will trick your caller ID in order to get you on the phone. Cecelia Jones found out if these cards can do a lot of harm if they fall in the wrong hands.
3/5/07
As new red light camera laws try to grind their way through Austin, we have discovered that a Houston man has started his own effort to ban red light cameras all over the state.
As new red light camera laws try to grind their way through Austin, we have discovered that a Houston man has started his own effort to ban red light cameras all over the state. We wanted to know if the city of Lubbock has a back up plan just in case new laws throw a permanent kink in their plans. NewsChannel 11's Cecelia Jones investigates.
2/27/07
Crime can occur anywhere in Lubbock, but as with every city across the country, there are some places in the Hub City where criminals are more likely to strike.
Crime can occur anywhere in Lubbock, but as with every city across the country, there are some places in the Hub City where criminals are more likely to strike. NewsChannel 11's Ben Lawson tracked the most common crimes through Lubbock's more than 400 Police Reporting Districts.
2/26/07
The city of Lubbock gets the "gold star" for having yellow light times that fall within the recommended times. At least, that is what the Texas Department of Transportation is saying.
The city of Lubbock gets the "gold star" for having yellow light times that fall within the recommended times. At least, that is what the Texas Department of Transportation is saying. We are going to tell you how those times were validated and why you may not feel comfortable with it. NewsChannel 11's Cecelia Jones investigates.
2/19/07
The plan to approve a red light camera contract may come to a screeching halt at a Lubbock City council meeting Thursday.
The plan to approve a red light camera contract may come to a screeching halt at a Lubbock City council meeting Thursday. It all comes after a NewsChannel investigation into the timing of yellow lights. Investigator Cecelia Jones broke the story earlier this month and has the developing information.
2/15/07
Federal investigators believe poor health services at the Lubbock State School may be responsible for more than a dozen deaths.
Federal investigators believe they found health services to be so poor at the Lubbock State School they noted it may be responsible for more than a dozen deaths. Wednesday, a state advocacy group called on lawmakers to shut down the Lubbock State School. NewsChannel 11's Cecelia Jones goes inside to see what she can find out first.
2/12/07
A woman from Post who only wanted to surprise her boys with an XBOX on Christmas day, got only dirty socks and old magazines to give instead. The woman got a refund from Wal-Mart nearly six weeks later.
A woman from Post who only wanted to surprise her boys with an XBOX on Christmas day, got only dirty socks and old magazines to give instead. The woman got a refund from Wal-Mart nearly six weeks later. It was a story NewsChannel 11's Cecelia Jones investigated last month and there are new details about the case.
2/5/07
Last week, we showed you 8 out of 12 intersections where yellow light times fell short of the national safe time. But now, Cecelia Jones is finding out her investigation is raising more questions down at city hall.
A NewsChannel 11 investigation into yellow traffic light times in Lubbock is already producing results. Last week, we showed you 8 out of 12 intersections where yellow light times fell short of the national safe time. Since that story aired city traffic engineers made changes to one intersection. But now, Cecelia Jones is finding out her investigation is raising more questions down at city hall.
2/1/07
A shorter yellow light might just guarantee more tickets to the city of Lubbock once those red light camera are installed. NewsChannel 11's Cecelia Jones investigates.
A shorter yellow light might just guarantee more tickets to the city of Lubbock once red light cameras are installed. But we have been guaranteed that is not going to happen because the yellow lights are already properly timed. NewsChannel 11's Cecelia Jones investigates yellow light times, are they set at a safe time?
1/29/07
We told you who they are and what they're doing on Myspace. Three months later are those Lubbock registered sex offenders still there? NewsChannel 11 Cecelia tracks them down for you once again.
We told you who they are and what they're doing on MySpace. Three months later are those Lubbock registered sex offenders still there? NewsChannel 11 Cecelia Jones tracks them down for you once again.
1/22/07
A NewsChannel 11 investigation into juvenile sex offenders attending area schools produced heavy response. NewsChannel 11's Cecelia Jones has one mother's story and a fight for change.
A NewsChannel 11 investigation into juvenile sex offenders attending area schools has produced heavy response with plenty of concerns. But mostly, we're hearing from the victims families of these juvenile sex offenders. NewsChannel 11's Cecelia Jones has one mother's story and a fight for change.
1/15/07
Your child could be going to school with a sex offender. NewsChannel 11's Cecelia Jones uncovered these criminal teens and tried to track them down for you.
Your child could be going to school with a sex offender. We found 33 young sex offenders under 17 years old right here in Lubbock. NewsChannel 11's Cecelia Jones uncovered these criminal teens and tried to track them down for you in this NewsChannel 11 investigation.