Death penalty off the table in Dallas motel beheading case
He still faces a capital murder charge. If convicted, he could be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
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Doug has been with the team since February 2024. His long career has included four stops at newspapers and three stints at television stations.
While he was Executive Producer-Digital at KXXV (Waco), the station captured a prestigious regional digital Edward R. Murrow Award for 'Remembering the Luby's Massacre' & "Honoring Our Vets." He also led digital efforts at KTXS (Abilene) that ranked No. 1 in the AP Digital Contest in 2015, 2017, and 2018.
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He still faces a capital murder charge. If convicted, he could be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
According to authorities, he has ties to Arlington, Dallas, and Fort Worth.
The Tormenta Rampaging Run is inspired by Spain's Running of the Bulls.
The agency made the announcements on Wednesday as part of its effort to address what it called "decades of deferred maintenance and extreme staffing challenges."
Troopers say one driver abandoned a child after crashing in Fort Worth, while another struck a truck tractor on a closed stretch of I‑20 at exit 420 in Parker County.
Federal prosecutors say the former accounting manager diverted company funds through 147 fraudulent payments over 18 months.
Investigators say the driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating as they work to determine what led to the collision.
Police urged drivers heading to the Arlington entertainment district to find alternate routes as crews worked the scene.
The monarch's appearance came as Arlington hosted cultural events and prepared for Jordan's matchup against Argentina at Dallas Stadium.
Texas Game Wardens say the incident is one of several serious cases statewide this weekend and are urging boaters to review safety rules as summer activity increases.
Authorities say the suspect was arrested after investigators from multiple agencies spent months tracking him across state lines.
Officials say no one was hurt when the city sanitation vehicle detached from a tow truck and emergency crews responded.
Detectives took the suspect into custody about six hours after the shooting was reported.
Authorities say the off‑duty incident is under investigation, and the department has expressed concern for the child and family while monitoring the legal process.
The early‑morning drop sent 15 riders to three Dallas hospitals, while six others declined treatment.