Texas lawmakers talk about fate of gun control bill
The deadly mass shooting in Allen has heightened the debate over gun reform during the final weeks of the regular legislative session at the Texas Capitol.
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The deadly mass shooting in Allen has heightened the debate over gun reform during the final weeks of the regular legislative session at the Texas Capitol.
A community in mourning continues to honor the victims of the Allen Premium Outlets mall shooting.
There will be a celebration of life for LaCour Monday at 11 a.m. at Cottonwood Creek Church in Allen.
His story has yet to be told – but we're getting our first insight into the actions of an Allen police officer who's being described as a hero for single handedly stopping the mass shooting at an outlet mall on Saturday.
The Cho family shared a meal at Eddie's Diner in Plano on Saturday, before later going to the Allen outlet mall.
The overlapping of extreme ideologies is most often seen and fueled online.
Both teams posted on social media that they will be wearing helmet stickers during tonight's game to honor those affected by the Allen outlet mall shooting last week.
The Allen High School alum made two donations to victims of the Allen mall shooting, including $15,000 to a 6-year-old boy who lost his entire family.
The mass was led by priests from across the Roman Catholic Diocese of Dallas, and began with a reading of the names of each of the eight victims.
A Dallas native is working to paint more light into the community of Allen following the latest mass shooting.
"[My dad] was at the mall that day shopping like any other American," said Jasmine Walker, Irvin's daughter.
At the age of six, William Cho lost his family in an instant.
"My family has lived here for a long time and my aunt was here that day right before it happened," said Alexandra Quintana. "I'm just, I'm tired of this."
As we grapple with yet another mass shooting in this country, many people have become understandably worried when it comes to their safety – especially since this happened in our own backyard.
Representatives from the FBI and the Allen Police Department said they believe the gunman, Mauricio Garcia, acted alone.
In a move that surprised gun reform activists, a Texas House committee voted for House Bill 2744 Monday and sent it to the full chamber.
There are still a lot of unanswered questions about the high powered rifle used in the Allen outlet mall shooting.
As parents picked their kids up from Cox Elementary School, they had to explain why two of their classmates – second grader Sofia Mendoza and her sister, fourth grader Daniela – are no longer here.
The training was cited by a retail store manager in Allen on Saturday, who said she moved customers and employees into fitting rooms.
The Texas Department of Public Safety has identified all of the deceased victims in the Allen outlet mall shooting that happened on May 6.
Today, the process to get those shoppers back to their cars continued. For some, it was an emotional return to a scene of sheer terror.
Cindy and Kyu Cho, alongside their 3-year-old son James were killed. The couple's 6-year-old son, William was also injured, but survived.
House Bill 2744 would raise the legal age to 21 for someone to buy an AR-style firearm, and prohibit the sale of a firearm to someone who's intoxicated or who has an active protective order
Two children, fourth grader Daniela Mendoza and her sister, second grader Sofia Mendoza were killed in Saturday's mass shooting at Allen Premium Outlets.
Democratic State Sens. Roland Gutierrez and Sarah Eckhardt are speaking at the state capitol, alongside relatives of the victims of last year's mass shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde.
Families say love, forgiveness and coparenting turned animosity into friendship and a lifesaving gift.
Relatives say the 14-year-old's wheelchair rolled down concrete stairs. The district cites ongoing communication.
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said the family expects Andrew Wolfe to be in acute care for another two to three weeks.
When Francine the cat went missing from her Richmond, Virginia, store, employees determined she must have wandered onto a freight truck bound for a distribution center 85 miles away in North Carolina.
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Families say love, forgiveness and coparenting turned animosity into friendship and a lifesaving gift.
Relatives say the 14-year-old's wheelchair rolled down concrete stairs. The district cites ongoing communication.
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said the family expects Andrew Wolfe to be in acute care for another two to three weeks.
When Francine the cat went missing from her Richmond, Virginia, store, employees determined she must have wandered onto a freight truck bound for a distribution center 85 miles away in North Carolina.
North Texas football legend reflects on past dreams as Mean Green chase first playoff berth.
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
It took Azellia Thompkins nearly a year to watch the video of her attempted suicide in the Scurry County jail. Now, she's hoping others will watch it.
The average wait for a bed in a maximum-security psychiatric facility in Texas is over eight months.
At a legislative hearing, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick blasted Judge Rob Kelly for being absent in his county's time of need.
Republican consultant Vinny Minchillo tells Jack Fink the party wants Jasmine Crockett to run for U.S. Senate to run for the seat because they don't believe "that's going to work in general election." "I think she is too extreme and too far left for even Texas Democrats," said Minchillo. He also discusses the battle between Republican candidates.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott discusses his campaign for a possible historic fourth term. He also tells Jack Fink about his thoughts on casino gambling and emphasizes his property tax plan.
Matt Angle, Director of the Lone Star Project, a Democratic PAC, discusses Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett's potential entry into the U.S. Senate race. He tells Jack Fink that Crockett's potential entry is a good and bad thing. "Three of our very best communicators are all in the same race," said Angle.
Two people who survived an early September U.S. attack on an alleged drug boat were waving overhead before they were killed in a now-controversial second strike, according to two sources.
A federal judge granted a Justice Department request to unseal grand jury transcripts from a federal investigation in Florida into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
A group of North Texas women has been working hard to preserve a style of dancing that had its heyday in the early part of the 20th century.
It's called H3N1, and it can not only cause more severe illness in older adults, but it's also proving to be resistant to flu vaccines.
A North Texas man serves the community as a full-time Crowley police officer; however, that young officer is the one who needs help after he received a life-threatening diagnosis over the summer.
The toolkit includes tips for caretakers and applies to anyone with dementia.
Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham, a critic of government vaccine mandates, has been quietly appointed to one of the CDC's top positions.
Smith and other Main Street businesses complained to Frisco about the impact on business.
Rodeo Dallas, a popular but controversial Deep Ellum nightclub, is getting back in the saddle. In Uptown.
"This is a Texas-sized investment in the future of our great state," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.
American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.
President Donald Trump's plan to cut record beef prices by importing more meat from Argentina is running into heated opposition from U.S. ranchers.
Fans in North Texas could see Lionel Messi and Argentina in Arlington.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
Jahmyr Gibbs and the Detroit Lions have beaten the Dallas Cowboys to stay atop the NFC wild-card race.
Dallas Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb suffered a concussion against the Detroit Lions on Thursday night and was ruled out for the rest of the game.
The Detroit Lions host the Dallas Cowboys in Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season on Thursday.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
The heavy metal band has not only changed lives with their music; they've also changed lives with their philanthropy – from donations to food banks and disaster relief, to their charity, All Within My Hands, which has donated to workforce education and other critical services.
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
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