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Ruben Ramirez Cardenas was scheduled for lethal injection Wednesday evening for the February 1997 killing of Mayra Laguna in the Rio Grande Valley in South Texas.
The FBI Dallas Violent Crimes Task Force is trying to find an elusive bank robber they've dubbed the "Longhorn Bandit," because he committed the crimes while waring a Texas Longhorns hoodie.
Trey Ganem personalizes caskets at a cost of about $3,500. He wants to provide a custom-made one to each family free of charge.
The Texas Board of Education for the second year has rejected a Mexican-American studies textbook, with members arguing this time the book wasn't expansive enough.
Country music star Keith Urban is set to debut a new song that was inspired by the allegations of sexual assault and harassment hurled against Harvey Weinstein.
AT&T now says that it is "uncertain" about when its $85 billion Time Warner purchase will close. The company had previously stated that the deal would be done by the end of the year.
Former President Barack Obama, free of a job that forced him to move for eight years, showed up to a Chicago courthouse for jury duty on Wednesday morning.
Authorities have released the names of the victims in the worst shooting in Texas history.
For nearly 100 years, the Thanksgiving Day parade has been as much of an American tradition as turkey on the table. Those who cannot attend in person often watch them on television.
Dallas police are asking for the public's help after a man was found murdered in his apartment on Tuesday.
A lawsuit brought over hacked jailhouse phone calls of former NFL star Aaron Hernandez has been dismissed by a judge.
Commuters of the future could get relief from congested roads if Uber's plan for a flying taxi service works out. The company unveiled a rendering of the machine that it hopes to start using in 2020.
The Trump administration is imposing travel and commerce restrictions on Cuba that will make it harder for Americans to visit the island nation.
A job fair for veterans is being held at nearly 30 locations around the state Thursday, including several in North Texas. Thousands of jobs are available for those who previously served in the military and their spouses.
There's an event Wednesday night, and we kid you not, called "Scream Helplessly at the Sky on the Anniversary of the Election."
Days after a student was shot, class resumes at Wilmer-Hutchins High School. Dallas ISD trustee Maxie Johnson is holding a community town hall tomorrow to address gun violence among youth.
Simmons is charged with murder in the shooting death of a 9-year-old. Court documents say he was in a dispute with another rapper when he fired a gun that struck the girl.
Back in 2005, the Cowboys drafted two defensive linemen in the first round. Hall of Famer Demarcus Ware and Marcus Spears, who played for a National Championship team at LSU. Nineteen years later, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Marcus Spears' daughter is playing on a club volleyball national championship contender.
Arlington fire crews recently rescued 13 tiny ducklings who fell into a storm drain!
ERCOT is warning Texans of possible concerns with the power grid as temperatures rise. In a public notice issued Friday, the power grid operator says Texans might be asked to conserve energy due to higher temperatures forecasted on April 16 and 17. ERCOT is concerned about power plants being offline.
The decision comes after both prosecutors and Anthony's new defense team revealed more details in a tense two-day hearing.
The scene unfolded along North Central Expressway early Saturday morning.
Federal agents boarded two cruise ships in Boston and arrested 11 workers in "Operation Tidal Wave."
The gloves have come off in the ongoing courtroom drama involving convicted murderer Karmelo Anthony.
The books are being shared with a Dallas school that doesn't have its own library and where more than 90% of students are economically disadvantaged.
"Maybe this is one of those times that we just need to be loud and make people hear us that they're not being treated fairly," she said.
The reversal comes just weeks after an I-Team investigation showed contention over the disciplinary process.
A phone call from jail raised further suspicions that Carney targeted other girls.
More than 40 years after helping catch an ice cream truck driver who exposed himself to her, an Oklahoma woman testified against him in a Texas trial, helping secure a life sentence.
In 1991, a Plano girl was kidnapped and sexually assaulted. The same thing happened 8 years later in Dallas. Investigators found the same DNA on both victims.
The Central African Republic is one of more than 30 countries the U.S. government has convinced to accept third-country deportees arrested as part of President Trump's large-scale crackdown on illegal immigration.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is asked about data centers in Texas and the likelihood of a special session to discuss the topic. He also talked about the construction at Big Bend and his reaction.
Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland (R) of Terrell County discusses the pause by the Customs and Border Protection in construction at Big Bend National Park. "I'm confident that we will see some of those plans change as far as upgrading the existing roads, because not only is that good for the Park Service, for law enforcement, even for those that come to visit the national park," said Cleveland.
The review included data from an anonymous survey conducted every other year that asks service members whether they've been the victim of unwanted sexual conduct or harassment.
Political science professor Parker Hevron from Texas Woman's University discussed what the Texas Senate race looks like for Paxton and Talarico right before the Cook Political Report switched the race from Lean Republican to Toss-Up.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
Casting for Recovery was started by two women, a professional angler and a reconstructive breast surgeon, who recognized the healing powers of fly fishing.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
The future of AI technology manufacturing has landed in North Texas.
Mayor Jim Ross said hotel revenue in the city was a record $31 million in June, smashing the previous mark of $23 million.
Olympian Jenny Simpson said she won't be able to run again after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition earlier this year.
Jacob deGrom struck out 10 and allowed one hit and one walk in six innings while reaching 2,000 career strikeouts in the second-fewest games or innings in major league history as the Texas Rangers beat the Washington Nationals 2-0.
The Dallas Cowboys and the New Orleans Saints have been fined $500,000 apiece by the NFL after their brawl-filled joint practice.
Dallas' No. 1 pick will undergo arthroscopic surgery next week after missing several games with right‑knee soreness.
Cal Quantrill gave up four hits in seven innings, Justin Foscue hit a home run, and the Texas Rangers beat the Washington Nationals 5-0.
After Hayden Panettiere's death, fans resurfaced her claim that Neutrogena had fired her in 2015 over her comments about postpartum depression.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Hayden Panettiere, who shares a daughter with the former boxing champ, died on Sunday at 36 years old.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
