Police: Man Robs Dallas Bank With A Machete
A North Texas man successfully, if but for a short time, robbed a bank using a machete as his weapon.
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A North Texas man successfully, if but for a short time, robbed a bank using a machete as his weapon.
At the time of the robbery earlier this month, Jesus Ventura was already in trouble for allegedly shooting a gun inside a fire station.
A Dallas firefighter, arrested last month for shooting a gun inside a fire station, is in trouble again. Jesus Ventura is facing a federal bank robbery charge and possible additional local charges for the attempted robbery another business.
A 19-year-old from Garland whose mom identified him to the FBI was sentenced to almost five years in jail after pleading guilty to bank robbery.
The North Texas man dubbed the Handsome Bandit made a court appearance Thursday. Steven Milam pled not guilty to bank robbery and firearms charges.
North Texas police have captured the man they say is responsible for at least five DeSoto bank robberies. Police had dubbed him the 'checkbook bandit'.
A Tarrant County sheriff's deputy working off-duty as a security officer and a bank robber have both been seriously injured in a confrontation that followed a chase.
A man is in jail after a bank robbery and chase ended with a crash in Lewisville. The allegedly incident happened around the lunch hour when the man, armed with what looked like a handgun, demanded money from a teller at a Comerica Bank.
A 48-year-old Dallas man convicted of two armed bank robberies in Central Texas in 2010 has been sentenced to 100 years in prison.
A Midlothian police officer shot and killed a bank robbery suspect who turned toward him with a knife during a pursuit Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.
Police are searching for a man who robbed the 1st Convenience Bank inside Kroger Grocery in the 2400 block of Ascension Blvd. by handing the teller a note demanding money Friday afternoon.
Dallas police say a bank robbery suspect has been caught after a security guard was disarmed and shot several times with his own gun.
Fort Worth police say a bank robbery suspect fatally shot by an officer didn't fire his gun after all.
t began when an off-duty police officer spotted a pickup truck wanted in connection with a Fort Worth bank robbery.
Two suspected bank robbers were nabbed Friday after running into a Plano neighborhood, breaking in a house and assaulting the homeowners.
He wore something on his head, to give the appearance he was bald, and had on professional or movie-style makeup. This isn't the description of a local actor, but of the man who robbed a bank in Irving on Tuesday.
This the third day in a row Irving has had a bank robbery. Two of those three days, it's been at the same bank.
A Dallas bank robber who abided by a teller's request to provide two forms of identification before she could give him money is going to prison.
Twenty-nine since Christmas Eve -- that's how many times Dallas police say a man robbed businesses in north Dallas, Irving, and Carrollton. But the crime spree is over, thanks in part to social media.
A man suspected of attempting to rob a North Dallas bank shot and killed himself in his vehicle Monday after leading officers on a chase that ended near the Dallas North Tollway.
"They were selfless," said Anthony Ysasaga, a friend of Mages and Kocher.
'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the metroplex, North Texans like Olivia Galaviz are searching for the perfect tamales.
If you don't feel well, particularly if you have a fever and worsening symptoms, Dr. Glazier says, skip the get-together.
According to the Grapevine Police Department, officers responded to a domestic disturbance call at a home in the 400 block of Brewer Street.
For the second time this season, the Cowboys will have a standalone game on a holiday in front of a national audience.
"They were selfless," said Anthony Ysasaga, a friend of Mages and Kocher.
'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the metroplex, North Texans like Olivia Galaviz are searching for the perfect tamales.
If you don't feel well, particularly if you have a fever and worsening symptoms, Dr. Glazier says, skip the get-together.
According to the Grapevine Police Department, officers responded to a domestic disturbance call at a home in the 400 block of Brewer Street.
For the second time this season, the Cowboys will have a standalone game on a holiday in front of a national audience.
Texas veterans could be at risk of losing the help they need to stay home.
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
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 Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
More say they will probably talk about family or health, rather than politics, as they gather for the holidays.
President Trump said TV broadcast licenses should be revoked if newscasts and late-night shows are almost entirely negative about him and the GOP.
President Trump has overhauled parts of the White House at a sprinter's pace with virtually no oversight, and it appears there is little standing in his way.
The declaration issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services called treatments like puberty blockers, hormone therapy and surgeries unsafe and ineffective for children and adolescents experiencing gender dysphoria.
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.
If you don't feel well, particularly if you have a fever and worsening symptoms, Dr. Glazier says, skip the get-together.
'Tis the season for holiday parties, air travel, and respiratory viruses.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
It's the Christmas surprise that no one wants to unwrap: a heart attack, and it happens more often than you may realize.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
After years in the making, Texas Instruments' semiconductor factory in Sherman has officially begun production.
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.
For the second time this season, the Cowboys will have a standalone game on a holiday in front of a national audience.
Cooper Flagg had 33 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, and Anthony Davis had 31 points and nine rebounds as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Denver Nuggets 131-130.
Dylan Larkin scored the tying goal late in the third period and then got the winner 34 seconds into overtime to rally Detroit Red Wings to a 4-3 victory over the Dallas Stars for their third straight win.
Jason Robertson scored his first goal in 10 career games against Toronto, the last team he had not scored against, and Jake Oettinger made 27 saves for his 16th win as the Dallas Stars beat the Maple Leafs 5-1 on Sunday night.
Trevon Diggs faces an uncertain future with the Dallas Cowboys after a two-month absence that started when he got a concussion in an accident at home.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
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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