North Texas aunt gets two life sentences for smothering 9-year-old niece in 2019 Mansfield killing, prosecutors say
Jurors found Mercia Sneed guilty on two charges after hearing testimony about the fatal family gathering.
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Jurors found Mercia Sneed guilty on two charges after hearing testimony about the fatal family gathering.
The attorney for a woman charged in a 2012 Arlington cold case murder says she was "shocked" by the capital murder charge and is seeking a bond hearing.
As of Thursday evening, the suspect was being processed into the Parker County Jail.
The Dallas Police Department said Erving Estrada, 17, and Latavien Clark, 18, were taken into custody by U.S. Marshals on June 24 for capital murder.
Tyson McGriff was arrested by U.S. Marshals on Friday, June 5.
A preserved DNA fragment helped detectives tie Holloway to a home break‑in that left Ruby Battee dead nearly four decades ago, according to authorities.
Darrian Cortez Johnson pleaded guilty to the fatal shooting of 28-year-old Officer Jacob Candanoza ahead of his trial, which moved to the sentencing phase.
On May 9, officers were called to the 4000 block of Towne Crossing Boulevard to assist the fire department after an unconscious 4-month-old baby was found.
Less than a week after a Tarrant County jury sentenced him to death for the 2022 killing of 7-year-old Athena Strand, Tanner Horner's attorney filed an appeal.
Legal experts say the death penalty appeals process could take years, prolonging the trauma for the family of 7‑year‑old Athena Strand even after Tanner Horner's conviction and sentence.
A Tarrant County jury sentenced Tanner Horner to death for the 2022 kidnapping and murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand.
Tanner Horner is accused of killing 7-year-old Athena Strand after allegedly abducting and strangling her while delivering a package in 2022.
Jacob Strand told the jury about his relationship with his daughter and the last moments he shared with her.
Abel Elias Acosta, has been on the run since he was 14 years old, following the shooting and killing of three teenagers at a convenience store.
Prosecutors say the 37‑year‑old was automatically sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole.
Jhirrell Harris was found guilty of capital murder after a three-day trial, according to the Collin County district attorney.
Justin Anthony Banta is accused of intentionally adding "Plan C," an abortion drug, to a drink so that his girlfriend would have an abortion.
The man is facing a charge of capital murder of multiple persons.
Trevor McEuen was scheduled to go to trial for capital murder in Kaufman County on Monday.
Angel Ralph Morales was wanted for capital murder in the death of 20-year-old Billy Sheffield IV.
Two other teens and a 20-year-old man have been arrested and charged with capital murder in connection with the case.
An innocent woman died and two people, including a capital murder suspect, were hospitalized Thursday after Dallas police were involved in a shooting following a chase and two-vehicle crash on I-35E in Ellis County.
The ex-college football player was found dead from a gunshot wound on May 5, 2022, in Dallas.
On average, Texas inmates spend approximately 11.22 years on death row before their execution.
The victim was involved in an ATM theft operation, and the suspects accused him of withholding stolen money, police said.
Abbott will be joined by state lawmakers and stock exchange leaders as he delivers remarks and rings the closing bell.
The Republican Party is bringing a national midterm convention to Dallas in September as it looks to rally voters and maintain control of Congress in November.
Lindsay Clancy, 36, has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the deaths of her three children and said she was suffering form postpartum psychosis. A jury is deliberating.
Tropical Storm Dolly on Thursday became the fourth named storm in the Atlantic Ocean this year.
Almost the entire lunar surface will be masked Thursday night into Friday, a whopping g 96%, making this an especially deep partial eclipse.
Abbott will be joined by state lawmakers and stock exchange leaders as he delivers remarks and rings the closing bell.
The Ross wildfire has burned more than 80,000 acres across Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forcing evacuations, closing roads and disrupting schools.
The Republican Party is bringing a national midterm convention to Dallas in September as it looks to rally voters and maintain control of Congress in November.
Lindsay Clancy, 36, has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the deaths of her three children and said she was suffering form postpartum psychosis. A jury is deliberating.
Tropical Storm Dolly on Thursday became the fourth named storm in the Atlantic Ocean this year.
SB 1049 compels school districts to allow students to leave campus for religious instruction during the school day.
"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.
The Republican Party is bringing a national midterm convention to Dallas in September as it looks to rally voters and maintain control of Congress in November.
The surge in arrests comes as the White House pushes ICE to hit a target of 2,000 per day.
U.S. District Judge David Hittner originally ruled the law was unconstitutional in September 2023.
The attack brings the number of people killed in such strikes by the U.S. military in the eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea to at least 227.
The committee said the president will appear on both nights with a keynote address on the second night.
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.
After a 2024 merger with Cedar Flags the combined company moved its headquarters to North Carolina.
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.
In a news release, the NFL said it plans to "elevate" Pro Bowl selections, with no replacement selections.
NFL player Miles Sanders was arrested in the Pittsburgh area for driving under the influence, according to court records.
The 6-foot-10, 250-pound former NBA player was removed from Sunday's game after he was confronted by Sky guard Natasha Cloud.
The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
Many North Texas Native Americans celebrated Pete's debut Saturday with joy.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
After Hayden Panettiere's death, fans resurfaced her claim that Neutrogena had fired her in 2015 over her comments about postpartum depression.
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.
