'Love Doesn't Die, People Do,' Chris Kyle's Widow Remembers 'American Sniper' On 8th Anniversary Of Death
Today marks the eighth anniversary of the death of former Navy Seal Chris Kyle.
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Today marks the eighth anniversary of the death of former Navy Seal Chris Kyle.
Taya Kyle wrote an open letter to the NFL about the protests taking place in their stadiums.
Ceremonies were held Thursday in Odessa to unveil the granite-and-limestone Chris Kyle Memorial Plaza, which also includes a bronze statue of Kyle. It is a privately funded memorial.
A federal appeals court has thrown out a $1.8 million judgment awarded to former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura, who says he was defamed in the late author Chris Kyle's bestselling book "American Sniper."
Navy documents obtained by an online magazine through an open records request show Kyle earned one Silver Star and three Bronze Stars with valor. In his best-selling book, Kyle wrote he had received two Silver Stars and five Bronze Stars.
Four trees from President George W. Bush's ranch will be part of a West Texas memorial to slain Navy Seal and "American Sniper" author Chris Kyle.
Legal experts say free speech issues will be at stake in an appeals court's consideration of the dispute between former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura and the estate of "American Sniper" author Chris Kyle.
Governor Abbott presented the highest military decoration the State of Texas can award to a military member for 'American Sniper' Chief Petty Officer Chris Kyle.
The move comes after recent attacks on military personnel revealed their vulnerability.
The Texas Legislature is reimbursing a North Texas county for costs incurred during the trial of a man who killed "American Sniper" author Chris Kyle and his friend.
As federal efforts to honor 'American Sniper' Chris Kyle have stalled, the Texas Legislature is moving ahead with its own plans.
The second-annual Chris Kyle Memorial Benefit took place this weekend at the Fort Worth Stockyards. Those who attended enjoyed a rodeo, sporting clays shoots, live music, an auction, and of course, plenty of patriotism.
The widow of 'American Sniper' author Chris Kyle says in her new book that her stance on the death penalty was among things she struggled with after he was killed in 2013.
Routh was convicted of capital murder in the 2013 deaths of Kyle and Chad Littlefield after jurors rejected his insanity defense. Prosecutors didn't seek the death penalty.
An attorney representing the widow of "American Sniper" author Chris Kyle claims both a judge and jury made mistakes that led to a $1.8 million defamation verdict in favor of former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura.
An attorney for the former Marine found guilty in the shooting deaths of "American Sniper" author Chris Kyle and his friend Chad Littlefield has filed an appeal.
Some veterans are not happy about one lawmakers push to honor a Texas hero.
A Texas Congressman has introduced a bill that would authorize and request the President to award the Medal of Honor posthumously to Navy Seal Chris Kyle.
A prosecutor has said, after the conviction of Eddie Routh in the killing of Chris Kyle, that "the biggest fallacy" of the trial was that PTSD caused Routh to commit the crime.
For the first time, the public is able to hear audio from inside the so-called American Sniper murder trial.
A North Texas jury convicts a former Marine for the deaths of "American Sniper" author Chris Kyle and his friend Chad Littlefield at a shooting range two years ago, as jurors rejected defense arguments that he was insane and suffered from psychosis.
American Sniper" author Chris Kyle had no time to react when an ex-Marine opened fire on him at a shooting range two years ago, a forensics expert testified. Testimony concluded Tuesday afternoon, with closing arguments following.
A forensics expert testified Tuesday that "American Sniper" author Chris Kyle had no time to react when an ex-Marine opened fire on him at a shooting range two years ago.
The trial of the man charged with killing Navy SEAL and "American Sniper" author Chris Kyle is expected to resume Tuesday after a delay a day earlier due to inclement weather.
The trial of Eddie Routh, originally expected to resume on Monday in Stephenville, was delayed until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday due to sleet and cold temperatures in North Texas.
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said the family expects Andrew Wolfe to be in acute care for another two to three weeks.
North Texas football legend reflects on past dreams as Mean Green chase first playoff berth.
City officials say no homes or businesses reported flooding.
Celina's police chief is urging attorneys in civil suits over the Caleb Elliott sexual abuse case to share any evidence or witnesses with law enforcement.
Minimum wages are set to rise in 22 U.S. states and 66 cities and counties next year, even as the federal baseline wage remains at $7.25.
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said the family expects Andrew Wolfe to be in acute care for another two to three weeks.
North Texas football legend reflects on past dreams as Mean Green chase first playoff berth.
City officials say no homes or businesses reported flooding.
Celina's police chief is urging attorneys in civil suits over the Caleb Elliott sexual abuse case to share any evidence or witnesses with law enforcement.
Minimum wages are set to rise in 22 U.S. states and 66 cities and counties next year, even as the federal baseline wage remains at $7.25.
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.
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.
Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair Gene Wu of Houston discusses his reaction to the Supreme Court's ruling upholding the 2025 map so that they can be used for the March primary and next year's midterm elections. He told Jack Fink, "it's beyond disappointing."
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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