Suspect gets plea deal in death of a 9-year-old Dallas girl
Tyrese Simmons, who was charged with murder in the killing of Brandoniya Bennett, will plead guilty to manslaughter.
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Tyrese Simmons, who was charged with murder in the killing of Brandoniya Bennett, will plead guilty to manslaughter.
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.
The Dallas Police Department issued arrest warrants Wednesday for the 23-year-old Rice and 21-year-old Theodore Knox.
Prosecutors and defense attorneys made their closing arguments in the case on Thursday morning.
Plano police say the man attacked someone with a hammer around 7 p.m.Tuesday along Coit Road near Plano Parkway at a convenience store.
After the defense called its final witnesses Wednesday, the prosecution gave a short rebuttal before resting.
One woman has been arrested so far. Police say she entered a convenience store, left, then the two men entered in face masks.
Chad Daybell is charged in Idaho with killing his wife and the two youngest children of his then-girlfriend, Lori Vallow Daybell.
Memorial stones from 9/11 crash sites were stolen from the memorial site in Grapevine, police say.
Fort Worth police released images of five suspects wanted in connection to a West 7th shooting on March 17 that left a man in critical condition.
Several police departments told the CBS News Texas I-Team they were unaware of this practice, even though it was stated in the contracts they signed with the company, Gulf Coast GunBusters.
A shopping center in one North Texas neighborhood is the focus of legal action over concerns that prostitutes are not only working at a spa but also living there.
Both officers have been placed on routine administrative leave.
The surgeon who testified Tuesday morning also said she could not recall certain details.
Residents report that owners of about 40 cars fell victim to smash-and-grab burglaries, leaving tenants concerned for their safety and security.
The investigation is ongoing.
A suspect has been charged with murder.
Officer Morris is recovering both physically and mentally after being shot in the hip trying to stop a teenager driving erratically.
The officer was hit by gunfire when he was chasing a suspect. The 17-year-old suspect shot at the officer five times, police say.
A 14-year-old girl is in critical condition after an auto-pedestrian crash Thursday night in Keller.
Dr. Reynaldo Ortiz is accused of tainting IV bags at a Dallas hospital. On day four, the jury saw security video that showed Ortiz allegedly placing the IV bags in a storage container.
Attorney Royce West said Rice will do everything in his power to bring victims' lives back to normal.
Anesthesiologist testifies about a medical emergency during surgery: "Clinically, nothing made sense"
The school district also says the student didn't respond to school that day.
The husband of a woman who prosecutors say died because of a tainted IV bag testified on Wednesday.
Police say the suspect, who is known to investigators, fled the scene before officers arrived.
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 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.
The decision comes after both prosecutors and Anthony's new defense team revealed more details in a tense two-day hearing.
Police say the suspect, who is known to investigators, fled the scene before officers arrived.
The scene unfolded along North Central Expressway early Saturday morning.
The gloves have come off in the ongoing courtroom drama involving convicted murderer Karmelo Anthony.
Federal agents boarded two cruise ships in Boston and arrested 11 workers in "Operation Tidal Wave."
"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.
