Texas executes inmate who said his sentence was based on false testimony
A Texas man who claimed his death sentence was based on false expert testimony has been executed for killing a man during a robbery in the 1990s.
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A Texas man who claimed his death sentence was based on false expert testimony has been executed for killing a man during a robbery in the 1990s.
A jury found Methodist Dallas Hospital gunman Nestor Hernandez guilty of capital murder on Nov. 9.
A Texas inmate whose attorneys say received a death sentence due to false and unscientific expert testimony is facing execution for fatally stabbing an Amarillo man during a robbery more than 33 years ago.
Nestor Hernandez took the stand in his own defense Wednesday—the last day of testimony in his capital murder trial.
Anyone with information is asked to contact detective Jelisa Reed at 469-597 9332 or jelisa.reed@dallaspolice.gov.
Around 4:20 a.m., officers responded to the Dottie Lynn Rec Center where they found a girl wounded in the pool area.
A service dog sniffed out 156 bundles of narcotics hidden inside a tractor trailer, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Delilah has been found safe.
Dallas police officer Aleia Burley was arrested on a child endangerment charge out of Carrollton, according to law enforcement officials.
Noah Robert Calderon was obsessed with high-profile mass shootings, particularly the 1999 massacre at Columbine High School.
Brad Benson is a Republican candidate for Place 4 on the Granbury City Council in Tuesday's election.
K-9 Breta helped put away at least 40 bad guys during her eight years with the North Richland Hills Police Department.
An unknown number of people were engaged in a verbal dispute when a firearm was discharged multiple times.
It is unclear how many people were hurt.
As the war rages in Israel, The Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum said it is causing uncertainty within many North Texas communities.
Dallas detectives need your help finding the group responsible for the Oct. 26 assault.
No deputies were injured.
The murder trial of a woman accused of gunning down rising pro cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson and fleeing the country began today.
Oscar Roman Alonso, 32, of Oak Cliff was arrested at the Gateway to the Americas International Bridge on an outstanding felony warrant.
The DPD is asking anyone with information to contact -- Det. Andrea Isom at 214-0671-3701 or email andrea.isom@dallaspolice.gov.
Dallas police are searching for the driver and vehicle that allegedly hit a 10-year-old and fled the scene.
A Tarrant County grand jury has indicted Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez's mother Cindy Rodriguez-Singh on a capital murder charge.
A fight between two groups turned deadly in Tampa when a shooting during Halloween festivities resulted in two deaths and 18 people hurt.
Robert Card, the gunman in the deadly mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, was found dead, law enforcement sources told CBS News on Friday. Here's what to know.
It is called "Evolv Express," and it's the latest high-tech evolution in the quest to make public spaces—including schools—safer by detecting weapons at the door.
He delivered another standout preseason performance with three total touchdowns.
Police say an officer first used a less‑lethal weapon before another officer fired.
Authorities are urging witnesses and drivers with dashcam footage to come forward as investigators work to identify the truck involved.
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 decision comes after both prosecutors and Anthony's new defense team revealed more details in a tense two-day hearing.
He delivered another standout preseason performance with three total touchdowns.
Police say an officer first used a less‑lethal weapon before another officer fired.
The gloves have come off in the ongoing courtroom drama involving convicted murderer Karmelo Anthony.
Authorities are urging witnesses and drivers with dashcam footage to come forward as investigators work to identify the truck involved.
"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 U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
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.
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.
The Buffalo Bills expressed their condolences to defensive tackle Ed Oliver on the death of his 2-year-old son.
Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz to create a powerhouse mixed doubles pair in her return to the U.S. Open.
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.
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.
