Jury Sentences Former North Texas Officer To 15 Years In Prison For Murder
At 9:36 p.m. Wednesday, the jury sentenced Roy Oliver to 15 years in prison and a fine of $10,000 for the murder of Jordan Edwards.
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At 9:36 p.m. Wednesday, the jury sentenced Roy Oliver to 15 years in prison and a fine of $10,000 for the murder of Jordan Edwards.
The 11-year-old resident of Irving was infected during recent travel to India.
"I just want to say I'm happy. It's been a hard year. I'm just really happy," said Jordan Edwards' father Odell Edwards.
Jessica Benton confessed to numerous sexual encounters with an 11-year-old boy after police arrested her in September 2016.
A now suspended Louisiana State University offensive lineman is out on bond after being arrested in Dallas County.
Lynette Smith-Clay broke her silence about her complaint and explained how difficult it was for her to come forward and share her story.
Strong storms, some of them severe, moved through North Texas Saturday evening, leaving behind damage and wet conditions for residents.
The Dallas County jury determined Friday that the seats were unreasonably dangerous and Toyota failed to warn of those dangers.
The person died on July 7 when the high was 96 degrees at DFW Airport.
The body of a North Richland Hills man who went missing in February was recovered from the Trinity River on Wednesday, authorities say.
Dallas Mayor Pro Tem Dwaine Caraway pleaded guilty to federal corruption charges, and resigned from his position. The former city leader now faces up to seven years in prison.
Five days after Dallas Mayor Pro Tem Dwaine Caraway voted in favor of putting cameras on school buses, he was at a liquor store cashing a check for $5,000.
The first West Nile virus death of 2018 has been reported by the Dallas County Health and Human Services.
The 70-year-old and 63-year-old patients lived in Dallas.
Dallas County Criminal Court Judge Shequitta Kelly says she has an idea for a new approach to get guns away from domestic abusers.
School-aged children can get immunized for free at New Light Church's Back-To-School Bash Saturday, July 28 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Fourteen horses, including six mini horses were seized after allegedly suffering cruel mistreatment.
An investigation last November showed how William and Heather Schwab moved from home to home, lying on applications and then refusing to pay rent. Now, they are both behind bars.
A teenager from East Texas found himself in a lot of trouble on Thursday morning after police chased him from Longview to Dallas. That is a pursuit which covered roughly 130 miles.
A vehicle with six teenagers inside led Dallas County sheriff's deputies on a pursuit early Saturday morning, authorities say.
Earlier this week, Gov. Greg Abbott announced his new policy to address school safety. His opponent in this year's gubernatorial race, Democratic nominee Lupe Valdez, responded on Friday.
Quintin Alonzo wrapped his arms around an aunt, then his mother. He whispered "I love you Mom."
Colin Allred and Lillian Salerno are competing to become the Democratic candidate for the 32nd Congressional District in Dallas and Collin Counties.
Gas prices have been on the rise across North Texas for the last month, and many people are worried that this could be an expensive summer travel season.
"For every dollar a white person earns in Dallas, blacks earn 54 cents," according to a newly released report about income in Dallas County. "Hispanics earn 58 cents."
Police say the dog was found dead in a backyard. Neighbors say they had warned authorities for months.
Police say the Infiniti collided with a Nissan Frontier before hitting a light pole Friday afternoon at a busy Plano intersection.
Construction will start later this year on African Shorelines, which will be home to penguins and flamingos.
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said Romo was pulled over around 6 p.m. on Thursday.
Visits to fast casual restaurants with lettuce-heavy menus are seeing declining foot traffic in the wake of the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
Police say the dog was found dead in a backyard. Neighbors say they had warned authorities for months.
Police say the Infiniti collided with a Nissan Frontier before hitting a light pole Friday afternoon at a busy Plano intersection.
Construction will start later this year on African Shorelines, which will be home to penguins and flamingos.
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said Romo was pulled over around 6 p.m. on Thursday.
Visits to fast casual restaurants with lettuce-heavy menus are seeing declining foot traffic in the wake of the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
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.
Ashley Keith sat down with CBS News Texas for an exclusive interview, her first ever about her 1991 kidnapping.
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
The Pentagon website, which was last updated on July 22, still showed only 14 killed in the conflict as of Friday.
The issue has divided conservative rural areas that have helped Republicans dominate state politics.
President Trump attended a dignified transfer honoring the four U.S. Army soldiers killed in the Middle East in recent days during the ongoing war with Iran.
More than 43,000 immigrants were arrested last month as DHS continues to detain people in less-publicized enforcement surges.
If the daylight saving time bill becomes law, most of the country would stay on daylight saving time year-round, while states that already observe standard time, like Hawaii and most of Arizona, could continue to do so.
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.
The illness may take up to 14 days to incubate.
Dangerous heat is sending more people to the ER. Here's where North Texas outdoor workers can get free hydration kits.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Texas health officials are urging families to safely wash, handle and cook produce as Cyclospora cases rise.
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.
Cuban alleges Patrick Dumont has engaged in "adversarial business practices."
During every U.S. World Cup match, 18-year-old Aaron Dotson was selling patriotic gear in downtown Dallas.
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said Romo was pulled over around 6 p.m. on Thursday.
The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
Arike Ogunbowale had 24 points and Paige Bueckers added 21 for the Wings.
Chase Meidroth went 4 for 4 while he and Andrew Benintendi had a pair of run-scoring singles apiece and Anthony Kay pushed through five innings for his first win in more than a month as the Chicago White Sox beat the Texas Rangers 4-2.
Fudd is the only rookie participating and currently ranks 10th in the WNBA with 50 made triples so far this season – the most among all rookies.
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
Throughout family hardships, divorce, and losing her voice to Lyme disease, Shania Twain became the top-selling female country artist of all time. She talks about her biographical new album, "Little Miss Twain," in which she reflects on her life with a smile.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
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.
