DNA ties convicted killer to 1986 Dallas cold‑case murder, police say
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.
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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.
Dallas's biggest honky tonk will soon host what Dallas police are calling the department's biggest hiring event ever.
According to the department, at about 7 p.m. on Wednesday, officers were called to the shooting in the 6300 block of Godfrey Avenue.
Video captured the two individuals fleeing the scene moments after gunfire erupted.
Dallas is taking a giant leap into the future of law enforcement, as drones will start responding to some police calls in the city.
Officers were called to a home along Emhouse Street around 2:30 a.m.
The shooting unfolded just before 6 p.m. on Friday, May 15, the department said.
The incident has renewed neighborhood concerns about long‑standing problems tied to the vacant home.
Toderick Austin, 25, and Jayveion Burnley, 18, were taken into custody.
The shootings in south Dallas happened as another pair of deadly shootings unfolded in the Deep Ellum neighborhood.
The shootings happened just hours apart and a block away from each other.
Officers on the scene said an altercation between appeared to have preceded the shooting.
Police say the incident is part of ongoing efforts to stop drug trafficking through Dallas Love Field.
Police are still working to identify the suspect and determine what led to the gunfire.
According to the Dallas Police Department, just after midnight, officers responded to the scene at Flora Motel in the 2800 block of Fort Worth Avenue.
The two overnight crashes happened just hours apart on opposite sides of the city, with one officer evaluated at a hospital.
Authorities are working to determine what led to the man's injuries and death after he was discovered near a busy Dallas roadway.
The city said current data shows its expenses will exceed the budget by $16.4 million.
Thomas Fry, 53, of Royse City, was sentenced to 28 months after being found guilty of possession and sale of a stolen firearm.
"I've had a great time, and I'm so happy that the city manager selected me to be the chief in Dallas," Comeaux said.
Dallas police said at approximately 1:20 p.m., officers were called to a shooting in the 1700 block of Hemphill Drive.
Police say a suspected carjacker caused the crash that killed 67‑year‑old Joey Avila, a longtime Dallas advocate remembered for his service to others.
Investigators said earlier footage showed the man interacting with officers minutes before the shooting.
Video reviewed by H-E-B shows the gun firing inside the man's jacket, striking him in the leg, at the end of an aisle.
Detectives reportedly learned that patrons could pay a cover fee to enter the business and engage in sexual contact.
Texas had won four straight games to gain a share of the division lead, but dropped one game behind Houston.
The Wings have tied the franchise record for wins in a season, with three games remaining.
A person was hit and killed trying to help after a crash.
The spending plan boosts funding for police and fire while also including layoffs and a lower property tax rate.
Court records show a dispute tied to the man who said he raised Jefferson and was listed on her birth certificate.
Texas had won four straight games to gain a share of the division lead, but dropped one game behind Houston.
The Wings have tied the franchise record for wins in a season, with three games remaining.
A person was hit and killed trying to help after a crash.
Show off your home BBQ setup for a chance to win tickets to BBQ Homecoming 2026 in Grand Prairie and other prizes.
The spending plan boosts funding for police and fire while also including layoffs and a lower property tax rate.
The situation, food banks warn, is getting worse.
Dallas nonprofit Hunger Busters has been under scrutiny since an I-Team investigation in January.
Nearly 300 railroad crossings used by school buses in Texas have a history of crashes.
Technology company SPAN wants to build thousands of tiny data centers and spread them across the country.
Critics of LifeWise say its business model puts too much of the burden on local communities.
It was not immediately clear when the funds would be transferred. Hospitals were slated to lose $27 million a day.
In court documents filed Wednesday by Rep. Joyce Beatty, a witness said he saw a "forklift run into and hit the pillars" of the building.
The vote comes as lawmakers face increasing pressure to respond to the data center boom driven by the AI race.
The previous votes have failed to stop President Trump from waging war with Iran.
The family of 37-year-old Tierra Walker filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and others, saying she was denied an abortion that could have saved her life.
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.
About 40 million Americans are on GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound and Mounjaro.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
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.
The Republican Midterm Convention starts Wednesday at the American Airlines Center.
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.
Texas had won four straight games to gain a share of the division lead, but dropped one game behind Houston.
The Wings have tied the franchise record for wins in a season, with three games remaining.
Four Boyd High School football players face felony charges after police say they hazed and injured a 14-year-old teammate in a locker room.
Jacob deGrom struck out eight in five innings, Corey Seager had a two-run single and the Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 in a series opener between playoff contenders.
Dozens from across the country traveled to compete in the Jackson T. Stephens Cup, featuring some of the top Power 4 programs and HBCUs.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards celebrated the best in television and streaming from the past year on Monday. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
The Metro Nashville Airport Authority board voted 6-0 on Friday to begin the process of changing the name and said a final name has not been chosen.
Stella Parton gives insight into her sister Dolly Parton's marriage, makeup habits and views on death in an exclusive CBS News interview.
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.
