Family To Dallas Officer Who Shot Son In His Apartment: 'Come Clean'
"I am still in denial. I cannot believe that my boy is not here," said Bertram Jean, Botham's father.
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"I am still in denial. I cannot believe that my boy is not here," said Bertram Jean, Botham's father.
The Dallas City Council will hear from activists today calling for more citizen oversight of police following the shooting death of a 26-year-old man in his own apartment.
Dallas police swiftly admitted that a white officer who shot a black man in his own apartment last week had made a mistake.
The case against a Dallas police officer who shot and killed a neighbor, in his own apartment, will be presented to a grand jury.
"Faith Johnson, your Dallas County District Attorney, has taken on this case and believe me we will make certain that justice is done in this case."
It appears that after working a full shift, the officer went home to her apartment complex, the Southside Flats in the 1200 block of South Lamar, but went inside the wrong unit.
The murder conviction of a former Balch Springs officer has the potential to impact justice in Dallas County according to some community leaders.
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A former Dallas police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to a significantly reduced crime for the 2013 shooting of an unarmed man.
A photo of a Dallas police officer comforting a 3-month-old boy at a car crash scene is making the rounds on social media Tuesday.
A former Dallas police officer has pled guilty to a reduced charge for the December 2013 on-duty shooting of an unarmed teenager.
"All I know is I'm so grateful [the officer] was there because we would've taken the impact, and my 14-month-old is safe because the officer took the impact. A lot of serendipity there," said Nate Brinkley.
"All of it is gone. Everything is gone. It's heart-breaking. I built this home in 2005. I moved in on Christmas Eve. I've been here since then," said Gerardo Guardiola.
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A Dallas police officer has surrendered to authorities after being indicted on a count of aggravated assault by a public servant in the shooting death of a woman.
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An officer with the Dallas Police Department was injured after his squad car was hit from behind in an early morning crash along Interstate 635/LBJ Freeway.
The Dallas County District Attorney's office confirms it will not file charges against the men.
A Dallas police officer says he's humbled by the outpouring of support after his home was almost completely destroyed by storms and tornadoes this past weekend.
Escamilla is slated to become the 24th convicted killer put to death this year in the United States -- with Texas accounting for half of the executions.
An off-duty Dallas police officer stops by a donut shop and stumbles into a robbery in progress.
Unfortunately, it wasn't all fun and games for a mother arriving to enjoy the State Fair of Texas on Sunday. But the family was in luck a Dallas police officer was the one who responded to cries for help.
Police in Arlington have issued an arrest warrant for a city of Dallas lawman.
Johnathan Sharkey has been with the department since April 2006 and is currently assigned to the Narcotics Division.
Authorities say the confrontation began during a late‑night arrest attempt and remains under active investigation.
Dallas Fire‑Rescue says a nearby boater pulled the occupants to safety.
The top two seeds delivered a high‑intensity, three‑set championship match inside a packed Ford Center in Frisco.
Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, was last seen on Jan. 31 and was reported missing the following day, Feb. 1.
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Authorities say the confrontation began during a late‑night arrest attempt and remains under active investigation.
Dallas Fire‑Rescue says a nearby boater pulled the occupants to safety.
Racing fans—get ready. The Java House Grand Prix of Arlington is set to roar into town this spring, bringing a brand‑new kind of excitement to North Texas.
The top two seeds delivered a high‑intensity, three‑set championship match inside a packed Ford Center in Frisco.
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The CEO a Dallas nonprofit resigned after a CBS News Texas I-Team investigation that revealed the organization had failed to follow through on its core promises.
Seven years after a deadly school bus-train crash in Athens, the same crossing still lacks gates or lights—despite repeated promises to fix it.
A CBS News Texas investigation found those daily meals no longer being delivered to schools, despite the nonprofit's claims to the contrary.
President Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in December at Mar-a-Lago with Mr. Trump saying the U.S. would support strikes if no deal was made with Iran.
Democrats have demanded reforms to immigration enforcement, including barring officers from wearing masks.
It is one of two Democratic majority districts in North Texas after the 32nd Congressional District was redrawn to have a majority of Republicans.
Casey Wasserman, the chair of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics organizing committee, says he is selling his eponymous talent agency in the wake of the release of emails between himself and Ghislaine Maxwell.
President Obama spoke about the "unprecedented nature" of what he said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents did in Minnesota.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
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.
Even though life in a cancer center may be monotonous, the patients opened up once they saw the golden pile of fur.
U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 - the highest mark in American history. But the U.S. still ranks below dozens of other countries.
Weather-related closures left Carter BloodCare 4,000 units of blood and blood components short of what it needs.
The state of Texas is investing $50 million in research on psychedelic therapies.
Walk with a Doc invites community members to join low-pressure group walks led by physicians.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
Salad and Go, a drive-thru salad chain, said on Wednesday that it will close all remaining Texas and Oklahoma stores.
Lindsey Vonn, the 41-year-old Olympic veteran from Colorado, also reflected on her Olympic crash, saying, "I don't have regrets."
Olympic organizers promise that the villages where athletes live won't run out of free condoms again during the Milan Cortina Winter Games.
It is Jordan Stolz's second gold medal of the 2026 Winter Games, breaking a world record.
Lindsey Vonn broke her left leg in a crash during her downhill race at the Winter Olympics last weekend.
A packed crowd in Frisco watches Ben Shelton and Tommy Paul battle under the lights as the Nexo Dallas Open heats up.
The singer-songwriter who's remained on Billboard's Hot 100 Chart for seven straight decades has just released his latest album, "Inspirations of Life and Love." A youthful 84, he talks about his artistic longevity.
At 28, Australian actor Jacob Elordi has earned his first Academy Award nomination for his haunting portrayal of the Creature in Guillermo del Toro's "Frankenstein." He talks about his love of acting, and why he has no relationship with social media.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
Chappell Roan says she's left her talent agency after its CEO, Casey Wasserman, was named in files related to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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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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