Coronavirus In Texas: Dallas Children's Advocacy Center Asks Community To Stay Vigilant, Virtually Connected
As the coronavirus forces already vulnerable families into isolation, experts fear that abuse is flourishing.
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As the coronavirus forces already vulnerable families into isolation, experts fear that abuse is flourishing.
While residents are being asked to stay home in order to stay safe, times are now even more dangerous for those in abusive relationships, according to SafeHaven Tarrant County.
Officer Damon Cole was taken into custody on Wednesday and charged with Continuous Violence Against the Family and Interference with Emergency Request for Assistance.
A domestic violence shelter in Plano is seeing an increase in calls for help from abused women, its CEO said.
Social distancing and staying inside may be the best way to stay safe from the Coronavirus, but it's not the best way to stay safe for many survivors and victims of domestic violence.
Detectives believe there was a domestic disturbance involving the suspect and victim Monday morning.
In a letter directed toward Dallas Chairwoman Jennifer Gates, Mayor Johnson said stopping domestic violence is a key part in fighting violent crime in the city.
Gov. Abbott's office said the new application was established because human trafficking and domestic violence often lead victims down a path of offenses that entraps them in a cycle of crime.
Police said the 30-year-old victim's wife told investigators she and her husband had gotten into a violent confrontation.
Detectives arrested Kevin Deunta Moore, 41, for possession of drug paraphernalia.
Twelve year veteran of the Arlington Police Department, Frank Vacante today turned himself in at the Tarrant County Jail on one charge of Assault - Family Violence/Impede Breath Circulation.
People across the country were touched by 7-year-old Blake's letter to Santa where he asked for books, a compass, water and "a very, very good dad."
Chief Hall tweeted that during the month of January, police will arrest people with outstanding domestic violence warrants in a warrant roundup.
The Burleson Police Department is training officers on how to better interact with children who've seen or heard violent acts.
A North Texas boy's letter to Santa is a heartbreaking reminder of the hopelessness some children feel during the holidays.
The Houston police sergeant who was fatally shot in the line of duty this weekend is being remembered for his quirkiness and his service to others.
The Athletic reported Tuesday the allegation was made by an ex-girlfriend, Alexis Blackman, in posts on her personal Instagram account.
Dallas activist Dominque Alexander was indicted for Continuous Violence Against the Family – a third degree felony.
The team released a statement Thursday that said Taubman's conduct did not reflect the organization's values "and we believe this is the most appropriate course of action."
A husband who allegedly threatened his wife and a locksmith with a gun after he changed the locks on their home, is behind bars.
Fed up with an escalating fight between her daughter and her daughter's boyfriend, a grandmother took matters into her own hands, pepper spraying the couple.
One person is hospitalized after a shooting occurred at the Duncanville Fieldhouse Sunday afternoon.
An essential tool to help women escape abusive relationships is becoming harder to come by, according to those who operate women's shelters.
The Fort Worth Longhorns tell CBS 11 they've decided from now on, there will be private security and police officers at their games.
According to police the suspect, 51-year-old Bobby Ray Jefferson, pulled up next to woman's car and started firing during rush hour.
