Waxahachie mother charged with capital murder in deaths of her two sons, sheriff says
Deputies found a 21-year-old man and a 15-year-old boy with gunshot wounds inside a home.
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Deputies found a 21-year-old man and a 15-year-old boy with gunshot wounds inside a home.
Donald Mercer was sentenced to 300 days behind bars for soliciting sex from a woman he arrested.
Investigators from more than 90 agencies worked together to uncover online abuse and locate previously unknown victims.
Courtney Hodge, who just finished her first year at LSU, was driving back home to Red Oak to spend the holiday weekend with family.
The shooting happened around 1 p.m. on May 23, 2026.
A 19-year-old Ellis County native who had just finished her first year at LSU died in a two-vehicle crash, officials said.
The sheriff's office said at about 3:36 p.m. Wednesday, deputies were called to the 100 block of Carol Lane in Red Oak regarding a disturbance.
Midlothian Police say they're still seeking tips in the killing of Terri "Missy" Bevers, and that the case isn't cold.
A Dallas nonprofit is building a small‑home neighborhood for elderly and disabled people experiencing homelessness, pairing permanent housing with on‑site support, mission‑driven neighbors, and a model built on dignity and community.
Five people face numerous charges, including aggravated assault of a public servant.
The chase began in Ellis County around 3 a.m. The Ellis County Sheriff's Office said five suspects were arrested.
A woman from Oklahoma was injured when a minivan crashed into a Buc-ee's store entrance, pinning her against a display before the driver shot himself.
One week before a scheduled execution, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals stepped in.
As football season approaches, Mansfield ISD is rolling out new equipment designed to help players hit hard without risking head injuries.
A passenger fled on foot, the driver resisted, and a routine traffic stop turned into a roadside struggle.
Deputies responded around 12:05 p.m. Sunday to the 100 block of Ridge Oak Drive.
A string of very nice days is ahead starting Tuesday. More unsettled weather returns by Sunday/Monday.
The Ellis County District Attorney said on Thursday that the jury would not be issuing a true bill of indictment.
Ferris DPS has made a fifth arrest in connection with the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old on Saturday.
DPS said a 17-year-old boy, identified as Sir Robert Wesley Dixon, was shot in the neck by another juvenile during the fight.
Saturday is Election Day in Texas, with mayoral races, council races and bond elections across the state.
Rosalyn Sandri said her small amount of joy twisted into something she never saw coming.
The press release said, the man was "experiencing hallucinations and acted on the delusional belief that he was under attack and that his family had been killed."
Four people are injured and one person is dead after severe storms rolled through North Texas, officials say.
At the Days Inn hotel off I-45 in Ennis, a storm swept through early Saturday, blowing off the roof.
