Funeral Held In Dallas For Murdered Transgender Woman Muhlaysia Booker
Muhlaysia Booker, the transgender woman who was shot and killed in East Dallas 10 days ago, will be laid to rest today.
Muhlaysia Booker, the transgender woman who was shot and killed in East Dallas 10 days ago, will be laid to rest today.
A Texas lawmaker said Monday the state should now stop publicly reading the final statements of those who are executed.
John William King kept his eyes closed as witnesses arrived in the death chamber and never turned his head toward relatives of his victim. Asked by Warden Bill Lewis if he had a final statement, King replied: "No."
It's been nearly 21 years since John William King was convicted of leading a group of white men who chained James Byrd Jr. to the back of a pickup and dragged him for miles. Tonight he's set to die.
Investigators in Dallas say a man was offered $200 to beat a transgender woman in an attack that was caught-on-tape.
Police are investigating whether a man in custody for assaulting a transgender woman in Dallas was paid to carry out the assault.
Hundreds gathered in Deep Ellum to protest the charges that were given to a bartender who was caught on camera brutally attacking a woman in a parking lot on Thursday.
More fallout Friday from the video of a white male bartender in Deep Ellum beating a black woman on the street.
Jenan Ayesh says the woman struck her twice, pulled the hijab from her head and yanked her hair before taking off.
A prisoner on Texas death row for dragging a black man to death behind a pickup truck more than two decades ago is one step closer to execution after the U.S. Supreme Court turned down his appeal.
Prominent political figures in Texas and local religious communities are reacting to a mass shooting at a synagogue in Pittsburgh that killed 11 and injured six.
Glenn Halfin, 64, pleaded guilty to interfering with housing rights after he repeatedly threatened and intimidated an African American family living in the apartment above him because of their race.
According to court documents, Glenn Halfin threatened force, intimidated, and interfered with a family because of their race and occupancy of an apartment that was located directly above his own apartment.
A white man arrested for stalking an African-American family last year in Grapevine is now facing not only state but federal charges too.
Hundreds of North Texans are rallying around a McKinney resident who said he was the victim of a hate crime in his own neighborhood.
Relatives have dedicated a bench to honor a black man who was chained to a pickup truck and dragged to his death in East Texas 20 years ago.
The Dallas Police Department released a grainy picture of one of the alleged attackers.
The victim was Carla Patricia Flores-Pavon, 26. The transgender woman had been strangled, police said.
A north Texas man has been sentenced to federal prison for hate-crime assaults on gay men.
A Texas man was sentenced to federal prison for hate-crime assaults on gay men.
One of three white men convicted in the 1998 East Texas dragging death of a black man is arguing in an appeal that the killing was a "backwoods drug deal gone bad" and not racially motivated.
A third Texas man has pleaded guilty to hate-crime assaults on men because the victims were gay.
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals late Tuesday said it would review a claim from John William King that lawyers were deficient in presenting a case for innocence during his trial for what became one of the nation's most shocking hate crimes since the Civil Rights era.
The architect who designed the 9/11 Memorial in New York has been chosen to create a memorial to honor the nine worshippers gunned down in a racist shooting attack on a South Carolina church.
A federal grand jury returned an 18-count superseding indictment charging four Frisco men with federal hate crime and conspiracy charges after they allegedly targeted gay men.
The Dallas Stars take the series 4-3 with a 2-1 victory in Game 7 over the defending champion Vegas Golden Knights.
There is a small risk of severe weather Monday afternoon. These storms could produce very large hail if they develop.
One local organization is doing its part; it's on a mission to serve anyone who's struggling, by offering hope and help.
According to Johnson County Emergency Management, someone called 911 around 2 a.m. to report a car that was stuck in swift-moving water.
Bernard Hill died Sunday at 79. The actor was known for his roles in "Lord of the Rings" and "Titanic."
The Dallas Stars take the series 4-3 with a 2-1 victory in Game 7 over the defending champion Vegas Golden Knights.
There is a small risk of severe weather Monday afternoon. These storms could produce very large hail if they develop.
One local organization is doing its part; it's on a mission to serve anyone who's struggling, by offering hope and help.
According to Johnson County Emergency Management, someone called 911 around 2 a.m. to report a car that was stuck in swift-moving water.
18 bags of the team's equipment were stolen from their charter bus just hours before their game.
In a statement, Philips said it does not admit any wrongdoing but chose to settle "to end the uncertainty associated with litigation in the U.S."
A scammer a North Texas woman met on Instagram claimed to be a German cardiologist, and for months, the two messaged back and forth, building what she thought was a true relationship.
They found him guilty – now four jurors are explaining how they were convinced to convict Dr. Raynaldo Ortiz.
Texas police departments have the discretion to determine the frequency and extent of additional driving training for their officers. While some require driving training yearly or every other year, others do not.
Some departments opt to melt the firearms down, while others choose to crush them. However, there are instances where firearms, or at least parts of them, escape destruction altogether.
Here's how Title IX started and how its provisions have changed over the years.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Pro-Palestinian protests intensify in Texas and across the country. Gov. Greg Abbott sends a letter to President Joe Biden announcing the State of Texas will ignore new rules on Title IX meant to protect LGBTQ+ students. And Jack profiles the primary runoff race for a North Texas State House seat.
State Rep. Ana-Maria Ramos of Dallas also tells political reporter Jack Fink she disagrees with the State of Texas' attempts to block new Title IX rules meant to protect LGBTQ+ students.
State Rep. Matt Shaheen of Plano also tells political reporter Jack Fink that he agrees with the State of Texas' attempts to block new Title IX rules meant to protect LGBTQ+ students.
Self-driving 18-wheelers have longtime truckers worried about their livelihood and others concerned that the technology needs more testing to make sure the public is safe.
McDonald's concept restaurant CosMc's has taken its drink-focused menu to Dallas for its second-ever location.
With the country on the cusp of greeting the return of spring, a warm-weather treat is once again available for free for a limited time only.
Kelli and Michael Regan were looking for a new dog. The breeder they found online asked them to pay with gift cards.
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
A North Texas mother partnered with the Texas Health Resources Foundation to provide a potentially life-saving tool to at-risk pregnant and postpartum moms.
Plaintiffs have three months to vote on whether to approve a proposed legal settlement that would resolve nearly all talc lawsuits.
Cat deaths and neurological disease are "widely reported" around farms where the H5N1 bird flu virus was detected, health officials say.
The White House had been due to decide on the menthol cigarette rule in March.
Within hours of the vote, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced it would sue to block the ban. Dallas employment attorney Rogge Dunn predicts employees will ultimately win this battle.
The closure affects both Dom's locations in Chicago, and all 33 Foxtrot stores in Chicago, Texas, and the Washington D.C. area.
Texas law SB 14 prohibits drug and surgical "gender transition" interventions for minors.
The projects are expected to create at least 17,000 construction jobs and 4,500 manufacturing jobs.
After more than 40 years in business, 99 Cents Only Stores, a discount chain, announced on Thursday that it will close all 371 of its locations and cease operations.
The Dallas Stars take the series 4-3 with a 2-1 victory in Game 7 over the defending champion Vegas Golden Knights.
It was just the 10th Kentucky Derby decided by a nose, and the first since Grindstone wore the garland of red roses in 1996.
A Dallas police source said the sexual assault investigation is over due to insufficient evidence.
Luka Doncic scored 20 of his 35 points in the second half and added 10 assists and seven rebounds, propelling the Dallas Mavericks to a 123-93 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 5 and a 3-2 lead in the first-round series.
Jason Robertson scored a power-play goal to put Dallas ahead late in the second period after Tyler Seguin took a shot to the face and the Stars beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 in Game 5.
Bernard Hill died Sunday at 79. The actor was known for his roles in "Lord of the Rings" and "Titanic."
"Sunday Morning" has an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the country singer's first post-stroke song, "Where That Came From," which blends art with artificial intelligence in a recording that captures Travis' country heart.
The start of the first civil trial stemming from the deadly crowd surge at the 2021 Astroworld festival in Texas has been delayed.
"Happy 9th Birthday, Princess Charlotte!" the Prince and Princess of Wales said in a social media post with a new photo of their daughter taken by Kate.
Tickets are not officially on sale yet. You can sign up for presale tickets on the AT&T Stadium website.
A significant tornado outbreak is possible Monday centered over Oklahoma and Kansas.
Allen will hold a vigil honoring the victims and survivors Monday. The city says it will include tribute performances and reflections. It's set for 6:30 p.m. at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center, 200 E Stacy Road, Allen.
The Fort Worth Fire Department is mourning the loss of Fire Captain Thad Raven. He served in the department for 25 years and also served as the head of recruitment. In 2022, he helped recruit the most diverse class of firefighters in the department's history. Raven died at age 57.
Sunday, a rally called Stand with Palestine ended without incident. But that doesn't mean the atmosphere on campus is calm and peaceful.
According to Johnson County Emergency Management, someone called 911 around 2 a.m. to report a car that was stuck in swift-moving water.
A storm chaser not only captured a massive tornado touching down in Hawley, Texas on Thursday but ended up rescuing a family of four whose home was destroyed by it.
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.
On Friday, hundreds of thousands of fans gathered outside and all around Globe Life Field in Arlington to celebrate the Texas Rangers historical World Series win!
Babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at several Texas Health hospitals were dressed in creative costumes for Halloween.
Is that the smell of cotton candy, beignets and brisket wafting over Fair Park? It sure is, and we are here for it!