Dallas Police Chief Renee Hall Denies She, DPD Are Soft On Crime Amid Spike In Murders
Chief Hall said if the trend continues, Dallas could be on pace to have approximately 228 murders this year.
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Chief Hall said if the trend continues, Dallas could be on pace to have approximately 228 murders this year.
Just last week, family and friends gathered for 17-year-old Leroy Hawkins' high school graduation. Thursday night, they gathered to say their final goodbyes.
Records show the city of Dallas had nearly as many homicides last month as it did for the first four months of the year.
Two teenagers were shot and killed within a 24-hour span in Dallas as the homicide rate continues to cast a shadow over the city.
Homicide detectives have arrested 18-year-old Kenaijae Keon Anderson for the murder of Leroy Hawkins, 17.
Governor Abbott said he would make the DPS available to Dallas Police to ensure that they have every resource and tool to address the rise in murders recently.
Dallas police are investigating after the body of a transgender woman was found in White Rock Lake on Saturday.
On the last day of a historic month for homicides in Dallas -- 41 in May -- the police department has announced plans to fight it.
Nicholas Edwards White, 29, was killed in the 3100 block of Mahanna Street near Cedar Springs Road.
A woman who police found on the ground in a North Dallas parking lot suffering from a gunshot wound has died.
Two women were shot at an apartment complex in Fort Worth Friday evening, and one of them died from her injuries, police say.
A man accused in two shootings, and another assault case involving a pregnant girlfriend, was released from jail Thursday in Fort Worth.
Mark Jabben, 46, was arrested in an unrelated shooting case.
The medical examiner's finding doesn't indicate a crime was committed. Police and the Harris County District Attorney are still investigating the shooting.
Dallas police are looking for a killer after finding an 18-year-old man dead from a gunshot wound inside his mobile home.
Homicide detectives tracked down the man they say killed another man who was found at 2 a.m. Monday morning inside his apartment.
A man was found fatally shot in the front yard of a home in Garland early Saturday morning, police say.
A homeowner called police Tuesday morning after finding a dead man lying near the alley behind his home.
The Dallas Police Department is searching for who shot and killed a man Sunday morning in Dallas.
A 32-year-old Fort Worth man killed his two young children and other adult family member before committing suicide, authorities confirmed Wednesday.
Two of four people killed by gunfire Monday were children.
A man who police found with gunshot wounds in his driveway died shortly after he was taken to the hospital.
Texas lawmakers considered a bill that would allow a woman who undergoes an abortion procedure to possibly be charged with capital murder.
A vocal group of activists walked through downtown Fort Worth Tuesday, trying to keep attention on the shooting death of Kevin Battle.
Dallas Police arrested Gilbert Martinez, 40, for allegedly shooting and killing Christopher Rubio, 40, around 5:50 p.m. Sunday at a home in the 2700 block of W. 12th Street.
Tanner Horner's defense attorneys have their last chance to convince a jury to spare Horner from the death penalty.
Marty Duwayne Griego, 52, was found guilty of sexually abusing a girl who lives with autism over the course of a year.
Taha Sultan said he's still doing the work to honor the memory of his late little brother.
Keir Starmer warned Tuesday that there would be "consequences" if Iran is proven to be behind a recent series of antisemitic attacks in the capital.
We didn't wake up to rain, but expect storm chances as the evening gets underway.
Tanner Horner's defense attorneys have their last chance to convince a jury to spare Horner from the death penalty.
Marty Duwayne Griego, 52, was found guilty of sexually abusing a girl who lives with autism over the course of a year.
Taha Sultan said he's still doing the work to honor the memory of his late little brother.
Tanner Horner is accused of killing 7-year-old Athena Strand after allegedly abducting and strangling her while delivering a package in 2022.
Voters across North Texas weighed billions in bond proposals, transit participation and local leadership races in the May 2 municipal elections.
A Kennedale couple says their leased solar panels stopped producing power and became a costly burden after years of unfulfilled promises.
Family ignored a nighttime alert during deadly flooding. Now, questions are growing about notification fatigue and whether the system needs changes.
Texans are tuning out more than Amber Alerts, with the highest opt-out rate in the country for wireless emergency alerts.
State records show regulators ordered the removal of a plastic gas pipe installed in the early 1970s after it was linked to multiple explosions and deaths in North Texas.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
The U.S. Department of Education says it's opened an investigation into Smith College, an all-women's institution in Massachusetts, for admitting transgender women.
The Supreme Court on Monday allowed last week's landmark decision striking down Louisiana's congressional map to take effect immediately, drawing a sharp back-and-forth between two justices.
A federal judge on Monday sharply criticized the treatment of accused White House Correspondents' Dinner attacker Cole Allen, at one point apologizing to the defendant for what he saw as overly restrictive and punitive conditions in jail.
Nine Native American tribes in South Dakota, North Dakota and Nebraska are suing the federal government in a bid to stop exploratory drilling for graphite near a sacred site in the Black Hills.
The incident occurred one week after shots were fired during the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C., and Mr. Trump was rushed off the dais.
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.
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.
After months waiting for a new heart, 9-year-old Penny found hope through music—and a second chance at life.
New Texas regulations took effect March 31 that capped THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Herring said that in the year before tariffs, used car sales were just under half of his business at his dealership in Irving; Now, they are nearly 75 percent.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
Weiser said "the last few years has required a heavy financial lift to continue operating."
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
The Mavericks touted Ujiri's experience, saying he has a decade of experience leading NBA front offices.
Cherie DeVaux reflected on her place in history after becoming the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner with Golden Tempo.
Spencer Torkelson hit a two-run homer and the Detroit Tigers pulled away to a 7-1 victory over the Texas Rangers.
Dillon Dingler hit a three-run homer, Keider Montero pitched into the seventh inning and the Detroit Tigers beat the Texas Rangers 5-1.
FC Dallas beat the New York Red Bulls 2-0 on Saturday night to snap a four-game winless streak.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
The performance followed similar shows by Madonna in 2024 and Lady Gaga last year on one of the world's most iconic waterfronts.
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
First lady Melania Trump said that jokes Jimmy Kimmel made on his show days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner were "hateful and violent rhetoric."
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
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.
