11-year-old Texas boy fatally shot after "ding dong ditch" prank, police say
The boy, who has not yet been identified, died of his wounds Sunday, Aug. 31, police said.
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The boy, who has not yet been identified, died of his wounds Sunday, Aug. 31, police said.
Sources within the department say Garcia may be asked to run the Houston Police Department which can offer him a contract with higher pay and better job security.
"Of course, we're devastated. We don't understand why these things happen," Joel Osteen said.
Rudolph "Rudy" Farias' mother reported her son missing on March 7, 2015. He returned home the following day but his mother remained adamant he was missing, police say.
Police Chief Troy Finner said one of the six victims is in critical condition and underwent emergency surgery.
One person was fatally shot during a hostage rescue on Thursday in Houston, according to the FBI.
Ryan Mitchell Smith, 26, remained jailed Thursday after prosecutors accused him of killing his father, Cameron Smith, by using a 15-pound dumbbell to hit him three times in the head.
Police were searching for a Texas man to question him about the death of his father, whose body was found hidden in a garage, when they say the suspect stabbed a K-9 officer.
The FBI launched a website Friday to help the Houston Police Department with its investigation into last November's Astroworld concert disaster, that left 10 people dead.
The officer held on to the passenger side door of the suspect's vehicle. She has non-life threatening injuries.
Houston Police Sergeant Tung Tran who has worked for the department for 23 years has been charged with two child sex felonies, including sexual assault of a child and indecency with a child.
According to Houston Police, the child was crossing the street, not in a crosswalk, when a black Chevrolet Silverado pickup hit her.
The judge said the suspect, Ahmedal Tayeb Elnouman Modawi, is currently in high school and has no previous criminal charges.
The teen drove away from police, speeding down a residential street to avoid the officer when he allegedly hit the three valets who worked for a nearby bar and grill.
Police said the man, 22, removed the pistol from his waistband and the gun went off, hitting his girlfriend, 23, in the chest.
Officer Felipe Gallegos had been charged with murdering Dennis Tuttle during the January 2019 raid, the warrant for which prosecutors say now-former Officer Gerald Goines lied to obtain.
Investigators say a man opened fire at a married couple, killing one of them and wounding the other, before fatally shooting himself inside the Downtown Aquarium Restaurant in Houston.
Two people were killed and another injured in a shooting on the second floor of Houston's Downtown Aquarium.
When authorities arrived, they found a man, a woman and a girl believed to be about 5 to 7 years old who were fatally shot.
A second person has been charged in connection with the death of a 5-year-old Houston boy whose body was allegedly kept hidden in a storage unit before being discovered in an East Texas motel, authorities said Tuesday.
An investigation is underway after police in Houston said a shooting was reported at a high school Wednesday morning and that a student was injured.
On Wednesday, the Houston Police Department said officers responded to the 9000 block of McAvoy where the people were being held at a house.
A woman is under arrest after police say a child found dead in a motel room is believed to be a boy reported missing from a city in Texas.
Houston Police Chief Troy Finner said investigators are trying to confirm that the gunman is among the dead, and that he was fatally shot by an off-duty sheriff's deputy working security.
Police in Houston say more than 90 people were found inside a home while officers were responding to a reported kidnapping Friday.
New York rallied from a 12‑point third‑quarter deficit, survived a late Dallas push, and capitalized on Ionescu's perfect overtime shooting to edge the Wings 99-98.
Ashley Keith sat down with CBS News Texas for an exclusive interview, her first ever about her 1991 kidnapping.
Court records show the judge gave Anthony additional time to consider testifying and reminded the attorneys that he was not bound by any informal agreement.
Crowds celebrated the surprise cooldown as staff reminded families to stay safe in extreme temperatures.
Friends say Army Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, the 19‑year‑old Carrollton soldier killed in an Iranian strike on a Jordan air base, will be remembered for her bravery, discipline, and optimism.
Gonzales was killed in action on Friday during an Iranian strike on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, the Pentagon said.
New York rallied from a 12‑point third‑quarter deficit, survived a late Dallas push, and capitalized on Ionescu's perfect overtime shooting to edge the Wings 99-98.
Ashley Keith sat down with CBS News Texas for an exclusive interview, her first ever about her 1991 kidnapping.
Court records show the judge gave Anthony additional time to consider testifying and reminded the attorneys that he was not bound by any informal agreement.
Crowds celebrated the surprise cooldown as staff reminded families to stay safe in extreme temperatures.
Ashley Keith sat down with CBS News Texas for an exclusive interview, her first ever about her 1991 kidnapping.
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
Prosper police detectives say they were punished after reporting an alleged affair between a sergeant and a detective, prompting accusations that the department retaliated against whistleblowers.
Only about 7% of homes in Texas have flood insurance.
Payments for country club dues, luxury jet services, and even a reality show competition are not how you'd expect a community non-profit to use its donations.
Almost 100 American service members have been injured in strikes on bases in the Middle East this month, U.S. officials said.
The senators pushed ICE for details on how new agents are vetted and demanded body cameras be rolled out.
The new Air Force One "has a lot of capability, but as I understand it, in about a month or so, they're going to send it to have it be maxed out," President Trump said Sunday.
Homeland Security Investigations is an arm of ICE, meaning the immigration enforcement agency would effectively be investigating incidents involving its own agents.
This is the first time in more than 150 years that a vice president's family had a child while in office.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
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.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Texas health officials are urging families to safely wash, handle and cook produce as Cyclospora cases rise.
Here's a breakdown of what you need to know about this pest and how to keep your pets safe and healthy.
Health officials are warning Texans about a seasonal rise in the intestinal parasite cyclosporiasis, with cases reported across the state.
Mayor Jim Ross said hotel revenue in the city was a record $31 million in June, smashing the previous mark of $23 million.
Cuban alleges Patrick Dumont has engaged in "adversarial business practices."
During every U.S. World Cup match, 18-year-old Aaron Dotson was selling patriotic gear in downtown Dallas.
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
Customers say they've gone to three, sometimes even four stores, to find a specific jersey.
As Spain's World Cup champs took to the stage with their trophy, President Trump joined them in their moment of glory.
Bueckers hit a 3-pointer that capped a 14-5 spurt and gave the Wings an eight-point lead with 9:12 left in the game.
Spain dominated the match, outshooting Argentina 20-3, but couldn't manage a goal in regulation — finally scoring in the second period of extra time.
It was the highest-scoring World Cup game since Hungary beat El Salvador 10-1 in 1982.
British runner Josh Kerr ran the mile in 3 minutes, 42.66 seconds on Saturday, breaking a record that has stood since 1999.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
Throughout family hardships, divorce, and losing her voice to Lyme disease, Shania Twain became the top-selling female country artist of all time. She talks about her biographical new album, "Little Miss Twain," in which she reflects on her life with a smile.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
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.
