Houston Police Officer Killed, Another Injured In Helicopter Crash
Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo said the helicopter was called to help with a search for bodies in a nearby bayou, prompted by a tip that may have been "bogus."
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Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo said the helicopter was called to help with a search for bodies in a nearby bayou, prompted by a tip that may have been "bogus."
There's video making the rounds on the internet showing a police officer helping a group of ducklings find their mom at a park in Texas.
Sixty-nine additional people may have been convicted on false evidence by the former Houston officer at the center of a botched drug raid that killed two people, prosecutors said Wednesday.
Acevedo said that when the officers tried to warn the man away, he took off and unzipped his backpack, reached inside and raised the pack toward officers shouting, "I've got something for you."
Attorneys for 64-year-old Otis Mallet allege Gerald Goines lied in trial testimony about buying crack cocaine from their client in April 2008 and failed to disclose evidence that would have benefited Mallet's case.
North Texas will be represented Thursday morning at the funeral of fallen officer Christopher Brewster in Houston.
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Houston Police released surveillance video and a composite sketch Wednesday afternoon which they hope can help lead to the suspects who shot and killed a man who was trying to protect his wife.
A police officer in Houston is out of surgery and recovering after being shot by one of four men who also allegedly carjacked several people and physically beat a priest.
Gerald Goines was arrested last week in the killings of 58-year-old Rhogena Nicholas and 59-year-old Dennis Tuttle during the raid in which several officers were injured.
A former Houston police officer has been charged with felony murder in connection with a deadly January drug raid that killed a couple and injured several officers, prosecutors announced Friday.
One of two men facing capital murder charges in the drive-by shooting death of a 7-year-old Houston girl is out on bond.
The autopsy report also said benzoylecgonine, a metabolite of cocaine, was found in 58-year-old Rhogena Nicholas' bloodstream.
A Houston police sergeant has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of his wife who was an elementary school librarian, police said.
A bill preventing people who aren't qualified to own dangerous big cats such as tigers, lions, leopards and cougars was reintroduced to the U.S. House of Representatives.
Friends and family members angrily dismiss allegations that a Texas couple, shot and killed during a police raid of their home, was selling drugs and fired on officers to defend their illicit business.
Chief Art Acevedo said during a news conference Friday, the investigator falsely claimed in the affidavit that an informant obtained heroin from the home.
A tiger found in an abandoned Houston home by residents wanting to smoke marijuana has found a new home.
According to police, they received an anonymous call about a tiger being found at an abandoned house after the callers said they were going to smoke marijuana there.
Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo gave some encouraging news Wednesday morning about the latest conditions of the injured officers after a shooting wounded five of them.
A 61-year-old Texas inmate was set to be executed Wednesday for killing a Houston police officer more than three decades ago.
Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo described the officer as a "teddy bear" and a "strong ox" who is "tough as nails."
Five Houston police officers were injured, two of them critically, in a shooting Monday while trying to serve a drug warrant in the southeast part of the city.
Four Houston police officers were shot -- two were critically injured -- while serving a drug warrant in the southeast part of the city.
Houston Police said four officers were struck by bullets and a fifth officer suffered a knee injury following an encounter with drug suspects. Three officers are in stable condition, two in critical.
The food packed in each city stayed local and is delivered to agencies the same day within a 10-mile radius.
The shooting unfolded just before 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, police say.
Dallas Police said the shooting unfolded just after 10 p.m. Friday night.
Be mindful of Saturday's fire threat across the region.
Ahmed Habib Fadi Dwabe first drew attention at age 9, when he grew his hair to donate to a child with cancer.
The food packed in each city stayed local and is delivered to agencies the same day within a 10-mile radius.
The shooting unfolded just before 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, police say.
Dallas Police said the shooting unfolded just after 10 p.m. Friday night.
Be mindful of Saturday's fire threat across the region.
Ahmed Habib Fadi Dwabe first drew attention at age 9, when he grew his hair to donate to a child with cancer.
The situation, food banks warn, is getting worse.
Dallas nonprofit Hunger Busters has been under scrutiny since an I-Team investigation in January.
Nearly 300 railroad crossings used by school buses in Texas have a history of crashes.
Technology company SPAN wants to build thousands of tiny data centers and spread them across the country.
Critics of LifeWise say its business model puts too much of the burden on local communities.
President Trump said he struck a deal to give the U.S. "permanent control over security" in Greenland following a push by the president to boost U.S. influence over the island — or take it over.
SMU political science professor Matthew Wilson breaks down the escalating Texas U.S. Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico. With Republican groups pouring millions into ads supporting Paxton, can the spending and negative messaging change the race, or will voters stay focused on the economy and cost of living?
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CBS News observed two MS NOW employees being turned away from the White House on Saturday morning.
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.
About 40 million Americans are on GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound and Mounjaro.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
The Republican Midterm Convention starts Wednesday at the American Airlines Center.
After a 2024 merger with Cedar Flags the combined company moved its headquarters to North Carolina.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
Texas had won four straight games to gain a share of the division lead, but dropped one game behind Houston.
The Wings have tied the franchise record for wins in a season, with three games remaining.
Four Boyd High School football players face felony charges after police say they hazed and injured a 14-year-old teammate in a locker room.
Jacob deGrom struck out eight in five innings, Corey Seager had a two-run single and the Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 in a series opener between playoff contenders.
Dozens from across the country traveled to compete in the Jackson T. Stephens Cup, featuring some of the top Power 4 programs and HBCUs.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards celebrated the best in television and streaming from the past year on Monday. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
The Metro Nashville Airport Authority board voted 6-0 on Friday to begin the process of changing the name and said a final name has not been chosen.
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.
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