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.
The fatal shooting happened outside Pink House, a Dallas strip club, in the early hours of New Year's Day.
Several Texas House Democrats have until Feb. 9 to contest fines of over $9,000 each for leaving the state to block a redistricting plan last summer.
The candidates vying for a rare open state Senate seat in North Texas say they are leaving nothing to chance as early voting is set to begin for District 9 in Tarrant County.
Carlos Beltrán was a nine-time All-Star during his 20-year MLB career. Andruw Jones was a five-time All-Star and won 10 Gold Gloves.
Rainbow and Black Lives Matter crosswalks in Dallas are at risk after TXDOT denies city exemption.
The fatal shooting happened outside Pink House, a Dallas strip club, in the early hours of New Year's Day.
Several Texas House Democrats have until Feb. 9 to contest fines of over $9,000 each for leaving the state to block a redistricting plan last summer.
Even though it's still too early to discuss rain, sleet and ice totals, here's a current outlook of the next system.
The candidates vying for a rare open state Senate seat in North Texas say they are leaving nothing to chance as early voting is set to begin for District 9 in Tarrant County.
Carlos Beltrán was a nine-time All-Star during his 20-year MLB career. Andruw Jones was a five-time All-Star and won 10 Gold Gloves.
A Fort Worth firefighter severely burned in the line of duty is speaking out after his family, the public and politicians said the workers' compensation system failed him, denying him of much needed care.
From laptops to vapes, lithium‑ion devices are driving emergency landings and evacuations as airlines push for stronger rules and better containment tools.
Texas veterans could be at risk of losing the help they need to stay home.
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
Several Texas House Democrats have until Feb. 9 to contest fines of over $9,000 each for leaving the state to block a redistricting plan last summer.
The candidates vying for a rare open state Senate seat in North Texas say they are leaving nothing to chance as early voting is set to begin for District 9 in Tarrant County.
Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance announced they are expecting their fourth child.
President Trump spoke in the White House briefing room for nearly two hours on Tuesday, marking the first year of his second term as he prepares for a high-pressure trip to Europe.
Congress has until Jan. 30 to fund the remaining government agencies and programs following the longest government shutdown in history in November.
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.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
The state of Texas is investing $50 million in research on psychedelic therapies.
Walk with a Doc invites community members to join low-pressure group walks led by physicians.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
Salad and Go, a drive-thru salad chain, said on Wednesday that it will close all remaining Texas and Oklahoma stores.
Venezuela is said to have the largest amount of these reserves in the world.
Trump said the "whole infrastructure" of Venezuela has to be rebuilt and that American companies would be used to rebuild it.
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.
Carlos Beltrán was a nine-time All-Star during his 20-year MLB career. Andruw Jones was a five-time All-Star and won 10 Gold Gloves.
A program that had played in a grand total of 13 bowl games in the 130-some years before coach Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024 went on a historic run en route to a 16-0 season and a national title.
The Mavericks rolled to a 114-97 victory Monday over the Knicks, who were booed frequently in the first half while falling behind by 30.
SMU star center back Slade Starnes has officially achieved what every DFW youth soccer player dreams of: signing a homegrown professional contract with FC Dallas.
Brandon Hagel's tiebreaking goal midway through the second period proved to be the winner, and Andrei Vasilevskiy finished with 19 saves on 20 shots as the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Dallas Stars 4-1.
An assistant for "Queer Eye" star Karamo Brown told "CBS Mornings" he would not be joining Tuesday's interview with the cast ahead of the release of the series' 10th and final season.
The publisher of the Daily Mail tabloid denies claims by Prince Harry and other celebrities of "unlawful information gathering."
A new class at Texas Christian University is drawing students in with a hit TV series and a clear path toward a real-world career.
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
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.
