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.
Alanna Smith added 11 points off the bench for Dallas (12-8), which trailed by as many as 14 points.
Hadley Hanna, 8, was among those who died when floodwaters surged through Camp Mystic in the early morning hours.
The referee gave the card, and with that came a one‑game suspension.
The Crutsingers knew it would be a long road to recovery. But they also knew they'd get there… one hug, one prayer at a time.
According to a criminal complaint, investigators said that in January, he sold, dispensed, gave away, or supplied Tirzepatide to three female co‑workers.
Alanna Smith added 11 points off the bench for Dallas (12-8), which trailed by as many as 14 points.
Hadley Hanna, 8, was among those who died when floodwaters surged through Camp Mystic in the early morning hours.
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The referee gave the card, and with that came a one‑game suspension.
The Crutsingers knew it would be a long road to recovery. But they also knew they'd get there… one hug, one prayer at a time.
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.
An alleged leader of the operation was arrested in Europe and returned to the United States last week.
One year after catastrophic flooding in the Hill Country, Texas has installed new flood warning sirens in some areas, but an I-Team investigation found large parts of the state still lack outdoor warning systems.
Federal officials are warning that one of the world's largest sporting events could bring more than soccer fans.
David Hearn is accused of ripping out a piece of sealant on the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said.
The gang "has committed numerous attacks targeting civilians, law enforcement officers, and government officials," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
The event will take place on Sept. 9 -10 at the American Airlines Center, where President Trump spoke during his first campaign 10 years ago.
Chairman of the Texas Democratic Party, Kendall Scudder, discusses his re-election to a full, four-year term. He tells Jack Fink his thoughts on the Texas Senate race and the overall theme of their recent state party convention. "We've got to stop this limited thinking as Democrats," said Scudder. "We've got to get bigger. We've got to get bolder."
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will remain in effect until it expires in 2036, unless the countries strike another deal to extend it.
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.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
Customers say they've gone to three, sometimes even four stores, to find a specific jersey.
Commercial air service from Collin County will take off in November with a flight to Fort Myers, Florida.
The bank is closing a call center at its Plano campus and laying off 244 workers as part of a consolidation effort.
Mayor Eric Johnson said in an announcement the bank is considering Dallas for a new hub that could bring thousands of jobs to the metroplex.
The city of Plano is on a roll, and Mayor John Muns said the key to the city's successes comes down to customer service.
Paige Bueckers is a starter for the second consecutive season, and Jessica Shepherd will appear for the first time.
Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Customers say they've gone to three, sometimes even four stores, to find a specific jersey.
The Ivory Coast and Norway will face off in the round of 32 at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday afternoon.
Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.
Two elite event designers shared their thoughts on how Taylor Swift's team might transform Madison Square Garden.
Actor Danny Glover spoke about his Alzheimer's diagnosis in an interview with NBC's "Today" show, revealing that he has been living with the disease for several years.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
Taylor Swift has had a decadeslong history with Madison Square Garden, performing there as early as 2003 and even celebrating her 30th birthday at the venue.
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.
