Judge Denies Mistrial In John Wiley Price Corruption Case, Scolds Prosecutors
A federal judge refused to declare a mistrial in the John Wiley Price bribery case, but ordered the recall of two star FBI witnesses because of prosecutors' mistakes.
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A federal judge refused to declare a mistrial in the John Wiley Price bribery case, but ordered the recall of two star FBI witnesses because of prosecutors' mistakes.
If you've ever had to write a check to Uncle Sam in April, you've likely become a fan of finding ways to cut your tax bill -- and that may have you wondering whether you qualify for any tax credits.
The defense scored points today in getting an FBI financial investigator to admit the feds, in the past, were "jumping the gun" in deciding to indict Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price and his friend.
About 50 percent of all tax filers pay a pro to prepare and file their tax returns. Even IRS Commissioner John Koskinen is in that boat. But how do you know how much should it cost?
Taxpayers who like to file early to get a quick turnaround of a refund may be disappointed this tax season. In its effort to battle fraud, the IRS has a new strategy.
A jury in Fort Worth convicted a 24-year-old man who along with three co-conspirators defrauded a software company of more than $16 million.
Just minutes before claiming to be a criminal, the man on the phone told Allen she had reached the Internal Revenue Service. He said his name was Officer Steve Jones. Once we identified ourselves, his story changed.
Income tax season will be here in a few weeks, and the Internal Revenue Service wants taxpayers to mail their payments to the correct address.
The IRS wants $3.2 billion to cover back taxes that it says are owed by a prominent Texas businessman and his late brother who the IRS says hid income by setting up overseas trust funds.
There's only one day left to file your income taxes so if you haven't done them you'd better hurry. And if you have done your taxes there's a possibility you'll run into a problem frustrating lots of North Texans – tax identity theft.
Geared primarily towards low-to-middle income, working individuals and families, the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a federal benefit able to provide relief to those who meet specific criteria, by reducing the amount of tax owed and by increasing the amount of tax monies refunded, as determined after filing. Both single and married people can benefit from EITC, regardless of whether or not they have children or other dependents.
It's easy to make a mistake on your taxes, especially if you are a new business owner or running a small business. Before you file, dot your i's and cross your t's by making sure to use the correct tax forms.
Imagine getting a call from the IRS, threatening to seize your home and telling you local police are on their way to arrest you. It's happening in Irving... but the calls are bogus.
The Dallas office of the Internal Revenue Service has come under federal scrutiny, but not because of anything to do with taxpayers' money.
Experts recommend using some type of guidance to navigate forms and maximize your returns.
The IRS expects 75 percent of all 2012 returns will get a refund, so if you haven't started preparing your taxes yet, do it.
Each year, phony businesses set up temporary shop with the sole purpose of stealing your money. Now the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is advising you to be on the lookout for phony tax preparers.
The IRS is tackling a rapidly growing problem -- tax-related identity theft. Last year, there were more than 640,000 incidents of tax fraud; most involving the theft of social security numbers to file false tax returns claiming monies due.
If each year you are an 'early bird' and complete and file your taxes as soon as legally possible, listen up! The 'fiscal cliff' fiasco is having a trickle down effect and the Internal Revenue Service has postponed the start of tax filing season.
Anson Chi, the man who was arrested in connection with a bomb that went off near a gas main line, has been indicted.
A federal judge on Friday ordered the suspect accused of setting off an explosion while tampering with a Plano gas main should be held without bail.
According to a federal search warrant, the target of Tuesday's raid at a southern Dallas medical clinic earned more than $2 million in the past year by issuing illegal narcotics prescriptions to any patient who had proper identification.
Early this morning, Dallas police and agents whose shirts identified them as criminal investigations agents of the Internal Revenue Service carted box after box of documents from a shuttered south Dallas medical facility.
A Texas man who saved six people after a tax protester crashed a small plane into a building housing government offices is among 21 winners of Carnegie medals for heroism.
Some Tea Party groups in Texas are buzzing over letters they've begun to receive from the Internal Revenue Service.
Multiple emergency crews, including Argyle and Lewisville, responded to a drowning call at a pond in the 4800 block of Parkplace Drive.
Emergency crews scrambled to rescue people from high water before sunrise Thursday.
Temperatures will climb back into the triple digits into next week.
According to the Fort Worth Fire Department, at about 2:45 a.m., crews were called to the home in the 3500 block of Avenue J.
In 14,000 cases, Black families were flagged to law enforcement over unverified allegations that often begin with unreliable hospital drug tests.
Multiple emergency crews, including Argyle and Lewisville, responded to a drowning call at a pond in the 4800 block of Parkplace Drive.
Emergency crews scrambled to rescue people from high water before sunrise Thursday.
Temperatures will climb back into the triple digits into next week.
Investigators say the child was given multiple sedatives before she went into distress.
According to the Fort Worth Fire Department, at about 2:45 a.m., crews were called to the home in the 3500 block of Avenue J.
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.
An alleged leader of the operation was arrested in Europe and returned to the United States last week.
Ronaldo Salgado said he learned his father, 52-year-old Mexican immigrant Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, had been shot by an ICE officer in Houston last week through a video posted online that depicted him "screaming" for help.
The Pentagon will now require service members over 30 to screen for testosterone deficiency, and if needed, they can elect to have testosterone replacement therapy.
New law aims to address how businesses and consumers should transact amid the phase-out of the penny.
Every ICE arrest team will have at least one law enforcement officer equipped with a body-worn camera going forward, DHS said Tuesday, after two fatal shootings by agents who didn't have cameras.
Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare, who is investigating the fatal ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, told CBS News ICE's tactics "in no way resemble" the behavior of police agencies he's worked with.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Defending World Cup champion Argentina rallied to edge England 2-1 to advance to Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium, where they will face Spain.
In a match Tuesday featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put in a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final.
Jones has not yet been seen at a tournament-high nine games at the Cowboys' home stadium.
France and Spain meet in a highly anticipated World Cup semifinal showdown at Dallas Stadium.
Red, white, and blue filled Klyde Warren Park in Downtown Dallas, but it's the flag of France, not the U.S.A., flying over hundreds of fans.
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 nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.
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.
