Parent arrested after bringing handgun to Mesquite middle school, authorities say
Police say the weapon was never displayed, and the parent did not get beyond the school's secured entrance area.
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Police say the weapon was never displayed, and the parent did not get beyond the school's secured entrance area.
Police also noted the driver of the 18-wheeler was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated.
Destiny Avila and Leon Johnson will both spend more than four decades in prison. Investigators said their nine-month-old girl was found dead and severely malnourished in December 2024.
On May 9, officers were called to the 4000 block of Towne Crossing Boulevard to assist the fire department after an unconscious 4-month-old baby was found.
According to the Mesquite Police Department, the Dallas Police Department was conducting surveillance in the 2600 block of Franklin Drive on a suspect wanted for murder.
An arrest affidavit revealed more details about what led up to the arrest of a teacher and volleyball coach.
The case could serve as a warning about what AI can do in the wrong hands.
DPD responded to a shooting call on El Estado Drive at about 2:40 p.m. Thursday and found two victims.
Police said on Oct. 2, they received a report of a possible child grooming case at the Christian Center of Mesquite.
The Mesquite Police Department is praising one of its officers for a heroic act that was caught on camera.
A 22-year-old Mesquite man has been charged with murder after the death of his 7-week-old child, who was found injured, unconscious and not breathing earlier this month, police said Monday.
The preliminary investigation indicates the two teen boys were inside a bedroom when gunshots were heard by an adult resident, police said.
According to the department, at about 9:30 p.m. Thursday, officers were called to a shooting in the 2100 block of Pecan Creek Drive.
Officers were called to the Dallas Regional Medical Center for an "unclothed" man who had been brought to the hospital, but got into an ambulance and left.
"Your information could be vital to ensuring justice for all those affected," Mesquite PD said in a news release.
Police said the parents did not live together but did share custody in the weeks leading up to the child's death.
Nearby Poteet High School was delayed until 10 a.m. due to the police presence, but there is no ongoing threat.
The Mesquite Police Department has arrested a suspect they say shot at officers early Monday morning near Poteet High School.
A Mesquite woman's dramatic fight to evict a squatter took center stage in Austin Wednesday, where the senate committee on local governments took up the issue.
Police have released 911 calls and bodycam video from the shooting that took place at the Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy on Feb. 19.
Police have released 911 calls and bodycam video from the shooting that took place at the Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy on Feb. 19.
Mesquite police said 19 shots were fired by officers.
Investigators say they still do not have any leads on the suspect or the suspect's vehicle and are asking the public to contact them if they have any information that could help.
A North Texas family wants answers after their New Year's Eve celebrations were cut short when a bullet tore through their Mesquite home.
The video reveals a series of events leading up to the shooting, with the family now planning to pursue a federal civil rights lawsuit, emphasizing that the officer's use of deadly force was unwarranted despite the discovery of weapons in the car.
Heather Ormand says community and medication-assisted treatment can play important roles in helping people overcome substance use disorder.
A routine trip to a Lewisville ATM could have changed one man's financial life a bit. Instead, it revealed something rich about his character.
"Every day, 24/7, it's some shooting, fighting," one resident said.
The traveling baseball phenomenon blends competition and entertainment while building connections with fans and local families.
The spokesperson for the Dallas Police Department has added published author to her list of titles.
Heather Ormand says community and medication-assisted treatment can play important roles in helping people overcome substance use disorder.
A routine trip to a Lewisville ATM could have changed one man's financial life a bit. Instead, it revealed something rich about his character.
"Every day, 24/7, it's some shooting, fighting," one resident said.
The traveling baseball phenomenon blends competition and entertainment while building connections with fans and local families.
The spokesperson for the Dallas Police Department has added published author to her list of titles.
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.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert sit down with Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink to discuss changes in the city. Morgan Stanley announced a $1.2 billion hub in Dallas, bringing 3,800 jobs to the area. The two talk about the city budget and an update on the negotiations with the police and fire associations.
President Trump and the leaders of the country's largest artificial intelligence companies have signed a set of voluntary safety standards, as calls mount for tighter guardrails on powerful AI technology.
Thursday's visit comes as North Texas is set to face significant rainfall.
Federal prosecutors in Texas have charged a Venezuelan delivery driver who was shot by an ICE agent earlier this month with assaulting a federal officer.
The Senate on Thursday approved a sweeping college sports bill to establish a federal framework for college athletics aimed at protecting student athletes — despite some pushback from some Democrats who argue that it could do the opposite.
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.
This Saturday, the Walk to End Lupus will put a spotlight on the autoimmune disease and the North Texans living with it.
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.
The investment bank is set to make the move after local and state officials extended tax incentives and a grant.
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.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is leaving little doubt that he believes errors in game management by his coaching staff in the final seconds of a 34-31 loss to Baltimore cost his team the victory.
Police said Smith had an outstanding warrant out of Southlake, Texas, a suburb of Fort Worth.
Cecilia Zandalasini scored 22 points, Gabby Williams added 20 and four assists, and the second-seeded Golden State Valkyries ran away from the Dallas Wings by halftime.
For a moment, it looked as though it would be the Cowboys who would win the game in regulation.
The Texas Rangers were eliminated from postseason contention on the final day of the regular season with a 6-4 loss to the Minnesota Twins, who got a home run and three RBIs from Josh Bell to back Dean Kremer's seven innings of one-run pitching.
Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding in "Saved By The Bell," has died. He was 75.
Madonna won Artist of the Year while Taylor Swift became the most awarded artist in Video Music Awards history.
Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.
Sylvester Stallone said he took a series of odd jobs to make ends meet before the bruised but unbowed Rocky Balboa.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
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.
