Mesquite student arrested after firearm found in backpack on first day of school
A John Horn High School student was arrested after administrators found a gun in his backpack on the first day of school.
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A John Horn High School student was arrested after administrators found a gun in his backpack on the first day of school.
Mesquite ISD has announced a new clear bag policy for the 2023-24 school year.
Police say that it appears the intruder is targeting homes where young females live.
The teacher "even instructed a student to monitor the classroom door while the fights took place," according to the district.
April 17 marks four years since the disappearance of Dallas mother Prisma Denisse Peralta Reyes.
She vanished more than four months ago, now police in Mesquite have released more video of mother Prisma Reyes.
A worker discovered that the store was burglarized Saturday morning.
No one was injured after an Amtrak train slammed into a Ford truck in Mesquite on Sept. 21.
Jaime Jaramillo has been found guilty in the murder of Mesquite Police Officer Richard Lee Houston II.
Penny's previous employers include the Mesquite Independent School District and the City of Mesquite where he worked as a Teacher's Aide.
Video Of Shootout With Mesquite PD & Suspect Released
Officials with the Mesquite Police Department have released video of a shootout that happened between officers and a suspect on March 14.
Officers responded to a report of a man with a gun in the parking lot at the Urban Air Park near I-635 and Town East Boulevard Monday night.
Jennifer Young, 30, of Benbrook and her 3-year-old son were killed on Feb. 28 after exiting their car when it collided with another in the 17700 block of westbound IH20.
Mesquite police are investigating after officers shot a man suspected of breaking into an apartment when he tried to flee from the scene.
Mesquite Police arrested three men in connection with an assault-turned-murder that left one victim dead on January 22.
A low-speed police chase on January 28 came to an end in Dallas after the suspect ran out of gas and surrendered.
Mesquite Police are investigating a murder that they initially believed to be a motor accident that took place on Saturday, January 22.
It was a police chase that happened after officers in Mesquite attempted to pull over a man for a traffic violation on December 27. Today the suspect has been identified.
At one point, the driver went the wrong way on a service road and multiple residential streets.
Jamie Jaramillo, the man accused of killing Officer Richard Houston, has been discharged from the hospital and is now in a Dallas jail.
Hundreds of people filled Lakepointe Church in Rockwall on Thursday to honor the memory of Officer Richard Houston II.
On December 9 fallen Officer Richard Houston, with the Mesquite Police Department, will be laid to rest.
An affidavit says an argument over infidelity between the man accused of killing Officer Richard Lee Houston II -- Jaime Jaramillo -- and his wife, Juventina Vazques Bences, led to the fatal shooting.
Juventina Vazques Bences, 43, was arrested in relation to the initial disturbance outside the Albertsons on South Belt Line Road and not the officer-involved shooting.
Nine men and women are on trial, facing a variety of federal charges, accused of being part of a "North Texas antifa cell."
After waiting more than 4 hours to vote, a Dallas County woman says poll workers asked her to return her ballot.
Celina ISD's new athletic director says rebuilding trust is priority after a sex scandal rocked the powerhouse football program.
Two Mesquite homes were destroyed in a fire investigators say was likely sparked by floating lanterns released nearby.
North Texas fisherman charged after game wardens say he stuffed weights in a bass to try to win a Lake Fork tournament.
Nine men and women are on trial, facing a variety of federal charges, accused of being part of a "North Texas antifa cell."
After waiting more than 4 hours to vote, a Dallas County woman says poll workers asked her to return her ballot.
Celina ISD's new athletic director says rebuilding trust is priority after a sex scandal rocked the powerhouse football program.
Two Mesquite homes were destroyed in a fire investigators say was likely sparked by floating lanterns released nearby.
North Texas fisherman charged after game wardens say he stuffed weights in a bass to try to win a Lake Fork tournament.
The crash sparked a nearly three‑year I‑Team investigation into Fort Worth police pursuit policies.
It started with a complaint from a male officer.
Austin medical supply business accused of Medicare fraud, funneling millions overseas, federal complaint says.
As Texas, in recent years, has experienced an increase in its infant mortality rate, it has seen a growing interest in bereavement care for families.
Internal turmoil, missing records, and clashing narratives raise new questions about the nonprofit's management and oversight.
After waiting more than 4 hours to vote, a Dallas County woman says poll workers asked her to return her ballot.
Two teen mariachi musicians detained by ICE in South Texas spark bipartisan criticism as their family seeks asylum.
At a Miami-area news conference Monday, President Trump said he expects the war in Iran to end "very soon," but also called it "the beginning of building a new country."
Mojtaba Khamenei was named Iran's new supreme leader following the death of his father in the U.S.-Israeli strikes.
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has reached a deal with the Department of Justice as part of a high-stakes antitrust trial.
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.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
The McKinney Fire Chief already has AED's placed in all police and fire vehicles.
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
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.
The PPA says the sport has grown by 300% over the past year.
The Cowboys are working to shore up their secondary by agreeing to a contract with free agent safety Jalen Thompson to a reported 3-year, $36 million contract.
The Cowboys will send a 4th-round pick to Green Bay.
Olivia Miles, the league player of the year, scored 17 points for No. 1 seed TCU (29-5), even though she played most of the way in foul trouble.
Blackhawks rookie forward Oliver Moore left midway through the first period after three shifts with an undisclosed injury when sliding into the end boards seconds after assisting on Rinzel's goal.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
Shia LaBeouf, who was charged with battery after police say he punched several people outside a New Orleans bar earlier this month, was arrested again on Saturday.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
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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