Man kills ex-girlfriend in Christmas Day murder-suicide, police say
The preliminary investigation indicated that the man shot the woman before turning the gun on himself, police said.
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The preliminary investigation indicated that the man shot the woman before turning the gun on himself, police said.
One child survived being shot in the head and is hospitalized with a severe brain injury, police said.
A woman and her fiance were living at a senior living apartment complex when the tragic incident occurred.
Police responded to a home in the 10200 block of Bancroft Lane shortly after 4 p.m. on Friday
Andrea Rodriguez Avila, a junior at Rice University, was found shot dead Monday in her dorm room. A man, who was not a student, was also found dead with what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Two people are dead in an apparent murder-suicide at Rice University in Houston.
Parents in Allen say the tragedies feel more troubling because they are so close to home.
The 12-year-old Parker County girl who authorities said plotted for weeks with a friend to murder their families has died from a self-inflicted gun shot wound.
The death of a Wylie ISD teacher has been ruled a murder-suicide, according to a statement from the Josephine Police Department.
Two families are grieving over the deaths of their loved ones killed in what police are calling an ambush in Haltom City Saturday night.
The residents were identified as 36-year-old Marcus Buchanan, 34-year-old Rita Buchanan, a 13-year-old girl, and a 3-year-old girl.
A sixth victim has died after a murder-suicide shooting, involving members of one family, that happened in Corsicana over the weekend.
This tragedy sent shockwaves through the town. Pastors Lonnie and Debbie Keele knew Connie and Bill Mimms, two of the victims, for over two decades.
A man and a woman are dead after a shooting in Dallas that police believe was a murder-suicide.
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said the bodies were found Tuesday afternoon by "a family member" who lives next door and "was trying to locate someone."
A South Texas teen who said he killed his family and posted graphic images of their bodies on social media killed himself after officers found him at his home.
Lewisville Police said the preliminary investigation shows Julious Connor shot and killed Latoya Connor before shooting himself.
When Fulshear police found little Hurley at the scene of a murder-suicide one year ago, they thought the dog was dead.
Wallace Akins sought to reconnect with his son, Titus, but will not get that chance after the teenager was killed in a murder-suicide in Fort Worth earlier this week.
Fort Worth Police confirmed Holly Beverly, 39 and her son, Titus Akins, 17, were killed in a suspected murder-suicide.
Officials in Garland are investigating what they believe was a murder-suicide inside an apartment in the 6300 block of Naaman Forest Boulevard on May 16.
A candlelight vigil is planned tonight in memory of the Towhid family of Allen.
The CDC reports the number of people dealing with depression continues to rise and estimates around 3% of children ages 3 to 17 have regular feelings of depression.
Police said there's a social media post by one of the victims saying he made a pact with his brother to kill his family and commit suicide.
The female victims are Marietta Julieze Matthews, 26, and her mother Tamiko Geniece Merriwether, 55.
The three‑time state champion coach reflects on the program's rise, the shooting that shook his team, and the lessons he wishes he'd said out loud sooner.
An ongoing legal case threatens to strip work authorization from tens of thousands of Texas DACA recipients.
Relatives say Burns was nearly deaf and may not have heard officers' commands before he was shot outside his home after a gym photo allegation.
The suit says Lindsey Post spent months violating professional boundaries with a 14‑year‑old student, accusing her of grooming and sexual assault while working across multiple McKinney ISD campuses.
The city says its passenger terminal is on track to open by year's end, offering travelers a smaller, easier boarding experience without jet bridges.
The three‑time state champion coach reflects on the program's rise, the shooting that shook his team, and the lessons he wishes he'd said out loud sooner.
An ongoing legal case threatens to strip work authorization from tens of thousands of Texas DACA recipients.
Racing fans—get ready. The Java House Grand Prix of Arlington is set to roar into town this spring, bringing a brand‑new kind of excitement to North Texas.
Relatives say Burns was nearly deaf and may not have heard officers' commands before he was shot outside his home after a gym photo allegation.
The suit says Lindsey Post spent months violating professional boundaries with a 14‑year‑old student, accusing her of grooming and sexual assault while working across multiple McKinney ISD campuses.
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.
The CEO a Dallas nonprofit resigned after a CBS News Texas I-Team investigation that revealed the organization had failed to follow through on its core promises.
Seven years after a deadly school bus-train crash in Athens, the same crossing still lacks gates or lights—despite repeated promises to fix it.
Jack Fink asks James Talarico about where he stands in the race for a Texas Senate seat. Talarico says that he's still the underdog in this race.
SMU political science professor Matthew Wilson discusses the state of the Texas primaries days before the election takes place. He and Jack Fink discuss how the Democratic and Republican races for a Texas Senate seat are shaping up. They also discuss what early voting indicates so far.
On primary election day in Texas' newly drawn 33rd Congressional District, voters are choosing between former congressman Colin Allred, Rep. Julie Johnson, Zeeshan Hafeez and Carlos Quintanilla.
Despite redistricting and an open seat, Democrats still hold at least three-quarters of the votes in District 30.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave Anthropic until Friday at 5 p.m. to grant the military unresticted use of its AI technology.
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 McKinney Fire Chief already has AED's placed in all police and fire vehicles.
Linda Potthoff of University Park says she had been short of breath for weeks before her condition suddenly worsened.
Nothing surgical could prepare her family for June 18, 2004, when her father was shot and killed on duty for the Grand Prairie Police Department.
The American Heart Association is partnering with Fort Worth PD to equip 150 patrol cars with the life-saving devices. Since officers are often first on the scene, this AHA-backed initiative aims to drastically improve survival rates across the community.
Even though life in a cancer center may be monotonous, the patients opened up once they saw the golden pile of fur.
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.
Wyatt Johnston scored his 30th and 31st goals of the season as the Dallas Stars beat the Seattle Kraken 4-1.
"I know, like, later on, there'll be a full invite for all Team USA athletes to go to the White House like there has been in the past," decorated U.S. women's hockey veteran Kelly Pannek told CBS News.
Connor Hellebuyck stopped 41 of Team Canada's 42 shots in the Olympic gold medal match.
The Mavericks beat the Nets 123-114 on Tuesday night after both teams arrived in New York earlier in the day.
The U.S. men's hockey team also visited the White House on Tuesday following their gold medal win at the Winter Olympics.
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert slammed CBS again on Tuesday night after the network issued a statement about his interview with Texas Democrat James Talarico.
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.
