Alvarado man arrested after wife, local teacher, found dead, police say
An Alvarado man was arrested near Houston after police found his wife, a local high school teacher, dead from blunt force trauma inside their home.
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An Alvarado man was arrested near Houston after police found his wife, a local high school teacher, dead from blunt force trauma inside their home.
An Alvarado man accused of killing his wife, a beloved local teacher, was arrested about 160 miles away near Houston after a two-day search that began when police found her dead inside their home, authorities said.
Former FBI Top 10 fugitive Jose Rodolfo "El Gato" Villareal-Hernandez faces new federal charges tied to a 2013 Southlake murder that could carry the death penalty.
According to police, no students were involved in the incident, and there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Police say the driver of the minivan — who wore a mask, glasses and a hard hat — sprayed security cameras with blue paint to hide his crime inside an Oregon parking garage.
Elizabeth Wolf, of Euless, pleaded guilty to attempted murder and injury to a child last week.
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 suspect returned to the scene hours later, appearing dirty and wearing only red underwear, according to the warrant.
The mother's body was found in the crawl space under Valerian "Will" O'Steen's pier-and-beam rental home in Fort Worth.
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The victim was pronounced dead at a local hospital after being shot multiple times. The suspect later turned himself in and is being held on a $5 million bond.
Cindy Rodriguez Singh was arrested in India last month by the FBI.
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A metal ring, about the size of a quarter, led to Matthew Ecker's murder charge for the death of Alexandra Pennig.
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Attorney General's Office Tamaulipas state delegate Ernesto Vásquez Reyna was killed in the middle of the busiest avenue of the border city of Reynosa.
The 28-year-old man now charged with murder briefly worked in the district, passing background checks while never having contact with students.
All three suspects face capital murder charges in the June 20 shooting.
From tow trucks to online deliveries, transportation expenses are climbing as global oil disruptions and refinery shifts push fuel prices higher.
No arrests have been made in the shooting that killed the South Hills High School basketball player.
The investigation revealed a smuggling pipeline that relied on drones and outside accomplices to bypass prison security systems.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
Prosecutors have charged a man allegedly connected to two deaths tied to the "Texas Killing Fields," a site where dozens of bodies have been found since the 1970s.
From tow trucks to online deliveries, transportation expenses are climbing as global oil disruptions and refinery shifts push fuel prices higher.
No arrests have been made in the shooting that killed the South Hills High School basketball player.
The investigation revealed a smuggling pipeline that relied on drones and outside accomplices to bypass prison security systems.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
Prosecutors have charged a man allegedly connected to two deaths tied to the "Texas Killing Fields," a site where dozens of bodies have been found since the 1970s.
An I-Team investigation found workers' comp issues for first responders are not isolated, raising questions about a system many describe as slow and adversarial.
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The moratorium does not affect companies already enrolled in Medicare.
The state is already home to nearly 400 data centers, but hundreds more are in the works.
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President Trump has ousted Pam Bondi as attorney general, saying she will be taking a job in the private sector.
Homeland Security is pausing plans to buy new warehouses for immigrant detention as it reviews contracts signed under former secretary Kristi Noem.
President Trump has told Britain's Telegraph newspaper he could try to terminate U.S. membership in NATO. He's railed against NATO allies for refusing to join the Iran war.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's construction of a 90,000-square-foot ballroom to replace the White House's East Wing,
U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss blocked the Trump administration from enforcing provisions of his executive order that directed federal agencies to cut off funding to NPR and PBS.
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
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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.
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Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
New Texas regulations took effect March 31 that capped THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
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.
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 first game-ending call by a so-called robot umpire gave Albert Suárez his first major league save in nine years, ending the Baltimore Orioles' 8-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday.
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Danny Jansen had three hits, including a three-run homer in the seventh inning that helped the Texas Rangers to an 8-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night.
Tiger Woods announced Tuesday that he's "stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment" after pleading not guilty to charges including driving under the influence.
Sweden's 3-2 playoff victory over Poland completes Dallas' group‑stage lineup for the 2026 World Cup — and the team will base its training camp in Frisco throughout the tournament.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
The video, co-directed by Langley, highlights Texas culture through scenes of two-step dancing, live music and rodeo influences tied to the city's Western heritage.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
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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