Ex-Marine Gets 44 Years In Prison For UNT Student's Death
The Denton County jury deliberated about four hours Tuesday in Denton before deciding on Eric Johnson's sentence.
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The Denton County jury deliberated about four hours Tuesday in Denton before deciding on Eric Johnson's sentence.
TaiChin Preyor, 46, was put to death after his attorneys failed to convince courts that he had deficient legal help during earlier stages of his appeals and that he deserved a reprieve so his case could be reviewed more fairly.
Friends and family are still trying to understand what led to the fatal shooting of a North Texas veteran. This morning the man accused of killing former Army combat medic and drill sergeant Chandler Davis is his own brother.
Investigators believe John Davis started recording their argument on his cell phone. Police said Chandler then took the phone and that is when they believe John Davis shot his little brother.
Eric Johnson, a Marine from Fort Worth, is set to go on trial Monday for the shooting death of a UNT student last year. Sara Mutschlechner was killed while driving friends home from a New Year's Eve party.
Taymore McIntyre, who also goes by the name Tay-K 47, is connected with the 2016 robbery and murder of Ethan Walker.
A former Balch Springs Police officer has been indicted by a Dallas Grand Jury for murder in the death of 15-year old Jordan Edwards.
The family of Marisol Espinosa will be celebrating for the first time since the mother of three went missing in 2015 and was later found murdered.
Faustino Valdez was arrested by the FBI in Mexico. Officials stated that he was deported back to Dallas on Thursday evening. Valdez was wanted in connection with the 2015 death of his ex-girlfriend.
Four of nine men charged in the beating death of a 22-year-old Texas tourist outside a bar on a Greek island have appeared in court for initial testimony.
Dallas Police have arrested the person they believe killed a man on a roadway Sunday afternoon.
One of several people allegedly involved in the death of a Lancaster teen was found with guns and marijuana.
Police in Dallas are still looking for two suspects who robbed an 18-year-old man and killed him after he returned from watching the Kaboom Town fireworks show on Monday night.
Police are searching for two men involved in a deadly robbery and carjacking that happened overnight in Northwest Dallas.
Aspen Warren, 22, was found guilty in the murder of Brittany Daniel on I-30 in Arlington.
Dallas Police arrested a man wanted in connection with a murder on Tuesday evening.
Police in Arlington are on the hunt for a gunman who shot and killed a driver on Sunday in what is believed to have been a road rage incident. The victim has been identified as 19-year-old Dylan Spaid of Grand Prairie.
Investigators in Dallas are trying to solve a murder mystery with only a few clues to help crack the case. The incident happened at the Mandalay Palms Apartments near the Southwest Center Mall.
The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to review an appeal from a Dallas man who is on death row for fatally shooting his cousin during a November 2000 robbery, where a second person also was killed.
April Vancleave was attempting to sell jewelry to raise money for Christmas in December of 2016 when she was murdered while leaving a retail store.
Murder suspect Ricardo Alfonso Lara Martinez was brought back to Texas today by agents of the FBI.
Police in Dallas are searching for suspects after one person was killed and another person was injured during a shooting outside of the Sam's Club store near the intersection of LBJ Freeway and Midway Road.
Murders, rapes, robberies and assaults all went up compared to this time last year.
The man charged in connection to the killing a Keller woman has bonded out of jail, just weeks after his bail was lowered.
The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to review lower court rulings that a Texas death row inmate may have faked mental illness to avoid execution for a double murder.
The department said at about 7:20 p.m., officers were called to the lake in response to a reported drowning.
A cybersecurity incident has forced Coca-Cola to suspend Fairlife milk production in the U.S. An investigation is underway.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
Expect partly cloudy skies on Friday with highs in the lower 90s and feels-like temperatures close to the triple digits.
The organization is seeking donations of bottled water, nonperishable food, clothing, medical supplies, and other recovery essentials.
The department said at about 7:20 p.m., officers were called to the lake in response to a reported drowning.
A cybersecurity incident has forced Coca-Cola to suspend Fairlife milk production in the U.S. An investigation is underway.
Deadly flooding is surging through Central and South Texas, and officials are urging residents to move to higher ground.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
Expect partly cloudy skies on Friday with highs in the lower 90s and feels-like temperatures close to the triple digits.
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.
President Trump delivered a speech on election security Thursday night at the White House. Here are the facts behind some of his claims.
Republican Texas Rep. Wes Virdell tells Jack Fink about the flood conditions while outside the emergency operations center in Kerrville. As the Guadalupe River overflows behind him, he discusses how last year's flooding affected the area during the current floods. He also said the legislature will need to allocate more money for flooding sirens, and that the $50 million doesn't go far enough because one county alone will need $40 million.
"Markets already move on Truth Social posts," the company's chief executive said in the Truth API announcement.
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.
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.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
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.
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.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
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.
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.
