Dallas Man Charged With Capital Murder In Death Of Aunt
According to Dallas Police, 29-year old Ernest Scruggs was arrested Wednesday morning following an investigation after his aunt Georgia Scruggs was found dead last week.
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According to Dallas Police, 29-year old Ernest Scruggs was arrested Wednesday morning following an investigation after his aunt Georgia Scruggs was found dead last week.
David Martin Ruiz, 36, was detained by the U.S. Border Patrol while attempting to enter the U.S. through Arizona.
The death of Amber Hagerman remains one of the most notable unsolved murder cases in Texas. Wednesday marks 20 years since her disappearance, and police are pushing for new information on this milestone anniversary.
Wednesday will mark 20 years since the abduction and murder of Amber Hagerman, the young Arlington girl whose brutal murder led to the creation of the nationwide Amber Alert system for missing kids in danger.
Investigators say Stephen Scott told a dispatcher he'd killed his parents during a 9-1-1 call Sunday.
An elderly couple is found dead in their Denton home and now a man who knew them is charged with two counts of capital murder. This morning Stephen L. Scott is behind bars. Police have not said if Scott was related to the victims.
It was just after 4:30 a.m. when an emergency call was placed from a home in the 600 block of Dunaway Lane. When officers arrived they found a woman's body inside.
One man is dead after a shooting in Dallas on Christmas Eve.
Police say the shooting stemmed from an argument in which the suspect was wanting a line of credit to purchase drugs from the victim.
Once the suspects were caught and questioned, detectives realized Jarvis Kimble was wanted for murder.
The attack Friday landed 83-year-old Dessie Hancock in the ICU where she died Sunday.
Police say Marcos Andres Jimenez, 17, told a couple of other teens he'd killed someone and if they told anyone, he would kill them.
The man Dallas police say shot and killed dentist Kendra Hatcher was indicted on a capital murder charge.
As part of a new DPS initiative to generate new leads and bring added attention to cold cases across the state, officials are asking for help solving the murder of a 13-year-old girl.
Police say a person called 911 saying "she shot her fiancé and was not going to leave."
Tai Forney is remembered as a minister who helped feed the hungry from a mobile food pantry and who worked tirelessly with the homeless.
Tips helped Dallas detectives identify the suspect as 17-year-old Juan Edward Jones.
The memory of murdered dentist Dr. Kendra Hatcher lives on today.
If anyone has any information regarding Charles Edward Johnson's murder, contact Homicide Detective R. Duggan, at 214-671-3642.
Family, friends mystified at murder of popular Dallas County employee.
Carrollton Police have arrested a man they believe is responsible for the murder of a Carrollton man and for burglarizing his home.
Dallas police say Cedric Damon Ford allegedly abducted and killed 25-year-old Jamal Lewis.
Police in Arlington have made an arrest in a double murder case from three years ago. It was June 10, 2012 when officers discovered the bodies of Long Nguyen and Huong Ly at their home.
Police in Richardson believe the search for a killer is over. Investigators say they received information a possible suspect in the murder of Michael Castagne on Tuesday was at an apartment in Fort Worth.
It was the night before Halloween when David McGary was shot and killed at a Dallas gas station. After weeks of investigation police believe Edward Alberto Cancino is responsible for the shooting death. The 20-year-old has been charged with murder, but remains at-large.
The city's annual program aims to boost literacy by keeping children reading through the summer, offering prizes and support from the public library system.
UT Dallas researchers are developing a handheld device that detects bacteria, parasites, pesticides and more in minutes — aiming to bring lab-style food safety testing into everyday kitchens.
After historic floods swept through the Hill Country, loyal customers and volunteers are helping a longtime Kerrville restaurant recover, while damaged roads and river debris are slowing the region's broader rebuilding efforts.
About 100 residents remain cut off after a Guadalupe River bridge washed out, forcing dangerous climbs over rocks and rapids as the neighborhood waits for access to be restored.
He appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Bill Davis on Thursday.
The city's annual program aims to boost literacy by keeping children reading through the summer, offering prizes and support from the public library system.
Deadly flooding surged through Central and South Texas on Thursday.
UT Dallas researchers are developing a handheld device that detects bacteria, parasites, pesticides and more in minutes — aiming to bring lab-style food safety testing into everyday kitchens.
After historic floods swept through the Hill Country, loyal customers and volunteers are helping a longtime Kerrville restaurant recover, while damaged roads and river debris are slowing the region's broader rebuilding efforts.
About 100 residents remain cut off after a Guadalupe River bridge washed out, forcing dangerous climbs over rocks and rapids as the neighborhood waits for access to be restored.
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.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
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.
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.
