Jury Selection In Dallas Couple's Murder Case
Jury selection begins on Tuesday for the man accused of killing a couple in front of their home. Abey Girma has now been arraigned and will soon be on trial for capital murder.
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Jury selection begins on Tuesday for the man accused of killing a couple in front of their home. Abey Girma has now been arraigned and will soon be on trial for capital murder.
The bodies of a man and a woman have been found at a Dallas-area home and police are investigating the shooting deaths as an apparent murder-suicide.
Prosecutors have called it one of the most gruesome domestic violence cases they have worked in years, but the Deanna Cook murder trial could soon be delayed.
A 22-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for opening fire on a rival gang's car, killing a couple and wounding two others.
Jurors sentenced Franklin Davis of Mesquite to death Saturday morning. Davis admitted in court to killing 16-year-old Shania Gray, describing how he lured her into his car outside her school, shot her and dumped her body in a river.
Franklin Davis has been convicted of killing a babysitter, and closing arguments wrapped up on Friday morning in the punishment phase of his capital murder trial.
Emotional testimony is expected to continue on Thursday in the capital murder trial of Franklin Davis, the man convicted earlier this week of killing his 16-year-old babysitter.
Jurors in Dallas County are listening to more testimony Wednesday as they decide if the man convicted of killing a teenage babysitter should be put to death, or receive life behind bars.
A Fort Worth firefighter has been arrested and charged with murder. Tuesday afternoon officials with the Fort Worth Fire Department confirmed Firefighter Shea P. O'Neill was arrested in Garland County, Arkansas.
Closing arguments wrapped up on Tuesday morning in a Dallas County capital murder trial, putting the case in the hands of the jury.
The man convicted of killing a Garland convenience store clerk will soon learn his fate. The jury already found Matthew Johnson guilty of capital murder.
A Dallas jury saw new video and heard new audio as prosecutors wrapped up their final arguments in the penalty phase of a high-profile murder trial.
Defense lawyers continue to try to save the life of a man who has been convicted of murdering an elderly store clerk.
The man accused of killing a teenage babysitter is back in court on Tuesday for the second day of his trial, and there has already been some emotional testimony.
A Dallas jury might not reach a decision on how to sentence a man who's admitted to killing his mistress after finding out she was HIV positive.
Franklin Davis has confessed to brutally killing a teenage babysitter, but his attorneys will try to prove that he does not deserve the death penalty.
The punishment phase begins on Thursday in the trial of a man convicted of killing an elderly convenience store clerk. A jury in Dallas found Matthew Johnson guilty of murder on Wednesday.
The lone suspect in a Terrell shooting spree was arraigned on Wednesday morning. The judge has allowed no bond on his charges for murder and evading arrest.
The emotion is still raw and a community remains stunned. That is what's left after a violent and fiery killing spree in Terrell. The end result -- five people dead and one man charged and in custody.
While Terrell police say this was an isolated incident and that the suspect knew four of his five victims, Kaufman County has been no stranger to high profile crimes in 2013.
A convicted felon and gang member has been sentenced to life for recklessly shooting his gun out a car window during a "drunken, drug-fueled" rage in 2011.
DeSoto police have arrested five people, including two minors, for last week's shooting death of a teenage boy.
A North Texas man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for killing his mother and draining her bank account.
Four people were shot and killed in the northeast Texas city of Paris late Wednesday night. Crime scene detectives have ruled out the possibility of this being a murder-suicide case.
A 44-year-old woman from Keller pleaded guilty on Tuesday afternoon to deadly conduct and tampering with evidence in the case of her husband's 2011 murder.
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
"North Texas Giving Day is when everyone becomes a philanthropist," said Wayne White, the President & CEO of Communities Foundation of Texas.
That coach remains in jail while police are investigating to see if there are more alleged victims who have yet to come forward.
Irving police are asking the public for help identifying a suspect as they investigate an attempted kidnapping at Shady Grove Trail Park.
Residents and motorists are asked to avoid the area.
"North Texas Giving Day is when everyone becomes a philanthropist," said Wayne White, the President & CEO of Communities Foundation of Texas.
That coach remains in jail while police are investigating to see if there are more alleged victims who have yet to come forward.
Irving police are asking the public for help identifying a suspect as they investigate an attempted kidnapping at Shady Grove Trail Park.
Show off your home BBQ setup for a chance to win tickets to BBQ Homecoming 2026 in Grand Prairie and other prizes.
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
Dallas nonprofit Hunger Busters has been under scrutiny since an I-Team investigation in January.
Nearly 300 railroad crossings used by school buses in Texas have a history of crashes.
Technology company SPAN wants to build thousands of tiny data centers and spread them across the country.
Critics of LifeWise say its business model puts too much of the burden on local communities.
Under SB 1049, school districts must allow students to leave campus during the school day for religious instruction.
The previous votes have failed to stop President Trump from waging war with Iran.
The family of 37-year-old Tierra Walker filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and others, saying she was denied an abortion that could have saved her life.
Rep. Thomas Massie accused Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of defying Congress with the Iran war, suppressing free speech and other offenses.
Tuesday's hearing marked the first time that Patel has publicly addressed the new hiring standards related to prostitution, employment theft and bestiality.
Sen. Bernie Sanders is one of the most vocal opponents in Congress on rapid AI development, but bipartisan concerns are growing.
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.
About 40 million Americans are on GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound and Mounjaro.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
The Republican Midterm Convention starts Wednesday at the American Airlines Center.
After a 2024 merger with Cedar Flags the combined company moved its headquarters to North Carolina.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
Jacob deGrom struck out eight in five innings, Corey Seager had a two-run single and the Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 in a series opener between playoff contenders.
Dozens from across the country traveled to compete in the Jackson T. Stephens Cup, featuring some of the top Power 4 programs and HBCUs.
Jaxson Dart connected with Isaiah Likely for two touchdowns and Devin Singletary on another, and the Giants opened the season with a 28-20 win over the Cowboys on Sunday night.
Corey Seager homered for the fourth time in seven games and the Rangers won their first road series in two months with a 7-6 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Fans are hoping for a better season after missing the playoffs last season.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards celebrated the best in television and streaming from the past year on Monday. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
The Metro Nashville Airport Authority board voted 6-0 on Friday to begin the process of changing the name and said a final name has not been chosen.
Stella Parton gives insight into her sister Dolly Parton's marriage, makeup habits and views on death in an exclusive CBS News interview.
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.
