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For the first time since the bodies of Kaufman County District Attorney Mike McLelland and his wife, Cynthia, were found and the investigation into their murders began, the sheriffs department has re-opened Blarney Stone Way.
After the weekend murder of District Attorney Mike McLelland and his wife, law enforcement presence at the Kaufman County Courthouse and other North Texas offices has been beefed up. One judge said Monday, "We obviously have some folks that are out to do harm to elected officials."
There's an increased security presence at the Kaufman County Courthouse on Monday, and authorities may revisit building a new courthouse complex with secured parking.
Kaufman County District Attorney Mike McLelland and his wife were found dead inside their home.
A Dallas-area man has been sentenced to life in prison for the fatal shooting of his pregnant girlfriend and the death of their unborn child.
When looking at the numbers, compared to the same time last year, the murder rate in Dallas is up more than 50-percent. But Dallas police say the numbers are skewed, because last February saw record low homicide numbers.
Authorities say an East Texas man has been arrested for allegedly fatally shooting his wife after finding her at the home of another man.
Attorney Jack Ebel testified that solitary confinement in a Colorado prison was destroying the psyche of his son, Evan. Now authorities are investigating whether Evan Ebel is linked to a Colorado assassination and the shooting of a Texas deputy.
A condemned Dallas woman who avoided execution with a last-day reprieve in January is asking a Dallas judge to again halt her execution now set for early next month.
FBI agents in Colorado are comparing notes with agents in North Texas to see if there's a link between the man who was killed in Wise County and the murder of Kaufman County prosecutor Mark Hasse.
The U.S. Marshals Service says a man wanted in a Memphis murder has been captured in Texas.
The mother of a Mesquite family committed suicide after murdering her husband and two children.
Grand Prairie police need help tracking down a man who they believe shot two people in less than two weeks. One of those victims died from his injuries. Police are hanging their hat on some evidence found at the scene of one crime.
Dallas Police release surveillance video and pictures of two men they want to talk to regarding the murder of a 78-year-old woman.
Investigators in Kaufman County are still looking for the gunman who assassinated Assistant District Attorney Mark Hasse. Billboards have brought in new clues and a bigger reward.
A dozen Texas residents have been indicted in what federal prosecutors say was a "whites only" enterprise that engaged in methamphetamine distribution and murder.
The woman charged with the fifth murder in Parker County in four months spoke from jail about what happened last Friday just outside Springtown.
A welfare check for an elderly Dallas woman leads police to begin searching for a possible murder suspect.
Neighbors along Earlywood Drive in Dallas kept asking the same question on Sunday morning. Why would anyone murder 79-year-old widow Avanell Cowgill?
Police in Duncanville are searching for the person who murdered an elderly woman as she answered her front door Wednesday morning.
A 43-year-old man was sentenced Friday to spend the rest of his life behind bars for strangling a mentally challenged woman inside of her Fort Worth apartment in 2011.
A Dallas murder trial was over before it began on Tuesday after the defendant's girlfriend inappropriately interacted with jurors prompting the judge to declare a mistrial.
Dallas police have arrested a 27-year-old man suspected of being involved in a Valentine's Day murder in San Antonio.
A divided federal appeals court panel has thrown out the capital murder conviction of a former Fort Worth street gang leader sentenced to die for gunning down a Dallas father of four during an attempted robbery in 2001.
The Texas House has unanimously passed a resolution honoring slain former Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, saying he "was clearly dedicated to the idea of putting others first."
It's the second police shooting reported early in the morning on Saturday, May 16, and the chase began near a previous officer-involved incident.
Tommy Bell thought he was in good shape. But a series of heart attacks painted a more complicated picture.
Three people were inside the aircraft at the time. Forney Police said two were hospitalized while the other was treated at the scene.
Fort Worth Police said it happened just after midnight on Saturday, May 16.
Izz al-Din al-Haddad was killed in a "precise strike in the area on the City of Gaza," the Israel Defense Forces said Saturday.
A medical examiner used dental records to identify the remains found at an Everman home as those of the child, authorities said.
It's the second police shooting reported early in the morning on Saturday, May 16, and the chase began near a previous officer-involved incident.
Fort Worth Police said it happened just after midnight on Saturday, May 16.
Tommy Bell thought he was in good shape. But a series of heart attacks painted a more complicated picture.
Three people were inside the aircraft at the time. Forney Police said two were hospitalized while the other was treated at the scene.
As he battles terminal cancer, a Fort Worth fire captain says the state's workers' comp system has failed him — and he's far from alone.
A Kennedale couple says their leased solar panels stopped producing power and became a costly burden after years of unfulfilled promises.
Family ignored a nighttime alert during deadly flooding. Now, questions are growing about notification fatigue and whether the system needs changes.
Texans are tuning out more than Amber Alerts, with the highest opt-out rate in the country for wireless emergency alerts.
State records show regulators ordered the removal of a plastic gas pipe installed in the early 1970s after it was linked to multiple explosions and deaths in North Texas.
President Trump announced Friday evening that U.S. and Nigerian military forces had killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a leader in the Islamic State group.
SMU Political Science Professor Matthew Wilson breaks down the heated battle between Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton in the GOP primary runoff for U.S. Senate. He and Jack Fink also discuss other races in Texas.
Ja’Loni Owens of Avow Texas discusses the latest U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing continued access—for now—to the abortion pill mifepristone under the FDA’s 2023 rule. Owens discusses why she supports the ruling, citing decades of FDA approval and global research supporting the safety of medication abortion.
Jonathan Saenz, President of Texas Values, discusses the latest U.S. Supreme Court decision involving the abortion pill mifepristone. Saenz also outlines how advocacy groups like Texas Values are responding, including legal filings and potential legislative action in Texas.
William D. Tate, one of the state's longest-serving mayors in the state of Texas, is celebrating five decades as Grapevine's mayor on Sunday, May 17th. Tate said he hopes the younger generation will continue the family's tradition of service and said he believes his legacy will be determined by residents.
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 lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
In 2002, Zermeño found out he contracted hantavirus after cleaning the family house following the death of his mother and sister. He had been exposed to rodent droppings and became infected.
Expensive tickets, trouble getting visas and anti-American sentiment may all be contributing to underwhelming demand.
Herring said that in the year before tariffs, used car sales were just under half of his business at his dealership in Irving; Now, they are nearly 75 percent.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
Weiser said "the last few years has required a heavy financial lift to continue operating."
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.
The Preakness Stakes will feature its biggest field in 15 years today with 14 horses in the middle jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown.
Minnesota closed out a tight fourth quarter with clutch execution on both ends, holding off a late Dallas push to secure its second win of the season.
A fully rebuilt natural‑grass field, an advanced grow‑light system, and major interior upgrades prepare the Arlington venue for nine FIFA World Cup 2026 matches.
Arike Ogunbowale led Dallas (1-1) with 20 points in a similar fashion to the Wings' game one win against the Indiana Fever.
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died at the age of 29, the team announced.
Pop singer accuses electronics manufacturer Samsung of using a copyrighted image of her face to sell TVs.
"The question is what do they get themselves into that requires a visit to the mayor's office? I don't know, but I would love to," said Mattie Parker in an interview with CBS News Texas.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
The performance followed similar shows by Madonna in 2024 and Lady Gaga last year on one of the world's most iconic waterfronts.
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
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.
