Officer Killed, Another Injured By Vehicle During South Texas Traffic Stop
Authorities say a vehicle slammed into a parked patrol car during a police traffic stop in Corpus Christi, killing one officer and injuring another Friday night.
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Authorities say a vehicle slammed into a parked patrol car during a police traffic stop in Corpus Christi, killing one officer and injuring another Friday night.
The discipline handed out ranges from documented counseling to suspensions without pay.
National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day was created in 2015 to thank officers across the country for their daily sacrifices.
Two police officers were shot and killed in the line of duty only hours apart from each other Saturday night.
Officers were told the department would be enforcing a seldom-used and vague rule that basically says any officers with open internal affairs investigations cannot attend.
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Texas high school students will soon be required to take a class to learn how to interact with police officers.
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The annual event raises money for DCAC's multidisciplinary care, which serves thousands of severely abused children each year.
A Little Elm family says a 78‑year‑old retiree was tricked into converting his savings to gold before scammers vanished with it.
Federal agents and Dallas police say criminal networks in the area are exploiting residents and moving guns and drugs through a key corridor.
District leaders say an outside organization distributed religious materials without authorization and acknowledge that school protocols were not followed.
The fatal fall happened just after 2 p.m., and investigators are still looking into how the workplace accident occurred.
The annual event raises money for DCAC's multidisciplinary care, which serves thousands of severely abused children each year.
A Little Elm family says a 78‑year‑old retiree was tricked into converting his savings to gold before scammers vanished with it.
Federal agents and Dallas police say criminal networks in the area are exploiting residents and moving guns and drugs through a key corridor.
District leaders say an outside organization distributed religious materials without authorization and acknowledge that school protocols were not followed.
The fatal fall happened just after 2 p.m., and investigators are still looking into how the workplace accident occurred.
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In a state Senate race in Fort Worth's Tarrant County, Democrat Taylor Rehmet defeated Republican Leigh Wambsganss by 14 points — a 30-point swing from President Trump's results in 2024.
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The House on Tuesday voted 217 to 214 to fund major parts of the government and end the partial shutdown.
Don Lemon says he offered to turn himself in to face charges over his coverage of a protest at a church but federal agents were sent for him anyway.
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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.
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The state of Texas is investing $50 million in research on psychedelic therapies.
Walk with a Doc invites community members to join low-pressure group walks led by physicians.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
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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.
Salad and Go, a drive-thru salad chain, said on Wednesday that it will close all remaining Texas and Oklahoma stores.
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Munn was promoted from defensive coordinator after Riley Dodge joined the staff at SMU.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
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President Trump announced that an IndyCar race, the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, will be held through the streets of Washington, D.C., as part of America's 250th birthday celebrations.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
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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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