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A 24-year-old Dallas man pleaded guilty Thursday to kidnapping and conspiracy charges in connection with his involvement in a scheme using Grindr to target gay men for violent crimes.
The inmates' lawsuit against the Texas Department of Criminal Justice argued that Native American spiritual beliefs regard hair as an extension of the soul.
In 1995, at age 20, Richard Miles went to prison for murder. He maintained his innocence, and spent nearly 15 years trying to clear his name.
A Dallas man accused of killing his landlord, entombing him in a concrete slab in the backyard and then posing as the victim to sell the house has pleaded guilty and been sentenced to 25 years in prison.
Former Trump attorney Michael Cohen has been sentenced by a federal judge in Manhattan to three years in federal prison.
A driver was sentenced to 55 years in prison Friday for causing a church bus crash in South Texas that killed 13 people.
A psychologist has determined a suspect in a 2013 stabbing attack at an East Texas hospital that left a nurse and a visitor dead is competent to stand trial.
A convicted child rapist was sentenced to death for killing a female corrections officer.
Former New York Democratic congressman Anthony Weiner is scheduled to be released from prison three months early.
Texas prison system officials are changing system policy to help fit toothless inmates with dentures.
Authorities say bananas donated to a Texas prison turned out to have nearly $18 million worth of cocaine hidden inside the boxes.
A Texas woman has been sentenced to more than seven years in federal prison for her role in what investigators called a "virtual kidnapping" extortion scam.
A former Texas parole officer faces up to 20 years in federal prison for accepting payoffs in exchange for letting other people provide urine samples for some convicts.
Roy Oliver was released from the Dallas County Jail and turned over to authorities at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice James "Jay" H. Byrd Unit in Huntsville, Texas early Monday morning.
George Papadopoulos apologized for his actions, telling a judge that he had made a "dreadful mistake" and was eager for redemption.
Jordan Edwards' family said the jury that convicted former Balch Springs officer Roy Oliver of murder, was too lenient in the punishment, deciding on 15 years in prison.
A 26-year-old North Texas man must serve life in federal prison after he was convicted of helping run a sex trafficking ring exploiting underage girls.
Donald Ozumba was found guilty of sexual assault.
Police in Dallas are searching for the mother of a newborn who was found on the ground next to a dumpster.
Attorneys for 50-year-old prisoner Rodney Reed sought the new testing on items investigators collected related to the 1996 abduction, rape and strangling of 19-year-old Stacy Stites.
A South Texas sheriff's captain has lost his job after authorities found he falsified his time sheet by indicating he was working when he was actually mowing the fields at a county airport and then selling the bales of hay.
An inmate who was being transferred from Garland Jail in route to Dallas County jumped out of the van and fled.
Two Texas death row inmates are pushing for the state to ban forensic hypnosis in criminal cases.
A 47-year-old man was sentenced to 30 years on child pornography offenses.
Inmates armed with homemade knives fought each other for more than seven hours over territory and money, leaving seven of them dead in the worst U.S. prison riot in a quarter-century.
Public backlash to Flock cameras and other license plate readers has increased in recent months in Texas and across the country. In response, Governor Greg Abbott last week directed the State Department of Transportation to stop issuing permits for license plate readers.
Days after the Republican National Committee's Midterm Convention in Dallas, the Senate Leadership Fund, tied to Senate Majority Leader John Thune, pledged to spend more than $51 million in tv ads for Senate candidate Ken Paxton.
Ed Sheeran opened his solo concert in Philadelphia on Saturday with comments about Gaza, saying what is happening there is "catastrophic and unjustifiable."
Dallas moves into sixth place in the WNBA standings as Alyssa Thomas records a triple-double for Phoenix.
The food packed in each city stayed local and is delivered to agencies the same day within a 10-mile radius.
Public backlash to Flock cameras and other license plate readers has increased in recent months in Texas and across the country. In response, Governor Greg Abbott last week directed the State Department of Transportation to stop issuing permits for license plate readers.
Days after the Republican National Committee's Midterm Convention in Dallas, the Senate Leadership Fund, tied to Senate Majority Leader John Thune, pledged to spend more than $51 million in tv ads for Senate candidate Ken Paxton.
Ed Sheeran opened his solo concert in Philadelphia on Saturday with comments about Gaza, saying what is happening there is "catastrophic and unjustifiable."
Dallas moves into sixth place in the WNBA standings as Alyssa Thomas records a triple-double for Phoenix.
The food packed in each city stayed local and is delivered to agencies the same day within a 10-mile radius.
The situation, food banks warn, is getting worse.
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.
In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around artificial intelligence possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.
President Trump said Friday that three outlets would be banned from the White House, "effective immediately."
One Cuba resident said there is "no way to know" when power will be restored to the island nation.
President Trump said he struck a deal to give the U.S. "permanent control over security" in Greenland following a push by the president to boost U.S. influence over the island — or take it over.
SMU political science professor Matthew Wilson breaks down the escalating Texas U.S. Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico. With Republican groups pouring millions into ads supporting Paxton, can the spending and negative messaging change the race, or will voters stay focused on the economy and cost of living?
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.
Texas had won four straight games to gain a share of the division lead, but dropped one game behind Houston.
The Wings have tied the franchise record for wins in a season, with three games remaining.
Four Boyd High School football players face felony charges after police say they hazed and injured a 14-year-old teammate in a locker room.
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.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
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.
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.
