North Texas man accused of tampering with evidence months after teen drowned on lake
Lucas Roper, 19, was arrested on July 9, 2026, nearly three months after Daniel Erving drowned.
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Lucas Roper, 19, was arrested on July 9, 2026, nearly three months after Daniel Erving drowned.
Investigators from more than 90 agencies worked together to uncover online abuse and locate previously unknown victims.
Authorities say the pair face Class A misdemeanor assault charges after an April incident at a Ridge Road business.
It started with a complaint from a male officer.
"That's why we do it. The idea of spotting is to give early warning to people, give them a chance to seek cover," said storm spotter Laszlo Laky.
Police said there were no signs of foul play or trauma.
A kitten was shot in the eye with a dart in Rowlett. The suspect claims he thought it was an opossum.
A motorcyclist is in critical condition after a crash on I-30 in Rowlett launched him into oncoming traffic early Sunday morning, police say.
The Rowlett Police Department said 17-year-old Xavier Sen'cer Stevenson is wanted for aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon.
The city said there has been no impact on the safety of the water supply and the drinking water is safe.
"It's sewage water. In our industry, we call it category three. It contains viruses, parasites."
Christopher Allen, 34, was convicted of aggravated assault against a public servant.
The woman and her unborn child are in stable condition.
"This saga was really unnecessary, but unfortunately it had to happen," said Blake Margolis, the mayor of Rowlett.
The judge granted a temporary restraining order and ordered the Rowlett Community Centre as an additional early voting polling location.
According to Commissioner John Wiley Price, cost is an important factor.
A Rowlett church is accusing the city's mayor of religious discrimination for his opposition to holding voting there.
The city revealed it discovered problems with the church's certificate of occupancy.
The last time a presidential election was on the ballot, more than 22,000 voters turned up at the Rowlett Community Centre.
Officials say the suspect led police on a chase to his girlfriend's apartment where police and the suspect engaged in negotiations for several hours.
Holly Ann Elkins now faces up to life in prison for helping orchestrate the Oct. 2, 2020 murder of 24-year-old Alyssa Ann Burkett.
An 84-year-old murder suspect who police said confessed to shooting his 78-year-old former girlfriend, is not expected to answer to the charge in a courtroom now after an expert determined he is not competent to stand trial.
Absolutely Edible Cakes & Catering had no idea a visit from a famed social media food taster would have a sweet impact on its bottom line.
It's hard enough to face the frigid conditions right now. Imagine dealing with it without heat in your home.
A high school teacher in Rowlett was caught on video yelling at students and throwing a chair.
Around here, there may be no more recognizable symbol in sports than that blue star. But wearing one is not the same as earning one.
It comes after a lawsuit alleging the projects could restrict religious freedom and threaten businesses and archeological sites.
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 63, was charged with murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang in Shakur's death.
At least two people were killed after flash floods swept through parts of Grand Canyon National Park over the weekend.
The bodies of a Texas chiropractor and at least one other person have been found after a major weekend flash flood swept through the Grand Canyon.
Around here, there may be no more recognizable symbol in sports than that blue star. But wearing one is not the same as earning one.
It comes after a lawsuit alleging the projects could restrict religious freedom and threaten businesses and archeological sites.
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 63, was charged with murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang in Shakur's death.
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, has forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
At least two people were killed after flash floods swept through parts of Grand Canyon National Park over the weekend.
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.
SB 1049 compels school districts to allow students to leave campus for religious instruction during the school day.
"Maybe this is one of those times that we just need to be loud and make people hear us that they're not being treated fairly," she said.
The reversal comes just weeks after an I-Team investigation showed contention over the disciplinary process.
Lawmakers could also vote on condemning socialism and censuring GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards.
"We're going to be changing the name of Lake Ontario, effective immediately, to Lake America," the president said before he signed the order.
Google announced that it had begun rolling out changes to how its maps display Lake Ontario's name, after President Trump signed an executive order changing it to "Lake America."
Three Republicans from North Texas spoke with Jack Fink.
30% of respondents supported the construction of data centers in their community, while 57% were opposed.
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.
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.
Casting for Recovery was started by two women, a professional angler and a reconstructive breast surgeon, who recognized the healing powers of fly fishing.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
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.
The future of AI technology manufacturing has landed in North Texas.
The move with Milton presumably means Sam Howell has won the No. 2 job behind Dak Prescott, a spot that Milton held last season.
Lionel Messi played in six World Cups and led Argentina to win the tournament in 2022 in Qatar.
Online county records showed that Fields was charged with aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury. TCU is located in Tarrant County.
Arike Ogunbowale scored 18 points, Jessica Shepard had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and the Dallas Wings beat the Connecticut Sun 97-71 in the final game before the FIBA World Cup break.
Scottie Scheffler is the FedEx Cup champion for the second time.
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
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.
