'The Status Quo In Texas Is Unacceptable': Governor Abbott On Mass Shooting In Midland, Odessa
After yet another mass shooting took place in Texas Saturday afternoon, Governor Greg Abbott said the status quo in his state is "unacceptable."
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After yet another mass shooting took place in Texas Saturday afternoon, Governor Greg Abbott said the status quo in his state is "unacceptable."
The first to be shot by a gunman in West Texas Saturday was a state trooper, who is in the hospital in serious but stable condition. Two other officers who were also hit are in stable condition as well.
The suspect accused of shooting and killing seven people this weekend in the Odessa-Midland area was fired from his job the morning of the fatal rampage.
After a mass shooting left seven victims dead in West Texas Saturday, CBS 11 investigative reporter Brian New traveled to a small town outside of Waco, where the suspected shooter has a history.
Mail carrier Mary Granados was alone in her U.S. Postal Service truck when she was shot and killed by a gunman who hijacked the white vehicle amid his frenzy of violence in West Texas Saturday afternoon.
Odessa police now say the death toll is at 8 after a suspect went on a shooting rampage in West Texas. This total includes the shooter.
A Richardson man who was arrested for fatally shooting his co-worker outside his Carrollton home was today convicted of murder.
The brother of U.S. Olympic gymnast Simone Biles is facing multiple murder charges in Cleveland, Ohio.
Nicholas Chase Cunningham was sentenced on an aggravated robbery charge in the 2018 Houston-area abduction that ended with an FBI agent fatally shooting the hostage.
She made public claims that a deadly mass shooting at a church in Sutherland Springs was a hoax, now a judge has determined she can be prosecuted for a separate crime.
Fort Worth police say an argument outside an apartment complex ended with gunfire and one person hospitalized.
Under the bill, Sen. Cruz said the Justice Department would create a task force to prosecute criminals who try to illegally buy a gun.
A man who traveled to the Houston-area in 2014, stalked his ex-wife's family and then killed six of them was "fueled by vengeance," a Texas prosecutor said Monday.
The family of Francisco Pasillas, who was killed in a road rage shooting, protested Monday outside the Garland Police Department, calling on police to arrest the shooter.
Gerald Goines was arrested last week in the killings of 58-year-old Rhogena Nicholas and 59-year-old Dennis Tuttle during the raid in which several officers were injured.
Cocoa Beach police said they arrested 40-year-old Joseph Lee McKinney of Leander on Saturday after he stepped off a cruise ship docked at Port Canaveral on Florida's Atlantic Coast.
Police are currently at the scene of a shooting at a home that left a man dead in west Fort Worth early Monday morning.
A candlelight vigil was held tonight to honor and remember a couple shot to death outside their Dallas home early Saturday morning.
Dallas police have arrested a teenager for the shooting that left a 67-year-old man dead in his car last week.
A 22-year-old man was found shot dead in the middle of a South Dallas street early Sunday morning, police said.
A Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) trooper died Saturday, nearly five months after being shot in the line of duty.
Two men were injured after a drive-by shooting outside of a home in southeast Fort Worth late Thursday evening, police say.
Francisco Javier Pasillas, 33, was shot in his white Escalade. His wife was in the passenger seat and was not harmed.
There were four officers involved. All are on administrative leave which is standard practice after an officer-involved shooting.
Police were looking for a person of interest in a homicide case at the time and that's the person who was shot and killed.
The Historic Half will kick off at 7 a.m. The 5K begins at 7:15 a.m., while the kid's 100-meter dash happens at 10 a.m.
The money will go toward upgrades like new shelters and benches, and real-time arrival displays, DART said.
The news that DFW officers would be sent to Houston comes as agents face issues without pay.
De Aujalae Evans was accused of hitting and killing a Fort Worth police sergeant while he was standing outside of his vehicle on I-35 South in August 2024.
Population estimates released by U.S. Census Bureau show growth rates slowed sharply in metro areas in 2025, as immigration dropped and hurricanes pushed people out of some Gulf Coast counties.
The Historic Half will kick off at 7 a.m. The 5K begins at 7:15 a.m., while the kid's 100-meter dash happens at 10 a.m.
The money will go toward upgrades like new shelters and benches, and real-time arrival displays, DART said.
The news that DFW officers would be sent to Houston comes as agents face issues without pay.
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De Aujalae Evans was accused of hitting and killing a Fort Worth police sergeant while he was standing outside of his vehicle on I-35 South in August 2024.
Since early February, residents of the Big Bend region have been outspoken about border wall plans.
The moratorium does not affect companies already enrolled in Medicare.
The state is already home to nearly 400 data centers, but hundreds more are in the works.
The crash sparked a nearly three‑year I‑Team investigation into Fort Worth police pursuit policies.
It started with a complaint from a male officer.
Texas Republican U.S. Rep. Beth Van Duyne discusses the ongoing DHS shutdown and what she thinks about negotiations. She also tells Jack Fink about her thoughts on war against Iran and the SAVE America Act.
Conservatives are holding one of their largest annual gatherings as President Donald Trump faces a tough moment and a growing rift over the Iran war.
In a post on X Saturday, Musk offered to pay the salaries of TSA workers during the DHS shutdown.
First lady Melania Trump argued that humanoids can help children develop critical thinking skills — and robots never get impatient.
An internal watchdog report in the Department of Homeland Security identified serious vulnerabilities in TSA's screenings at airports nationwide.
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.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
The McKinney Fire Chief already has AED's placed in all police and fire vehicles.
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.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
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.
Jack Hughes scored twice in a four-goal first period as New Jersey beat Dallas 6-4, ending the Stars' run without consecutive regulation losses.
Marc Bindel will be formally welcomed as both the head coach and athletic coordinator at a March 30 school board meeting.
Andrew McCutchen will be on the opening day roster for the Texas Rangers.
Olivia Miles had a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds while adding some big assists late as third-seeded TCU finally overcame Washington for a 62-59 overtime victory.
Reilly Smith scored the tiebreaking goal with 3:38 left in the third period and the Vegas Golden Knights beat Dallas 3-2, denying the Stars' bid to clinch a playoff berth.
Local reports estimate that roughly 40,000 people gathered across central Seoul to watch K-pop band BTS reunite.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
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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