Senator Ted Cruz Wants Felons Who Lie On Gun Background Check Applications Prosecuted
Under the bill, Sen. Cruz said the Justice Department would create a task force to prosecute criminals who try to illegally buy a gun.
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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 project is expected to take three to four months.
Dennis Jimenez-Hernandez is wanted for the victim's murder.
A gun battle in Old East Dallas Tuesday evening left one person dead, police say.
Alexis Bowman surrendered to the Dallas County Sheriff's Office at the jail for the warrant issued for her arrest regarding the murder of Fredrick Myers.
A man suspected of shooting and killing an innocent bystander outside a Fort Worth convenience store Friday has been arrested, police say.
A fight between two men led to one of them fatally shooting the other in the parking lot of a shopping center in northeast Dallas, police say.
The search is on in Oklahoma City for a gunman who police say shot a Taco Bell employee through the drive-through window.
Accused killer, and former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger is in the courtroom again.
Fort Worth police are trying to identify a man who is seen on surveillance video shooting a woman at the Eastwood Food Mart off Wilbarger Street this weekend.
The Texas Department of Public Safety says troopers fatally shot a driver who pulled a handgun on them after fleeing a traffic stop in East Dallas Saturday night.
Police are investigating after a woman died from an alleged shooting at the Eastwood Food Mart in Fort Worth Friday night.
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
President Trump's speech at the Republican National Committee convention touched on the polarizing NBA trade that sent superstar guard Luka Dončić from the Mavericks to the Lakers.
The former president joined Condoleezza Rice in Dallas to recount the uncertainty, sacrifice and spirit of service that followed.
President Trump vowed Wednesday to send a $5,000 "dividend" to every American citizen after the midterms, but only if Republicans hold onto control of Congress. He didn't offer details on how the payments would work.
Barry Melrose, a hockey player-turned-coach who led the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final before going on to a long career in broadcasting the sport, has died at 70.
President Trump's speech at the Republican National Committee convention touched on the polarizing NBA trade that sent superstar guard Luka Dončić from the Mavericks to the Lakers.
The former president joined Condoleezza Rice in Dallas to recount the uncertainty, sacrifice and spirit of service that followed.
President Trump vowed Wednesday to send a $5,000 "dividend" to every American citizen after the midterms, but only if Republicans hold onto control of Congress. He didn't offer details on how the payments would work.
Barry Melrose, a hockey player-turned-coach who led the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final before going on to a long career in broadcasting the sport, has died at 70.
Families will find cheaper admission, lower parking prices, and more food items priced at $10 or less when the fair opens Sept. 25.
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.
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.
President Trump's speech at the Republican National Committee convention touched on the polarizing NBA trade that sent superstar guard Luka Dončić from the Mavericks to the Lakers.
President Trump vowed Wednesday to send a $5,000 "dividend" to every American citizen after the midterms, but only if Republicans hold onto control of Congress. He didn't offer details on how the payments would work.
Democrat James Talarico told CBS News' Ed O'Keefe he won't use AI in political advertising in the race for the Texas U.S. Senate seat, adding, "every ad that we put out is made by human beings."
President Trump's departure to Texas was delayed after an emergency slide on the new Air Force One deployed on the tarmac before he boarded.
Republicans are fighting to hold onto their majority in the Senate, where the GOP currently controls 53 seats. To take control, Democrats would need to net four seats in November's election.
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.
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.
President Trump's speech at the Republican National Committee convention touched on the polarizing NBA trade that sent superstar guard Luka Dončić from the Mavericks to the Lakers.
Barry Melrose, a hockey player-turned-coach who led the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final before going on to a long career in broadcasting the sport, has died at 70.
Ben Shelton ended Carlos Alcaraz's title reign in the latest-finishing match in U.S. Open history, pulling out the victory in a marathon tussle that ended at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday.
Breanna Stewart had 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists to help the U.S. win its 33rd in a row in the tournament.
Dallas Cowboys left guard Tyler Smith will miss at least the first month of the season because of a left thumb injury that needs surgery.
Dolly Parton died in Nashville on Aug. 25 at the age of 80 — a shock to fans around the world who weren't aware of her illness.
Ben Shelton ended Carlos Alcaraz's title reign in the latest-finishing match in U.S. Open history, pulling out the victory in a marathon tussle that ended at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
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.
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.
