Paxton Talks Police Tensions Ahead Of Dallas Memorial
While people in Dallas are focused on unity, things remain tense between police and many others across the country. Attorney General Ken Paxton talks about what can be done to address this issue.
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While people in Dallas are focused on unity, things remain tense between police and many others across the country. Attorney General Ken Paxton talks about what can be done to address this issue.
When officers who'd been shot in Dallas started showing up at Parkland Hospital, trauma surgeon Dr. Brian H. Williams went to work, pushing aside the inner conflict he faces every day as a black man who's fearful when encountering police.
As authorities wrap up work at the scene of Thursday night's ambush in Dallas, it is beginning to get easier for people to move around the downtown area once again. But the investigation is far from over.
As the investigation into the police ambush in downtown Dallas continues on Monday, so does the outpouring of support for Dallas police officers. Services are planned this week for the five officers who lost their lives.
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A black trauma surgeon at Parkland Hospital in Dallas said Monday that he understands the "anger and frustration and distrust of law enforcement," but blames the problem on a lack of discussion.
Chief James Spiller with the DART Police Department and DART president Gary Thomas speak about their officers after the ambush in downtown Dallas, which resulted in the first DART officer to ever be killed in the line of duty.
El Centro College revealed for the first time late Sunday that two of its officers were injured in Thursday's police ambush in downtown Dallas, and that both of those officers continued to work despite their wounds.
President Obama on Saturday rejected the notion that this week's stunning violence is a signal that the U.S. has returned to some of the darkest days of its past. "America is not as divided as some have suggested," he said.
Police in Dallas are getting help from the FBI as they work to piece together their investigation of the Thursday night ambush on officers downtown. Many streets in the area remain blocked on Saturday.
The ambush in Dallas was shown live on television and followed on social media, making it harder for kids to be shielded from the tragedy. So, how should parents address the topic with their children?
While downtown Dallas ambush shooter Micah Johnson had no criminal record, he did have a troubled past in the U.S. Army. He was sent back to the U.S. from Afghanistan with a recommendation that he be removed from service.
People from all over North Texas have been coming to a growing memorial at the Dallas PD's headquarters after Thursday night's ambush in downtown. A total of 12 police officers were shot and five families are grieving.
The fallout from a tragedy, like what happened Thursday night in Dallas when 12 police officers were shot and five of them died, can be painful for the survivors and the families of the victims.
When police in Dallas used a bomb-carrying robot to kill a sniper, they also kicked off an ethical debate about technology's use in fighting crime. Experts couldn't recall another time when police deployed a robot with lethal intent.
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The 'Black Lives Matter' movement isn't backing down, despite concerns about backlash after the Dallas attack. Organizers repudiated violence against police, but said that they understand the frustration that led to the shootings.
The U.S. Army said Friday that Micah Xavier Johnson, named as a suspect in the Dallas police officer shootings, served in the Army Reserve for six years and did a nine-month tour of duty in Afghanistan.
A peaceful protest in Dallas over the recent videotaped shootings of black men by police turned violent Thursday night as an unknown number of people shot at officers, killing five and injuring seven, as well as two civilians.
Anger over the police shootings in Dallas must not be allowed to divide us, House Speaker Paul Ryan said Friday, as he and fellow lawmakers sought to set an example of unity for Congress and the nation.
Supporters of the Black Lives Matter movement on Friday condemned the slayings of police in Dallas, but stressed that the shootings should not lessen concerns over the killings of black men and women by officers across the country.
Governor Greg Abbott has ordered that Texas flags across the lone star will be lowered to half-staff in honor of the Dallas police shooting victims through sunset on Tuesday, July 12.
The suspect told police that he was upset over the recent string of police shooting and that, "he wanted to kill white people. He wanted to kill white police officers."
Law enforcement officials from around Texas, the United States and the world expressed sympathy and concern through social media for the Dallas Police Department, DART police officers and the city and people of Dallas.
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
It's not yet clear what led up to the shooting.
A heat advisory is in effect until 8 p.m. Saturday night due to a heat index, known as the feels-like value, reaching up to 107 degrees.
Two people were arrested as barriers around American Airlines Center restricted access to nearby establishments.
The city's public safety unions say the city manager missed a scheduled meeting as police and firefighter contracts near expiration.
It's not yet clear what led up to the shooting.
A heat advisory is in effect until 8 p.m. Saturday night due to a heat index, known as the feels-like value, reaching up to 107 degrees.
CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink sat down with President Trump for an exclusive interview during the president's visit to North Texas.
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
Two people were arrested as barriers around American Airlines Center restricted access to nearby establishments.
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Under SB 1049, school districts must allow students to leave campus during the school day for religious instruction.
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The court filing did not indicate what charges David Rush could plead to.
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A California couple's surrogate who refused their wishes to have an abortion has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in a custody dispute over the 4-week-old child, who was born in Texas with a serious heart defect.
It began as a gathering in a park with protest songs and speeches from opponents of President Trump and turned into a march down the streets of Dallas, with riot police and mounted patrols blocking protesters from getting close to the AAC.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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 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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