12-year-old at center of Parker Co. plot with friend to kill families dies
The 12-year-old Parker County girl who authorities said plotted for weeks with a friend to murder their families has died from a self-inflicted gun shot wound.
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The 12-year-old Parker County girl who authorities said plotted for weeks with a friend to murder their families has died from a self-inflicted gun shot wound.
An investigation is underway after police said a suspected child predator committed suicide in front of officers.
The number directs callers to trained counselors for free and confidential emotional support 24 hours, seven days a week.
Hundreds gathered in DeSoto to bring awareness to the loss of 19-year-old Arlana Miller, who died of suicide last week.
As a teen he was accused, tried and convicted of opening fire on a young girl and her new boyfriend. On March 21 officials confirmed that Chad Padilla died.
Sixty-three-year-old Leland Barron was found dead, floating in Lake Carolyn the morning of Feb. 18.
Police say the husband of a social media influencer whose body was found along a Texas highway in 2020 took his own life.
Police officers helped a man with a self-inflicted wound who was suffering from a mental health crisis in the parking lot of Grapevine Mills Mall.
Dallas detectives are investigating a murder-suicide in the 990 block of Adleta Blvd.
Children's Medical Center Dallas introduced a space called "Philips Rooms" for teenagers to experience light and welcoming environments to help soothe their minds.
A candlelight vigil is planned tonight in memory of the Towhid family of Allen.
Police said there's a social media post by one of the victims saying he made a pact with his brother to kill his family and commit suicide.
"Watch your kids closely. Even if they say 'Mom, it's okay.' No. Push them. Push them. Look in their phones," said Makayla Marie Villatoro's mother.
The Duchess said suicide was a "real and frightening thought" while she was pregnant with her son, Archie, and a working member of the Royal Family.
Richard Christian "Chris" Dillard was a former Communications Director for Beth Van Duyne for Congress.
U.S. Rep. Beth Van Duyne was home when the she heard a gunshot outside. She saw a body and called 911.
A new study released by the American Academy of Pediatrics found non-fatal overdoses are on the rise in children under the age of 15.
Keith Todd Ashley, 48, was named in an indictment returned by a federal grand jury in Sherman on Nov. 12, charging him with six counts of wire fraud.
At Cook Children's, the vast majority of patients treated for self-harming are girls, typically between the ages of 13 and 15.
Doctors across North Texas are warning about an alarming rise in the number of children attempting suicide.
Almost 25% of all Dallas ISD middle and high schools have GSAs and because of the impact they've made so far, the district is currently working to put them in all middle and high school campuses.
Doctors at Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth said they admitted juvenile suicide patients at a rate of almost one per day in August.
In a recent interview, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott revealed struggles we went through with depression and his brother's suicide during the offseason.
The 28 deaths this year include five homicides, as well as accidents, suicides, deaths related to illness, cases still under investigation and one combat-related death.
"Right here in Texas, we know that suicide is the third leading cause of death for even kiddos as young as 10 to 14," said Kristi Wiley, program director for the Jordan Elizabeth Harris Foundation.
Jahmyr Gibbs and the Detroit Lions have beaten the Dallas Cowboys to stay atop the NFC wild-card race.
Smith and other Main Street businesses complained to Frisco about the impact on business.
A group of North Texas women has been working hard to preserve a style of dancing that had its heyday in the early part of the 20th century.
As intrigue grows over whether Texas Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett plans to announce a U.S. Senate campaign next week, she confirmed to CBS News she's spoken with would-be opponents.
Dallas Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb suffered a concussion against the Detroit Lions on Thursday night and was ruled out for the rest of the game.
Jahmyr Gibbs and the Detroit Lions have beaten the Dallas Cowboys to stay atop the NFC wild-card race.
Smith and other Main Street businesses complained to Frisco about the impact on business.
A group of North Texas women has been working hard to preserve a style of dancing that had its heyday in the early part of the 20th century.
As intrigue grows over whether Texas Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett plans to announce a U.S. Senate campaign next week, she confirmed to CBS News she's spoken with would-be opponents.
Dallas Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb suffered a concussion against the Detroit Lions on Thursday night and was ruled out for the rest of the game.
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
It took Azellia Thompkins nearly a year to watch the video of her attempted suicide in the Scurry County jail. Now, she's hoping others will watch it.
The average wait for a bed in a maximum-security psychiatric facility in Texas is over eight months.
At a legislative hearing, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick blasted Judge Rob Kelly for being absent in his county's time of need.
Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair Gene Wu of Houston discusses his reaction to the Supreme Court's ruling upholding the 2025 map so that they can be used for the March primary and next year's midterm elections. He told Jack Fink, "it's beyond disappointing."
Gov. Greg Abbott discusses the redistricting battle an hour before the U.S. Supreme Court announced that they would allow the newly drawn maps to be implemented.
As intrigue grows over whether Texas Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett plans to announce a U.S. Senate campaign next week, she confirmed to CBS News she's spoken with would-be opponents.
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The U.S. Supreme Court Justices will keep the 2025 congressional maps in place for next year's all-important midterm elections.
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.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
A group of North Texas women has been working hard to preserve a style of dancing that had its heyday in the early part of the 20th century.
It's called H3N1, and it can not only cause more severe illness in older adults, but it's also proving to be resistant to flu vaccines.
A North Texas man serves the community as a full-time Crowley police officer; however, that young officer is the one who needs help after he received a life-threatening diagnosis over the summer.
The toolkit includes tips for caretakers and applies to anyone with dementia.
Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham, a critic of government vaccine mandates, has been quietly appointed to one of the CDC's top positions.
Smith and other Main Street businesses complained to Frisco about the impact on business.
Rodeo Dallas, a popular but controversial Deep Ellum nightclub, is getting back in the saddle. In Uptown.
"This is a Texas-sized investment in the future of our great state," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.
American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.
President Donald Trump's plan to cut record beef prices by importing more meat from Argentina is running into heated opposition from U.S. ranchers.
Jahmyr Gibbs and the Detroit Lions have beaten the Dallas Cowboys to stay atop the NFC wild-card race.
Dallas Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb suffered a concussion against the Detroit Lions on Thursday night and was ruled out for the rest of the game.
The Detroit Lions host the Dallas Cowboys in Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season on Thursday.
The Dallas Stars shut out the New Jersey Devils 3-0 on Wednesday night.
The Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are the top two teams in the hunt for an NFC wild card and are still holding on to hopes to compete for division championships.
The heavy metal band has not only changed lives with their music; they've also changed lives with their philanthropy – from donations to food banks and disaster relief, to their charity, All Within My Hands, which has donated to workforce education and other critical services.
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
The man, Johnson Wen, was sent back to Australia and "has been barred from re-entering Singapore," the city-state's immigration authority said in a statement quoted by broadcaster CNA.
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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