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.
J.D. Clark shared a brief update Sunday morning in the wake of storms that claimed one life in Wise County.
State Rep. Vikki Goodwin and labor leader Marcos Velez both spoke recently with Jack Fink.
Herring said that in the year before tariffs, used car sales were just under half of his business at his dealership in Irving; Now, they are nearly 75 percent.
Police in Northern Ireland declared a security alert in the town of Dunmurry, on the outskirts of Belfast, after reports that a car bomb exploded near a police station.
Voters will decide multibillion‑dollar school and city bond proposals, transportation questions and key leadership races across the region.
Tornadoes, large hail, intense straight-line winds, and significant flash flooding was witnessed across North Texas Saturday night. Sadly, the storms were deadly. A dryline to the west was the key trigger for this devastating storm. Again, the dryline will play a role in Sunday's forecast.
Authorities in Wise and Parker counties confirmed two storm‑related deaths Saturday as rescue crews responded to major damage.
J.D. Clark shared a brief update Sunday morning in the wake of storms that claimed one life in Wise County.
State Rep. Vikki Goodwin and labor leader Marcos Velez both spoke recently with Jack Fink.
Tanner Horner is accused of killing 7-year-old Athena Strand after allegedly abducting and strangling her while delivering a package in 2022.
Family ignored a nighttime alert during deadly flooding. Now, questions are growing about notification fatigue and whether the system needs changes.
Texans are tuning out more than Amber Alerts, with the highest opt-out rate in the country for wireless emergency alerts.
State records show regulators ordered the removal of a plastic gas pipe installed in the early 1970s after it was linked to multiple explosions and deaths in North Texas.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
A North Texas baby placed under the safe haven law is at the center of a rare custody fight after the biological family came forward months later seeking to reclaim him.
State Rep. Vikki Goodwin and labor leader Marcos Velez both spoke recently with Jack Fink.
President Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after shots rang out at the hotel where the event was taking place.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
The role of the two CIA agents, who were returning from destroying a clandestine drug lab in the northern Mexican state of Chihuahua, remains unclear.
President Trump cited wasted time and confusion over leadership, adding, "we have all the cards."
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.
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.
After months waiting for a new heart, 9-year-old Penny found hope through music—and a second chance at life.
New Texas regulations took effect March 31 that capped THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
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.
Herring said that in the year before tariffs, used car sales were just under half of his business at his dealership in Irving; Now, they are nearly 75 percent.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
Weiser said "the last few years has required a heavy financial lift to continue operating."
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.
Matt Boldy scored on a deflection with 28.9 seconds left in the first overtime and the Minnesota Wild beat the Dallas Stars 3-2 on Saturday in Game 4 to tie the first-round NHL playoff series.
"I didn't want to be known as the girl with one arm that plays soccer," Denver Summit FC player Carson Pickett told CBS News. "I just wanted to be known for the girl that plays soccer."
Jacob deGrom had his 62nd career 10-strikeout game and the Texas Rangers hit two homers in a 6-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Bill Jones: The Cowboys will knock it out of the park if they can land Ohio State safety Caleb Downs and then trade down for extra picks.
Wyatt Johnston scored on a power-play deflection at 12:10 of the second overtime to give the Dallas Stars a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild early Thursday for a 2-1 lead in the first-round series.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
Federal magistrate Renee Harris Toliver told Pooh Sheisty that the evidence against him is strong.
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
"Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Tori Spelling was involved in a two-car crash in Temecula on Thursday night, according to her manager and Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials.
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.
