Sen. John Cornyn leads nationwide effort to better protect judges, court personnel
An Austin-area judge who was nearly killed by a defendant in 2015 helped to pass a statewide bill that gives Texas judges resources she says she didn't have before and after the shooting.
Police find Fort Worth DWI suspect, his truck covered in someone else’s blood
The 18-year-old refused to answer questions about where the blood came from and, now police hope someone with information can help them figure out what happened.
Dallas police need help solving 2019 murder of Sheila Prater
Three years after a jury found the original suspect in the case not guilty, the case has remained cold.
3 Fort Worth firefighters injured while battling house fire
Almost 24 hours later, one of three injured firefighters remains hospitalized.
Surgeon general declares gun violence in US a public health crisis
Dr. Vivek Murthy issued the advisory Tuesday outlining the "urgent threat firearm violence poses to the health and well-being of our country."
Hunter Biden's law license suspended in DC following historic guilty verdict
Hunter Biden's license to practice law in the District of Columbia was suspended following a jury finding him guilty in his criminal gun trial earlier this month.
Jocelyn Nungaray murder case: Key developments and $10 million bail for suspects
The latest in the case of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray's murder is that bail for Johan Jose Martinez Rangel was set at $10 million during his first court appearance.
Sachse capital murder suspect sentenced to life in prison
The man who robbed and killed a Sachse father will spend the rest of his life in prison.
Man flies to Florida to attack gamer with hammer over online dispute, deputies say
A 20-year-old New Jersey man has been arrested for allegedly flying to Florida to attack a fellow gamer with a hammer following an "online altercation" that the pair had gotten into after meeting in the virtual fantasy world of ArcheAge, police say.
Euless woman who allegedly tried to drown 3-year-old could be charged with hate crime
Euless police are asking prosecutors to treat the attempted drowning of a child as a hate crime. The woman involved is already facing attempted capital murder charges.
Search continues for Arlington hit-and-run driver that killed Marine reserve on her way to drills
The 21-year-old was in uniform driving to drills early Sunday morning. Arlington police say Areauna had a flat tire and pulled onto the shoulder of I-20 near Matlock Road. That's when she was hit by a driver who never stopped.
Dallas suspected drunk driver 'drank a lot' at Buffalo Wild Wings before fatal crash: arrest warrant
Police say Jacob Arredondo later admitted he "consumed four tall glasses of Corona Premier draft" and went on to say "he often drove intoxicated."
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to plead guilty to Espionage Act violation
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will plead guilty to a felony charge in a deal with the U.S. Justice Department that will resolve a long-running legal saga over the publication of a trove of classified documents.
Man struck by roller coaster while trying to retrieve keys in restricted area dies: police
An amusement park guest who was hit by a high-speed roller coaster last week has died of his injuries, authorities say.
Search intensifies for missing Oak Cliff woman last seen on June 8
Search teams have been looking for 88-year-old Myrtle Polk, who was last seen June 8. Her family and friends say they are holding onto hope that she will be found safe.
Elementary school teacher assaults 3 kids in Virginia: police
A Fairfax County Public Schools special education teacher has been charged with seven misdemeanors for allegedly abusing multiple students.
Man accused of murdering 2 North Texas gas station clerks
Police say a Waco man is responsible for two convenience store clerks’ murders in Pleasant Grove and Mesquite.
Franklin Pena Ramos bond set for $10M in 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray's death
Franklin Pena Ramos, one of the suspects charged with capital murder in the death of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray's , appeared before a judge Monday morning.
2 critically injured in tanker fire near Giddings
Two people were critically injured after their SUV collided with a trailer carrying barrels of crude oil on US 290 near Giddings.
12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray: Community funeral announced, supported by Mattress Mack
12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray's funeral services will be held this Thursday. The community is invited to attend and pay their respects.