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"I think they're using my dead child to make a political statement," said Garrett Foster's mother. The Foster family is hanging on to hope that the decision could be overturned.
Daniel Perry was found guilty by a jury last week for killing Garrett Foster, who was among those protesting in Austin during the Black Lives Matter protests.
Daniel Perry was found guilty by a jury last week for killing Garrett Foster, who was among those protesting in Austin during the Black Lives Matter protests.
A judge declined to find two Fort Worth officials in contempt of court after they made public statements about the Aaron Dean verdict despite a gag order.
Even though the criminal proceedings in Tarrant County are done, this case is far from over. Read more here: https://www.cbsnews.com/dfw/news/aaron-dean-whats-next-as-former-fort-worth-cop-begins-serving-sentence/
Legal experts say there were some surprising moments that could have impacted the outcome.
Jason Allen with what could happen next when sentencing begins tomorrow and Caroline Vandergriff talks to a family friend of Atatiana Jefferson.
Prosecutor Dale Smith ended with: "Spilling your milk at breakfast, that's an accident. This is murder. You know he never saw that gun. He didn't know what he saw. And because of that Atatiana will never breathe again."
The break gives Dean's legal team plenty of time to prepare defense strategies and witnesses before next week, if they call any at all.
The decision Aaron Dean made when he shot and killed Atatiana Jefferson, and what the jury believes about it, will determine if he remains free or spends up to life in prison.
Jury selection will extend into a fifth day in the high-profile murder trial of Aaron Dean, who when he was a police officer shot and killed a woman in her home in 2019. The unusually large jury pool of 200 people to start the week, was narrowed down to a few dozen by Thursday night, after a full day of attorneys questioning potential jurors about their opinions on law enforcement, and their willingness to potentially send a former officer to prison for five to 99 years.
Leaders in both the Dallas and Garland Police Departments are not happy about the charges.
The Hatley family - the first Black family in Texas to race quarter horses - is getting a lot of recognition thanks to their hard work with a special horse.
Multiple arrest warrants have been issued by the Dallas County DA's office for two officers involved in 2020's George Floyd protests in downtown Dallas.
Martin Luther King Jr's birthday will be commemorated in Dallas with the unveiling of a city project meant to encourage unity.
Atatiana Jefferson, a Fort Worth woman killed by a former police officer, could soon be honored with a memorial designation on Interstate-35W.
Members of George Floyd's family traveled from Texas to Minnesota to join citizens, activists, and others who lost loved ones to police encounters for a march marking the one-year anniversary of Floyd's death.
In the streets of Houston's Third Ward, a historically black neighborhood where George Floyd grew up, there were shouts filled with the word "justice" in the moments after former police Officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder.
From community leaders to criminology experts, people in North Texas have been weighing in on the Derek Chauvin trial.
Emmanuel Quinones, 25, was sentenced to three years for brandishing an assault rifle at a Black Lives Matter protest in Lubbock.
A two-block long mural dedicated to George Floyd was unveiled over the weekend. The dedication is along a street that passes in front of Floyd's alma mater, Jack Yates High School, in Houston.
The Black Lives Matter movement has prompted the opening of a new pop-up museum in Dallas. The BLK Experience celebrates Black history, Black lives and Black excellence.
Still images from the protests the DA's Office is now sharing publicly, show some of the people John Creuzot wants to come forward with their photos and videos.
There were some heated exchanges between Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and Texas Senator Ted Cruz on Twitter Tuesday after the Republican blamed a drop in NBA Finals ratings on social justice and Black Lives Matter messaging.
The City of Dallas honors the memory of Botham Jean -- a man shot and killed in his own home by a then police officer who has since been convicted of murder. Mayor Eric Johnson has declared today #BeLikeBo Day.
Trump in a statement said the two will work to "dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies."
"Starting with only a blurry picture of the suspect vehicle, detectives began the tedious process of developing leads."
Trump announced former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe as his pick to be CIA director.
Blake Pool remembers 2002 well. It was the year his football team, the Southlake Carroll Dragons, won the state championship.
For the families of the victims, time has also not erased the memories of the six crew members killed.
Trump in a statement said the two will work to "dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies."
"Starting with only a blurry picture of the suspect vehicle, detectives began the tedious process of developing leads."
Trump announced former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe as his pick to be CIA director.
Blake Pool remembers 2002 well. It was the year his football team, the Southlake Carroll Dragons, won the state championship.
For the families of the victims, time has also not erased the memories of the six crew members killed.
Big solar companies oftentimes outsource on-the-ground sales efforts to third-party companies.
A Collin County man is facing an extremely rare traffic citation after an encounter that was caught on video.
The CBS Data Team learned there are about 5600 mail thefts reported every year in the North Texas region- that's more than 15 reported thefts a day.
For the past six months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has spoken with more than a dozen Medicare recipients who reported fraudulent activity on their accounts.
The officer was pursuing a stolen car in South Fort Worth when he collided with 57-year-old Andre Craig, who was killed in the crash.
Trump in a statement said the two will work to "dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies."
Amid calls for holiday season boycotts, Sephora and other large retailers refute claims of political donations.
The long-awaited ruling, related to presidential immunity, could have profound consequences for the case.
President-elect Donald Trump and Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida were once political rivals.
The European Union Ambassador to the United States said the Lone Star State could get a boost from increased exports of liquified natural gas to Europe.
At Fort Worth ISD's North Side High School, the sounds of an American sport on the field meet mariachi music in the stands.
With new foods, such as the "Drowning Taquitos" and the "Beso de Angel," Tony's Taco Shop owners say they don't take their success for granted.
Latinas in Tech DFW started back up last year after the pandemic. They have lots of opportunities for Latinas to network, connect, and learn new skills.
Anchor Ken Molestina shows us how he makes his Cuban coffee for the CBS News Texas newsroom.
Del Olmo, who has played golf his entire life, recalls how rare the sport was for people like him growing up in Mexico City.
Big solar companies oftentimes outsource on-the-ground sales efforts to third-party companies.
As more seniors fall victim to financial scams, citizens and lawmakers search for stronger consumer protections.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
Richardson residents continue to recover from storms that hit North Texas with winds that created debris and damages to homes.
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
Once a month, a group of veterans and first responders gathers to find healing through outdoor therapy.
Texas has the third largest population of people 50 years of age and older.
Cheese processed at plant in Lena, Illinois, may be tainted by bacteria that can cause serious and fatal infections.
The FDA says oral phenylephrine, used in many over-the-counter cough and cold medicines, "is not effective as a nasal decongestant."
Seventeen thousand workers depend on those containers to arrive by train or truck transport inside southern Dallas County’s International Inland Port.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
Elliott Hill is a TCU graduate and currently serves on the school's board of trustees.
Chevron Corporation announced Friday it would relocate its headquarters from San Ramon to Houston, Texas before the end of the year.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul had to wait an extra four months for his high-profile match with 58-year-old former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott will undergo season-ending surgery for his torn hamstring.
Miro Heiskanen scored two of Dallas' six first-period goals, and the Stars beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 7-1.
The Dallas Cowboys are awaiting word on whether Dak Prescott will have season-ending surgery on his torn hamstring.
"America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders" was renewed for a second season, the squad announced on social media.
Celebrating his Texas roots, Grammy-winning artist Leon Bridges releases "Leon," an album he calls a love letter to the city of Fort Worth.
In a significant milestone for the Texas dining scene, the Michelin Guide Texas featured exceptional restaurants in the state's four major metropolitan areas: Austin, Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio.
"Sunday Morning" looks back on the life of a music giant: producer, composer and arranger Quincy Jones, who died last Sunday at age 91.
Judith Jamison, an internationally acclaimed dancer who later served as artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for two decades, has died at age 81.
Actor Tony Todd's TV and movie credits spanned 40 years and included the 1992 horror film "Candyman" and its 2021 sequel.
Check out photos of cars, trucks and SUV's on display this year at the Texas Auto Show at the State Fair of Texas.
We take a look back at Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia's time in Dallas.
Stars, stripes and plenty of fun in the sun is how Fort Worth celebrates the Fourth of July.
Severe storms made way across North Texas on May 28, leaving behind a path of destruction.
Damage from across North Texas that was left behind by two tornadoes on May 25.
