Man gets life in prison for Dallas murder of former OU football player
The ex-college football player was found dead from a gunshot wound on May 5, 2022, in Dallas.
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The ex-college football player was found dead from a gunshot wound on May 5, 2022, in Dallas.
On average, Texas inmates spend approximately 11.22 years on death row before their execution.
The victim was involved in an ATM theft operation, and the suspects accused him of withholding stolen money, police said.
The 48-year-old man was found dead around 11:45 a.m. on Aug. 11 in the 11500 block of Plano Road.
The FBI announced a $25,000 reward for information leading to Cindy Rodriguez-Singh's arrest and conviction.
Last March, her son and his best friend were killed in a grocery store parking lot on Dixon Avenue in Dallas.
Two girls – aged 4 and 15 months old – and a man died in the shooting. Three others sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Police discovered Salah R. Eid dead in his home on June 7, 2021. Investigators determined Eid had been dead for a "few days," a release from Willis' office said.
A jury sentenced Jerry Don Elders to death for the murder of a woman he kidnapped while on the run.
On Feb. 6, police say they located the suspect in Mississippi.
Before lunchtime Tuesday, one teen was dead, and another was on his way to jail on a capital murder charge.
Jerry Don Elders' day in court on capital murder allegations is scheduled for April.
The Dallas Police Department is asking for information on an incident that occurred in the 9500 block of Scyene Road.
Infant Johnson, 24, was arrested on Wednesday in connection to a double homicide that happened on June 26, 2022.
A woman is facing capital murder charges after three children were fatally stabbed in Ellis County on Friday.
A woman is facing capital murder charges after three children were fatally stabbed in Ellis County on Friday.
A woman is facing capital murder charges after three children were fatally stabbed in Ellis County on Friday.
One of the three men wanted in the murder of a North Texas pawn shop owner has been arrested, police said Sunday.
Three men are wanted for the murder of a pawn shop owner in Lewisville.
Three men are wanted for the murder of a pawn shop owner in Lewisville.
The father of an accused shooter who was himself charged with capital murder for allegedly driving the getaway vehicle was found guilty of capital murder on Friday afternoon.
Acosta is accused of knowing ahead of time that his son was going to shot and kill four teens in Garland in 2021.
Subramanian Ponnazhakan, 39, of McKinney, was charged with capital murder in the death of his 9-year-old son.
A McKinney man is facing capital murder charges after his 9-year-old son was found stabbed to death on Friday.
An eight-year-old boy was killed on the morning of New Year's Day in a crime that police are calling a "senseless tragedy."
The plan is aimed at deterring migrants from making the journey to illegally cross the border from Mexico to Texas.
UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione is back in New York after waiving extradition in Pennsylvania.
Many participants are amputees but the program also supports those with neurodivergent conditions, brain injuries, military injuries and more.
The two-alarm fire happened late Wednesday night.
Just in time for the holiday season, some middle school students from Richardson ISD are creating art to bring joy to residents at a nearby assisted living facility.
The plan is aimed at deterring migrants from making the journey to illegally cross the border from Mexico to Texas.
UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione is back in New York after waiving extradition in Pennsylvania.
Many participants are amputees but the program also supports those with neurodivergent conditions, brain injuries, military injuries and more.
The two-alarm fire happened late Wednesday night.
Just in time for the holiday season, some middle school students from Richardson ISD are creating art to bring joy to residents at a nearby assisted living facility.
Amber Crum was just 2 years old when she disappeared from the Pleasant Grove area the day after Christmas in 1983.
A nationwide gift card scam linked to Chinese organized crime involving gangs prompted law enforcement and DHS to take action.
"The events are not a mismanagement of business, but an intentional act to deceive and deprive," an investigator said.
For weeks, the I-Team traced the cups dropped inside seven locations in Garland, Plano, Frisco, Irving, Hurst, Highland Park, and Fort Worth.
A study found that Elon Musk is the most common celebrity used in deepfake scams.
The plan is aimed at deterring migrants from making the journey to illegally cross the border from Mexico to Texas.
Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.
Migrants in the U.S. under what's known as Temporary Protection Status are worried that Trump will revoke the program upon taking office.
Herschel Walker, the former football star who unsuccessfully ran for Senate in Georgia in 2022, will be nominated to serve as ambassador to the Bahamas.
"People deserve to know upfront what they're being asked to pay," FTC Chair Lina Khan said in announcing crackdown on certain consumer fees.
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.
A North Texas couple vetted and hired a local company for their move to Oregon, not knowing someone else would be taking their things.
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.
Many participants are amputees but the program also supports those with neurodivergent conditions, brain injuries, military injuries and more.
"The mystery has finally been solved," Congo's health ministry says, after an unidentified disease outbreak started killing mainly women and children in a remote region.
The sisters share a special bond of getting a second chance at life, which they both received at the age of 38 years old.
Republicans wants to extend 2017 tax cuts that expire next year and could let ACA subsidies lapse to help pay the tab, according to analysts.
Aaron Siri, an attorney to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., petitioned the FDA to "withdraw or suspend" its approval of a polio vaccine.
The new Fort Worth facility is expected to create hundreds of new jobs to help build long-range assault aircraft.
The Dallas City Council voted Wednesday to approve a contract which includes a $15 million upgrade to the convention center.
"The events are not a mismanagement of business, but an intentional act to deceive and deprive," an investigator said.
According to the report, 15,151 Texas workers are owed back wages.
When we first met Nia-Tayler Clark earlier this year, she was excited to show us her Farmers Branch bookstore, BLACKLIT.
Rick Welts was previously the president and COO of the Golden State Warriors.
Before they step on the field, the SMU Mustangs football team has to get through finals first.
The Dallas Open takes place Feb. 1-9, 2025.
The SMU Mustangs are heading to Pennsylvania to face Penn State on Dec. 21.
Luka Doncic had his 80th career triple-double with a season-high 45 points along with 13 assists and 11 rebounds.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
This year, the team wanted to be sure more visitors could enjoy the trains.
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.
The prime-time matchup in Arlington will also take place at Springfield's Atoms Stadium as part of an alternate broadcast.
CBS News Texas captured the excitement and energy of the BMW Dallas Marathon Festival through photos.
Cowtown lit up the streets of Downtown with smiles and lights during the annual Parade of Lights.
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.
