Texas Sheriff's: Shooting After Case Of Mistaken Identity Leaves 1 Dead, 4 Family Members Charged With Murder
Authorities say it is a deadly case of mistaken identity, now four members of a Texas family have been charged with murder.
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Authorities say it is a deadly case of mistaken identity, now four members of a Texas family have been charged with murder.
Jaime Javier Ruelas Mirele had an outstanding arrest warrant for two counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child under the age of 14, according to law enforcement officials.
When the story begins with an official saying "Only in Texas" you know the story is going to be good. That quote came from a sheriff in Texas after a pet cow broke through a fence and went for a stroll on the interstate.
Two people were killed in the fiery crash of a Tesla in Texas and authorities say there was no one in the driver's seat, although it is not clear whether the car's driver-assist system was being used.
It took hours, but a massive fire at a chemical warehouse in Texas, that forced shelter-in-place orders for two nearby neighborhoods, is finally out.
Utility workers trying to repair a broken gas line north of Houston struck another one, causing an explosion that injured six of them, including one critically, authorities said.
The attorney for a Houston officer charged with murder in a botched 2019 raid says his client is being targeted by a district attorney looking to score political points.
A second police officer has been charged with murder and is among more than 10 other current and former officers who have been indicted as part of an ongoing investigation into the Houston Police Department narcotics unit following a deadly 2019 drug raid.
A couple found a body while looking at a house under construction Saturday in Texas.
A former county public health doctor in Texas has been charged for allegedly stealing a vial of COVID-19 vaccine in late December, officials said Thursday.
The economic damage in Texas from the coronavirus pandemic has left a nearly $1 billion deficit in the state budget.
A sergeant with a Texas sheriff's office was killed in a motorcycle crash Saturday afternoon as he was on his way home after completing a funeral escort, authorities said.
Police are investigating a believed domestic violence situation in Texas that left four people dead.
Paxton accused officials in Harris County of misusing up to $12 million of the federal funding and violating state law with their plans to expand the use of mail-in ballots for the presidential election.
A Texas man killed by police last week was shot in the back, according to an autopsy commissioned by the family of the slain man.
As more and more people are online shopping this year, authorities in Texas are being extra vigilant of package thieves.
Police in Texas are investigating a possible human smuggling operation after nearly 30 people were found in a home in Harris County. The group was found after a man was seen running down a street in his underwear.
Police in Houston, Texas have confirmed the body of Alexis Robinault, a 26-year-old Instagram influencer, was found near the Interstate-10 frontage road.
More doctors and nurses may still be needed as Texas rapidly accelerates toward 8,000 hospitalized COVID-19 patients for the first time since a deadly summer outbreak.
The lawsuit was brought by conservative Texas activists who have railed against expanded voting access in Harris County, where a record 1.4 million early votes were cast.
The battle to have more than 125,000 ballots cast at drive-thru locations tossed out continues in Texas. The GOP is pressing forward -- their petition will be heard in federal court one day after the state Supreme Court rejected the same case.
The Texas Supreme Court on Sunday denied a Republican-led petition to toss nearly 127,000 ballots cast at drive-thru voting places in the Houston area.
Drive-thru voting in Texas' largest county is being challenged, now a federal judge is taking action.
A Harris County State District Judge ruled Friday, Oct. 23, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton should be tried for felony securities fraud in his home county, Collin County.
An apartment complex under construction in the Houston suburbs caught fire Wednesday, causing an inferno that could be seen from miles away.
A McKinney man is being called a hero, but he claims he simply, "did what needed to be done."
Each stolen banner features images of pom and cheer team members against a white background and the SMU x ACC logo.
Cook Children's Medical Center has reported a record-high number of visits for respiratory viruses.
The announcement comes days after the Wings won the first pick in the 2025 WNBA draft.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
A McKinney man is being called a hero, but he claims he simply, "did what needed to be done."
Cook Children's Medical Center has reported a record-high number of visits for respiratory viruses.
Dallas voters passed Proposition R, which decriminalizes possession of less than four ounces of marijuana.
Each stolen banner features images of pom and cheer team members against a white background and the SMU x ACC logo.
The announcement comes days after the Wings won the first pick in the 2025 WNBA draft.
A study found that Elon Musk is the most common celebrity used in deepfake scams.
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.
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.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Dallas voters passed Proposition R, which decriminalizes possession of less than four ounces of marijuana.
The land offer highlights the divide between states and local governments on supporting or resisting Trump's mass deportation plans.
An Alabama prisoner convicted of the 1994 murder of a female hitchhiker is slated Thursday to become the third person executed in the U.S., and Alabama, by nitrogen gas.
Four men chosen by President-elect Donald Trump for top positions have been accused of varying degrees of sexual misconduct.
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.
Cook Children's Medical Center has reported a record-high number of visits for respiratory viruses.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
Auri and her sister Suri were preparing to walk their dogs when the 8-year-old started choking.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Overdose deaths have slowed 18% since a peak last year, the CDC estimates.
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.
The announcement comes days after the Wings won the first pick in the 2025 WNBA draft.
The Mavericks said Thursday their five-time All-Star will be re-evaluated in a week.
After another home blowout, fans are left wondering what to look forward to with seven games remaining.
The front office remains behind head coach Mike McCarthy, and QB Cooper Rush will continue to start.
Joe Mixon ran for three touchdowns, Derek Barnett returned a fumble 28 yards for a score and the Houston Texans beat the Dallas Cowboys 34-10.
Family and friends of One Direction star Liam Payne, who died after falling from a Buenos Aires hotel room, have gathered for his funeral in England.
Jake Paul's promotions company says the fighter's unanimous decision over Mike Tyson was the highest-grossing combat sports event in Texas since 2021.
For years, actor and comedian Katt Williams has claimed he lied about his age as a teenager to join the Marines and passed boot camp before being drummed out. The Marines have no record of him ever serving.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
A day after losing his highly-anticipated boxing match to Jake Paul, Mike Tyson wrote that "this is one of those situations when you lost but still won. I'm grateful for last night."
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.
