Murdered Kaufman County DA's Mother Wants Death Penalty For Accused Killers
The mother of the Kaufman County DA murdered last year speaks out about the suspects & remembers her son.
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The mother of the Kaufman County DA murdered last year speaks out about the suspects & remembers her son.
It took more than a year to make the discovery in Lake Tawakoni, but on March 5th, a dive team recovered two pistols and a black mask.
Police think they have found a key piece of evidence in the assassination of an assistant Kaufman County prosecutor.
Three thousand residents were called to the Rockwall County courthouse as part of the Eric Williams death penalty case.
It has been more than a year since the high-profile killings in Kaufman County and, on Friday, jury selection began in the suspect's capital murder trial.
It snakes through North Texas, buried or in the process of being buried, drawing little attention for anyone other than the people who live and work near it.
Kaufman County murder suspect Eric Williams was in the courtroom on Friday morning to ask for more time before his trial begins next month. But that request was denied.
After spending hours in the murky waters of Lake Tawakoni yesterday, a Texas Rangers team had to scrap another dive today because of the weather.
A dive team is searching a North Texas lake for weapons in last year's slayings of the Kaufman County district attorney, his chief deputy and his wife.
Emergency workers from all over the country will be attending the funeral for a Dallas firefighter who died last week while responding to a crash on an icy overpass.
Hundreds of people came together Saturday morning, for a pancake breakfast to support a local fire department.
One year ago today, Mark Hasse, the top assistant Kaufman County DA, was shot to death one block from the courthouse.
A judge granted the defense's wish on Friday to move a high-profile murder trial out of Kaufman County.
A white supremacist has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison for mailing threatening letters to state judges and prosecutors.
The emotion is still raw and a community remains stunned. That is what's left after a violent and fiery killing spree in Terrell. The end result -- five people dead and one man charged and in custody.
While Terrell police say this was an isolated incident and that the suspect knew four of his five victims, Kaufman County has been no stranger to high profile crimes in 2013.
Gov. Rick Perry and hundreds of teary-eyed family members honored police officers, firefighters and first responders killed or hurt in the line of duty with Star of Texas awards.
With the opening of schools just days away, the town of Kemp, in Kaufman County, is reeling with news of an apparent attempted kidnapping.
Court documents show Kim-Lene Williams, wife of former Kaufman County Justice of the Peace Eric Williams, has refiled a divorce case, this time naming her sister-in-law as a defendant.
Eric and Kimberly Williams appeared in court on Friday for the first time since being indicted for the murders of the Kaufman County district attorney, his wife and a top prosecutor.
More than 200 animals were taken from a home in Kaufman County from filthy conditions, according to the SPCA of Texas.
CBS has learned that former Justice of the Peace Eric Williams and his wife Kim will be indicted on murder charges on Thursday.
Major developments in the murder investigation of two Kaufman County prosecutors. Sources tell CBS 11 indictments will be announced later this week.
The smoke had barely cleared, after a veteran prosecutor was shot in broad daylight near the Kaufman County courthouse, when word spread about a possible prime suspect.
Nick Morale of Terrell admits he made a terroristic threat against a county Judge. Police say the threat was made via a crime-tip line on April 2nd, just days after the bodies of District Attorney Mike McLelland and his wife Cynthia were found.
President-elect Trump's sentencing for his criminal conviction in New York is scheduled for Friday morning.
The zoo experienced various types of precipitation on Thursday, including snow, rain, sleet and freezing rain.
In an email, the church's lead pastor stated that the man disclosed the information on Monday after being confronted.
In addition to flight disruptions, Thursday's severe weather led to hundreds of power outages and some traffic delays.
Fort Worth officials have not yet revealed what caused an explosion at a power substation that led to a large fire.
The storm will bring inches of sleet and snow with it.
President-elect Trump's sentencing for his criminal conviction in New York is scheduled for Friday morning.
The zoo experienced various types of precipitation on Thursday, including snow, rain, sleet and freezing rain.
In an email, the church's lead pastor stated that the man disclosed the information on Monday after being confronted.
As icy roads and freezing temperatures approach, districts across North Texas are updating their plans.
When a former Cedar Hill police officer was accused of soliciting sex from a DWI suspect he was already under investigation for similar behavior with a victim of domestic violence, internal records reveal.
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.
President-elect Trump's sentencing for his criminal conviction in New York is scheduled for Friday morning.
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania has accepted an invitation from President-elect Donald Trump to meet with him at his Mar-a-Lago estate, multiple sources said.
Court to hear arguments Friday on law forcing TikTok sale by Chinese parent company that takes effect in Jan. 19.
Mexico's president sarcastically said that the U.S. should be called "Mexican America" after Trump's vow to rename the Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of America."
U.S. Capitol Police said they found the machete and other knives during a security screening.
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.
Medical emergencies won't wait till the winter storm passes, so North Texas hospitals are preparing to operate through inclement weather.
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
Several Western states are seeing rates worse than last year's peak of flu season.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says the recent surge in violence in the subway "cannot continue." She says she will include new legislation in the executive budget to change New York's involuntary commitment standards.
The proposed rule is required under a law passed by Congress last year, and is intended to ensure the safety of makeup and baby powder.
The concept is simple: a menu with no prices. Guests pay what they can afford.
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.
Dallas guard Kyrie Irving is expected to miss one to two weeks with a bulging disc in his back, and Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said a timeline for his return was not immediately known.
Mike McCarthy says he absolutely wants to return as the coach of the Dallas Cowboys.
Now, the Cowboys await the fate of coach Mike McCarthy, who is on an expiring contract.
Expect the unexpected, such as Trey Lance and Will Grier getting possible reps.
Officers responded to Doncic's residence just after 10:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 27.
Court to hear arguments Friday on law forcing TikTok sale by Chinese parent company that takes effect in Jan. 19.
Peter Yarrow was a singer-songwriter and a social activist, but he was best known as one-third of the folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary.
Here is the full list of winners who took home awards at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
Melania Trump is the focus of a new documentary that's set for release by Amazon Prime Video later this year, the company announced Sunday.
Known for her brutally honest style, comedian Nikki Glaser took the stage Sunday as host of the 2025 Golden Globe Awards tonight.
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.
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