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The use of hearsay testimony to convict former Chicago-area police officer Drew Peterson in the death of his third wife was proper, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled Thursday in upholding the conviction.
Dallas Police say that three men, who were already in custody in connection to at least three other murders, have now been charged in the death of 30-year-old Liza Saenz, the woman found shot to death and floating in the Trinity River.
Gary Bardwell saw no signs of remorse from the man convicted of killing his daughter. "I don't look at him like a person," Bardwell said. "He's the Devil. I want to know how in the hell you forgive the Devil."
A judge has found convicted killer John David Battaglia, 62, mentally competent to be executed for murdering his two young daughters in 2001 as their mother listened on the phone, begging him to spare their lives.
A jury has found Jason Lowe guilty of killing his girlfriend in May 2016. Police found Jessie Bardwell's body in a field near Farmersville.
Deliberations continue Wednesday in a Collin County murder trial. Jason Lowe is accused of killing his girlfriend, Jessie Bardwell, in May 2016. Her body was later found in a field near Farmersville.
The Bandidos were indicted in March in San Antonio on racketeering-related charges in the Austin fatal shooting of Anthony W. Benesh III.
Balloons floated over McKinney's Erwin Park on Thursday, a tribute to Darryl Hawkins, one of the nine people who were killed Sunday in a mass shooting at a football watch party in Plano.
Opening statements are set to start on Wednesday in a Richardson murder trial. Jason Lowe is accused of killing his girlfriend, Jessie Bardwell, in May 2016. Police found her body in a field near Farmersville.
A woman is dead after a reported home invasion in south Dallas.
A sheriff says a southeast Texas man accused of killing his ex-wife on the eve of Hurricane Harvey gave a tearful confession under questioning.
Nine people are dead, including a gunman after he showed up to a Cowboys watch party in Plano heavily armed. Now, tributes to the victims -- all in their 20s and 30s -- are popping up on social media.
A man from North Texas who posed as a driver for the Lyft ride-sharing service and stabbed a passenger to death has been sentenced to 75 years in prison and fined $10,000 for murder.
Detectives have charged Mariano Sanchez with murder. There's also a murder warrant for Hector Acosta-Ojeda.
Police said the shooting happened around 1:45 a.m. Monday at the 3600 block of S. Polk Street.
An appeals court has overturned the capital murder conviction of Jerome Deamus, who has been serving life in prison without parole for the 2013 slayings of two siblings at a Dallas nightclub.
Police have identified a body and arrested two suspects for murder on Friday.
Kelly Eugene Bigham avoided the death penalty by pleading guilty to murdering his wife and her twin sister.
The FBI today served a search warrant at the home where a 13-year-old was kidnapped and then killed.
The trial begins on Monday for the man accused of shooting and killing someone after a 2015 football game between the Cowboys and the Patriots at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
Christian Tyrrell of Fort Worth was sentenced Friday to life in prison without parole for the 2015 fatal beating of his girlfriend's toddler. Tyrrell was convicted of capital murder on Thursday.
A Texas appeals court has upheld the 99-year prison sentence given to a mortician who was the subject of the 2011 film "Bernie."
An appeals court has approved additional review of a claim from a condemned killer that he's innocent of the notorious 1998 murder of a black man chained to a pickup truck and dragged to his death.
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information directly leading to the arrest of a violent fugitive wanted for capital murder they consider armed and dangerous.
The Denton County jury deliberated about four hours Tuesday in Denton before deciding on Eric Johnson's sentence.
Sabrina Underwood faces a mandatory 12‑year sentence after authorities in Panama discovered a loaded gun in her checked bag, a case her father says was a tragic mistake.
Their letter to the Texas education commissioner argues that recent walkouts raised safety concerns and violated parental expectations.
He breaks down what makes the case unusual and the factors investigators are likely weighing.
Firefighters faced heavy flames as they arrived at the home on Wilbarger Street.
Cindy Clemishire and her father alleged the church downplayed the abuse she suffered as a child.
Sabrina Underwood faces a mandatory 12‑year sentence after authorities in Panama discovered a loaded gun in her checked bag, a case her father says was a tragic mistake.
Their letter to the Texas education commissioner argues that recent walkouts raised safety concerns and violated parental expectations.
He breaks down what makes the case unusual and the factors investigators are likely weighing.
Firefighters faced heavy flames as they arrived at the home on Wilbarger Street.
Cindy Clemishire and her father alleged the church downplayed the abuse she suffered as a child.
As Texas, in recent years, has experienced an increase in its infant mortality rate, it has seen a growing interest in bereavement care for families.
The CEO a Dallas nonprofit resigned after a CBS News Texas I-Team investigation that revealed the organization had failed to follow through on its core promises.
Seven years after a deadly school bus-train crash in Athens, the same crossing still lacks gates or lights—despite repeated promises to fix it.
A CBS News Texas investigation found those daily meals no longer being delivered to schools, despite the nonprofit's claims to the contrary.
It once fed thousands of kids. So, how did a Dallas non-profit's core mission fall apart? CBS News Texas investigates.
Democrat state senator elect Taylor Rehmet sits down with Jack Fink in the CBS News Texas studio to discuss his win over Republican Leigh Wambsganss. "I got a lot of work to do," Rehmet said.
Dallas pollster and Principal of Hunt Research, Ross Hunt discusses the upset win by Democrat Taylor Rehmet over Republican Leigh Wambsganss.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller (R) discusses his re-election campaign and reacts to Gov. Abbott's decision to endorse his challenger.
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
The FBI has arrested "one of the key participants" behind the attack on U.S. facilities in Benghazi, Libya, in 2012 that killed four Americans.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 - the highest mark in American history. But the U.S. still ranks below dozens of other countries.
Weather-related closures left Carter BloodCare 4,000 units of blood and blood components short of what it needs.
The state of Texas is investing $50 million in research on psychedelic therapies.
Walk with a Doc invites community members to join low-pressure group walks led by physicians.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
Salad and Go, a drive-thru salad chain, said on Wednesday that it will close all remaining Texas and Oklahoma stores.
Jaxon Smith‑Njigba brings Rockwall roots to Super Bowl LX after a meteoric rise from Texas 6A football.
Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate secured the rights to perform his Minions-themed program at the Milan Cortina Games hours before he was set to skate.
The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics are underway after the lighting of the Olympic cauldrons and the Parade of Nations at the opening ceremony.
Victor Wembanyama had 29 points and 11 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs overcame rookie No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg's fourth consecutive 30-point game in a 135-123 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was named the NFL MVP, just edging out four other candidates that included New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, last year's MVP.
Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate secured the rights to perform his Minions-themed program at the Milan Cortina Games hours before he was set to skate.
A quaint home in Grapevine is drawing big attention, not for its renovations or location, but for its former occupant.
The 5th Dimension had broad crossover success and won six Grammy Awards, including record of the year twice.
The sheriff says the note was sent to a local Arizona news station, which agreed not to report on it, following the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
