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Armed student injured in police shooting at Mesquite school
It happened around 8:50 a.m. Police say a student entered the school with a firearm.
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It happened around 8:50 a.m. Police say a student entered the school with a firearm.
A Texas prosecutor has convened a grand jury to investigate the Uvalde school shooting that killed 21 people, multiple media outlets reported.
With the release of the Department of Justice report on the Uvalde school shooting, we have a better understanding of exactly what happened and when. Andrea Lucia breaks it down.
The Justice Department's report points to "cascading failures" by the police chief and other law enforcement responding to the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on May 4, 2022.
Attorney General Merrick Garland met with families affected by the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, on Wednesday ahead of the Thursday release of the report.
A Texas judge has ruled that Infowars host Alex Jones cannot use bankruptcy protection to avoid paying more than $1.1 billion to families who sued over his conspiracy theories that the Sandy Hook school massacre was a hoax.
The boy cried during closing arguments and it appeared a couple of the jurors may have been crying, too.
The mother of the boy killed and the mother of the shooter both testified for the prosecution Wednesday.
Lawyers for several families of victims of the Sandy Hook school shooting are criticizing Alex Jones' personal spending as they seek nearly $1.5 billion they won in lawsuits against the Infowars host.
Christina Mitchell is accused of blocking probes into last year's deadly mass shooting at Robb Elementary School.
Parkland student-turned-activist David Hogg is helping launch an organization aimed at ensuring young people have an "inside game" in U.S. politics.
The charges against the cousin stem from his mother calling police to tell them he was also threatening to open fire at a school, according to an arrest affidavit.
Kimberly Mata-Rubio, the mother of Lexi Rubio, is running to be the mayor of Uvalde.
Day 3 of the trial continues Wednesday. Simpkins could face up to life in prison for the shooting that took place at Timberview High School in 2021.
Testimonies continued Tuesday for the trial of Simpkins, who opened fire at Timberview High School in 2021.
The criminal trial for 19-year-old Timothy Simpkins continues Tuesday morning.
Simpkins could face up to life in prison for a shooting that happened at Timberview High School in 2021.
Timothy Simpkins, now 19, sat quietly as witnesses recalled seeing him pull a gun from his waistband before shooting in the direction of another teenager—hitting two other people in the process.
The trial for Timothy Simpkins is underway Monday morning.
Monday morning, a Mansfield teenager goes on trial for allegedly shooting two classmates and a teacher.
The criminal trial for 19-year-old Timothy Simpkins gets underway Monday morning
Police say Simpkins grabbed a handgun out of his backpack and fired it inside Timberview High School shortly after a fight broke out between Simpkins and one of the victims.
Timothy Simpkins, now 18, faces multiple counts of aggravated assault and could spend up to 20 years behind bars.
In the past year since 19 students and two teachers were killed by a gunman at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, frustrations have mounted and pleas to lawmakers have grown.
Through their grief, the families of victims have found the strength to demand changes in gun laws, more school safety and greater accountability.
Witt was the No. 2 overall pick by the Royals in 2019 out of Colleyville Heritage High School, about 15 miles north of the Rangers' stadium.
The judge's order includes body camera video, 911 calls, emails and texts.
"He's young, he's energetic."
The Republican National Convention is expected to draw around 50,000 attendees.
A gunman opened fire at former President Donald Trump's rally on Saturday, grazing Trump's ear with a bullet and killing a bystander.
"He's young, he's energetic."
Witt was the No. 2 overall pick by the Royals in 2019 out of Colleyville Heritage High School, about 15 miles north of the Rangers' stadium.
The heat advisory continues before a significant weather pattern change puts us into a stretch of mild weather.
The judge's order includes body camera video, 911 calls, emails and texts.
The Republican National Convention is expected to draw around 50,000 attendees.
A year after Andre Craig was killed in a high-speed Fort Worth police chase, his grieving family seeks answers.
The judge cited the company's cruel treatment of the animals for, "unreasonably depriving the animals of necessary care or shelter."
Thousands of items disappeared from the DeSoto Police Department evidence room, an internal audit found.
When 72-year-old Tom England received his Medicare statement in the mail, he immediately sensed something was wrong.
Jeremiah Cottle is selling all the intellectual property rights for the manufacture of bump stocks.
A gunman opened fire at former President Donald Trump's rally on Saturday, grazing Trump's ear with a bullet and killing a bystander.
Sen. JD Vance has experienced a quick rise to political power, given that he was virtually unknown before 2016.
Former President Trump revealed JD Vance would be his running mate just before he was slated to formally receive the Republican presidential nomination Monday at the Republican convention.
Former President Donald Trump is expected to announce his pick for a vice presidential running mate on Monday, sources said.
"By luck or by God, many people are saying it's by God I'm still here," former President Donald Trump said in an interview after the shooting at a Pennsylvania rally.
Richardson residents continue to recover from storms that hit North Texas with winds that created debris and damages to homes.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
Self-driving 18-wheelers have longtime truckers worried about their livelihood and others concerned that the technology needs more testing to make sure the public is safe.
McDonald's concept restaurant CosMc's has taken its drink-focused menu to Dallas for its second-ever location.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
"Remember, viruses don't really care what time of year it is, or who you are."
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
Hatch has received two reports of people being shocked after plastic on the product's AC power adapter came off.
Consumer confidence in the deal remains as unguaranteed as a nod from the feds.
Dallas-based American Rounds says more than 200 stores in Texas are requesting a machine.
Massive flames and heavy smoke could be seen coming from Baby Doll's for hours as firefighters worked to put the fire out.
If you're not one of the millions of people traveling for the holiday, here's where you can go to shop and eat.
Change is coming to the Fort Worth Stockyards in the form of a billion-dollar development project.
Witt was the No. 2 overall pick by the Royals in 2019 out of Colleyville Heritage High School, about 15 miles north of the Rangers' stadium.
The defending champions won seven of their last 10 games to enter the All-Star break in third place in the AL West.
The total tournament purse is at a record high. Here's how much the winners will take home.
This year's HBCU Swingman Classic comes months after the MLB added Negro League stats to their record books.
"I think this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Richard Simmons devoted his life to making people sweat with his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" workout videos.
Gloria Allred, an attorney for Halyna Hutchins' parents and sister, said she "respectfully disagrees" with the court's decision.
Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the case with prejudice based on the misconduct of police and prosecutors.
The iconic band claims Brinker International used portions of their hit song "Sabotage" in a Chili's ad without permission.
Practice your heat precautions Tuesday afternoon. North Texas has a lot of visitors in town, many of who might not be familiar with this kind of heat. Keep an eye on everyone. Stay out of direct sun if you can, take frequent breaks from the heat, and drink plenty of water.
An Italian-led team said there's evidence of a sizeable cave not far from where Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed 55 years ago, at the Sea of Tranquility.
This week, the Republican National Convention is expected to draw around 50,000 attendees. Keeping that many people safe, especially given the recent assassination attempt against former president Donald Trump, takes a lot of planning and effort.
Grassroots Republicans in North Texas say they believe Senator Vance will attract younger voters in the rustbelt, where they hope to win some of the crucial battleground states to re-take the White House.
A big step toward recovery for downtown businesses impacted by the Sandman Hotel explosion in January is imminent. Fort Worth announced that Eighth Street is scheduled to reopen a week from Monday, maybe even a bit sooner. Temporary pavement repairs are complete, but the restoration company still has to install steel plates over a pit next to the building before reopening the street. The city doesn't have an update on when the Sandman Hotel will reopen.
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.
A storm chaser not only captured a massive tornado touching down in Hawley, Texas on Thursday but ended up rescuing a family of four whose home was destroyed by it.
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.