Feds say Houston-linked ‘Operation Gatekeeper’ broke $160M A.I. chip smuggling pipeline to China
Federal prosecutors with the Southern District of Texas say a sophisticated smuggling network with ties to the Houston area illegally funneled some of the world’s most advanced artificial intelligence computer chips toward China and other restricted destinations, moving at least $160 million in hardware and taking in more than $50 million in overseas payments.
Hearings underway for Athena Strand murder suspect
The man accused of kidnapping and murdering 7-year-old Athena Strand in Wise County will stand trial in April. But over the next two weeks, there will be pretrial hearings related to the case.
DPD eyes gunfire sensors with drone technology
The Dallas Police Department wants the city of Dallas to invest in new technology that can detect gunfire and then dispatch drones in as little as 30 seconds.
Dallas eyes new gunfire detection technology that also launches drones
The Dallas Police Department wants to explore new technology that could detect gunfire and dispatch drones in search of active shooters.
Kaufman police officer killed in head-on crash
A Kaufman police officer was killed in a car crash while returning home from work.
Quick-thinking bank teller saves customer from phone scam
A Missouri bank teller is being praised for stopping a jury-duty phone scam after a terrified woman attempted to withdraw thousands of dollars to avoid what she believed was an imminent arrest.
30 handguns seized from truck spare tire at Texas border crossing
Texas Department of Public Safety special agents seized 30 handguns and dozens of accessories destined for Mexico that were concealed in a spare tire during an inspection at the Anzalduas Port of Entry, leading to the arrest of two individuals.
Person of interest in shooting of Jets' player Kris Boyd reportedly taken into custody
A suspect linked to the shooting of New York Jets player Kris Boyd was taken into police custody at a Buffalo apartment complex earlier today.
17-year-old arrested for Burleson fatal shooting
A deadly shooting at Bailey Lake Park in Burleson is believed to have resulted from a narcotics transaction between several teenagers.
Athena Strand Murder: Judge denies defense motion to delay trial
A judge has denied a request to delay the trial of a former FedEx driver who is accused of kidnapping and killing a 7-year-old girl in Wise County.
Fort Worth shooting: Man shot at men's club overnight Saturday
A man was shot at a Fort Worth men's club early Sunday, police said.
Dallas shooting: Argument leads to fatal shooting outside restaurant
A man was shot and killed in a restaurant parking lot in Old East Dallas Saturday, police said.
Procedural hearing set in capital murder case against Athena Strand suspect
The capital murder case against Tanner Horner, accused of the 2022 kidnapping and strangulation of 7-year-old Athena Strand, is heading to a procedural pretrial hearing on Monday as the trial approaches its scheduled 2026 start date.
Woman found dead after house fire in Northwest Dallas
Following a house fire on Saturday afternoon in Dallas, a woman was found dead inside the residence, and authorities are currently investigating the cause of the blaze.
Dallas arson suspect accused of stabbing fire hose line during house fire
A Dallas woman faces arson and criminal mischief charges after investigators say she intentionally set a house on fire and then stabbed a fire hose to stop firefighters from putting out the flames.
Deadly shooting under investigation in Old East Dallas
A man is dead following a shooting in Old East Dallas late Saturday night; his identity has not yet been released.
Shooting at Hulen Mall: Fort Worth police charge suspects gunman
A man was shot in the leg outside Hulen Mall on Saturday afternoon; he is expected to recover from the injury.
1 dead, 4 injured at Dallas event center shooting
One person is dead and four others are injured, including the shooter, after a fight led to gunfire at a Dallas event venue.
Wisconsin deputies stop driver, flashlight used as headlight
The Door County Sheriff's Office stopped a driver for speeding, and deputies found a handheld flashlight used as a "substitute" for a missing headlight.
Infant’s remains found buried in beer box in Chicago suburb; 2 in custody, sheriff says
The remains of a baby were found buried in Will County on Friday morning, which led to two people being taken into custody.