Defense wants Athena Strand murder suspect's police interviews thrown out

Tanner Horner’s defense team is also still waiting for the judge to rule on whether all or part of his jailhouse interviews will be allowed as evidence because of a possible violation of his Miranda Rights.

Dallas police seize cocaine, meth during routine traffic stop; 2 arrested

Dallas police officers seized more than a pound of cocaine and methamphetamine following a routine traffic stop in the White Rock area of Dallas.

Drone drops steak, crab legs — and a side of contraband to SC prison

Authorities in South Carolina intercepted a drone that attempted to drop an illicit Thanksgiving feast into Lee Correctional Institution.

Rapper Erica Banks arrested again in metro Atlanta, this time for drugs

“Love & Hip Hop Atlanta" cast member Erica Breaux arrested after police found drugs inside a stolen vehicle during a traffic stop.

Ghislaine Maxwell case: Judge grants request to unseal case records

A federal judge says the Justice Department can publicly release investigative materials from a sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime confidant of Jeffrey Epstein.

McKinney mother charged with capital murder after death of toddler

The three-year-old McKinney boy who suffered severe injuries in October has died, leading prosecutors to upgrade the charge against his mother and her boyfriend to capital murder.

Fort Worth Police investigate apparent murder-suicide

Fort Worth police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide after two adults were found dead Monday inside an apartment following a welfare check.

Terrell officer Jacob Candanoza honored after shooting
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One year after Terrell Police Officer Jacob Candanoza was fatally shot during a traffic stop, about 100 people gathered for a candlelight vigil, keeping his memory alive as the capital murder suspect awaits a plea negotiation hearing in January.

Terrell officer Jacob Candanoza honored 1 year after fatal traffic stop shooting

One year after Terrell Police Officer Jacob Candanoza was fatally shot during a traffic stop, about 100 people gathered for a candlelight vigil, keeping his memory alive as the capital murder suspect awaits a plea negotiation hearing in January.

Farmersville fire inspector loses home, pets in devastating blaze

A Farmersville fire inspector lost her home and three beloved pets in a sudden house fire, but the community has quickly rallied to raise over $21,000 for her recovery as she continues her work helping others.

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
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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
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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.