Former Dallas Justice Of The Peace Carlos Medrano Convicted Of Illegal Voting
Medrano is a member of a politically driven family, which includes three generations of elected city council, school board and county government representatives.
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Medrano is a member of a politically driven family, which includes three generations of elected city council, school board and county government representatives.
On Friday, Dallas County District Attorney Craig Watkins commented on a statement he made declaring that his great-grandfather was executed by the state of Texas.
The prosecutor leading an aggressive push to free wrongly imprisoned inmates is calling for a review of the capital punishment system.
Dallas County Judge Tonya Parker says she won't perform marriage ceremonies until homosexuals can marry.
Deputy Johnny Quarles Junior was indicted Tuesday. Last week Deputy Derce Kirby was indicted for allegedly tampering with government records.
A court ruled that an accused killer's MySpace page was properly used as evidence by prosecutors to convict the Dallas-area street gang member of murder.
It's easy to access trails in the DFW area! For example, there are over 300 city parks in Dallas and more than 200 city parks in Fort Worth, five Texas state parks within a 60 mile radius, and trails available through Dallas County.
Currently, black women make up 22-percent of the population in Dallas -- yet, according to county health officials, the group accounts for 71-percent of all female HIV cases.
A North Texas jury has sentenced a man to life in prison over an aggravated sexual assault committed 23 years ago.
Dallas County authorities responded to a farm Monday where a man is accused of hoarding nearly 300 starving horses and found about a tenth of that number.
New state laws now give more protection to not only victims of domestic abuse, but their pets, as well.
The upcoming remake of the hit CBS television show "Dallas" is already bringing in some big money for the Dallas area.
A North Texas judge has been removed from presiding over a death penalty case after ruling that the state law allowing the penalty is unconstitutional.
A group that monitors capital murder cases in Texas says there may be a shift in public attitude. According to The Texas Defender Service (TDS), there were a record number of death sentences and executions carried out in Texas this year.
The U.S. Supreme Court may have put state redistricting plans on hold, but Dallas County residents are a big step closer to being able to vote in a primary election in 2012, at least for county offices such as commissioner or Justice of the Peace.
The Dallas County Commissioners Court is ready to honor everyday people who go the extra mile to help out others in need, even with simple things.
In offices across North Texas, and the state, more and more people are lining up to try and get help feeding their families. Applications for SNAP, or food stamps, are up 70-percent in just two years.
The last time Margaret Keliher served as Dallas County Commissioners Court Judge was 2006. But to her surprise, she says she just got a bill from the NTTA for nearly $200 -- claiming she was still driving a car with the official county judge license plate.
According to a new report, the number of Dallas County children living below the poverty line is enough to fill Cowboys Stadium – more than twice!
Nearly one-third of Dallas County children live in poverty. But just last week, the City of Dallas declared that it would be a 'no kid hungry' zone.
The U.S. Justice Department said that its supervision of the jail has ended after various improvements were made at the facility.
Prosecutors will ask a judge in Dallas to exonerate a man convicted of aggravated sexual assault of a child and imprisoned for 14 years.
A negligence lawsuit filed by the family of an 89-year-old North Texas woman says she died after eating cantaloupe allegedly tainted with listeria.
After only 15 months as Dallas County's Homeland Security and Emergency Management Director, Lisa Chambers was fired Tuesday.
Major construction on LBJ, like what is expected this weekend, is really cutting into the bottom lines of some North Dallas businesses.
Speakers at The Save Gaza Mega March express hope and skepticism over proposed peace deal as war nears two-year mark.
Police say the suspect was arrested after a string of violent incidents that spanned multiple locations in East Fort Worth.
Witnesses say the suspect pointed a gun at multiple people before firing and fleeing the scene.
Officers responded to a stabbing/cutting call in the 2700 block of E. Rosedale Street on Friday,
People can meet their favorite celebrities from TV, movies and comics, including the voices of Robin, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Pocahontas.
Police say the suspect was arrested after a string of violent incidents that spanned multiple locations in East Fort Worth.
Witnesses say the suspect pointed a gun at multiple people before firing and fleeing the scene.
Officers responded to a stabbing/cutting call in the 2700 block of E. Rosedale Street on Friday,
Speakers at The Save Gaza Mega March express hope and skepticism over proposed peace deal as war nears two-year mark.
Across social media, posts are circulating about families skipping the State Fair of Texas this year because they say they simply can't afford it.
ICEBlock, a crowdsourced app with 1.4 million users, was removed from the App Store following pressure from federal officials and criticism after a shooting at an ICE facility.
Even officers fired for drugs or excessive force can win their jobs back under Texas' civil service system — and many do.
Federal officials say the apps pose a threat to law enforcement.
The CBS News Texas I-Team first reported in April that many veterans were receiving fewer approved hours through the Department of Veterans Affairs' Homemaker Home Health Aide (H/HHA) Program.
Out of 59 North Texas school districts the CBS News Texas I-Team surveyed, five adopted Bluebonnet Learning RLA for this school year.
The FBI is considering carrying out a "showy" arrest and perp walk of the agency's now-indicted ex-director James Comey, sources tell CBS News.
The U.S. government is planning to give migrant teenagers a $2,500 stipend if they choose to return to their home countries voluntarily.
The Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to end temporary legal protections for more than 300,000 Venezuelan migrants.
The plan called for Hamas to return all Israeli hostages and for the Israeli military to begin withdrawing from parts of the Gaza Strip in phases.
Democratic candidate for Texas Governor Andrew White discusses his campaign to unseat Gov. Greg Abbott. White ran for the governor's office in 2018. He says, "I'm the same person today as I was back then, but I think the party's ready for me, because Democrats want a candidate who can win in November, and I'm the right candidate for that."
"For us, it's a lifestyle," said Joe Chavez. "It's not just a weekend of cruising. It's a whole culture, it's a whole thing."
"We would love for them to feel as if they are performing with us, that's our goal."
You can't talk about impactful Texas musicians without mentioning Jose De Leon Hernandez—better known as Little Joe from "Little Joe y la Familia."
At Crecer Beauty Salon and Plant Shop, it's not just the greenery that will pull you in, it's the energy.
Chef Rambo Saucedo, from Cantina Laredo shares how food plays a role in the celebration and preservation of culture.
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.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Shep, 11, has the fatal disease, but isn't letting it stop him from living his life.
President Trump's announcement this week about an alleged link between Tylenol and autism has drawn pushback from medical experts.
A team of Harvard researchers analyzed data for more than 66,000 nurses, ages 36 to 56, who were surveyed about their own health for 20 years.
Four physicians, who recently resigned from the CDC in protest, tell "Sunday Morning" they believe HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is jeopardizing the nation's public health.
When it comes to children with disabilities, the focus is often on their needs, but a North Texas nonprofit is shifting attention to the moms who make sure those needs are met.
The SEC approved TXSE as a national securities exchange, paving the way for the first new, fully integrated U.S. stock exchange in decades — and the only one based in Texas.
The Plano store will close in early 2027 after the company sold the property to the mall's developer.
At Crecer Beauty Salon and Plant Shop, it's not just the greenery that will pull you in, it's the energy.
As dozens of new laws take effect across Texas this month, the ban on THC-infused vape products is already having a visible impact on small businesses across North Texas.
Target CEO Brian Cornell, who helped reenergize the company but has struggled to turn around weak sales in a more competitive retail landscape since the COVID pandemic, plans to step down Feb. 1.
Mark Sanchez, who is a Fox Sports analyst, was arrested on multiple misdemeanor charges at an Indianapolis hospital, police said.
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert says there's work to be done to repair relationships with players in the league.
Bowling Green's new mascot is a 3-year-old Persian cat owned by George Carlson, who also happens to be the football team's long snapper.
Jones also said no one is a bigger fan of Swift's than he is, and he appreciates the kind of interest she has brought to the NFL.
The Dallas Mavericks marked the 20th anniversary of Dirk Nowitzki's foundation by sponsoring renovated basketball courts in his hometown of Würzburg, Germany.
Taylor Swift's new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," became Spotify's most-streamed album in a single day this year. The company said it only took 11 hours to hit that mark.
Jones also said no one is a bigger fan of Swift's than he is, and he appreciates the kind of interest she has brought to the NFL.
Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," was released at midnight Friday. Swift wrote and produced the album with Swedish producers Max Martin and Shellback.
Dutch producer pitches her AI creation, Tilly Norwood, as the next Scarlett Johansson, and says several agents are vying to represent it.
Doctors are warning of a food trend inspired by the popular Netflix movie "KPop Demon Hunters" that is leading to serious burn injuries.
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.
