Video shows Mesquite police officer rescue woman from burning car
The Mesquite Police Department is praising one of its officers for a heroic act that was caught on camera.
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The Mesquite Police Department is praising one of its officers for a heroic act that was caught on camera.
A 22-year-old Mesquite man has been charged with murder after the death of his 7-week-old child, who was found injured, unconscious and not breathing earlier this month, police said Monday.
The preliminary investigation indicates the two teen boys were inside a bedroom when gunshots were heard by an adult resident, police said.
According to the department, at about 9:30 p.m. Thursday, officers were called to a shooting in the 2100 block of Pecan Creek Drive.
Officers were called to the Dallas Regional Medical Center for an "unclothed" man who had been brought to the hospital, but got into an ambulance and left.
"Your information could be vital to ensuring justice for all those affected," Mesquite PD said in a news release.
Police said the parents did not live together but did share custody in the weeks leading up to the child's death.
Nearby Poteet High School was delayed until 10 a.m. due to the police presence, but there is no ongoing threat.
The Mesquite Police Department has arrested a suspect they say shot at officers early Monday morning near Poteet High School.
A Mesquite woman's dramatic fight to evict a squatter took center stage in Austin Wednesday, where the senate committee on local governments took up the issue.
Police have released 911 calls and bodycam video from the shooting that took place at the Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy on Feb. 19.
Police have released 911 calls and bodycam video from the shooting that took place at the Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy on Feb. 19.
Mesquite police said 19 shots were fired by officers.
Investigators say they still do not have any leads on the suspect or the suspect's vehicle and are asking the public to contact them if they have any information that could help.
A North Texas family wants answers after their New Year's Eve celebrations were cut short when a bullet tore through their Mesquite home.
The video reveals a series of events leading up to the shooting, with the family now planning to pursue a federal civil rights lawsuit, emphasizing that the officer's use of deadly force was unwarranted despite the discovery of weapons in the car.
Three people are in custody, two people fled from the scene and one person has died.
The officer ordered the teenager to stop trying to reach into his car nine times before opening fire, police say.
Officers were called to a shooting inside Town East Mall just before 7 p.m.
A police officer was monitoring traffic in the area of W. Scyene Road and Gross Road when they attempted to stop the driver of a Honda Pilot.
A John Horn High School student was arrested after administrators found a gun in his backpack on the first day of school.
Mesquite ISD has announced a new clear bag policy for the 2023-24 school year.
Police say that it appears the intruder is targeting homes where young females live.
The teacher "even instructed a student to monitor the classroom door while the fights took place," according to the district.
April 17 marks four years since the disappearance of Dallas mother Prisma Denisse Peralta Reyes.
Migrant workers are in the U.S. legally under the H-2A visa, a federal program that allows foreign nationals to do temporary or seasonal agricultural work.
Shoppers will need to plan ahead as some grocery stores and retailers will be closed on Thanksgiving or have reduced hours.
The Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys are two football teams that are synonymous with Thanksgiving.
Experts warn of hidden dangers as one Dallas household demonstrates careful planning.
During the government shutdown, Misty Washington said she prayed to figure out what she could do to assist those who experienced a lapse in SNAP benefits.
Migrant workers are in the U.S. legally under the H-2A visa, a federal program that allows foreign nationals to do temporary or seasonal agricultural work.
Shoppers will need to plan ahead as some grocery stores and retailers will be closed on Thanksgiving or have reduced hours.
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Experts warn of hidden dangers as one Dallas household demonstrates careful planning.
During the government shutdown, Misty Washington said she prayed to figure out what she could do to assist those who experienced a lapse in SNAP benefits.
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
It took Azellia Thompkins nearly a year to watch the video of her attempted suicide in the Scurry County jail. Now, she's hoping others will watch it.
The average wait for a bed in a maximum-security psychiatric facility in Texas is over eight months.
At a legislative hearing, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick blasted Judge Rob Kelly for being absent in his county's time of need.
A Collin County jury has convicted a Frisco-area Uber driver of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl.
A 29-year-old Afghan national named Rahmanullah Lakanwal has been identified as the suspected shooter in the ambush that wounded two National Guard troops in D.C., officials say.
Legal and political historian Dr. Bill Chriss and Jack Fink discuss the Texas redistricting case before the U.S. Supreme Court. He explains what's happening currently and what the next steps could be. "This indicates that there is several members of the court who are at least interested in this, and at least think there's a good possibility that they might revise or reverse the ruling in some way," Chriss told Jack about the ruling.
President Trump attacked a New York Times reporter as "third rate" and "ugly, both inside and out."
The number of immigration detainees without criminal records held in detention after getting arrested by ICE has increased by over 2,000% since the start of the second Trump administration.
The Trump administration has directed a review of refugees admitted under former President Joe Biden, part of an effort to identify potential reasons that would disqualify them from being able to stay.
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.
Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham, a critic of government vaccine mandates, has been quietly appointed to one of the CDC's top positions.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
The holidays aren't always joyful for kids. Why anxiety and depression spike this time of year — and what parents can do.
ByHeart said it can't rule out that all of its baby formula across all product lots could be contaminated, citing recent test results.
"There is nothing worse than the flu spreading through a family gathering," said Dr. Laura Romano, a pediatric hospitalist with Cook Children's Medical Center.
Rodeo Dallas, a popular but controversial Deep Ellum nightclub, is getting back in the saddle. In Uptown.
"This is a Texas-sized investment in the future of our great state," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.
American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.
President Donald Trump's plan to cut record beef prices by importing more meat from Argentina is running into heated opposition from U.S. ranchers.
It's estimated that thousands of content creators are living in North Texas. But how much are they earning from it, and could anyone be successful at it?
Redshirt freshman quarterback Drew Mestemaker is the FBS passing leader for North Texas after never starting a varsity game in high school.
After a lackluster year for tourism, the U.S. is likely to see a jump in international visitors for the 2026 World Cup, economists say.
UNT football head coach Eric Morris will replace Mike Gundy at Oklahoma State.
Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II will miss at least the next three games and likely more as he is evaluated for swelling and discomfort in his right foot.
Tyler Herro has made his season debut for the Miami Heat and he's in midseason form.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
The man, Johnson Wen, was sent back to Australia and "has been barred from re-entering Singapore," the city-state's immigration authority said in a statement quoted by broadcaster CNA.
Rapper Prakazrel "Pras" Michel of the Fugees has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for a case in which he was convicted of illegally funneling millions of dollars in foreign contributions to the 2012 Obama campaign.
Many fans of Taylor Swift showed parasocial relationships with the pop star after her engagement to Travis Kelce.
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.
