A former Texas band director was sentenced to 15 years in prison for multiple sex crimes involving children, after victims shared their experiences in court.

Kendell Morris received a 27-year sentence for the murder of Robert Cooley III, killed in a case of mistaken identity during Morris's revenge attempt in Arlington, Texas.

An 18-year-old died after being hit by a car he was trying to sink in Lewisville Lake. The stolen vehicle was from Denton County, and the man succumbed to his injuries the day after the incident.

An 18-wheeler caught fire on I-35E near Lewisville, causing major traffic delays, although no injuries were reported. Cleanup involving hazmat crews was underway.

A man was fatally shot near a Wells Fargo bank in Uptown Dallas, with the assailant fleeing the scene. No arrests have been made, and the investigation continues.

A Silver Alert has been activated for Michael Hamilton, an elderly man missing from Snyder, Texas, since December 20th. He may be driving a car with license plate DZG4518.

The Texas Department of Public Safety has canceled the Silver Alert for 70-year-old Raymond Dang of Tomball, Texas, without providing details on his condition.

A USDA inspector in Texas faces federal bribery charges for allegedly accepting cash to falsify produce inspection reports, potentially leading to over 100 years in prison.

Scammers in Fort Worth are impersonating police and jury officials, extorting money by claiming people have missed jury duty or have warrants. The court warns that these are not their practices; actual fees and warrants are handled differently.

A man shot two people, including a teen, in Dallas after a dispute with his mother. The suspect, identified by family as Marlon Perkins, returned to the scene with a gun. The victims' injuries are not life-threatening.

Kemone Rudd is charged with killing store clerk Michael Pierson in Dallas and was arrested in Tennessee, with the victim's family expressing deep sorrow over the senseless violence.

A Plano man facing federal sex trafficking charges allegedly sent 600 messages while in jail, using a tablet to communicate with co-defendants and others.

Dallas Police seek public help on Twitter to solve the 2017 murder case of Malcolm Whitaker by sharing the case number and contact information for Detective Reginald Woods.