$50,000 reward offered in search for Garland teen capital murder suspect, FBI says
Abel Elias Acosta, has been on the run since he was 14 years old, following the shooting and killing of three teenagers at a convenience store.
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Abel Elias Acosta, has been on the run since he was 14 years old, following the shooting and killing of three teenagers at a convenience store.
Police said he's currently in the Garland Detention Center on a charge of murder.
According to Garland Police, at about 8 p.m., officers were called to a stabbing at Fiesta Mart located in the 2900 block of S. First Street.
A small business operator and his friend were gunned down while relaxing outside a downtown Garland recording studio.
Wednesday's storm caused damage across the metroplex.
After years of emergency calls to their Garland home, the family of Robert Schmidt found a heartfelt way to thank the Station One firefighters who cared for him.
The Trump administration is asking a federal court to end Garland ISD's 56-year-old desegregation order, even as local leaders say the plan has helped create more equitable outcomes for students.
"That's why we do it. The idea of spotting is to give early warning to people, give them a chance to seek cover," said storm spotter Laszlo Laky.
Residents are accusing Rex of mismanagement, overspending, and fostering a toxic work environment.
North Texas school districts holding VATREs include Carroll, HEB, Garland, Denton, Northwest, Bland, Rockwall, Crandall, and Peaster ISDs.
Police said when officers arrived, a moving truck was driven into the front of the store.
A 16-year-old Garland teen accused of being a gang member faces multiple charges after police say a burglary escalated into a shooting that left a neighbor critically injured.
A woman was arrested after allegedly posing as an FBI agent and scamming an older Garland couple out of more than $25,000, police said.
The two officers involved have been placed on paid administrative leave.
Police responded to the 1300 block of Marketplace Drive after receiving multiple calls about a "completely nude" man in public.
According to the news release, rallies will be held in Garland, Dallas, Fort Worth, Southlake and Rockwall.
A 15-foot reticulated python caused panic in a Garland neighborhood by trapping a man on top of his truck before animal control officers safely captured it.
An 8-year-old animal welfare advocate served up refreshing lemonade to raise awareness and help dogs at the Garland Animal Shelter.
Police were told the man overstayed the time he paid for and management wanted him to leave.
A Motel 6 tenant was fatally shot Wednesday afternoon after pointing a gun at Garland police officers and a standoff with SWAT, authorities said.
Authorities responded around 9 a.m. to an apartment complex in the 6100 block of Bay Island Drive.
Matthew Lee Johnson, 49, received a lethal injection after 6 p.m. at the state penitentiary in Huntsville.
The shooting happened at an apartment complex in Garland on Friday, April 18.
The Garland PD bomb unit and FBI technicians worked day and night to safely deactivate the devices.
A 30-year-old man was arrested following a hit-and-run crash that killed one teen and seriously injured another, the Garland Police Department said Sunday.
Appeals court upholds Texas' Ten Commandments classroom law, but critics say the fight isn't over.
Video reviewed by H-E-B shows the gun firing inside the man's jacket, striking him in the leg, at the end of an aisle.
The winner selected the cash option and is set to receive an estimated $22.5 million before taxes.
President Trump said he's extending the ceasefire until Iran has submitted a proposal in talks with the U.S. "and discussions are concluded."
Dallas County Elections said the issue stemmed from the Texas Secretary of State's voter registration database.
Appeals court upholds Texas' Ten Commandments classroom law, but critics say the fight isn't over.
Video reviewed by H-E-B shows the gun firing inside the man's jacket, striking him in the leg, at the end of an aisle.
The winner selected the cash option and is set to receive an estimated $22.5 million before taxes.
President Trump said he's extending the ceasefire until Iran has submitted a proposal in talks with the U.S. "and discussions are concluded."
Dallas County Elections said the issue stemmed from the Texas Secretary of State's voter registration database.
Texans are tuning out more than Amber Alerts, with the highest opt-out rate in the country for wireless emergency alerts.
State records show regulators ordered the removal of a plastic gas pipe installed in the early 1970s after it was linked to multiple explosions and deaths in North Texas.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
A North Texas baby placed under the safe haven law is at the center of a rare custody fight after the biological family came forward months later seeking to reclaim him.
The city's human resources department presented plans to improve outcomes, including more accountability and adding new support positions to help employees navigate the process.
President Trump said he's extending the ceasefire until Iran has submitted a proposal in talks with the U.S. "and discussions are concluded."
A federal grand jury indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center on wire and bank fraud-related charges on Tuesday, the Justice Department says, accusing it of paying members of extremist groups as part of its efforts to investigate them.
President Trump is fighting to reshape the Federal Reserve by replacing Chair Jerome Powell with Kevin Warsh — but if the Senate doesn't confirm Warsh by next month, it's not clear who will run the nation's central bank.
After KFF Health News reported that the Trump administration is seeking federal workers' medical records, Democratic lawmakers are insisting that the Office of Personnel Management drop its request.
Voters in both parties will not be able to go to any voting center in the county on May 26.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
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.
After months waiting for a new heart, 9-year-old Penny found hope through music—and a second chance at life.
New Texas regulations took effect March 31 that capped THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Weiser said "the last few years has required a heavy financial lift to continue operating."
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
Wyatt Johnston had two goals and Matt Duchene scored a tiebreaking power-play goal as the Dallas Stars beat the Minnesota Wild 4-2 in Game 2 to even their Western Conference first-round playoff series at a game apiece.
The University of Dallas men's basketball team raised more than $60,000 for the trip that is no longer happening.
Some robots ran the Beijing half-marathon autonomously, while others were controlled remotely, all competing on a parallel course to avoid collisions with human athletes.
The Rangers scored two runs in the seventh with Josh Jung driving in Corey Seager with a sacrifice fly and Evan Carter doubling home Wyatt Langford.
The UConn star is now joining what many are calling one of the best revamped rosters of the upcoming 2026 season.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
Federal magistrate Renee Harris Toliver told Pooh Sheisty that the evidence against him is strong.
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
"Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Tori Spelling was involved in a two-car crash in Temecula on Thursday night, according to her manager and Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was concerned about Kanye West's planned appearances at a London festival, given the rapper's past antisemitic remarks.
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.
