A Dallas County grand jury on Tuesday handed down three new capital murder indictments against Billy Chemirmir, the man accused of smothering elderly residents of North Texas senior living facilities and stealing their jewelry, cash and other precious items to sell at Dallas-area pawn shops. Billy Chemirmir is accused in indictments and lawsuits with the deaths of 22 elderly people …

Crime Stoppers is now offering a $75,000 reward in the fatal shooting of a security officer outside a west Oak Cliff credit union in September. Dallas police announced the increased reward Tuesday for information that could lead to the arrest of the killer of 28-year-old Jose Montes, who was fatally shot in broad daylight while servicing an ATM the morning of …

SPRING, Texas (KTRK) — Deputies with the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office are investigating a fatal accident in Spring. It happened in the 7500 block of FM-2920 near Emerald Mist Parkway Tuesday afternoon. One person was airlifted to the hospital, according to investigators. In a tweet posted on the department’s Twitter page, deputies confirmed the eastbound lanes of FM-2920 …

WASHINGTON — Congress is putting its final stamp of approval on a sweeping defense bill that would rename Fort Hood in Central Texas and nine other Army bases that honor Confederate generals, ignoring President Donald Trump’s veto threat of the critical legislation. Secret Tipper surprises server in Allen with a $500 tip A server at Allen Cafe receives a surprise $500 …

Dustin Marshall looks like he’s won a runoff election. Again. Marshall appeared poised to defeat challenger Nancy Rodriguez for the District 2 seat, according to unofficial results. With about a third of the voting centers in, the incumbent held a 1,694-vote lead among 5,850 votes cast. 2 more teens charged in North Dallas woman’s fatal shooting during carjacking attempt In …

AUSTIN — In a last-minute legal challenge, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn election results in four states that helped deliver the presidency to Democrat Joe Biden. Secret Tipper surprises server in Allen with a $500 tip A server at Allen Cafe receives a surprise $500 tip from a ‘secret tipper ’ with the …

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson says he believes the city is on the cusp of a “new era of safety and prosperity” once the coronavirus pandemic ends. But he warned that the city may not get there without residents working together in COVID-19 recovery efforts and demanding more accountability from government officials. Secret Tipper surprises server in Allen with a $500 …

Health authorities are closely watching an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a new strain of coronavirus known as COVID-19. Here are the answers to key questions about the outbreak: Secret Tipper surprises server in Allen with a $500 tip A server at Allen Cafe receives a surprise $500 tip from a ‘secret tipper ’ with the Tipping Allen… What …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — There’s a new mural in Houston, and it’s celebrating Tejano star Selena Quintanilla. The mural comes after Netflix released its scripted series about the Tejano star on Dec. 4. Netflix described the series as “a coming of age story following Selena as her dreams come true and all the heart-wrenching and life-changing choices she and her …

FORT HOOD, Texas (KTRK) — The Army on Tuesday said it had fired or suspended 14 officers and enlisted soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas, and ordered policy changes to address chronic leadership failures at the base that contributed to a widespread pattern of violence including murder, sexual assaults and harassment. Two general officers were among those being removed from their …