‘This was a mental health crisis’: Family of man question use of force after police say officer fatally shot man wielding two knives in DeSoto

Some members of the man’s family questioned the level of force used in the shooting during a press conference Monday. DESOTO, Texas — DeSoto police released new details and a 40-second video Monday showing a man approaching officers armed with knives, ignoring commands to drop the weapons before an officer shot him. Police say the man, … Read more

Is ‘Yellowstone’ actually done? Could it come to Texas? Here’s what could happen next

Chances are, we haven’t heard the last of “Yellowstone.” It just might return in the form of a sequel instead. DALLAS — Warning: Spoilers included “Yellowstone” is over. Or is it? The Taylor Sheridan-created western drama, formerly starring Kevin Costner, aired its “season” finale Sunday night, and I use air quotes there because it’s widely … Read more

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott earns the average American salary in 5 minutes, study shows

According to a study by Lineups, it takes Prescott just over five minutes of playing time to earn the average American’s annual salary. DALLAS — The money Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott makes is unimaginable to most Americans. Despite injury, Prescott still ranks among the NFL’s top earners after signing a record-breaking four-year $240 million contract.  … Read more

South Carolina, Texas, UCLA and Duke women to play in round-robin tournament in Las Vegas in 2025

“We’re excited to be among the first women’s teams invited to play in the Players Era Women’s Championship,” said South Carolina coach Dawn Staley. LAS VEGAS — South Carolina, UCLA, Duke and Texas will play in a round-robin tournament in Las Vegas next year during Thanksgiving week. The Players Era Women’s Championship will allow the … Read more

Chauvin seeking to overturn federal conviction, testing new theory about Floyd’s death

The ex-Minneapolis Police Officer was convicted of killing George Floyd in 2020, sparking worldwide protests and reckoning over racial injustice. MINNEAPOLIS — The ex-officer convicted of killing George Floyd in 2020 is challenging his federal conviction and is asking the court to let his defense team test a new theory about how Floyd could have … Read more