/tags/domestic-violence domestic violence en-US Copyright Thu, 17 Jul 2025 09:59:00 GMT /government/2025-07-17/irving-city-council-homeless-services-domestic-violence-shelter The city of Irving has until 2030 to spend $2.9 million in American Rescue Plan funds and plans to use it toward a domestic violence shelter. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 09:59:00 GMT /government/2025-07-17/irving-city-council-homeless-services-domestic-violence-shelter Megan Cardona /texas-news/2025-04-24/secret-service-details-sutherland-springs-shooters-long-history-of-sexual-and-domestic-violence It reported that 41% of all mass shooters had a history of domestic violence. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:13:18 GMT /texas-news/2025-04-24/secret-service-details-sutherland-springs-shooters-long-history-of-sexual-and-domestic-violence Paul Flahive /news/2025-01-23/the-supreme-court-says-domestic-abusers-shouldnt-have-guns-is-texas-listening The Supreme Court upheld the federal law that bans domestic abusers under protective orders from having guns in the Rahimi case. But enforcement varies by state. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 10:57:00 GMT /news/2025-01-23/the-supreme-court-says-domestic-abusers-shouldnt-have-guns-is-texas-listening Caroline Love /news/2024-11-12/texas-u-s-attorneys-say-domestic-violence-prevention-transcends-politics The four U.S. Attorneys from Texas gathered with the Texas Council on Family Violence to discuss domestic violence prevention — something they say transcends politics. Tue, 12 Nov 2024 20:11:53 GMT /news/2024-11-12/texas-u-s-attorneys-say-domestic-violence-prevention-transcends-politics Caroline Love /news/2024-10-02/texas-domestic-violence-homicides-have-almost-doubled-in-the-past-10-years The number of Texas women killed by their intimate partner with a firearm has nearly doubled the last decade. Wed, 02 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT /news/2024-10-02/texas-domestic-violence-homicides-have-almost-doubled-in-the-past-10-years Caroline Love /criminal-justice/2024-10-01/tarrant-county-domestic-violence-homicide-report The Tarrant County DA's Office and SafeHaven keep track of people who die as a result of abusive relationships. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 20:41:28 GMT /criminal-justice/2024-10-01/tarrant-county-domestic-violence-homicide-report Miranda Suarez /news/2024-06-21/supreme-court-upholds-domestic-violence-gun-law-in-north-texas-case-rahimi-2nd-amendment-constitution The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in U.S. vs. Rahimi that a domestic violence gun law is constitutional. Fri, 21 Jun 2024 14:32:25 GMT /news/2024-06-21/supreme-court-upholds-domestic-violence-gun-law-in-north-texas-case-rahimi-2nd-amendment-constitution Caroline Love, Justin Martin /news/2024-01-02/theyre-adults-and-away-from-home-and-many-college-students-may-know-little-about-signs-of-abuse Texas students often don't learn about the signs of domestic violence and abuse until they're in college. Advocates say that lack of awareness can lead to more suffering. Tue, 02 Jan 2024 11:00:00 GMT /news/2024-01-02/theyre-adults-and-away-from-home-and-many-college-students-may-know-little-about-signs-of-abuse Caroline Love /news/2023-12-06/who-doesnt-get-abuse-training-in-texas-schools-sometimes-its-kids-needing-protection-the-most Texas students need parental consent to get abuse prevention education under state law. Advocates say that requirement is an obstacle that does more harm than good. Wed, 06 Dec 2023 11:00:00 GMT /news/2023-12-06/who-doesnt-get-abuse-training-in-texas-schools-sometimes-its-kids-needing-protection-the-most Caroline Love /criminal-justice/2023-11-22/former-deputy-sentenced-to-30-years-for-murder-jury-hears-family-statements Former Tarrant County deputy Jay Rotter was sentenced to 30 years in prison on Wednesday. He was convicted in the shooting death of his girlfriend, 46-year-old Denton artist Leslie Hartman, at their home in the 2400 block of Robinwood Lane in 2020. Wed, 22 Nov 2023 22:47:05 GMT /criminal-justice/2023-11-22/former-deputy-sentenced-to-30-years-for-murder-jury-hears-family-statements Brooke Colombo | Denton Record-Chronicle