Carrollton man gets 30 years for exploiting more than 45 children
A 21-year-old North Texas man was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison after posing online as a girl to exploit children and sell their explicit images, officials said.
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A 21-year-old North Texas man was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison after posing online as a girl to exploit children and sell their explicit images, officials said.
"I would tell you the greatest danger that our children are facing is technology, the advancement of technology."
Operation Grayskull helped shutter four heavily trafficked dark web sites where violent child sexual abuse materials were traded and housed.
A Texas man was arrested for attempting to obtain sexually explicit photos from a minor in Pennsylvania, authorities said.
A flight attendant accused of secretly filming young girls in airplane lavatories has been sentenced to just under 20 years in prison.
The indictments come after a video surfaced online and went viral, showing the teachers allegedly hitting a 10-year-old autistic boy in February.
Prosecutors alleged that Roberson killed the child by violently shaking her — a diagnosis commonly referred to at the time as shaken baby syndrome.
A state district judge in Palestine will consider Paxton's request on Wednesday in an East Texas courtroom.
The 37-year-old Cleburne man was convicted on multiple felony charges and will serve his sentences consecutively.
Cindy Clemishire and her father are seeking civil damages in excess of $1 million.
Authorities call it a successful round up of child sex offenders, but it also shows how widespread the crime is in North Texas.
All four have been charged with injury to a child and abandoning and endangering a child, police said.
The announcement comes nearly a year after Robert Morris, the church's founding pastor, stepped down following allegations of sexual contact with a 12-year-old girl 40 years ago.
Billy Bob Dunfield abused two different children over the course of seven years, the Collin County DA's Office said.
The former Gateway Church pastor, facing criminal charges of lewd or indecent acts with a child, claims he is owed retirement benefits.
The Ellis County District Attorney said on Thursday that the jury would not be issuing a true bill of indictment.
Members of the congregation say they're still waiting for answers —and questioning transparency amid church disputes.
Cindy Clemshire, the victim in the case, was also in attendance. The judge set the next hearing for September.
Weber worries about who will carry on the fight for the next child.
Investigators said Quentin and Alandria Seabron's two-month-old daughter had unexplained bone fractures.
Perez said she is still processing what she claims was the emotional and physical abuse of her 7-year-old son, Jackson.
John Collett was voted best elementary school teacher in the 2022 Best of Denton County awards.
Nelson said earlier this year, she started noticing things that would concern her when her daughter would arrive home from school.
The Dallas Children's Advocacy Center and Galleria Dallas are hosting a pop-up market the first weekend of April.
A group of parents is suing a Trinity Valley School over multiple reports of sexual abuse by a former teacher they say the school covered up for years.
City leaders launch a new initiative to protect the $24 billion nighttime economy, with a focus on safety, inclusion, and readiness for global events.
The inmate is serving a 210-month sentence for meth conspiracy when he vanished from the minimum-security facility on Friday afternoon.
New Texas laws require warning systems, evacuation training, and ban cabins in floodplains after the Camp Mystic tragedy.
Caleb Halvorson suffered severe burns and a dislocated knee while battling a house fire; his newborn remains in intensive care.
Chelsie Wood learned hands-only CPR through a school program and continues to advocate for heart health after losing a family member to cardiac arrest.
Scattered storms could turn severe during Friday night football. Cooler, drier air is expected to settle in for the weekend.
City leaders launch a new initiative to protect the $24 billion nighttime economy, with a focus on safety, inclusion, and readiness for global events.
The inmate is serving a 210-month sentence for meth conspiracy when he vanished from the minimum-security facility on Friday afternoon.
New Texas laws require warning systems, evacuation training, and ban cabins in floodplains after the Camp Mystic tragedy.
Caleb Halvorson suffered severe burns and a dislocated knee while battling a house fire; his newborn remains in intensive care.
Following the enactment of a strict ban on abortions, research has shown more Texas families are losing newborns.
Five people were killed in a crash on I-20 near Terrell, Texas in June.
The company that employed the driver in a crash that killed five people in Terrell has a history of violations.
Even though the project was first proposed 57 years ago, construction hasn't started on the Marvin Nichols Reservoir.
The VA in North Texas is using a new algorithm to calculate the hours of in-home care that veterans receive.
Republican State Representative Keresa Richardson of McKinney discusses a new bill that will ban fundraising if lawmakers are breaking quorum and potential new House rules increasing penalties for quorum breaking
Democratic State Representative Chris Turner of Grand Prairie discusses a new bill that will ban fundraising if lawmakers break quorum, and potential new House rules increasing penalties for quorum breaking.
Democratic Congresswoman Julie Johnson of Farmers Branch discusses her potential plans to run in next year's midterm elections.
Former National President of LULAC Domingo Garcia says he is forming an exploratory committee for a potential run for the newly drawn 33rd Congressional District.
Democratic lawmaker James Talarico is jumping into next year's Texas Senate race, sources tell CBS News.
At Fort Worth ISD's North Side High School, the sounds of an American sport on the field meet mariachi music in the stands.
With new foods, such as the "Drowning Taquitos" and the "Beso de Angel," Tony's Taco Shop owners say they don't take their success for granted.
Latinas in Tech DFW started back up last year after the pandemic. They have lots of opportunities for Latinas to network, connect, and learn new skills.
Anchor Ken Molestina shows us how he makes his Cuban coffee for the CBS News Texas newsroom.
Del Olmo, who has played golf his entire life, recalls how rare the sport was for people like him growing up in Mexico City.
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.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
When it comes to children with disabilities, the focus is often on their needs, but a North Texas nonprofit is shifting attention to the moms who make sure those needs are met.
The Texas Poison Center Network said that so far this year, it has received 192 reports of exposures involving kratom or 7-OH.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
For the first time in more than 30 years, a Fort Worth community long considered a "health care desert" now has nearby access to basic medical care.
Head Colorado Buffaloes football Coach Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders revealed his bladder cancer diagnosis for the first time on Monday morning.
As dozens of new laws take effect across Texas this month, the ban on THC-infused vape products is already having a visible impact on small businesses across North Texas.
Target CEO Brian Cornell, who helped reenergize the company but has struggled to turn around weak sales in a more competitive retail landscape since the COVID pandemic, plans to step down Feb. 1.
A truck had smashed through the front of Bruno's Place, destroying much of the inside.
Kroger said it intentionally decreased prices, but some customers said the financial drop at the register went in a different direction.
Could the solution to school shootings be drone first responders? An Austin-based tech company thinks so and is testing them at a private high school in Aurora.
"It makes me sick he didn't win this game," Jones said. "I know what it meant to him."
The NFL season opened with the defending champ Philadelphia Eagles edging the Dallas Cowboys, 24-20 in a game with a rare, hour-long lightning-related delay.
Jalen Carter was ejected from the Eagles-Cowboys game Thursday after he apparently spat on quarterback Dak Prescott.
Fans have a wide range of predictions for the year.
Local businesses like Marquez Bakery are gearing up for a wave of international visitors as FIFA opens its first ticket draw next week.
Debbie Gibson wrote about the highs-and-lows of her career in her new memoir, "Eternally Electric: The Message in My Music."
The NFL season opened with the defending champ Philadelphia Eagles edging the Dallas Cowboys, 24-20 in a game with a rare, hour-long lightning-related delay.
From Fort Worth to Ferris, a wave of productions is transforming North Texas into a national film hub — and giving local talent new opportunities.
A jury has ruled in favor of Cardi B in a lawsuit where a security guard accused her of assault during the rapper's first pregnancy.
Disney violated a federal privacy law when it failed to properly label YouTube videos, federal regulators allege.
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.
CBS News Texas viewers got out and enjoyed the snow day on Thursday and send us all of their best photos. Take a look.
