Texas child‑exploitation crackdown leads to 276 arrests and 89 children rescued
Investigators from more than 90 agencies worked together to uncover online abuse and locate previously unknown victims.
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Investigators from more than 90 agencies worked together to uncover online abuse and locate previously unknown victims.
At about 11:15 a.m., the Celina Police Department posted on social media about the missing child, asking for the public's help in locating him.
Celina, Princeton, Melissa and Anna – all part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex – were the Nos. 1, 3, 4 and 5 fastest-growing U.S. cities.
One ice cream shop said the problem is melting more than just dessert.
The update comes as Celina ISD navigates legal and community pressure tied to unrelated charges against Elliott's son, Caleb.
Newly released video shows the moment chaos broke out Saturday night as officers arrived at a home off Choate Parkway.
Marc Bindel will be formally welcomed as both the head coach and athletic coordinator at a March 30 school board meeting.
A massive house party in Celina Saturday night that drew between 500 and 800 teens ended with gunshots and two arrests, according to Police Chief John Cullison.
Celina ISD's new athletic director says rebuilding trust is priority after a sex scandal rocked the powerhouse football program.
A Collin County jury convicted Donald Byron Joachim of continuous sexual abuse of a child.
The district said Brent Whitson will be formally introduced as the new director on Monday evening during a regular board meeting.
Caleb Elliott, a former teacher and coach at Moore Middle School, was arrested multiple times in October and November 2025.
Calls for resignations filled the room as parents confronted Celina ISD leaders over a redacted report tied to former coach Caleb Elliott.
Late Friday evening, the Celina ISD released the findings of an external independent investigation after the arrest of middle school coach Caleb Elliott.
Parents and state lawmakers are saying the two should not have been allowed to step down.
The independent report has not yet been publicly released, but the district says it expects to make it available within days.
Celina ISD plans to release the results of an independent investigation into a former educator, as parents demand answers in a sexual abuse scandal involving dozens of students.
During public comment, parents said the lack of communication from the school district has only added to their frustration.
"They were violated — what are you doing to make sure that never happens again?"
Celina school board members on Monday night faced more calls from the public for accountability in the wake of the arrest of a teacher and former coach for sex crimes involving dozens of students.
Celina's police chief is urging attorneys in civil suits over the Caleb Elliott sexual abuse case to share any evidence or witnesses with law enforcement.
The suit alleges that, following allegations, Celina ISD quietly reassigned Caleb Elliott to protect the image of its championship high school football program.
More horrifying accounts from students are emerging about what they claim to have endured at the hands of former teacher and coach Caleb Elliott inside a Celina middle school.
A former Celina ISD teacher now faces a new charge — and the number of alleged victims has climbed to 39.
The lawsuit seeks a minimum of $1 million in damages and trial by jury.
Ranchers rally together to save trapped and injured livestock as a fast-moving wildfire threatens their community.
The Family Place CEO Tiffany Tate says apologies should be followed by education and meaningful action.
Council members cited concerns about data sharing and privacy, even as police praised the technology's role in solving cases.
Homeowners argue the proposed facility violates zoning rules and would be built too close to nearby neighborhoods in Westlake and Keller.
NFL player Miles Sanders was arrested in the Pittsburgh area for driving under the influence, according to court records.
Ranchers rally together to save trapped and injured livestock as a fast-moving wildfire threatens their community.
The Ross wildfire has burned more than 80,000 acres across Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forcing evacuations, closing roads and disrupting schools.
The Family Place CEO Tiffany Tate says apologies should be followed by education and meaningful action.
Council members cited concerns about data sharing and privacy, even as police praised the technology's role in solving cases.
Homeowners argue the proposed facility violates zoning rules and would be built too close to nearby neighborhoods in Westlake and Keller.
"Maybe this is one of those times that we just need to be loud and make people hear us that they're not being treated fairly," she said.
The reversal comes just weeks after an I-Team investigation showed contention over the disciplinary process.
A phone call from jail raised further suspicions that Carney targeted other girls.
More than 40 years after helping catch an ice cream truck driver who exposed himself to her, an Oklahoma woman testified against him in a Texas trial, helping secure a life sentence.
In 1991, a Plano girl was kidnapped and sexually assaulted. The same thing happened 8 years later in Dallas. Investigators found the same DNA on both victims.
U.S. District Judge David Hittner originally ruled the law was unconstitutional in September 2023.
The attack brings the number of people killed in such strikes by the U.S. military in the eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea to at least 227.
The committee said the president will appear on both nights with a keynote address on the second night.
Advocates say canyons and rugged landscape have historically deterred illegal crossings in the region.
Canadian government officials said they are also providing aid for workers and businesses that could be hurt by U.S.-imposed tariffs.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
Casting for Recovery was started by two women, a professional angler and a reconstructive breast surgeon, who recognized the healing powers of fly fishing.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
After a 2024 merger with Cedar Flags the combined company moved its headquarters to North Carolina.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
The future of AI technology manufacturing has landed in North Texas.
NFL player Miles Sanders was arrested in the Pittsburgh area for driving under the influence, according to court records.
The 6-foot-10, 250-pound former NBA player was removed from Sunday's game after he was confronted by Sky guard Natasha Cloud.
The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
Many North Texas Native Americans celebrated Pete's debut Saturday with joy.
The WNBA has been the subject of recent debates on whether transgender women should be allowed to participate in the league.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
After Hayden Panettiere's death, fans resurfaced her claim that Neutrogena had fired her in 2015 over her comments about postpartum depression.
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.
