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.
The cause of the fire has not yet been shared.
According to the sheriff's office, at about 5:10 p.m. Saturday, deputies were called to a home in the 100 block of Willow Creek Circle for a death investigation.
A law firm is investigating a potential class action lawsuit following a cyberattack that exposed information tied to some Chick-fil-A One loyalty accounts.
The announcement was made in a video, with the caption "Big stars. Bigger stage. The next era," on the team's social media pages.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
The cause of the fire has not yet been shared.
According to the sheriff's office, at about 5:10 p.m. Saturday, deputies were called to a home in the 100 block of Willow Creek Circle for a death investigation.
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A law firm is investigating a potential class action lawsuit following a cyberattack that exposed information tied to some Chick-fil-A One loyalty accounts.
The announcement was made in a video, with the caption "Big stars. Bigger stage. The next era," on the team's social media pages.
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.
Ashley Keith sat down with CBS News Texas for an exclusive interview, her first ever about her 1991 kidnapping.
Former U.S. Rep. Kay Granger, a trailblazing North Texas Republican who became the first woman to serve as Fort Worth's mayor, has died, officials said Sunday night.
This week on Eye On Politics, a new bill in Congress seeks to revoke birthright citizenship for the children whose parents entered the U.S. illegally, and Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says social issues matter even as affordability remains at the top of voter concerns.
The hemp industry is still challenging other state regulations in court, so the legal fight in Texas is expected to continue.
Detentions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement set a monthly record high for the second Trump administration in July, internal agency data obtained by CBS News shows, as ICE widened its crackdown.
Before speaking to supporters in Sherman, Patrick spoke with political reporter Jack Fink about the tight race for the Texas U.S. Senate seat.
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.
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
The illness may take up to 14 days to incubate.
Dangerous heat is sending more people to the ER. Here's where North Texas outdoor workers can get free hydration kits.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
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.
Mayor Jim Ross said hotel revenue in the city was a record $31 million in June, smashing the previous mark of $23 million.
Cuban alleges Patrick Dumont has engaged in "adversarial business practices."
During every U.S. World Cup match, 18-year-old Aaron Dotson was selling patriotic gear in downtown Dallas.
The announcement was made in a video, with the caption "Big stars. Bigger stage. The next era," on the team's social media pages.
Jessica Shepard and Arike Ogunbowale both scored 15 points and the Dallas Wings used a big run in the third quarter to cruise to an 83-63 win over the Connecticut Sun.
Yordan Alvarez tied a career high with four hits, Jeremy Peña hit a home run, and the Houston Astros used a four-run seventh inning to pull away from the Texas Rangers 7-3 and complete a series sweep.
FIFA is shelving a controversial plan that would have allowed for billions of dollars in private commercial investment in the World Cup after the proposal was met with fierce opposition from its member nations.
Romo was arrested in Wisconsin last week, accused of operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A lawsuit alleges that a drive storing a $45 million spy film starring Nicolas Cage was "stolen right off a Netflix desk."
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
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.
