Man who sexually abused a girl because "God told him to do it" sentenced to life in prison
The child had told a family friend in November 2021 that Christopher Caudill, 46, abused her repeatedly between the ages of 11 and 17.
The child had told a family friend in November 2021 that Christopher Caudill, 46, abused her repeatedly between the ages of 11 and 17.
Crime scene photos, videos and interrogation tapes were released after Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt were each sentenced to prison.
"Last year the Center for Missing and Exploited Children received 32 million reports of suspected child sexual exploitation," Cornyn said.
Who killed Amber Hagerman? Twenty-eight years later, police still don't know.
The 71-year-old recorded himself sexually abusing a minor, according to court documents.
The Meadows Foundation has given more than $500 million to organizations in North Texas to date.
Police in Fort Worth arrested a teenage girl this week on a capital murder charge for the death of her own child.
Oscar Roman Alonso, 32, of Oak Cliff was arrested at the Gateway to the Americas International Bridge on an outstanding felony warrant.
A Tarrant County grand jury has indicted Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez's mother Cindy Rodriguez-Singh on a capital murder charge.
A man and woman are in jail after a Forney ISD elementary school student was sent to the hospital with severe injuries on Sept. 8.
A Prosper ISD coach has been arrested and charged after a student claims she ignored reports of sexual assault.
Larry Capko was on the 'Texas 10 Most Wanted' sex offender list and is affiliated with the Aryan Brotherhood of Texas gang, according to law enforcement officials.
"Operation Bakis" has so far led to 19 arrests in Australia and 79 arrests in the U.S., officials announced on Tuesday.
When kids head back to school there's usually a spike in child abuse reports, DCAC says.
Major changes go into effect next month on how child abuse investigations in Texas are conducted.
The victim was allegedly sexually assaulted multiple times during the three days she was held by her kidnapper.
Anjum Zafar Mian, 42, of DeSoto was convicted of 15 counts related to sex trafficking on June 15.
A jury sentenced Fort Worth father Joseph Matthew Welborn to life in prison for the death of his 10-week-old son, Christian.
Michael Whitfield, 39, of Allen, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for raping two children.
Six-year-old Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez is still missing, but his name will live on at an all-inclusive park named in his honor.
Detectives believe 64-year-old William Bynum may have been abusing children as far back as the early 1980's.
A jury found Madison McDonald, guilty of capital murder in the deaths of her daughters, 1-year-old Lillian Mae McDonald and 6-year-old Archer Hammond.
A shrine, and pictures to the death saint were in the Everman home where Noel lived with his mother Cindy Rodriguez Singh.
Prison inmate Cheri Akil, 39, faces a murder charge after punching a pregnant medical worker's stomach, causing her to lose the baby.
Investigators in Everman have called off this weekend's searches for Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez. They haven't said why, only that "data analysis has led investigators to change that plan."
Daniel Olalde Moreno's family was heartbroken about his death in connection to a prom afterparty in Fort Worth. Meantime, police are trying to find his killer.
Civil rights icon Opal Lee will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Southern Methodist University.
"My hope is that this war ends soon, that we can come to a peaceful resolution that is equitable for all, and that we all recognize each other's similarities so that we cannot just see the differences."
One person is seriously hurt after crashing into a DART train Monday night near the MLK Station.
"If we were to lose control of the Corporation and its assets it would allow the Defendants to remove us from our home, as they have already threatened to do," the Rev. Mother wrote. "I pray they be stopped."
They found him guilty – now four jurors are explaining how they were convinced to convict Dr. Raynaldo Ortiz.
Civil rights icon Opal Lee will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Southern Methodist University.
"If we were to lose control of the Corporation and its assets it would allow the Defendants to remove us from our home, as they have already threatened to do," the Rev. Mother wrote. "I pray they be stopped."
Daniel Olalde Moreno's family was heartbroken about his death in connection to a prom afterparty in Fort Worth. Meantime, police are trying to find his killer.
"My hope is that this war ends soon, that we can come to a peaceful resolution that is equitable for all, and that we all recognize each other's similarities so that we cannot just see the differences."
They found him guilty – now four jurors are explaining how they were convinced to convict Dr. Raynaldo Ortiz.
Texas police departments have the discretion to determine the frequency and extent of additional driving training for their officers. While some require driving training yearly or every other year, others do not.
Some departments opt to melt the firearms down, while others choose to crush them. However, there are instances where firearms, or at least parts of them, escape destruction altogether.
Several police departments told the CBS News Texas I-Team they were unaware of this practice, even though it was stated in the contracts they signed with the company, Gulf Coast GunBusters.
It's a complicated process that not everyone qualifies for.
Starting in September of 2024, the year-long residency will allow new teachers to work with veteran teachers before taking on their own classroom.
A bill that could ultimately ban TikTok in the U.S. will soon head for a vote in the Senate. Here's what experts say to expect next.
The bond includes upgrades to city streets, parks and public safety facilities. The largest single ticket item in this year's bond includes $50 million for the newly proposed Dallas Police Department's new training facility.
People who have experienced extreme weather are especially likely to say climate change needs to be addressed right away.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Self-driving 18-wheelers have longtime truckers worried about their livelihood and others concerned that the technology needs more testing to make sure the public is safe.
McDonald's concept restaurant CosMc's has taken its drink-focused menu to Dallas for its second-ever location.
With the country on the cusp of greeting the return of spring, a warm-weather treat is once again available for free for a limited time only.
Kelli and Michael Regan were looking for a new dog. The breeder they found online asked them to pay with gift cards.
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
The CDC estimates the U.S. could reach 300 measles cases in 2024 — more than the recent peak two years ago.
Organic option is best when buying certain produce, especially blueberries, nonprofit group says in analysis of chemical residues.
The $872 million most likely excludes any amount UnitedHealth may have paid to hackers in ransom.
George Schappell and sister Lori, of Reading, Pa., were the world's oldest conjoined twins, according to the Guinness Book of World Records.
Most worrisome gaps involve cancer chemotherapy drugs, ER medications and and therapies for ADHD.
The projects are expected to create at least 17,000 construction jobs and 4,500 manufacturing jobs.
After more than 40 years in business, 99 Cents Only Stores, a discount chain, announced on Thursday that it will close all 371 of its locations and cease operations.
"This is huge, HUGE! If we don't plan appropriately, A, we won't have workers. Or B, we'll have so many people on the streets that nobody can get to the events."
"This is going to be an event all the way through the weekend, even starting as early as Friday."
Federal officials say milk from dairy cows in Texas and Kansas has tested positive for bird flu.
The teams were meeting in the playoffs for the third time in five years, with the Clippers having won both previous series.
The Dallas Cowboys have signed free agent running back Royce Freeman.
An attorney for the accuser says they plan to refile the lawsuit in Collin County.
Michael Lorenzen pitched five spotless innings in his Texas debut and three relievers completed a five-hit shutout as the Rangers topped the Detroit Tigers 1-0.
Caitlin Clark has been selected with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever.
Mary J. Blige, Cher, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band and Peter Frampton have been named to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Taylor Swift broke her own records, Spotify said, and now owns the record for the top three most-streamed albums in a single day.
The singer was found deceased at her home, a representative said.
Anticipation was growing at a fever pitch before Taylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," dropped at midnight EDT. But it turned out it's actually a double album.
The singers first dated in 2003 and delighted fans when they rekindled their relationship in 2023.
More heavy spring rain is in the forecast after the record rain at DFW and Love Field on Saturday (2.34" and 4.22"). It looks to arrive sometime between Friday and Saturday.
Civil rights icon Opal Lee will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Southern Methodist University, the university announced.
In November 2023, Paxton opened an investigation into Seattle Children's Hospital. The Attorney General says the hospital did not comply with requests for documents and the institution sued Texas.
Authorities say a second person has died after a man plowed a stolen 18-wheeler into a driver's license office nearly two weeks ago in Brenham. The Washington County District Attorney's office and the Department of Public Safety confirmed a 63-year-old woman died from injuries stemming from the crash. Authorities say the driver, Clenard Parker, intentionally rammed the truck into the DPS office. They say Parker was upset about not getting his CDL renewed the day prior.
Anthony Johnson's family wants to know why the media knew more about his death than they did.
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.
On Friday, hundreds of thousands of fans gathered outside and all around Globe Life Field in Arlington to celebrate the Texas Rangers historical World Series win!
Babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at several Texas Health hospitals were dressed in creative costumes for Halloween.
Is that the smell of cotton candy, beignets and brisket wafting over Fair Park? It sure is, and we are here for it!
No one puts these dolls back in their boxes. Babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth are pretty in pink!