Texas House OKs Tougher Anti-Sexual Harassment Rules
Wednesday's 142-0 vote requires House members and staff to quickly complete training upon first employment.
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Wednesday's 142-0 vote requires House members and staff to quickly complete training upon first employment.
Local leaders said those connections to the world's largest Baptist university cast doubt on the handling of the criminal case against Jacob Walter Anderson, who was accused of repeatedly raping a woman outside a 2016 fraternity party.
The student, Jacob W. Anderson, accused of sexual assault is about to graduate from UT Dallas. A student-led petition drive resulted in his removal from campus.
Two Texans were among five men convicted Wednesday on sex trafficking charges tied to an alleged Thai Sex trafficking ring, prosecutors said.
This is at least the third time Judge Ralph Strother has approved probation for men accused of sexually assaulting Baylor University students.
A Texas judge has accepted a plea deal allowing a former Baylor University fraternity president accused of rape to avoid serving jail time.
Delaware's attorney general has moved to dissolve the limited liability companies behind Backpage.com, a classified ad website whose listings included sexual services.
A serial rapist who targeted three women in Northeast Dallas is linked to more sexual assaults in Bossier City, Louisiana, police said.
Christopher Almaguer and his wife, Sarah Rashelle Almaguer, admitted in December 2017 to uploading videos of themselves sexually assaulting children "as young as eight months old."
A Florida sheriff says a 21-year-old Texas man told an undercover deputy he wanted to "rape, kill, and cannibalize" a child.
U.S. Marshals arrested a former teacher in connection to the alleged sexual assault of a child that happened 20 years ago.
A former Baylor University fraternity president indicted on sexual assault charges in 2016 has pleaded no contest to a lesser charge and been sentenced to probation.
The Texas Supreme Court will consider a challenge to the state's retroactive sex offender laws that some say unfairly stack new punishments on those convicted in plea deals.
The 2018 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded on Friday to Congolese doctor Denis Mukwege and Yazidi activist Nadia Murad for their work to end sexual violence against women as a weapon of war.
Cristiano Ronaldo denied the accusations of rape against him, saying Wednesday that he had a "clear conscience" as he awaits the conclusions of an investigation.
An Irving man was arrested for using Tinder to lure women to his apartment where he would sexually assault them, police said.
Shortly after declaring Bill Cosby a "sexually violent predator" on Tuesday, a judge sentenced the TV star to 3 to 10 years for drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand at his home in 2004.
Police in Dallas are looking for an armed man who forced his way into two different women's apartments two Wednesday mornings in a row and raped them.
Dallas Police are trying to find a man they believe raped two different women at two different apartments two Wednesday mornings in a row.
The lawsuit alleges several younger players were held against their will in a hotel room in El Paso, Texas, and were sexually assaulted by several older players.
The hunt is on for a rapist in Hutchins who attacked a woman Monday afternoon.
A woman convicted of helping a former street preacher kidnap Elizabeth Smart in 2002 will be freed from prison more than five years earlier than expected, a surprise decision that Smart called "incomprehensible".
Former Dallas Cowboys running back Joseph Randle has been arrested in Kansas for suspicion of rape.
Authorities in Texas have arrested a former sports medicine trainer charged in connection to Larry Nassar.
Johnson County Deputy Toby Bryce Allison, 23, was arrested for aggravated sexual assault of a child Friday morning.
The shooting unfolded just before 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, police say.
Dallas Police said the shooting unfolded just after 10 p.m. Friday night.
Be mindful of Saturday's fire threat across the region.
Ahmed Habib Fadi Dwabe first drew attention at age 9, when he grew his hair to donate to a child with cancer.
The complex has more than 300 units.
The shooting unfolded just before 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, police say.
Dallas Police said the shooting unfolded just after 10 p.m. Friday night.
Be mindful of Saturday's fire threat across the region.
Ahmed Habib Fadi Dwabe first drew attention at age 9, when he grew his hair to donate to a child with cancer.
The complex has more than 300 units.
The situation, food banks warn, is getting worse.
Dallas nonprofit Hunger Busters has been under scrutiny since an I-Team investigation in January.
Nearly 300 railroad crossings used by school buses in Texas have a history of crashes.
Technology company SPAN wants to build thousands of tiny data centers and spread them across the country.
Critics of LifeWise say its business model puts too much of the burden on local communities.
President Trump said he struck a deal to give the U.S. "permanent control over security" in Greenland following a push by the president to boost U.S. influence over the island — or take it over.
SMU political science professor Matthew Wilson breaks down the escalating Texas U.S. Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico. With Republican groups pouring millions into ads supporting Paxton, can the spending and negative messaging change the race, or will voters stay focused on the economy and cost of living?
Should Texas continue using Flock license plate cameras, or do they give law enforcement too much power to track people? Democratic Texas Attorney General candidate and Dallas state Sen. Nathan Johnson sits down one-on-one with Eye on Politics to discuss the growing debate over Flock cameras and automated license plate readers.
Should Texas continue using Flock license plate cameras, or do they pose too great a risk to Texans' privacy? Republican Texas Attorney General candidate and state Sen. Mayes Middleton sits down one-on-one with Jack Fink to discuss the growing controversy surrounding Flock cameras and automated license plate readers across Texas.
CBS News observed two MS NOW employees being turned away from the White House on Saturday morning.
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.
About 40 million Americans are on GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound and Mounjaro.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
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.
The Republican Midterm Convention starts Wednesday at the American Airlines Center.
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.
Texas had won four straight games to gain a share of the division lead, but dropped one game behind Houston.
The Wings have tied the franchise record for wins in a season, with three games remaining.
Four Boyd High School football players face felony charges after police say they hazed and injured a 14-year-old teammate in a locker room.
Jacob deGrom struck out eight in five innings, Corey Seager had a two-run single and the Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 in a series opener between playoff contenders.
Dozens from across the country traveled to compete in the Jackson T. Stephens Cup, featuring some of the top Power 4 programs and HBCUs.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards celebrated the best in television and streaming from the past year on Monday. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
The Metro Nashville Airport Authority board voted 6-0 on Friday to begin the process of changing the name and said a final name has not been chosen.
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.
