Bastrop ISD teacher charged with online solicitation of minor
James Austin Byrd is accused of contacting who he thought was a 15-year-old female via the anonymous Whisper chat platform to meet.
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James Austin Byrd is accused of contacting who he thought was a 15-year-old female via the anonymous Whisper chat platform to meet.
The 71-year-old recorded himself sexually abusing a minor, according to court documents.
Nearly 20 months has passed since a North Texas girl disappeared from a Mavericks game, only to be found days later with sex traffickers.
Oscar Roman Alonso, 32, of Oak Cliff was arrested at the Gateway to the Americas International Bridge on an outstanding felony warrant.
Mitchell Wasek, the son of a Buc-ee's co-founder is accused of secretly recording house guests at both his Dallas home and at his father's home on Lake Travis.
One of the men is accused of child sexual assault in Dallas, and the other faces the same charge in Red Oak.
The Arlington Police Department arrested former Sam Houston High School worker Anthony Hawkins, 25, for reportedly having improper relationships with multiple students.
A Prosper ISD coach has been arrested and charged after a student claims she ignored reports of sexual assault.
He sexually abused his victim for a decade. Now Behailu Birkie, 44, of Plano will spend the next four decades in jail.
A Texas judge has blocked Senate Bill 14, which bans transgender youth from from accessing puberty blockers and hormone therapy.
The inaugural Come Out Against Cancer event addresses the importance of cancer screening in the LGBTQ+ community in North Texas. Reducing cancer disparities and advancing health equity is an overarching goal of the American Cancer Society.
New revelations have emerged about impeached Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and his relationship with indicted Austin developer Nate Paul, who contributed $25,000 to his campaign.
There is no precedent for a U.S. court overturning the approval of a drug that the FDA has deemed safe and effective.
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.
Both attacks happened early Saturday morning. The suspect went after two women who were walking alone at different times.
From Texas to Eastern Europe, human trafficking is a traumatic reality for women and girls from all walks of life.
Temptations Cabaret, closed since a deadly shooting in late May, now may not be able to open again due to its location.
Anjum Zafar Mian, 42, of DeSoto was convicted of 15 counts related to sex trafficking on June 15.
The attorney for an Arlington nun accused of breaking her vow of chastity by the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth is speaking out.
"Texas law caused me to be detained against my will for five days and treated like a criminal all during the most traumatic and heartbreaking experience I've had in my life."
A former cheerleader for Navarro College says she was sexually assaulted by a fellow, male cheerleader in September 2021.
Detectives believe 64-year-old William Bynum may have been abusing children as far back as the early 1980's.
A jury found Jose Manuel Rodriguez-Aguirre, 28, guilty of raping an 11-year-old girl and sentenced him to 65 years in prison.
Data from the Guttmacher Institute estimates the average Texan must drive at least 515 miles one-way to reach the nearest clinic that performs abortions before 15 weeks.
Kyle Morris and his daughter went to a Mavs game, like they had many times before. Just before halftime, she went to the restroom. That was the last time her father saw her that night.
Ranchers raced to save livestock as flames threatened homes and destroyed structures at Worth Ranch.
The agreement, which still requires probate court approval, will resolve civil claims stemming from the 2019 fatal shooting and directs most funds to Jefferson's nephews.
Police said the investigation began after family members reported concerns about interactions with an elderly resident who later moved to a different facility.
Advocates say canyons and rugged landscape have historically deterred illegal crossings in the region.
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
Ranchers raced to save livestock as flames threatened homes and destroyed structures at Worth Ranch.
The Ross wildfire has burned more than 50,000 acres across Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forcing evacuations, closing roads and disrupting schools.
The agreement, which still requires probate court approval, will resolve civil claims stemming from the 2019 fatal shooting and directs most funds to Jefferson's nephews.
Police said the investigation began after family members reported concerns about interactions with an elderly resident who later moved to a different facility.
Advocates say canyons and rugged landscape have historically deterred illegal crossings in the region.
"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.
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.
The charges against Major Jason Watson are believed by his attorneys to be among the only instances for officers of his rank in the history of the U.S. military to be charged under Article 88.
A federal judge on Tuesday rejected Ghislaine Maxwell's effort to toss out her 2021 conviction on sex-trafficking charges and 20-year prison sentence.
President Trump said the U.S. is considering changing the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America" amid an escalating trade fight with Canada.
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.
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.
Paige Bueckers scored 18 of her 32 points in the first quarter, Jessica Shepard had 11 points and 11 rebounds, and the Dallas Wings beat the Seattle Storm 92-70 to tie the franchise's single-season wins record.
Ezequiel Durán and Elias Díaz hit solo homers, Cal Quantrill worked six scoreless innings and the Texas Rangers beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-3 on Sunday.
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.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Hayden Panettiere, who shares a daughter with the former boxing champ, died on Sunday at 36 years old.
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.
