McKinney man sentenced to 65 years in prison for sexually abusing a child, officials say
Ivan Espinoza-Montes, of McKinney, was found guilty of aggravated sexual assault of a child – a first-degree charge.
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Ivan Espinoza-Montes, of McKinney, was found guilty of aggravated sexual assault of a child – a first-degree charge.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
King Charles' disgraced brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor moves from his royal mansion to a private estate after appearing in newly released Epstein files.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
Britain's leader says all options on the table if Musk's X platform doesn't stop Grok AI tool being used to generate non-consensual sexualized images.
The three-judge panel set a Dec. 29 deadline for the parties to submit arguments.
Wisconsin-based Church Mutual says it shouldn't have to pay out the possible $1 million claim.
The church and its elders are asking a Dallas appeals court to stop the case from going forward.
The founder and former pastor of Gateway Church waived his right to a preliminary hearing.
Christopher Clark Owen, 54, started abusing the victim when the child was 1 year old, officials said.
According to the DA's office, Cornejo knew the 13-year-old victim, and the abuse came to light in 2023.
Operation Grayskull helped shutter four heavily trafficked dark web sites where violent child sexual abuse materials were traded and housed.
Cindy Clemshire, the victim in the case, was also in attendance. The judge set the next hearing for September.
Actor Michael Pitt was arrested Friday at his home in Brooklyn on nine state counts. His lawyers deny the allegations.
A group of parents is suing a Trinity Valley School over multiple reports of sexual abuse by a former teacher they say the school covered up for years.
Robert Morris resigned from Gateway Church in 2024 after a woman accused him of sexually abusing her in the 1980s.
In March of 2024, a head-on collision killed young Molly Mullens and a driver, while severely injuring her parents and brothers.
A former pastor of a Texas megachurch surrendered to Oklahoma authorities on child sexual abuse charges.
The accusations date back to the early 1980s in Oklahoma, but charges were only officially brought this week.
It is something Morris' attorneys will likely challenge.
Bond for the former Gateway Church pastor has been set at $50,000 and Oklahoma officials said they expect Morris to surrender himself early next week.
Maj. Michael Stockin faced 52 charges involving claims of abusive sexual contact with 41 victims, the Army said.
A family in North Texas is suing First Baptist Dallas over claims of sexual abuse. The abuse allegedly happened during a mission trip in 2022.
Louis Vasquez said Minsterios Bethania USA failed him when he made an outcry about being sexually abused. So, he is suing his former church for what an adult man did to him as a child.
A week ago, Pastor Robert Morris was still the leader of Dallas' Gateway Church. Now, his former members are getting ready to return to the sanctuary, trying to shake the shame and pain of molestation allegations.
He received an automatic life‑without‑parole sentence after jurors swiftly found him guilty of capital murder.
The student-athlete was transported from the PIT athletic area after district officials alerted families to an emergency activity on campus.
Overflowing crowds urge lawmakers to rein in data center development, citing noise, water use, rising electricity bills, and a lack of county authority.
Deep Ellum and downtown drivers will see higher meter prices and new windshield immobilizers as the city aims to reduce congestion and increase parking turnover.
The couple said in January 2020 that they would be stepping away from "senior" royal roles and were working to become financially independent from the royal family.
He received an automatic life‑without‑parole sentence after jurors swiftly found him guilty of capital murder.
The student-athlete was transported from the PIT athletic area after district officials alerted families to an emergency activity on campus.
His attorneys asked for a new judge on Wednesday to oversee the 19-year-old's appeal, which is scheduled to begin Thursday.
Overflowing crowds urge lawmakers to rein in data center development, citing noise, water use, rising electricity bills, and a lack of county authority.
Deep Ellum and downtown drivers will see higher meter prices and new windshield immobilizers as the city aims to reduce congestion and increase parking turnover.
"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.
In May, a federal judge dismissed a criminal indictment against Abrego Garcia, who had been accused of smuggling immigrants in the U.S. illegally.
Many people across the state, including suburban and rural Texans, are unhappy about data centers, particularly AI data centers.
The Supreme Court declined for the second time to consider President Trump's appeal in the E. Jean Carroll case.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s closed-door research has yet to produce evidence linking vaccines and autism.
U.S. ICE officers may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks intended to gain compliance from combative individuals.
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.
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.
Mayor Jim Ross said hotel revenue in the city was a record $31 million in June, smashing the previous mark of $23 million.
Cal Quantrill gave up four hits in seven innings, Justin Foscue hit a home run, and the Texas Rangers beat the Washington Nationals 5-0.
Texas Values and other groups plan a Thursday news conference and rally outside the AAC ahead of the Fever-Wings game.
Golden State has already surpassed its win total from last season by two and will get another chance on the postseason stage.
Homecoming is the only way to describe Sunday night's news: DeSoto native Von Miller is finally putting that blue star on his helmet.
The Stars' lease for the AAC ends in 2031, and the team is pushing to construct a new arena in Plano.
"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.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
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.
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.
