Texas sex offender arrested after dropping thumb drive with child porn
A North Texas registered sex offender was arrested after deputies say he dropped a thumb drive with thousands of child pornography files outside a sheriff's office.
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A North Texas registered sex offender was arrested after deputies say he dropped a thumb drive with thousands of child pornography files outside a sheriff's office.
Troopers uncovered the stash after a K‑9 alert led them to a hidden compartment beneath the trailer.
Texas Rangers arrested the instructor months after a 12-year-old drowned during a scuba class in Terrell.
The incident happened just after 5 a.m. at Old Denton Road on PGBT in Carrollton, according to reports.
At about 2:10 a.m., DPS troopers responded to a reported two-vehicle crash in the southbound lanes of the DNT near Royal Lane.
Cowboys defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku was arrested and later bailed out of Collin County jail.
After the two bumped into each other, the trooper pointed at the player with both hands and said something to him.
The Texas House failed to meet quorum for the third time on Friday, as a political showdown continues to play out between Texas Republicans and Democrats over redistricting mid-decade.
Benjamin Hanil Song, a former U.S. Marine Corps reservist, is wanted in connection with a July 4 ambush that left a police officer wounded outside an ICE detention facility.
Grapevine police are searching for 33-year-old Jose Marquina-Bonilla, a fugitive accused of aggravated sexual assault of a child.
The DPS trooper said when he got to the scene of the crash on Saturday, he saw body parts of multiple people scattered around the road.
Emergency crews responding to the crash called it horrific and a mass casualty event.
Residents who live off I-20 in Kaufman County, near where the deadly crash allegedly caused by a semi driver falling asleep at the wheel happened, said they're still shaken by what they witnessed.
After the credible threat at the Texas Capitol this weekend and the assassinations of a Minnesota state lawmaker and her husband, Gov. Abbott said those things can never be allowed to happen in Texas.
The Texas State Capitol and grounds in Austin were evacuated due to the threat, state officials said.
Rocky Patterson, 63, has been charged with three counts of manslaughter for the deaths of Tommy Moorehead III, 41, and a 6-year-old and 4-year-old, DPS said.
Lanes on I-635 and the President George Bush Turnpike are closed in Irving due to a deadly two-vehicle crash Wednesday evening.
Two faith leaders view border politics through different lenses.
Border residents, faith community leaders and law enforcement weigh in on what they're looking forward to and fearing from the new administration.
Trooper Cody Durham was on a routine patrol on the Dallas Tollway when he noticed a crashed vehicle engulfed in flames.
Eagle Pass isn't the largest border town in Texas, but the town of 23,000 has become the focal point in the debate.
Trooper Cody Durham was on a routine patrol when he noticed a crashed vehicle engulfed in flames.
The driver of the vehicle that struck the trooper was arrested for possession of a controlled substance.
Talha Noaman, 20, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance after crashing into a Texas DPS trooper on Monday.
A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper is in critical but stable condition after being struck by a vehicle on Dallas North Tollway.
Texas regulators have ordered a Plano massage school to shut down, citing falsified student records and alleged links to illegal massage businesses tied to human trafficking.
"I feel that we have had an extremely dishonest conversation with the public to this point."
A massive fire destroyed the church's 134-year-old sanctuary nearly 2 years ago.
De Aujalae Evans pleaded guilty just hours into the first day of her trial to a charge of intoxication manslaughter in the death of Sgt. Billy Randolph.
Haltom City police identified 30-year-old John Mbuyi as the shooter, and the victims as 33-year-old Raissa Thatukila and their 6-year-old daughter Nathy Mbuyi.
Texas regulators have ordered a Plano massage school to shut down, citing falsified student records and alleged links to illegal massage businesses tied to human trafficking.
"I feel that we have had an extremely dishonest conversation with the public to this point."
A massive fire destroyed the church's 134-year-old sanctuary nearly 2 years ago.
De Aujalae Evans pleaded guilty just hours into the first day of her trial to a charge of intoxication manslaughter in the death of Sgt. Billy Randolph.
Haltom City police identified 30-year-old John Mbuyi as the shooter, and the victims as 33-year-old Raissa Thatukila and their 6-year-old daughter Nathy Mbuyi.
Since early February, residents of the Big Bend region have been outspoken about border wall plans.
The moratorium does not affect companies already enrolled in Medicare.
The state is already home to nearly 400 data centers, but hundreds more are in the works.
The crash sparked a nearly three‑year I‑Team investigation into Fort Worth police pursuit policies.
It started with a complaint from a male officer.
Dallas City Council Member Adam Bazaldua sharply criticized City Manager Kimberly Tolbert for a lack of transparency when it comes to deciding the fate of Dallas City Hall. "I feel that we have had an extremely dishonest conversation with the public to this point," he said. He spoke with Jack Fink about his concerns days after Dallas Mavericks CEO Rick Welts answered a question at a Greater Dallas Planning Council event about the team's desire to build a new arena in Dallas.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday over the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
The Trump administration has pulled multiple levers in an effort to tame energy prices, such as releasing oil from its strategic reserve and relaxing government regulations that can push up the cost of petroleum products. Analysts, however, told CBS News that those measures alone aren't enough to fill the energy supply gap or ease prices for Americans.
Jerome Adams, who served as surgeon general in President Trump's first term, said that "similar to cigarettes," the government needs to point out that social media platforms "are incredibly addictive."
Congress has yet to approve funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut down for over 40 days.
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
New Texas regulations taking effect March 31 will cap THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
The two teams will play Monday night in the Sacramento 4 Regional Final with a trip to the women's national semifinals on the line.
In the face of unspeakable tragedy, it is the beautiful game that has brought the girls solace.
Trevor Zegras wristed a sharp-angle shot past Casey DeSmith with 1:33 remaining in overtime, leading the hard-charging Philadelphia Flyers to a 2-1 victory over the Dallas Stars.
After being down by as many as 19 on Sunday, Braylon Mullins retrieved a loose ball near midcourt in the waning seconds against Duke and hit a three-pointer from 35 feet away to take the lead.
Michigan is a contender now, taking on Texas in the only women's NCAA Tournament regional final matching the top two seeds.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Local reports estimate that roughly 40,000 people gathered across central Seoul to watch K-pop band BTS reunite.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
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.
