Today’s news
Sexual Assault Suspect Barricades Self in SE Houston Home
Authorities respond to active scene in southwest Houston involving a sexual assault suspect.

Woman sues author Amy Griffin over memoir 'The Tell'
Lawsuit claims Griffin's book stole stories of sexual abuse from the plaintiff's own experiences.
Woman sues author Amy Griffin over memoir 'The Tell'
Plaintiff claims Griffin's book stole stories of her sexual abuse
Recent news
Mar. 7, 2026
Woman Sues Bestselling Memoirist Over Alleged Theft of Sexual Abuse Story
Complaint claims author Amy Griffin's book "The Tell" used details from plaintiff's personal experience without permission.
Mar. 7, 2026
Woman Sues Author Amy Griffin Over Memoir's Alleged Theft of Sexual Abuse Stories
Lawsuit claims Griffin's bestselling book 'The Tell' used the plaintiff's personal experiences without permission.
Mar. 5, 2026
Uber Driver Charged with Sexual Assault of Intoxicated Passenger
Incident reignites concerns over rideshare safety as companies face calls for enhanced measures
Mar. 5, 2026
Allen Man Given Life Sentence for Sexually Assaulting Illegal Immigrant Sex Worker
Detaron Fenley targeted victim due to her immigration status, prosecutors say
Mar. 3, 2026
Two of Texas' Most Wanted Captured in Houston and Waco
Authorities arrested Carl Hegert and Brien Keith Coleman, who were on the state's 10 Most Wanted lists.
Mar. 3, 2026
Amarillo Police Search Massage Business for Alleged Illicit Activity
Authorities executed a warrant as part of an ongoing investigation into suspected sexual misconduct.
Mar. 3, 2026
Crosby High Educator Under Investigation for Alleged Improper Relationship
Texas law classifies such conduct as a felony, with potential prison time and fines.
Feb. 28, 2026
Texas Figure Skating Coach Arrested on Sex Crime Charges
Benjamin Shroats, who previously worked with Olympian Amber Glenn, faces allegations of misconduct with students
Feb. 27, 2026
Former Sheppard Air Force Base Airman Sentenced for Human Trafficking
Travis Robert Larson pleaded guilty to enticement of a minor and sexual abuse of a minor.
Feb. 27, 2026
Haslet Church Pastor Temporarily Relieved After Son's Firing
Heritage Baptist Church conducting internal review following backlash over sex offender status of pastor's son
Feb. 27, 2026
Family of McKinney Teen Files $1M Lawsuit After Athletic Trainer's Arrest
Lawsuit alleges Lindsey Post groomed and sexually assaulted 14-year-old student over multiple incidents
Feb. 27, 2026
Pennsylvania Teacher's Aide Arrested for Alleged Texas Child Assault
Michael Robinson accused of traveling to Texas to sexually assault a child he met online in 2024
Feb. 26, 2026
North Texas Figure Skating Coach Arrested for Alleged Child Indecency
Retired skater warns of risks in one-on-one training and why young athletes may fear speaking out
Feb. 26, 2026
Frisco SWAT Raid Uncovers Evidence in Child Sex Assault Case
Search warrant reveals items seized from multi-million dollar mansion during arrest of 46-year-old man
Feb. 26, 2026
Hays County Corrections Officer Charged with Sexual Assault
Arrest made in neighboring Guadalupe County
Feb. 26, 2026
Red Oak Man Arrested for Violating Sex Offender Registry
Authorities say Brett Michael Stacey failed to comply with registration requirements.
Feb. 26, 2026
New Charge Filed in Houston-Area's First AI Child Exploitation Case
Nacogdoches man accused of using AI to generate child pornography images
Feb. 26, 2026
Former San Antonio Mayor Campaigns in Tesla Without Branding
Julián Castro's electric vehicle has no visible Tesla logos as he runs for Bexar County judge.
Feb. 26, 2026
Hays County Corrections Officer Arrested on Sexual Assault Charge
Miguel Simpson accused of assaulting victim in New Braunfels
Feb. 25, 2026
Salvadoran Man Deported After Rape Conviction in Maryland
ICE removes illegal immigrant a year after his assault and rape charges in Frederick County