North Texas woman sentenced to 30 years in human trafficking case
A 25-year-old Tarrant County woman has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for recruiting girls into sex trafficking and forcing them to have sex or money, officials said.
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A 25-year-old Tarrant County woman has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for recruiting girls into sex trafficking and forcing them to have sex or money, officials said.
The investigation revealed established criminal ties to other locations in Texas, the U.S. and internationally.
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Advertisements connected to all the locations offering sexual services were found during the investigation, TDLR said.
The Irving Professional Firefighters Association said they are investigating multiple false statements made by two men that city firefighters support human trafficking.
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For more than two decades, New Friends New Life has been working to raise awareness and sound the alarm about human trafficking.
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Police suspect it's part of a much larger operation with potentially 100 victims or more.
Leonard Darnell George allegedly used the money to buy cars and jewelry, and also spent lavishly at a strip club in Tijuana.
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Red Rose Spa in the Pitman Corners shopping center on Custer Road is closed.
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From Texas to Eastern Europe, human trafficking is a traumatic reality for women and girls from all walks of life.
On any given night in Dallas, 400 girls are trafficked on the streets according to New Friends New Life, a North Texas human trafficking advocacy group.
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Medics worked to provide life-saving measures, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth highlighted the role of the F-35 fighter jet and its workforce during a visit to Lockheed Martin's Fort Worth plant.
Cowboys of Color will ride without its founder Cleo Hearn, honoring the rodeo legend who spent more than 50 years spotlighting the diverse history of the American West.
Dallas police told City Council that violent crime fell 12% in 2025 despite a staffing shortage, pushing back against Gov. Greg Abbott's recent public safety claims.
After cold starts in the 30s, North Texas temperatures are rebounding into the 60s and are expected to stay warmer than average this week.
Medics worked to provide life-saving measures, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
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Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
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Salad and Go, a drive-thru salad chain, said on Wednesday that it will close all remaining Texas and Oklahoma stores.
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Dacoda Nichole Jones did not mention Rashee Rice by name when she posted photos on Instagram that appeared to show signs of physical abuse.
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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.
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The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
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