‘I don’t want to live in fear anymore’: Texas girl victimized with deepfake nudes pushes for federal law

Elliston Berry was 14 when a classmate created fake pornographic images of her that spread on social media. She’s pushing for the “Take it Down Act.” DALLAS — Going into her sophomore year at Aledo High School, Elliston Berry is healing from what happened to her last year. In October 2023, a student took her … Read more

12-year-old boxer scheduled to compete at National Junior Olympics, hopes to bring gold back to Southeast Texas

Quinton Thomas Jr., 12, has competed in 18 matches. At age 10, he competed in his first match at Houston Junior Golden Gloves, taking home first place. BEAUMONT, Texas — A 12-year-old boxer is putting Southeast Texas on the map and looking to make a name for himself at the National Junior Olympics.  Marshall Middle … Read more

ICE: Men charged with capital murder in Houston girl’s death entered US illegally

ICE reports that the men were released on orders of recognizance after being detained by the U.S. Border Patrol near El Paso earlier this year. HOUSTON — Two men who are charged with capital murder in the death of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray, are being held on immigration detainers at the Harris County Jail,  U.S. Immigration … Read more

Homeowners in high-risk brush fire areas say they’re getting dropped by insurance companies

Some residents in the Deer Creek Ranch neighborhood in Cedar Park live behind a land protected by the Travis Audubon Society. CEDAR PARK, Texas — Kim Stefanowicz has lived in the Deer Creek Ranch area for nearly two years, and has had home insurance on her house through Travelers Insurance for that time frame. Recently, … Read more