10 most beautiful Miss Texas USA 2025 candidates

Born in Houston, Texas, United States, R’Bonney Gabriel is the ninth and most recent Miss Universe from the U.S. The country won the international beauty pageant via Miriam Stevenson in 1954, Carol Morris in 1956, Linda Bement in 1960, Sylvia Hitchcock in 1967, Shawn Weatherly in 1980, Chelsi Smith in 1995, Brook Lee in 1997, … Continue reading 10 most beautiful Miss Texas USA 2025 candidates

Miss Texas Teen USA 2025 could be Love Vera, Niali Mahtani, Chloe Dietz

Miss Texas Teen USA 2024 second runner-up Chloe Dietz is a Miss Texas Teen USA 2025 candidate. She is a Texan actor, singer, model and beauty queen who went to Tomball Memorial High School in Tomball, Texas, United States. On June 23, 2024, Dietz represented Tomball at Miss Texas Teen USA 2024 at Hilton Houston Post … Continue reading Miss Texas Teen USA 2025 could be Love Vera, Niali Mahtani, Chloe Dietz

Miss Texas USA 2025 could be Taylor Davis, Meghan Jackson, Fallon Williams

Born in Houston, Texas, United States, R’Bonney Gabriel is the ninth and most recent Miss Universe from the U.S. The country won the international beauty pageant via Miriam Stevenson in 1954, Carol Morris in 1956, Linda Bement in 1960, Sylvia Hitchcock in 1967, Shawn Weatherly in 1980, Chelsi Smith in 1995, Brook Lee in 1997, … Continue reading Miss Texas USA 2025 could be Taylor Davis, Meghan Jackson, Fallon Williams

Lima, Peru’s Carla Alcedo appears in Miami, Florida federal court

Carla Magaly Alcedo Mendoza, 43, was extradited from Peru to the U.S. for fraud. She allegedly operated call centers from 2013 to 2018, defrauding Spanish-speaking consumers by posing as representatives offering financial aid for English programs. Arrested on March 27, 2023, she faces 18 charges, potentially resulting in 20 years in prison per count.

49 Miss Texas Teen USA 2025 candidates competing in Houston

Greg Abbott is the 48th governor of Texas, serving since January 20, 2015. Texas boasts 23 Miss Teen USA placements, with Dallyn Pesek crowned Miss Texas Teen USA 2024. The upcoming pageant in 2025 will see 49 candidates competing for the title. Pesek will return to crown her successor.

62 Miss Texas USA 2025 candidates competing in Houston

R’Bonney Gabriel, hailing from Houston, is the latest Miss Universe from the U.S., crowned in 2022. Texas boasts the most Miss USA placements, with recent titleholder Aarieanna Ware returning in 2025 to crown her successor at the 74th Miss Texas USA pageant, featuring 100 competitors.

LaGrange, Georgia’s Javious Davenport, Greggory Meeks, Jonathan Evans charged with human trafficking

James Ronald "Jim" Arrington, 75, became LaGrange's mayor in 2014. A significant human trafficking operation, Operation Lights Out, took place from April 25-27, 2025, led by the Georgia ICAC Task Force, resulting in 19 arrests, including LaGrange residents, for engaging with minors online. Authorities emphasize the seriousness of these crimes.

Ontario, Canada’s Muhammed Gwandu subject to ICE detainer

Todd M. Lyons became the acting director of ICE on March 9, 2025. From April 25-27, 2025, Operation Lights Out resulted in the arrest of 19 men, including Muhammed Gwandu, for human trafficking and online exploitation of minors. Multiple agencies collaborated, with a focus on prosecuting these predators.

Palatine, Illinois’s Gene Melner charged with human trafficking

Gene Melner, a 37-year-old truck driver from Palatine, Illinois, was arrested during Operation Lights Out, a human trafficking sting conducted by various law enforcement agencies in April 2025. He and 18 others were charged with soliciting minors for sexual acts online. Authorities emphasize their commitment to prosecuting such crimes.

Georgia’s Kevin Edosmwan, Darnell Brooks arrested

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation conducted Operation Lights Out from April 25-27, 2025, targeting online sexual predators involved in human trafficking. Collaborating with multiple law enforcement agencies, 19 men were arrested, including Kevin Obiuyi Edosomwan and Darnell Brooks, both facing serious charges related to child exploitation.