Comal County jury convicts first female sexually violent predator in Texas history
A California woman has been declared the first female sexually violent predator in Texas history. Under Texas law, sexually violent predators are considered extremely dangerous and likely to re-offend.
California woman declared Texas’ first female sexually violent predator after early release
The Comal County Criminal District Attorney's Office said the woman admitted to engaging in role-playing games with pen pals while in prison.
First woman receives sexually violent predator designation in Texas history as expert compares her to a cult leader
One forensic psychologist, Dr. Jason Dunham, told jurors the convicted sex offender was akin to a cult leader.
Woman with cult-like influence over victims named first female 'sexually violent predator'
A Comal County woman, Desiree Hamm, was officially designated as Texas’ first female sexually violent predator after a jury’s decision on
California Woman Tagged as Texas' First Female Sexually Violent Predator After Kidnapping and Abuse Case
Desiree Hamm, 37, was deemed Texas' first female sexually violent predator after being convicted for abusing and kidnapping teen girls, continuing predatory behavior in prison. She's committed to a treatment center with periodic evaluations.
California woman classified Texas' first female sexually violent predator
Desiree Hamm of San Diego, California, who kidnapped, sexually assaulted and branded 2 Texas girls, is now the first female sexually violent predator in Texas.
Texas jury convicts the first female sexually violent predator in state history
A Texas jury determined Desiree Ham, 37 of San Diego, CA to be the first female charged as a Sexually Violent Predator in Texas.
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New Braunfels considers $7.8M in tax breaks for new Costco store
The council is considering two agreements that would rebate a portion of sales tax collected for both the city and a water district.
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Comal County sentences man to life in prison for murdering his father
A Comal County jury sentenced Yacob Hickman, a man who was found guilty for the murder of his father, to life in prison on Jan. 24, 2025.
Northeast Lakeview College plans major expansion with new facility in New Braunfels
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Comal County jury: California woman brainwashed, branded teen girls
A San Antonio-area jury declared Desiree Hamm, 37, Texas' to be a sexually violent predator. Hamm brainwashed, kidnapped and branded two teen girls.
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Comal County Commissioners approve donation for bleachers at Jumbo Evans Sports Park
The Jumbo Evans Sports Park in Spring Branch is getting new sets of bleachers thanks to a donation from KMI Sports ...