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.
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 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.
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.
Local school districts brace for changes as Senate Bill 2 clears Texas Senate
Senate Bill 2 (S-B-2), a controversial piece of legislation aimed at addressing funding and growth challenges in Texas’ ...
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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.
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.
Comal County deputies face man threatening suicide, a day before deadly Stone Oak shootout
COMAL COUNTY - Comal County Sheriff's deputies responded Tuesday night to a distress call from Brandon Poulous, who was ...
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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 ...
Hill Country man gets life in prison for killing his dad
Yacob Hickman was sentenced to life in prison for shooting and killing his father, Paul Stautzenberger, in 2022.
Northeast Lakeview College plans major expansion with new facility in New Braunfels
NEW BRAUNFELS - Northeast Lakeview College is set to expand its presence in Comal County by moving from its current location ...
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Comal County Public Health offering free flu shots for ages 6 months and older
It’s that time of year where everyone seems like they’re dealing with some kind of bug in their household. The holidays are ...