Morgan Young

In a statement, EMPOWER said "To best serve the children and families of North Texas, EMPOWER recently made improvements to our leadership structure. We are investing more resources to ensure a smooth and ongoing transition from DFPS."

EMPOWER has stated that a majority of the issues the organization has faced with its transition has been because of case worker turnover.

In addition to the more than $150 million the state says it has paid, attorneys for the state also cited fees the state has paid two monitors appointed by the judge.

Natalee is 18 now, and she wants to tell her story...her way.

On April 8, 2022, Natalee Cramer was sex trafficked after being kidnapped from a Dallas Mavericks game. Now 18, she's sharing her story about her fight for justice.

On April 8, 2022, Natalee Cramer was sex trafficked after being kidnapped from a Dallas Mavericks game. Now 18, she's sharing her story about her fight for justice.

In addition to the more than $150 million the state says it has paid, attorneys for the state also cited fees the state has paid two monitors appointed by the judge.

A major ruling was made in 13-year legal battle over Texas' foster care system. For Jacqueline Juarez, it's a fight close to home.

Mayes-Evans confirmed that she saw interactions between her niece and the woman that made her believe the woman was "prostituting" the child while she was waiting to approach.

The park now includes a colorful wall featuring braille, another with words in Spanish, and wide jungle gym bridges to catered to children who use wheelchairs. The park also has special swings, a merry go-round, and a slide that that allows children who use wheelchairs to pull themselves to the top.