Southlake woman accused in sex trafficking operation released to home detention ... and more news

Federal prosecutors say 45-year old Jennifer Powers harbored a dark and sordid secret from her past. On Monday afternoon, Powers made her first court appearance — in a Fort Worth federal courtroom on charges that she helped sex traffic women for her millionaire boss, a New York City financier who tortured them in a “sex dungeon” in his Midtown Manhattan penthouse apartment. In other news, a nonprofit that backed a Dallas charter amendment meant to boost police hiring, benefits and starting pay has vowed to “hold city leaders accountable” after the City Council approved a budget that raises starting police pay by nearly 8%, but leaves Dallas ranked 12th in the region;  “What is going on with the U.S. 75 construction where the HOV ends in North Richardson? Curious Texas has the answer and some good news; and after three seasons, the Texas Rangers decided to part ways with manager Bruce Bochy. Despite winning the World Series in his first season with the club, the hangover  left the organization with blurred vision about how to move forward. He was offered an advisory role within the organization, but it’s uncertain if he will pursue another managerial opening elsewhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices