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August 28, 2022

Four dead in Houston shooting, including gunman, after suspect set fire to residences and shot people escaping

Houston police said a gunman set fire to residences early Sunday and waited for occupants to run outside before opening fire, fatally shooting three before police killed him.

August 26, 2022

Houston police say woman shot, killed while sitting in car outside convenience store

A 25-year-old woman was gunned down in Texas while she was sitting in a vehicle outside a convenience story with another person earlier this week, police said.

August 22, 2022

Family of Houston man shot dead and burned still searching for answers

The family of a 28-year-old Houston man who was found shot to death and burned in October 2021 is still searching for answers 10 months later.

August 21, 2022

Houston police arrest man for allegedly kidnapping 3-year-old girl in the middle of the night

The Houston Police Department announced that they found a missing 3-year-old girl in a hotel room on Sunday with the 50-year-old man accused of abducting her.

August 20, 2022

Texas woman poisoned by napkin after restaurant birthday dinner: 'I couldn't breathe'

A Houston woman is claiming that she was poisoned by a napkin that was placed on her car and was sent to the hospital with severe symptoms.

August 17, 2022

Houston man accused of ditching ankle monitor wanted for murder

A Houston man wanted for murder is accused of taking off his ankle monitor that he was required to wear for another charge and remains at large, police say.

August 14, 2022

Texas CPS employee fired after allegedly telling 14-year-old girl to become a prostitute

A Texas Child Protective Services employee lost her job after allegedly telling a 14-year-old girl to become a prostitute.

August 12, 2022

Galveston City Council weighs banning golf cart rentals after fatal accident involving suspected drunk driver

Officials in Galveston, Texas, are now considering measures such as banning golf cart rentals outright following a fatal crash last week that left 4 dead.

August 7, 2022

Charges expected for Texas nurse in Los Angeles fiery crash that killed 6, including pregnant woman, baby

Charges to come Monday for Texas nurse accused of speeding Mercedes through red light in Los Angeles, causing fiery crash that left six, including baby and pregnant woman, dead.

August 3, 2022

Houston task force busts catalytic converter theft ring with $12M in stolen goods, and guns

Houston authorities say they have busted a crime ring accused of stealing millions of dollars worth of catalytic converters and firearms.