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July 25, 2022

Houston man robbed at gunpoint while selling car on Facebook Marketplace, police say

Two suspects met up with a man in a parking lot in Houston in April to buy his car, but robbed him of his wallet and cell phone, according to police.

July 25, 2022

Houston-area stabbing injures four family members by suspect out on bond for felony: sheriff

A Houston-area man, who was out on bond, was arrested after his family got into a knife fight when he allegedly came home intoxicated, police said

July 24, 2022

Houston gas station shooting leaves one teen dead, two others wounded

Two suspects opened fire at a gas station on Saturday evening in Houston, Texas, killing one teenager and wounding two others, according to police.

July 23, 2022

Texas man found dead at Big Bend National Park trail

A 75-year-old Texas man was found dead on Thursday on a trail at Big Bend National Park. The National Park Service (NPS) said there was no obvious cause of death.

July 20, 2022

Houston man turns the tables on would-be carjacker, suspect dead

A suspected carjacker was shot Tuesday by his alleged victim in Houston before he fled with a vehicle and crashed before dying from the gunshot wounds

July 20, 2022

Texas mom rips grand jury for declining charges against 9-year-old daughter's killer in post-robbery shootout

A Texas grand jury declined to indict Tony Earls in the deadly shooting of nine-year-old Arlene Alvarez because he was the victim of a robbery and fired while chasing down the suspect.

July 18, 2022

Houston children abandoned outside Walgreens: report

Two young children were reportedly left in the parking lot of a Walgreens in Houston as their mother fled the area, according to local reports.

July 18, 2022

Houston would-be robber shot and killed by victim: report

A potential robbery victim turned the tables on his attacker and shot and killed him during the encounter after leaving a Houston ATM, according to reports.

July 17, 2022

Houston cop lauded for thwarting potential mass shooting near children's dance competition: 'Bum rushed'

Houston Police Sgt. Kendrick Simpo is being lauded as a hero after thwarting a potential mass shooting at a mall where hundreds of children were gathered for a dance competition.

July 15, 2022

Houston robbery suspect buys face mask before robbing store moments later, police say

A robbery suspect purchased a face mask from the same store he robbed on July 4 with a gun and made off with a bag full of money, Houston authorities said