Texas woman arrested after allegedly offering mother $500K to buy her baby while in Walmart checkout line
While the mom was with her baby in the self-checkout line at Walmart, the woman reportedly started commenting on his blonde hair and blue eyes and asked how much he costs before offering her $250,000 to buy her child. She then waited for her in the parking lot and screamed that the offer was now $500,000 before threatening to take her baby from her.
FBI looking for 'Granddaddy Bandit' accused of holding up two Houston banks
Authorities need your help finding a man the FBI has dubbed the "Granddaddy Bandit" for holding up two banks in Houston but only walked out with money from one of them.
Teen suspect charged with murder of Diamond Alvarez, 16, makes bond, records show
Court records show 17-year-old Frank Deleon Jr., who is charged with murder in the deadly Houston shooting of 16-year-old Diamond Alvarez, has made bond.
Doctor accused of spreading COVID-19 misinformation sues Houston Methodist
A Houston doctor accused of spreading "dangerous misinformation" related to COVID-19 has slapped Houston Methodist Hospital with a lawsuit.
Deputy dead after allegedly shooting herself in head in argument with Houston firefighter boyfriend
Amanda Crowder, a Harris County sheriff's deputy has died after a gunshot wound to the head, which her Houston firefighter boyfriend says was self-inflicted. Police are investigating the incident.
Minnesota man battling COVID-19 moved to Texas hospital after lawsuit over ventilator
A Buffalo, Minnesota man suffering from a devastating case of COVID-19 is in Texas where his family is hoping and praying doctors there can save his life.
Loved ones remember Cracker Barrel manager who died protecting employee during attempted robbery
"The greatest love a person can have is giving their life for another person; and that’s exactly what she did," said Billy Crumpton, Robin Baucom's brother.
Texas synagogue hostage-taker identified by FBI as British national
The FBI has identified the man killed after taking four people hostage inside a North Texas synagogue Saturday as 44-year-old Malik Faisal Akram.
Colleyville synagogue hostage situation: Hostages rescued, suspect dead
The four people taken hostage at Congregation Beth Israel synagogue in Colleyville have been rescued safe and alive. The suspect who took the hostages is dead.
'I want to be fired,' Lamar CISD teacher heard on camera ranting towards students
"If I have to keep dealing with kids that are complete and utter morons, I’m done. I’m literally done," the teacher is heard saying. "I don’t even care if I lose my job, I want to be fired at this point."
Houston police: Prematurely born baby found buried days after teen gave birth
Police say the remains of a baby born prematurely were found buried in southwest Houston after a teen went to the hospital for abdominal pain and told staff she had given birth days before.
Woman arrested after toddlers found 'hogtied,' caged and 'heavily soiled'
"Child endangerment carries a maximum sentence of two years, but I’ll tell you I – what she did to these children is, I mean, it’s unforgivable."
Mother charged after son found in trunk of car at COVID-19 testing site, DA says
A Houston-area mother is charged after her teen son was found in the trunk of her car at a COVID-19 drive-thru testing site, according to court documents. She says her son had tested positive for COVID-19 and was trying to prevent her exposure.
Granbury Walmart shooting: 2-year-old accidentally shoots 1-year-old, mom
Granbury police are investigating an accidental shooting by a 2-year-old that injured a 1-year-old and their mother at a Walmart.
HPD Chief calling for internal affairs investigation after George Floyd's 4-year-old niece was shot in Houston
George Floyd's 4-year-old niece was shot in the torso on New Year's Day. Houston police say someone fired several shots into an apartment while four adults and two children were inside.
Texas police identify man who kidnapped autistic 14-year-old Kentucky boy
Ronald Christopher Martin Jr., 48, is currently in custody at the Travis County Jail on a $50,000 bond.
Family says Houston woman scammed them out of nearly $10K in fake adoption
An Ohio family traveled more than 1,000 miles to Houston to adopt a baby boy, only to return home empty-handed.
Police identify 14-year-old wanted for triple murder at Garland convenience store
Police are seeking help from the public to find 14-year-old Abel Acosta, who is accused of opening fire inside a Garland convenience store, killing three people and injuring another.
Katy man dies at gym but colleagues bring him back to life from sudden cardiac death
A Katy man was instructing a class when he went into sudden cardiac arrest and died in the gym. Doctors say that an AED that was correctly and quickly used, plus quality CPR, made all the difference.
San Antonio grandfather graduates college alongside granddaughter
88-year-old Rene Neira graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio with his granddaughter 23-year-old Melanie Salazar on December 11.