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6 hours ago

Former Houston VA nurse indicted, accused of lying on VA records about checking on patient who died

Read full article: Former Houston VA nurse indicted, accused of lying on VA records about checking on patient who died

A former nurse at the Veterans Administration (VA) Medical Center in Houston has been arrested following an indictment for creating false government records, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced.

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8 hours ago

Houston family pleads for answers 10 years after mother’s murder

Read full article: Houston family pleads for answers 10 years after mother’s murder

Over a decade after the unsolved murder of Angela Wafer, her family and Houston Police detectives continue to seek public assistance in identifying her killer.

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9 hours ago

Man charged with murder for shooting at east Houston motel

Read full article: Man charged with murder for shooting at east Houston motel

A man has been charged with murder following a shooting at a motel on Houston’s eastside over the weekend.

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12 hours ago

2 men found dead following shooting in Morgan’s Point neighborhood, near La Porte

Read full article: 2 men found dead following shooting in Morgan’s Point neighborhood, near La Porte

An investigation is underway after two men were found dead following a shooting in a Morgan’s Point neighborhood, near La Porte.

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12 hours ago

Austin police searching for 9-year-old girl missing since 2017 after sister found locked in closet

Read full article: Austin police searching for 9-year-old girl missing since 2017 after sister found locked in closet

Austin police are seeking public assistance to locate Ava Marie Gonzales, a 9-year-old girl missing since 2017 when last seen in the custody of her mother, Virginia Gonzales.

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14 hours ago

Man rams car into other driver’s vehicle for throwing burrito, following him around parking lot

Read full article: Man rams car into other driver’s vehicle for throwing burrito, following him around parking lot

Constable deputies said a driver threw a burrito at Arturo Villareal's car after they "exchanged words" and followed him around a Dollar Tree parking lot. That's when investigators say Villareal turned his car around and slammed into the other driver's car.

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19 hours ago

Former Montgomery Co. inmate ‘woke up angry’ throws rock at Sheriff’s Office front door

Read full article: Former Montgomery Co. inmate ‘woke up angry’ throws rock at Sheriff’s Office front door

Investigators said Jordan Oneal, 22, was caught on camera around 11 a.m. throwing a large rock through the Sheriff's Office's front door, and when asked why he did it, said "woke up angry and was having a bad day."

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1 day ago

Shooting at Montgomery County trailer park leaves one dead

Read full article: Shooting at Montgomery County trailer park leaves one dead

A man has been charged with murder after shooting and killing another man at an RV park in Montgomery County.

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1 day ago

Homeowner shoots guest in Houston home following disagreement at coworker gathering

Read full article: Homeowner shoots guest in Houston home following disagreement at coworker gathering

A man has died after being shot while attending a house party among coworkers in Houston’s southside.

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1 day ago

Elderly man arrested after killing man with car following disagreement in League City

Read full article: Elderly man arrested after killing man with car following disagreement in League City

An elderly man in League City has been arrested after allegedly striking and killing someone with his car following an argument.

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1 day ago

Man accused of shooting, killing younger brother in North Harris County

Read full article: Man accused of shooting, killing younger brother in North Harris County

A domestic dispute turned deadly Saturday night in north Harris County when a man was fatally shot by his brother inside their family home, according to authorities.

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1 day ago

Police asking for information after woman was shot, killed in Southwest Houston

Read full article: Police asking for information after woman was shot, killed in Southwest Houston

Police need help finding the person who shot and killed a woman in Southwest Houston.

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2 days ago

1 dead, suspected shooter in custody after killing in north Houston

Read full article: 1 dead, suspected shooter in custody after killing in north Houston

A man has died after being shot during a disagreement in Houston’s northside Saturday night.

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2 days ago

‘He’s like my kid’: Baytown woman struggles to find missing dog, receives threatening messages

Read full article: ‘He’s like my kid’: Baytown woman struggles to find missing dog, receives threatening messages

Nicole Latour has received several calls from people claiming to have her dog, but they refuse to FaceTime her or meet in person, while demanding money.

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2 days ago

Man arrested after firing gunshots in Sugar Land was released in 2019 after allegedly threatening migrants in El Paso

Read full article: Man arrested after firing gunshots in Sugar Land was released in 2019 after allegedly threatening migrants in El Paso

Authorities say the man who was shot by police on Tuesday after a confrontation with officers in the Greatwood area of Sugar Land remains in the hospital.

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2 days ago

18-year-old victim identified in shooting at a family party in southeast Houston

Read full article: 18-year-old victim identified in shooting at a family party in southeast Houston

According to Houston Police, officers were dispatched to the area of 6000 Cherry Hill after reports that multiple people had been shot.

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2 days ago

HAVE YOU SEEN HIM? Man captured on camera stealing baby turtle from Spring pet store enclosure

Read full article: HAVE YOU SEEN HIM? Man captured on camera stealing baby turtle from Spring pet store enclosure

Authorities are searching for a man who was captured on video reaching into a tank and stealing a turtle from a Spring pet store.

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3 days ago

Man shot by police in Sugar Land after firing gunshots in Greatwood given $1 million bond

Read full article: Man shot by police in Sugar Land after firing gunshots in Greatwood given $1 million bond

Authorities say the man who was shot by police on Tuesday after a confrontation with officers in the Greatwood area of Sugar Land remains in the hospital.

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3 days ago

Hackers steal nearly 20k from small Houston business owner, leaving shop in limbo. How to prevent it

Read full article: Hackers steal nearly 20k from small Houston business owner, leaving shop in limbo. How to prevent it

A Spring small business owner faces potential closure after cybercriminals siphoned nearly $20,000 from her business bank account, despite following standard security protocols.

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3 days ago

‘It was like watching an episode of COPS’: Would-be metal thieves cause $300k in damage

Read full article: ‘It was like watching an episode of COPS’: Would-be metal thieves cause $300k in damage

Houston police arrested three people accused of damaging hundreds of telecom cables in a northeast side neighborhood. Police said the trio was hoping to steal copper wire, but mistakenly cut fiber optic cables.

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3 days ago

Former KPRC 2 photojournalist injured in head-on crash with suspected repeat DWI offender

Read full article: Former KPRC 2 photojournalist injured in head-on crash with suspected repeat DWI offender

A respected former KPRC 2 photojournalist is recovering in the hospital after a serious head-on collision involving a suspected drunk driver—who had already been arrested for DWI just weeks earlier.

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3 days ago

Need a passport? New Houston East End office offers walk-in service only

Read full article: Need a passport? New Houston East End office offers walk-in service only

The Harris County District Clerk’s Office (HCDCO) has opened a new location for passport applications inside its Records Center.

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3 days ago

Pedestrian killed in SW Houston, hit-and-run driver flees scene full of witnesses

Read full article: Pedestrian killed in SW Houston, hit-and-run driver flees scene full of witnesses

Despite the spotty weather, Houston police do not believe weather played a role and several witnesses said they approached the driver, who stayed briefly after the crash but took off before police arrived.

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3 days ago

Bodycam video released with Houston police shooting at robbery suspects in stolen Mustang

Read full article: Bodycam video released with Houston police shooting at robbery suspects in stolen Mustang

Three young men, ranging between 18-20, were arrested after stealing a Mustang and leading officers on a brief chase.

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Man shot to death during child custody handoff outside Family Dollar in NE Harris County

Read full article: Man shot to death during child custody handoff outside Family Dollar in NE Harris County

The sheriff’s office said it happened outside a Family Dollar in the 5600 block of Aldine Bender Road.

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Woman poses as undercover cop to rob, kidnap Houston business owner at gunpoint to collect debt for man

Read full article: Woman poses as undercover cop to rob, kidnap Houston business owner at gunpoint to collect debt for man

A woman is facing multiple charges after posing as a Houston police officer during a robbery and kidnapping at a business in February, according to court records.

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Man accused of trying to kidnap 13-year-old girl at north Harris County apartment complex arrested

Read full article: Man accused of trying to kidnap 13-year-old girl at north Harris County apartment complex arrested

The incident happened at the Bella Vida apartments at 15330 Ella Blvd.

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Charges filed against armed man shot by HPD officers during police pursuit

Read full article: Charges filed against armed man shot by HPD officers during police pursuit

Charges have been filed against an armed man who was arrested in a shooting incident in which Houston Police Department officers during a pursuit.

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La Porte man faces multiple charges in child sex crime investigation

Read full article: La Porte man faces multiple charges in child sex crime investigation

Enrique “Ricky” Vela, a 40-year-old man from La Porte, was arrested on February 26 after a forensic search of his cell phones revealed video files of him sexually assaulting local underaged male children.

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Texas court asked to overturn death sentence of Harris County inmate on death row for nearly 50 years

Read full article: Texas court asked to overturn death sentence of Harris County inmate on death row for nearly 50 years

The now 68-year-old inmate has been declared incompetent since 1987 when his initial execution was halted due to severe mental illness, including schizophrenia and organic brain dysfunction.

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Over a handful of officer-involved shootings reported in Houston since the start of May

Read full article: Over a handful of officer-involved shootings reported in Houston since the start of May

Houston began the month with police shooting a man who they say led them on a chase in a stolen SUV. The next day, Mayor John Whitmire announced a five-year contract agreement with the police officers’ union.

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Man caught on camera stealing cigarettes, overpowering clerk at Houston store

Read full article: Man caught on camera stealing cigarettes, overpowering clerk at Houston store

Houston police are seeking help to identify a man who robbed a convenience store twice on January 1, 2025.

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Jacinto City mother still searching for answers in Abel Vera’s 2004 cold case

Read full article: Jacinto City mother still searching for answers in Abel Vera’s 2004 cold case

In Jacinto City, Juanita Vera continues to seek answers in her son Abel Vera’s 2004 cold case, where he was found beaten and hog-tied in a ditch in Fort Bend County.

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Off-duty officer shoots 2 teens in his NE Harris County backyard, killing one of them

Read full article: Off-duty officer shoots 2 teens in his NE Harris County backyard, killing one of them

It's believed the two men may have entered the officer's backyard while fleeing a drive-by shooting, but the Sheriff's Office is still working to confirm that.

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Pet raccoon with meth pipe in its mouth found during traffic stop

Read full article: Pet raccoon with meth pipe in its mouth found during traffic stop

What should have been a routine traffic stop for police in Ohio took a strange turn.

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Parents urged to stay vigilant after attempted kidnapping at North Harris County apartment complex

Read full article: Parents urged to stay vigilant after attempted kidnapping at North Harris County apartment complex

Residents at the Bella Vida apartments in North Harris County are on high alert after a man allegedly attempted to kidnap a 13-year-old girl over the weekend.

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Former NFL player Kevin Ware Jr. receives 30-year prison sentence after pleading guilty for killing girlfriend

Read full article: Former NFL player Kevin Ware Jr. receives 30-year prison sentence after pleading guilty for killing girlfriend

A former NFL tight end has been sentenced to 30 years behind bars for murdering his girlfriend in the Houston area in 2021.

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Man wearing bulletproof vest, helmet shot by Houston officers after brief chase on southwest side

Read full article: Man wearing bulletproof vest, helmet shot by Houston officers after brief chase on southwest side

A suspect has been shot by police officers on Houston’s southwest side.

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Man admits to stabbing roommate multiple times, then goes back to work in another room of home

Read full article: Man admits to stabbing roommate multiple times, then goes back to work in another room of home

A man was arrested and charged after admitting he stabbed another man multiple times inside an apartment, then went back to work in another room of the home while the victim suffered and died, according to records.

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Suspect arrested in awkward Houston beer robbery caught on camera

Read full article: Suspect arrested in awkward Houston beer robbery caught on camera

Jose M. Torres, 29, is wanted for an awkward attempted robbery at a Houston convenience store.

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FBI arrests man connected to Galleria bathroom child sex assault suspect

Read full article: FBI arrests man connected to Galleria bathroom child sex assault suspect

The FBI has arrested a man on child pornography charges who they say is linked to a man previously arrested for filming himself and others sexually assaulting a child in the bathroom at the Galleria Mall.

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Trial to begin for man accused of kidnapping 3-year-old girl from Houston apartment

Read full article: Trial to begin for man accused of kidnapping 3-year-old girl from Houston apartment

Holman Hernandez, a 50-year-old man from Houston, is on trial for allegedly kidnapping a 3-year-old girl.

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Woman killed, man seriously hurt after shooting in NW Houston

Read full article: Woman killed, man seriously hurt after shooting in NW Houston

Authorities in northwest Houston are trying to piece together what led up to a double shooting late Tuesday night, where a woman was killed and left another man seriously hurt.

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Family of man shot by Houston police seeks answers at HPD headquarters

Read full article: Family of man shot by Houston police seeks answers at HPD headquarters

The family of Tony Underwood, a 37-year-old man shot by a Houston police officer last week, gathered at HPD headquarters seeking information about his condition and to request access to see him.

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Man shot at multiple times after pulling over to pee in Houston’s midtown

Read full article: Man shot at multiple times after pulling over to pee in Houston’s midtown

Charges have been filed against a man accused of shooting at another man who was just trying taking a quick bathroom break at an abandoned strip mall in midtown Houston, records show.

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Woman wanted for bomb threats at Houston airport, accused of trying to frame ex lover

Read full article: Woman wanted for bomb threats at Houston airport, accused of trying to frame ex lover

A woman accused of trying to frame her ex lover by calling two airports about a bomb threat is now wanted by police.

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‘Nothing has happened’: Houston family demands action after 2nd grader allegedly assaulted at HISD elementary school

Read full article: ‘Nothing has happened’: Houston family demands action after 2nd grader allegedly assaulted at HISD elementary school

The family of a seven-year-old student at a Houston ISD elementary school is speaking out after they said their child was sexually assaulted by a fellow student in the school’s bathroom.

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More than $100K worth of stolen luxury sports cars recovered in NW Harris County

Read full article: More than $100K worth of stolen luxury sports cars recovered in NW Harris County

A theft ring that was allegedly responsible for stealing vehicles worth more than $100,000 has been uncovered.

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Father accused of giving fentanyl to daughter, sexually assaulting her friend on Thanksgiving

Read full article: Father accused of giving fentanyl to daughter, sexually assaulting her friend on Thanksgiving

Joshua Youngblood, 45, has been charged with murder and aggravated sexual assault following the fentanyl-related death of his daughter, Jade Youngblood, on Thanksgiving Day 2023 in Houston.

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‘Audrii’s Law’ passes next step, now headed to full Texas Senate vote

Read full article: ‘Audrii’s Law’ passes next step, now headed to full Texas Senate vote

State lawmakers in the Texas Senate just gave the latest green light to H.B. 2000 - better known as ‘Audrii’s Law.'

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Driver, passenger caught after slamming car into north Harris County home and fleeing

Read full article: Driver, passenger caught after slamming car into north Harris County home and fleeing

A car crashed into a home on Fox Scene Drive in north Harris County, leading to two suspects fleeing the scene with minor injuries.

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Suspected trespasser shot, killed by deputies outside clinic in NW Harris County

Read full article: Suspected trespasser shot, killed by deputies outside clinic in NW Harris County

Investigators said that after security asked the man sleeping in his car to leave, a deputy arrived, and backup had to be called when he refused.

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Galveston cruise safety: FBI reports nearly weekly ship investigations as passengers surge

Read full article: Galveston cruise safety: FBI reports nearly weekly ship investigations as passengers surge

Federal investigators are boarding cruise ships nearly every week at the Port of Galveston to investigate crimes committed in international waters, KPRC 2 News has learned, as the Texas port experiences record-breaking passenger volumes.

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Family narrowly escapes gunfire on Gulf Freeway

Read full article: Family narrowly escapes gunfire on Gulf Freeway

A family narrowly avoided tragedy after they say a driver shot at their car on the Gulf Freeway in Houston.

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Harris County reserve deputy charged with child sex crime in Galveston County

Read full article: Harris County reserve deputy charged with child sex crime in Galveston County

The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office says a Harris County reserve deputy has been arrested in Santa Fe.

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Rapper CashOut Ace accused of managing ‘prostitution enterprise’ as pimp in Houston

Read full article: Rapper CashOut Ace accused of managing ‘prostitution enterprise’ as pimp in Houston

Miguel Guajardo, who is known online as rapper Cash Out Ace, was arrested earlier Monday and booked into the Harris County Jail for aggravated promotion of prostitution.

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Brisket burglary yields big blessing for Southwest side small business owner

Read full article: Brisket burglary yields big blessing for Southwest side small business owner

A Houston barbecue restaurant owner whose business was nearly derailed by theft has experienced an unexpected surge of community support, resulting in thousands of dollars in donations and free repairs.

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Houston roommate charged in stabbing death of UK TikTok influencer

Read full article: Houston roommate charged in stabbing death of UK TikTok influencer

A nursing student and TikTok influencer from the United Kingdom (UK) was stabbed to death in a Houston apartment just days before her college graduation.

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Fetterman, Meng, Lawler introduce bipartisan bill to return stolen SNAP benefits

Read full article: Fetterman, Meng, Lawler introduce bipartisan bill to return stolen SNAP benefits

Three politicians from the northeast United States have introduced an act to protect families relying on SNAP benefits if their funds are stolen.

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Man taken to hospital by helicopter after shooting self during police pursuit in stolen car

Read full article: Man taken to hospital by helicopter after shooting self during police pursuit in stolen car

A man who was involved in a police pursuit in the Katy area has been rushed to a hospital after suffering a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

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Texas Health and Human Services adds 30K+ to data breach that spans nearly four years

Read full article: Texas Health and Human Services adds 30K+ to data breach that spans nearly four years

Tens of thousands of Texans are now being told their data was part of a privacy breach that dates back to 2021.

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Bill filed by Pennsylvania, New York lawmakers aims to replace stolen SNAP benefits

Read full article: Bill filed by Pennsylvania, New York lawmakers aims to replace stolen SNAP benefits

Another piece of legislation has been filed in Washington, D.C. to replace stolen SNAP benefits.

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Montgomery County man given 99-year prison sentence for sexually assaulting girl on 13th birthday

Read full article: Montgomery County man given 99-year prison sentence for sexually assaulting girl on 13th birthday

A Montgomery County jury handed down a lengthy prison sentence to a man who was found guilty of sexually assaulting a girl on her 13th birthday.

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Former owner of Turkey Leg Hut held pending trial due to ‘overwhelming evidence’

Read full article: Former owner of Turkey Leg Hut held pending trial due to ‘overwhelming evidence’

A federal judge has ordered former Turkey Leg Hut co-owner Lyndell “Lynn” Price to remain behind bars pending his trial.

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Truck crashes into NW Houston gun store, leaves behind nearly $6K worth of damage

Read full article: Truck crashes into NW Houston gun store, leaves behind nearly $6K worth of damage

The owner of HTX Tactical tells KPRC 2 the truck crashed into the store, but his overnight security guard shot into the truck driver's rear window before they fled from the scene.

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Woman shot, killed after getting ambushed by ex-boyfriend in her NE Harris County driveway

Read full article: Woman shot, killed after getting ambushed by ex-boyfriend in her NE Harris County driveway

Authorities say the woman's ex-boyfriend shot and killed her as she got out of her girl friend's car when they were coming back from a club.

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‘He told us not to let him go’: One killed, more than a dozen injured in mass shooting at Houston house party

Read full article: ‘He told us not to let him go’: One killed, more than a dozen injured in mass shooting at Houston house party

A prom weekend celebration turned into a tragedy when gunfire erupted at a southeast Houston house party, leaving one teen dead and 13 others injured.

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One person killed, 15 injured in shooting at a family party in southeast Houston

Read full article: One person killed, 15 injured in shooting at a family party in southeast Houston

According to Houston Police, officers were dispatched to the area of 6000 Cherry Hill after reports that multiple people had been shot.

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‘We want a dangerous person off the street’: Family seeks justice for father’s mysterious murder in NW Harris County

Read full article: ‘We want a dangerous person off the street’: Family seeks justice for father’s mysterious murder in NW Harris County

The parents of a father who was mysteriously stabbed to death in his Northwest Harris County home are speaking out.

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Family demands arrest after man killed over parking spot

Read full article: Family demands arrest after man killed over parking spot

In a gathering outside the Houston Police Department, community leaders and family members called for immediate action in the fatal shooting of Abdul Rahman Waziri, a former Afghan military trainer who had resettled in Houston after aiding U.S. forces.

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‘I will prosecute to the fullest extent of the law’: Harris County DA sends message to metal thieves

Read full article: ‘I will prosecute to the fullest extent of the law’: Harris County DA sends message to metal thieves

The communication lines running through neighborhoods and along freeways are a vital part of the country’s infrastructure.

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From trash to travel: Dog dumped in Houston dumpster adopted by family in Washington state

Read full article: From trash to travel: Dog dumped in Houston dumpster adopted by family in Washington state

From dumpster to dream home! 🐶 Oscar, once abandoned in Houston, is off to his forever family in Washington.

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Uber driver arrested for sexual assault in The Woodlands; investigators seek more victims

Read full article: Uber driver arrested for sexual assault in The Woodlands; investigators seek more victims

Montgomery County authorities are investigating a sexual assault incident involving an Uber driver, Janaka Manatunga, who was arrested after allegedly assaulting a woman near Market Street in The Woodlands.

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Family questions Houston PD’s account of officer’s shooting man during stolen SUV chase

Read full article: Family questions Houston PD’s account of officer’s shooting man during stolen SUV chase

The family of Tony Underwood, who was shot by a Houston police officer during a pursuit involving a stolen SUV, is demanding answers, asserting he was unarmed and only holding a water bottle.

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2 suspects in custody after police chase stolen car from Montrose to Third Ward

Read full article: 2 suspects in custody after police chase stolen car from Montrose to Third Ward

Two suspects are in custody after Houston Police say they stole a car from an apartment complex parking garage in the Montrose area.

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EXCLUSIVE: KPRC 2 goes inside U.S. Secret Service investigation into stolen SNAP benefits, skimming

Read full article: EXCLUSIVE: KPRC 2 goes inside U.S. Secret Service investigation into stolen SNAP benefits, skimming

The rise in SNAP skimming cases has caught the attention of the top law enforcement agency that oversees financial crimes.

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‘I’m scared for my life:’ Residents at senior complex near Jacinto City fear for safety amid crime spike

Read full article: ‘I’m scared for my life:’ Residents at senior complex near Jacinto City fear for safety amid crime spike

Residents at a senior living complex near Jacinto City say a recent surge in crime has left them terrified to leave their homes — and they’re pleading for immediate action.

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‘The turkeys have come home to roost’: FBI says former Turkey Leg Hut owner sold drugs out of restaurant

Read full article: ‘The turkeys have come home to roost’: FBI says former Turkey Leg Hut owner sold drugs out of restaurant

After the arrest of former Turkey Leg Hut co-owner Lyndell “Lynn” Price on arson charges related to the 2020 explosion at Bar 5015, federal prosecutors on Thursday argued in court to keep him in custody pending trial, presenting evidence and additional allegations.

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Former Woodlands Mall security guard charged with secretly recording children arrested again for same thing in Galveston

Read full article: Former Woodlands Mall security guard charged with secretly recording children arrested again for same thing in Galveston

Galveston Police say they responded at around 4 p.m. on April 19 to a report of a man taking photos of an underage child on the beach in the 1500 block of Seawall Boulevard.

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Doughnut shop owner shoots, kills armed robber in southeast Houston

Read full article: Doughnut shop owner shoots, kills armed robber in southeast Houston

The owner of a southeast Houston doughnut shop shot and killed a man during a reported armed robbery attempt.

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Former owner of Turkey Leg Hut charged in 2020 bar explosion enters ‘not guilty’ plea at federal court hearing

Read full article: Former owner of Turkey Leg Hut charged in 2020 bar explosion enters ‘not guilty’ plea at federal court hearing

Lyndell “Lynn” Price, the former owner of The Turkey Leg Hut who now owns The Oyster Hut, has been indicted on three federal charges.

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Man found guilty of killing Houston pastor in road rage incident sentenced to 23 years

Read full article: Man found guilty of killing Houston pastor in road rage incident sentenced to 23 years

Prosecutors at one point said Longmire’s claim to be an Uber driver was a pattern of lies and an attempt to create an alibi. Meanwhile, Longmire’s defense attorney argued a jury should determine whether the case has “reasonable doubt.”

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Two of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted captured within days

Read full article: Two of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted captured within days

Two of Texas' 10 Most Wanted were captured in separate arrests within days. David Earl Rogers, wanted for aggravated assault and other charges, was arrested in Converse by the U.S. Marshals and DPS Special Agents.

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Police looking for driver who hit, left man for dead in SW Houston

Read full article: Police looking for driver who hit, left man for dead in SW Houston

Authorities said a man was trying to cross the roadway when he was hit by an oncoming vehicle, and the driver did not stop.

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Chase with stolen SUV ends with driver shot by Houston police; family disputes HPD’s account

Read full article: Chase with stolen SUV ends with driver shot by Houston police; family disputes HPD’s account

Investigators say the driver crashed the stolen SUV but kept the chase going on foot, where he brandished a weapon, prompting the officer to take out his gun and shoot them. The weapon was later recovered at the scene.

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Houston murder suspect in the U.S. illegally was under federal skimming scheme investigation, sources say

Read full article: Houston murder suspect in the U.S. illegally was under federal skimming scheme investigation, sources say

Showing up to the home in a gym tank top, Andres Fernandez De La Paz allegedly shot 34-year-old Ediesky Incencio Pineiro in the chest.

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Man found shot dead in street, possibly after an argument with another man in E. Houston

Read full article: Man found shot dead in street, possibly after an argument with another man in E. Houston

A man was found shot to death in the street after nearby residents heard gunfire in East Houston.

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Naked man breaks into League City woman’s bedroom — turns out to be her downstairs neighbor

Read full article: Naked man breaks into League City woman’s bedroom — turns out to be her downstairs neighbor

A $50,000 bond was set for a man facing multiple charges in connection with a burglary and attempted sexual assault, according to the police department.

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Lawsuit alleges Discord, Roblox failed to protect Galveston County girl from sexual abuse

Read full article: Lawsuit alleges Discord, Roblox failed to protect Galveston County girl from sexual abuse

The lawsuit, filed by Anapol Weiss, comes after several similar lawsuits against the platforms in the cases of a 13-year-old New Jersey boy and a Florida girl.

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2 Helps You: How Greater Houston area homeowners can protect their home from deed theft

Read full article: 2 Helps You: How Greater Houston area homeowners can protect their home from deed theft

It’s a nightmare scenario: discovering your home has been stolen from you without any warning. KPRC 2 Investigator Amy Davis has been delving into cases like these for years, uncovering the unsettling reality of property fraud.

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By the numbers: 84 people shot in Texas road rage cases this year

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Road rage incidents and shootings have significantly increased in Texas, with 84 people shot in related cases this year.

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Houston man charged with using endangered sea turtles to make boots

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A Houston man has been indicted by a grand jury in Laredo for his role in trafficking boots made of sea turtle skin.

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3 arrested outside Eisenhower High School after police confront teens shooting in the bayou

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Houston police said three teenagers were arrested, but Aldine ISD only confirmed one of the students was arrested.

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Unlicensed massage therapist arrested for prostitution in NW Harris County

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Authorities say Yonghua Lou was arrested on a prostitution charge at 81 Spa on Cypress Creekway, where she was also found to be an unlicensed massage therapist. Additional charges, including human trafficking, are likely, deputies said.

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VIDEO: Montgomery County sheriff stops road rage shooting on FM 1488 in Magnolia

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A road rage incident on FM 1488 in Montgomery County was swiftly managed by Sheriff Wesley Doolittle.

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.22 caliber rifle found inside Galena Park High School student’s car

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"We understand this is unsettling news, but please rest assured, the situation has been addressed with the seriousness it deserves," Galena Park High School's principal said in a drafted letter obtained by Harris Co. Precinct 2 Constable Jerry Garcia.

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Man found stabbed to death during reported attack in SW Houston

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Investigators believe someone at the apartment broke up a fight between about 4 men, but police were later called to the scene shortly afterward, where one of the men was stabbed to death.

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Closing arguments expected in trial for Houston pastor’s accused killer

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The trial for a man accused of killing a well-known pastor in southeast Houston during an apparent road rage incident is set to conclude Wednesday as closing arguments begin.

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Family seeks answers after baby’s body found in hotel drawer

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It has been nearly a year since a baby girl was found dead inside a hotel drawer, and her family continues to push for answers.

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‘Buffet for fraudsters’: SNAP cards lack security measures to protect benefits, experts say

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The cards used by millions of Americans to purchase food for their family don’t have modern security features, experts say.

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