Pastor arrested for molesting 11-year-old girl when she was 8 or 9: Court documents
The victim, who was eight or nine years old at the time, said Cruz would take her to his office and sit her on his lap or on top of his desk and touch her private parts. She said it happened about four times, expressing that the abuse made her feel "scared and angry."
The victim, who was eight or nine years old at the time, said Cruz would take her to his office and sit her on his lap or on top of his desk and touch her private parts. She said it happened about four times, expressing that the abuse made her feel "scared and angry."
Gunman who killed 2 during White Settlement church service identified
Keith Kinnunen, 43, had been arrested multiple times in North Texas and other states. He was known to church leaders after he visited West Freeway Church of Christ several times.
Keith Kinnunen, 43, had been arrested multiple times in North Texas and other states. He was known to church leaders after he visited West Freeway Church of Christ several times.
Boy, 12, recounts saving great grandparents from being stabbed to death
The Harris County Sheriff's Office says Lucian Johnston was driving with his 12-year-old half brother, 92-year-old great grandmother and 72-year-old great grandparent on Dec. 29. Johnston's great grandmother suggested he seek a psychological evaluation just before the attack, court documents say.
The Harris County Sheriff's Office says Lucian Johnston was driving with his 12-year-old half brother, 92-year-old great grandmother and 72-year-old great grandparent on Dec. 29. Johnston's great grandmother suggested he seek a psychological evaluation just before the attack, court documents say.
White Settlement shooting victims were church deacon, security team member
Tony Wallace, 64, was a deacon at the church and had just handed out communion at the time of the shooting. Richard White was one of the two security guards and was drawing his weapon when he was hit.
Tony Wallace, 64, was a deacon at the church and had just handed out communion at the time of the shooting. Richard White was one of the two security guards and was drawing his weapon when he was hit.
Investigators think arsonist is targeting Fort Bend County deputy with Molotov cocktails
round 9:30 p.m. on Monday, Sheriff Nehls says a Molotov cocktail, or gasoline bomb, was thrown at a front window of the sergeant's home. The window's screen caught fire and turned out to be a close call for the family members who were inside.
round 9:30 p.m. on Monday, Sheriff Nehls says a Molotov cocktail, or gasoline bomb, was thrown at a front window of the sergeant's home. The window's screen caught fire and turned out to be a close call for the family members who were inside.
Licensed gun owner kills armed robber at gas station in north Harris County
An armed robber is dead after a man killed him during an attempted robbery at a gas station near George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
An armed robber is dead after a man killed him during an attempted robbery at a gas station near George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Abducted Austin four-year-old found, returned home, says Travis County SO
The Travis County Sheriff's Office says the four-year-old at the center of a regional AMBER Alert has been found and safely returned to his father.
The Travis County Sheriff's Office says the four-year-old at the center of a regional AMBER Alert has been found and safely returned to his father.
Warrant issued for Travis County woman accused of abducting her 4-year-old son
Celina Jeanna Harp, 38, has been charged with third-degree felony evading arrest in a vehicle.
Celina Jeanna Harp, 38, has been charged with third-degree felony evading arrest in a vehicle.
Husband donates kidney to wife of 51 years after learning he’s a perfect match
High school sweethearts Mike and Peggy Nipper underwent a successful transplant at St. David’s North Austin Medical Center in Texas just before the holidays.
High school sweethearts Mike and Peggy Nipper underwent a successful transplant at St. David’s North Austin Medical Center in Texas just before the holidays.
Inmate carves way out of jail and is on the run, Texas police say
After allegedly freeing himself from his cell, he was able to access the building’s infrastructure and gain his freedom leaving the Gregg County Courthouse.
After allegedly freeing himself from his cell, he was able to access the building’s infrastructure and gain his freedom leaving the Gregg County Courthouse.
‘All is not lost in this world’: Garbage man leaves gift for toddler who waves at him every trash day
A garbage man gave a 2-year-old boy who waves at him on trash day a holiday surprise.
A garbage man gave a 2-year-old boy who waves at him on trash day a holiday surprise.
Regional AMBER Alert canceled for southwest Austin four-year-old
The Travis County Sheriff's Office has issued a regional AMBER alert for a West Austin four-year-old.
The Travis County Sheriff's Office has issued a regional AMBER alert for a West Austin four-year-old.
Man suspected of killing ex-girlfriend answering text messages, active on social media
There are new developments involving the man suspected of killing his ex-girlfriend on Christmas Eve as she was celebrating her birthday.
There are new developments involving the man suspected of killing his ex-girlfriend on Christmas Eve as she was celebrating her birthday.
Galveston contractor indicted for allegedly stealing thousands from elderly
Thomas is now being charged with first degree felony theft of property. He’s accused of stealing up to $200,000 from multiple elderly victims.
Thomas is now being charged with first degree felony theft of property. He’s accused of stealing up to $200,000 from multiple elderly victims.
Man accused of killing woman at Christmas Eve birthday party still at large
The shooter is described as a white male in his 50s. He allegedly fled the scene in a dark Jeep Grand Cherokee with the license plate number LYN-0345. He is reportedly armed with a pistol.
The shooter is described as a white male in his 50s. He allegedly fled the scene in a dark Jeep Grand Cherokee with the license plate number LYN-0345. He is reportedly armed with a pistol.
Margo Carey reunited with family just in time for Christmas
Baby Margot is finally back home and back with family just in time for Christmas. Her father, Shane Carey, took to social media posting a picture with her in his arms.
Baby Margot is finally back home and back with family just in time for Christmas. Her father, Shane Carey, took to social media posting a picture with her in his arms.
Emotional moment: Freeport police chief surprised with message recorded by Abigail Arias
In Dec. 2018, Freeport Police Chief Raymond Garivey met 7-year-old Abigail Arias, and she revealed to him that she wanted to be a police officer when she grew up. He wasted no time, and made sure the little girl got her wish.
In Dec. 2018, Freeport Police Chief Raymond Garivey met 7-year-old Abigail Arias, and she revealed to him that she wanted to be a police officer when she grew up. He wasted no time, and made sure the little girl got her wish.
Mournful Christmas Eve for family after boy hit and killed by van in Carrollton
Flowers, stuffed animals and a picture of a smiling Victor mark the sidewalk where the 12-year-old was killed while walking home with his mother and 7-year-old nephew on Monday afternoon.
Flowers, stuffed animals and a picture of a smiling Victor mark the sidewalk where the 12-year-old was killed while walking home with his mother and 7-year-old nephew on Monday afternoon.
3-month-old child dies in apparent accidental suffocation from plastic bag, HCSO says
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez says while everyone in the home was sleeping, the baby managed to move into a plastic bag, where the baby likely suffocated.
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez says while everyone in the home was sleeping, the baby managed to move into a plastic bag, where the baby likely suffocated.
Strangers send thousands of Christmas cards for man with autism after father’s request goes viral
Marty Mendoza’s request for Christmas cards for his adult son led to thousands of cards and packages from around the world being sent to the Texas family.
Marty Mendoza’s request for Christmas cards for his adult son led to thousands of cards and packages from around the world being sent to the Texas family.