Pearland woman trying to adopt children from Ukraine

With the rise in violence as Russia attacks Ukraine, children with no parents are caught in the middle. There is a desperate effort to get them out of the war zone by those who want to adopt the orphans fighting for their life.

Houston police officer reflects on training he provided to troops in Ukraine

Through a program with the United States Department of Justice, Upton has visited Ukraine several times since 2016 to teach the country’s new police officers. 

Dallas bar offers ‘F*** Putin Shot’ to show support for Ukraine

Alexandre’s in Oak Lawn has created a blue and yellow drink special to show support for Ukraine and condemn Russia President Vladimir Putin’s actions.

First bat falcon spotted in US at Texas wildlife refuge

A bat falcon was spotted for the first time in U.S. history at the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge, according to federal wildlife officials.

Texas couple returns home after adopting boy from Ukraine

A South Texas couple just got back to the United States with their newly adopted son from Ukraine. They managed to get on one of the last flights out of the country before airlines began canceling service.

Dog euthanized after attacking Dallas 5-year-old, owner arrested

A 5-year-old boy attacked by a dog on his birthday remains in a children's hospital in Dallas. Dallas Animal Services says the dog has been euthanized. Its owner was arrested and charged with a felony.

9-year-old girl shot in unrelated vehicle during robbery dies

Houston police say Troy Earls was robbed at an ATM. He retaliated by shooting at the robber and then at a pickup truck was the getaway car. But police say an innocent family was in the truck, and the 9-year-old girl in the back seat was shot.