‘Very bad, horrific circumstances’: Mayor releases new details in death of 12-year-old girl found in north Houston creek

“It appears that he [boyfriend] last talked to her at a convenience store around midnight, heard her talking to two grown-ups,” Mayor John Whitmire said Tuesday. HOUSTON — We’ve learned new information about the investigation into the death of a 12-year-old girl whose body was found in a north Houston creek early Monday. Houston police believe someone … Read more

Police release photos of persons of interest in death of 12-year-old girl | Cause of death ruled strangulation

Houston police described the persons of interest as “two males of an unknown age, wearing baseball-style caps.” HOUSTON — Houston police have released surveillance photos of two persons of interest “wanted for questioning” in the death of a 12-year-old girl whose body was found in a north Houston creek early Monday.  The Medical Examiner’s office said her … Read more

Homeland Security investigating possible human smuggling operation on southeast side

SAPD found five migrants on Walters St. after a 24 and 17-year-old were shot Sunday morning. SAN ANTONIO — Two people were reportedly shot in what officials say was a possible smuggling operation found on the southeast side of San Antonio. San Antonio Police responded to the 900 block of South Walters Street around 1:45 … Read more

Judge denies bond reduction request for father accused of helping son hide bodies after murders of Savannah Soto, Matthew Guerra

Ramon Preciado is accused of helping his son, Christopher Preciado, hide the bodies of the pregnant teen and her boyfriend in December. SAN ANTONIO — On Monday, a Bexar County judge denied a bond reduction request for one of the suspects accused in the Savannah Soto and Matthew Guerra murder case. Ramon Preciado is accused … Read more