“She was the best:” Balloon release honors missing Texas woman found dead in car after Missouri state troopers chase, exchange gunfire with suspect

The woman was entered into state and national databases as a missing person Friday morning after Princeton police and fire were dispatched to her home for a fire. PRINCETON, Texas — Editor’s note: The video published above is a report from WFAA’s sister station in St. Louis, KSDK. A North Texas woman whose Princeton home … Read more

Teen drowns after jumping fence to enter closed city pool, Houston Parks and Rec says

The pool had already been closed for the season. HOUSTON — A teen drowned in a city pool that had already been closed for the season on Saturday, according to a spokesperson for the City of Houston Parks and Recreation Department. It happened at the Tuffly Community Center on Russell Street near Collingsworth Street and … Read more

‘It breaks our heart’ | Father killed, mom hurt during wrong-way crash on Highway 90 in Sugar Land

Family said Prosper Kiswaga and his wife Pendo Mpiluka Kiswaga were leaving a community gathering when a wrong-way driver hit them head-on along Highway 90. SUGAR LAND, Texas — A Fort Bend County family is heartbroken after their father died and their mother was injured following a wrong-way crash in Sugar Land. Police said it … Read more

Suspect attempting to break into apartments shot and killed after pulling a gun on Dallas police, sources say

Sources tell WFAA that the suspect pulled a gun out when given commands from police. DALLAS — Officers with the Dallas Police Department shot and killed a suspect Saturday night after he allegedly pulled a gun out on them, sources told WFAA. According to one source, an intoxicated man was attempting to break into apartments … Read more

Missing Missouri City woman is a beloved member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s Black Heritage Committee

Karen Miles has been missing for more than two weeks. Her peers at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo are hoping she’s found soon. HOUSTON — Karen Miles’ family and friends haven’t seen her since August 22, 2024.  The 61-year-old is a beloved member of the Houston community, where she serves as part of the … Read more

“Innocent lives are being taken everyday.” | Through tragedy, families and friends of victims unite for Walk Like MADD event

“I wouldn’t want this for anybody, you know, especially when you lose a child,” said Cindy Portillo, Mother of BCSO Deputy Meredith Portillo. Saturday morning, the 2024 Walk Like MADD event was held at Palo Alto College in San Antonio.   It’s goal is to raise money to eliminate drunk and drugged driving and to … Read more