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Top Houston news: Man kidnaps teens, intends to sell into sex trafficking; child dies in crash; more

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Published on December 10, 2019
Top Houston news: Man kidnaps teens, intends to sell into sex trafficking; child dies in crash; morePhoto: Derek Key/Flickr

Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Houston.

Deputies: Man kidnapped 2 Houston-area teens with intentions of selling them into sex trafficking

The suspect, victim and another 16-year-old girl were found in the 14600 block of Walters Road. The suspect, who has now been identified as 27-year old Tevin McClendon, attempted to flee the scene on foot, but was later arrested.

Read the full story on KHOU 11 News.

Houston great-grandma's Christmas decorations stolen for third time

For the third time in six years, a Houston woman's Christmas decorations have been stolen. The 79-year-old's surveillance camera's caught the latest theft on video.

Read the full story on KHOU 11 News.

Child dead, mother hospitalized following northeast Houston crash, police say

Authorities are still working to determine what led up to the crash.

Read the full story on KPRC2/Click2Houston.

After murder of Houston officer, Chief Acevedo blasts senators and the NRA

Sergeant Chris Brewster, 32, was fatally shot Saturday, while responding to reports of a domestic disturbance in east Houston.

Read the full story on KHOU 11 News.

Grandson of former President George H.W. Bush is running for Congress in Texas

The CEO of a nonprofit organization joins a crowded GOP field in a suburban Houston district likely to be a Democratic target in 2020.

Read the full story on NPR.


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