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Houston police make 20 arrests in South American burglary ring

  • Feb 21
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2 confess to stealing packages in West U and pawning them, police say

  • Dec 9, 2025

HPD confirms arrest in case of woman sexually assaulted in her home

  • Jul 29, 2025

Eight pecan trees and $31K fine pits West U family against city

  • Jul 26, 2025

Suspects arrested after fake child death scam hits Texas, police warn

  • May 22, 2025

2 women robbed at gunpoint outside West University home, police say

  • Apr 25, 2025

1 in custody, another at large after burglary attempt in home: Police

  • Feb 9, 2025

West U man, who faked disappearance, faces federal charge, DOJ says

  • Aug 3, 2024

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HPD makes 20 arrests in South American crime ring connected to Houston, West U burglaries

  • Feb 21
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2 arrested after allegedly selling stolen packages from West U residents to pawn shops, police say

  • Dec 9, 2025
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Bellaire chase ends in arrest of suspects accused of scamming people with fake child's death

  • May 22, 2025
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West U man, who faked disappearance, faces federal charge, DOJ says

  • Aug 3, 2024
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West U 'Darth Vader' home with complex legal history is for sale

  • Jul 30, 2024
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Cookie shop baking love and sharing joy

  • Jun 25, 2024
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18-year-old arrested for allegedly attacking 2 women in separate West U incidents in broad daylight

  • Dec 5, 2023
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Chase suspect arrested after crashing out in West University area, police say

  • Oct 23, 2023

Latest Stories

West University Place's 'Darth Vader' home with complex legal history back on the market

For just fewer than $4 million, the eye-catching home off Buffalo Speedway can be yours, but ABC13 dug up the topsy-turvy legal action its owners faced, including less-than-legal house parties.

  • Jul 30, 2024

18-year-old arrested for allegedly attacking 2 women in separate West U incidents in broad daylight

ABC13 spoke to one of the victims as West University Place neighbors are on high alert following the attacks.

  • Dec 5, 2023

Alleged home warranty deed forgery scheme exposes flaws in Harris County legal system

Timothy Willard is accused of forging $15 million in home warranty deeds to sell properties already owned. How he did it is something that's sparking concern about the measures in place to detect fraud.

  • Nov 16, 2023

Chase suspect arrested after crashing out in West University area, police say

Officials said the suspect in a red Jeep led them on a brief chase before crashing with another vehicle and rolling over.

  • Oct 23, 2023

Lawsuit alleges missing West U man faked disappearance, swindled investors, lived lavish lifestyle

Brett Detamore was reported missing for nearly six days and was found in San Antonio. Now, three months later, a lawsuit is accusing the husband and father of swindling people through his business ventures.

  • Oct 7, 2023