Top Houston news: Cops seek shoe thieves; man wanted for child sex assault; more

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Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in Houston.

Hit-and-run accident in south Houston takes life of 2-year-old boy

HPD is currently investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred about 1:20 p.m. in the 6300 block of Tierwester.

Read the full story on FOX 26 Houston.

Thieves ram truck into shoe store, make off with dozens of shoes, police say

Authorities are searching for thieves who smashed into a southwest Houston shoe store and took dozens of shoes, police said.

Read the full story on KPRC2 / Click2Houston.

Warning: Here is why your electric bill will see a huge spike next month

In case you didn’t notice, it is hot in Houston.

Read the full story on KPRC2 / Click2Houston.

He's accused of sexually assaulting a Houston child in 2017, but he's still on the streets

The Houston Police Department’s Special Victims Division is trying to locate Fabio Lopez, who is wanted for the charge of aggravated sexual assault of a child.

Read the full story on KHOU 11 News.

Rash of fire trucks lacking A/C called unacceptable by council members

Amid scorching temperatures, it is the ultimate irony — that is, many of the same first responders sent to rescue folks hurt by heat, actually have no air conditioning themselves.

Read the full story on FOX 26 Houston.


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