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A man and four others have been arrested after police said they kidnapped his co-worker and demanded a ransom for her release Wednesday morning.

Kim Son, an Asian restaurant serving traditional Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine, has announced they will close their Stafford location.

Syphilis rates in Texas continue to climb, alarming healthcare workers who see the highest increases among pregnant people and newborns. A shortage of treatment is complicating efforts to combat it.

A man died in a hit-and-run crash on Sept. 10 in Stafford, Texas and law enforcement are trying to find the suspect accused of causing the crash, the Stafford Police Department said.

The Houston Police Department is asking for the public’s help in searching for a 72-year-old woman who was last seen in Stafford on Tuesday.

An Amber Alert has been issued Monday for a 14-year-old girl.

An investigation is underway after police say a woman was shot at least one time at a Stafford motel Wednesday morning.

Someone in Missouri City is $2 million richer.

A large law enforcement presence has been reported in a Stafford neighborhood Wednesday afternoon.

A 29-year-old woman has been sentenced to more than 20 years in prison for allegedly luring a man to his death in 2019, according to the Fort Bend County’s District Attorney’s Office.

A woman was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds at an apartment complex in Alief Friday, the Houston Police Department said.

The sport of cheerleading has come a long way. These athletes spend countless hours practicing stunts, tumbling and performing. For one local team, their hard work is paying off.

A Stafford man who was convicted in his mother’s murder, and injuring of his father in a 2021 shooting, has been sentenced to 45 years in prison, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Friday.

Jalen Pitre read quarterbacks’ eyes and intentions all season, instinctively and crisply breaking on the football for a handful of interceptions.

Minutes into the New Year and Antonio Flores was left scrambling for his life.

Jalen Pitre instinctively finds the football, tracking the direction of a play smoothly and decisively.

A man has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after police say he hit several vehicles while driving recklessly over the weekend.

Houston Texans rookie safety Jalen Pitre has combined for 28 tackles, one interception in past two games.

A 21-year-old Stafford native has been arrested after deputies say he kidnapped a man before demanding him to hand over his money.

Texans rookie safety Jalen Pitre, a former all-district selection and defensive MVP, was honored Friday night at his alma mater.

A bill designed to rename one U.S. post office in Stafford to the “Leonard Scarcella Post Office Building” has recently passed in the House of Representatives.

It is an Astros gameday but Yordan Alvarez spent his morning on a baseball field in Stafford.

An investigation is underway after a fight that broke out inside a taco restaurant led to a shooting that left one man dead in Stafford, according to police.

A man in his 60s was shot and killed by a woman who was believed to be staying with him at a hotel room near Stafford, deputies with Harris County Sheriff’s Office said.

A 22-year-old Stafford resident has admitted to illegally transporting a minor non-U.S. citizen within the country, U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery announced on Thurday.

A bond has been set at $10,000 for a pastor accused of committing indecent assault against a woman since 2020, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office.

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar is opening a location in Stafford, and the company said on Monday that it is planning to hire more than 200 people to staff its new restaurant there.

After reaching the regional semifinals for the fourth time, the Stafford Spartans were finally able to get over the hump and reach the state tournament for the first time in school history.

All northbound lanes on the Southwest Freeway at West Airport Boulevard are blocked due to a three-vehicle crash Monday afternoon, according to Houston TranStar.

When Benita Leon discovered she was pregnant, she and her husband were overjoyed with excitement, hopes and plans for their baby’s future. Those hopes and plans came to sudden halt when a doctor delivered the news that their baby was diagnosed with down syndrome. Uncertain for what the future would now hold for her child, Leon felt overwhelmed and helpless. Luckily, help was on the way to guide her and her family through their journey.

One man is dead and another was hospitalized after police said they were both shot at an apartment complex parking lot in Stafford Thursday evening.

A Stafford medical practitioner claims a temporary COVID-19 testing site in Cypress is falsely giving out the name of her wellness center to patients awaiting their results.

UENDURE Tea Company Is a Texas woman-owned tea company that operates primarily online, but also has retail partners in Houston and Stafford, TX. The company was created in 2016 with only two green teas and two eco-friendly tea accessories.

Rashmi and Ankur Trivedi are celebrating Diwali in a special way this year.

A 32-year-old Stafford man has been sentenced to 42 years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated sexual assault of a child and indecency of a child, Fort Bend County District Attorney confirmed Wednesday.

90 Houston-headquartered companies are among the 5,000 fastest-growing businesses in the nation. This information comes courtesy of Inc. magazine, which recently released its prestigious Inc. 5000 list.

Welcome to the 2021 Texas High School Football season!!

The body pulled from the Mississippi River on Tuesday has been identified as missing LSU freshman Kori Gauthier.

MISSOURI CITY, Texas – Crash after crash and bumper to bumper traffic are two major problems the Texas Department of Transportation is targeting when it comes to improving Murphy Road in Fort Bend County. The heavily traveled road runs through Stafford and Missouri City. According to TXDOT, the number of crashes on Murphy Road needs to be cut and to do that they’re putting in a raised median that’ll extend from the Southwest Freeway all the way down to Highway 6. The project will place a continuously raised median along the entire stretch of roadway with designated left-turn lanes at certain intersections. TXDOT says this work should cost about $4 million, using both federal and state funding.

HOUSTON – Let your taste buds rejoice because Austin’s-born Torch’s Taco is opening two new restaurants in the Greater Houston area. According to a news release, the taco chain will be opening in the Stafford and Richmond areas later this year. The Stafford location will be located at 11327 Current Lane, according to the release. According to the release, the location in the Richmond area will be located 4818 Waterview Town Center Drive, Suite 500, near Pecan Grove. Torchy’s Taco has been in the Houston area since 2011.

STAFFORD, Texas – A man is dead after he was found shot on the side of the road near a gas station in Stafford Tuesday, Fort Bend County deputies said. According to investigators, the 22-year-old man, identified as Camerron Long, was found around 2:24 a.m. on the side of the road at 812 FM/1092. Detectives said after further investigation, they learned that Long was involved in a shootout and was hit multiple times. Surveillance video from the On The Go corner store showed two parties meeting outside the convenience store and opening fire, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said the shooting is the first homicide of the year in Fort Bend County.

It was Bellaire, who was one game away from reaching the state tourney. The Cards made school history for the second time last year, advancing to the Regional Finals. Well, their three stars return, so state is a legit aspiration. District MVP Jaylon Calvin and first-teamer Elijah Lawrence (Rice-commit) make up the best backcourt in the city. To purchase VYPE's 2020-21 BASKETBALL PREVIEW, CLICK HERE.

Coach David Montano enters year three at Stafford and welcomes back a Big Three, who have hopes of finishing the deal at state. The headliner is all-state guard Daylan Presley, who averaged over 12 points per game. Haynes averaged 12 points and nearly five boards a game. Second-team senior forward Xavier Iyalla also returns with a ton of valuable experience. Also, don't forget about senior guard and forward Dorian Henry as well.

As part of our Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston. Question: What’s up with the folded sign on Southwest Freeway near Sugarland? Answer: According to the Texas Department of Transportation, many people were wondering about the folded overhead sign on the Southwest Freeway that directs traffic to exit Sugar Land and Stafford. TXDOT responded to these multiple reports and has contacted their Fort Bend and west Harris County maintenance teams to quickly fix the issue. Send it our way, and we will try to hunt down an answer.

STAFFORD, Texas – A recent break-in could force a family-owned business over the brink, the owner said. The Stafford Ice House has been in the eight square mile city of Stafford for 26 years. Police say the owners took a hit when a man captured in surveillance video broke in last week. He reportedly stole $800 worth of items the bar, which planned to sell those items during an auction to help pay bills. The plan is to try, as owner Webb says, “stay in the fight.”“Hopefully we’ll be here,” Webb said.

STAFFORD, Texas – Stafford Municipal School District released a sweet video of several teachers sharing a message to their students during school closures due to the coronavirus pandemic. “I miss my students excitement when they get something correct, their eyes just open up wide. I miss you guys," said Mr. Zepeda, of Stafford Intermediate. “What I miss about my students is there laughter, their vibrant personalities and their smiling faces everyday. See ya’ll soon,” said Ms. Fonda, of Stafford Intermediate.

If you haven’t had a chance to visit the outskirts of Houston, you’re missing out. One place you definitely need to add to your weekend plans is Fort Bend County. From Katy to Missouri City, Sugar Land, Stafford – there are a lot of unique cities to explore.

HOUSTON – Houston Properties, an online source for local home sales, has released its list of the best Houston-area suburbs based on factors including commute times, employment, public schools and other amenities. Nearby amenities include popular shopping and entertainment establishments, Typhoon Texas Water Park and many of Houston’s best golf courses and communities. Richmond (A)Richmond is one of the most affordable suburbs among the list, according to Houston Properties. Missouri City (A-)Master-planned communities like Sienna Plantation and Lake Olympia have brought more residents to Missouri City, according to Houston Properties. For more details about the best Houston-area suburbs including seven more, visit Houston Properties online.

With the Houston-area's first In-N-Out opening Friday, here's what you need to know before you order at the West Coast favorite.

STAFFORD, Texas – Police are investigating after a minivan crashed into the water at The Fountains in StaffordThe accident happened around 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the popular area home to several restaurants off the 59 Southwest Freeway. Sky 2 aerials showed a tow truck working to remove the submerged minivan. Police said it's unclear how the vehicle ended up in the water. The driver was transported to the hospital with minor injuries.

STAFFORD, Texas – A man held up a bank inside a Walmart store on Monday. Stafford police said the robbery happened at the First Convenience Bank inside the Walmart in the 11200 block of West Airport about 2 p.m.Detectives said the robber handed a note to one teller and told the teller to pass the note to a second teller. The man demanded cash, which both tellers handed over, investigators said. The man left the bank on foot and then got into a 2006 to 2008 green Chevrolet Uplander, police said. A physical description of the man was not released.

HOUSTON – A Stafford cellphone store was burglarized early Friday and the owner said her store has been hit 20 times. The owner said the crooks caused $10,000 worth of damage in the 2 minutes they were in the store. "You got two doors completely damaged that have to be replaced and the back door we have to re-secure," said Lea Bogle, the store owner. In the past, thieves have rammed their car through the front of the store. The store owner said she is offering a $1,000 reward to anyone who can give police information that will lead to an arrest.