River Oaks News

Police chased a suspect in a stolen Ford Econoline van through River Oaks and into southwest Houston during rush hour.

A suspect in a van led police on a wild chase Thursday afternoon. The chase came to an end on the frontage road of the Southwest Freeway near Bissonnet after the suspect rammed the back of one car and couldn't go any further.

A driver in a reportedly stolen van led police on a 40-minute chase through several parts of Houston Thursday afternoon, causing numerous wrecks, KPRC Local 2 reported.

Chrysler is expected to fire about 800 of it's dealers nationwide Thursday. General Motors is expected to make a similar move this week too.

A man has been arrested in connection with a woman's kidnapping in the River Oaks area nearly one year ago, KPRC Local 2 reported.

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Houston on a budget is easy. When traveling to the country's fourth-largest city - known for its diversity and Texas-sized meals - the thrifty tourist can find plenty of interesting experiences.

Nathan Hurt, second from right, son of Dr. R. Wayne Hurt and Maryann Hurt, and family friend Daniel Davis, far right, look on at the remnants of a fire where Hurt's parents perished in the River Oaks area at ...

Two people were killed in a house fire in River Oaks early Saturday morning, a Houston Fire Department spokesman said.

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