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Police said 4-year-old Luciano Gallegos has been recovered after an Amber Alert was issued for his disappearance in Dallas, Texas, early on Tuesday morning. Dallas Police Department said Gallegos ...

The first Amber Alert was issued on January 13, 1996, after 9-year-old Amber Hagerman was reported missing. The body of the little girl who lived in Arlington, Texas, was found four days later in ...

The Amber Alert issued Thursday, May 1, for a missing west Texas girl has been canceled after the 10- year-old was found safe. The girl had last been seen at 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, in the 500 ...

Skylar Beach, the subject of an AMBER Alert, was found alive and safe. The Hamlin police chief says Terry Jeter, 43, is charged with her kidnapping.

The acronym is a tribute to 9-year-old Amber Hagerman, who was kidnapped while riding her bike in Arlington, Texas, and murdered. Since then, other states have created their own AMBER Alert systems.

The acronym is a tribute to 9-year-old Amber Hagerman, who was kidnapped while riding her bike in Arlington, Texas, and murdered. Since then, other states have created their own AMBER Alert systems.

A mother’s call to a North Texas radio station almost 30 years ago has helped rescue 1,200 children. But her 1996 suggestion for the Amber Alert now often sounds a sour note. Finally, Diana ...

Amber Alert was issued in North Texas Monday for missing 15-year-old Rowlett boy last seen near Dallas. The teen was found Tuesday morning.

On this National AMBER Alert Day, and every day, please remember to remain vigilant so we can work together to better protect our communities.” In 2024, DPS activated 47 AMBER Alerts in Texas.

Three children in Texas are the subjects of an AMBER Alert issued Monday from Austin. Authorities are searching for 10-year-old Ninel Anseume, 2-year-old Elsi Anseume and 4-year-old Abraham Anseume.

AMBER Alert issued for three Hispanic kids in Austin area. The kids are 10-year-old Ninel Anseume Sayas, 4-year-old Abraham Anseume, and 2-year-old Elsi Anseume ...