Leaving children unattended in locked cars. It only takes a few minutes for the interior of a car or truck to heat up to deadly temperatures, even on warm days. Sadly, 13 children have died so far in 2025 across the US due to heatstroke after being left unattended in a vehicle, according to data from No Heat Stroke.

In Tyler, a man admitted to planning a horrific crime against his ex-girlfriend, with discussions about disguises and payments for kidnapping and murder involved in the plot.

There have been 4 deaths involving kids left inside hot cars so far this year in Texas. One mom, now advocate for car safety shared her own close call with 3NEWS.

Two people in South Texas are facing charges in connection with the deaths of two children who were left in unattended vehicles in separate incidents over the weekend.