Willie Sutton

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West U? They're Robbing Banks In West U?

Famous bank robber Willie Sutton -- who lived in a time when bank robbers became famous -- was once asked why he robbed banks."Because that's where the money is," he replied.So probably we shouldn't be surprised that Houston's rash of bank robberies (it's been a record-setting year) has come to incl ... More >>

Texas Music 1998: The Year That Wasn't

Famous bank robber Willie Sutton -- who lived in a time when bank robbers became famous -- was once asked why he robbed banks."Because that's where the money is," he replied.So probably we shouldn't be surprised that Houston's rash of bank robberies (it's been a record-setting year) has come to incl ... More >>

East Texas Bank Robbery: Elaborate Master Plan Thwarted Because, Well, the Bank Was Closed

Cherokee County SOCarl Kelly: Dressed in black​The three-man, one-woman robbery crew certainly dressed the part. Each of them went to the bank in Alto, Texas, Wednesday afternoon dressed head-to-toe in long-sleeved black attire. What's more, they were adequately tooled-up. At least two pistol ... More >>