Lawsuit claims license plate cameras against law
A man in Baytown is raising concerns about the use of cameras used to capture drivers' license plates. They're called flock cameras some people believe they are being used in a way that violates the law. FOX 26's Jade Flury is in Baytown to report more on the issue.
Deadly pedestrian crash at Crosby Freeway, multiple lanes shut down
All eastbound and outbound lanes of Crosby Freeway are closed due to a deadly pedestrian crash on Thursday evening.
Houston crime: Woman faces upgraded charges in fatal stabbing
Charges have been upgraded against a woman who was initially arrested in connection with a stabbing incident that resulted in the death of a man in west Houston.
Houston's population surge: A beacon of southern growth
Recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau highlights a significant trend: the South, particularly exemplified by cities like Houston, is driving much of the nation's population growth. In 2023, Houston's population grew by over 11,500 residents, reaching a total of 2.3 million.
Porter stabbing: Son allegedly stabs mother multiple times
A 20-year-old Porter man is accused of stabbing his mother multiple times on Wednesday, officials say.
Houston man pleads guilty to murder of transgender woman, receives life sentence
A 19-year-old Oscar Ariel Sierra will spend life behind bars after pleading guilty to the murder of a 39-year-old transgender woman in east Houston back in 2022.
'One chip challenge' caused teen's death, autopsy concludes
The "one chip challenge" tested one’s ability to eat the spicy chip without drinking any liquids to relieve the burning sensation.
Convicted murderer Thomas Vargas reflects on tragic past: How adverse childhood experiences shaped his life
Convicted murderer Thomas Vargas reveals the harrowing influence of childhood trauma in an exclusive interview, shedding light on the factors behind his tragic crime and advocating for parental involvement to prevent similar outcomes.
Increase in crimes against children
Crimes against children are rising rapidly and the FBI recently released a report saying they have seen an alarming increase in online predators. Rania Mankarious, the CEO of CrimeStoppers spoke with FOX 26 anchor Rashi Vats who shares more.
Houston crime: Rise of child predatorial crime, how you can keep your kids safe
In just 24 hours, we have reported on four sexual crimes against children in our community.
Breaking the Cycle: Speaking to a murderer
What could drive a child to kill someone? It's not an easy question to answer, but in Houston, several kids are arrested every year for murder. In a new report for our FOX in Focus series, FOX 26's Abigail Dye sat down with a man who murdered a woman when he was only 15-years-old.
Brothers indicted over $25 million Ethereum cryptocurrency theft: DOJ
The suspects, who are brothers, are accused of exploiting the integrity of the blockchain for Ethereum to steal cryptocurrency worth $25 million within 12 seconds, in the first incident of its kind.
Georgia man flew to Texas to sexually assault, threaten ex-wife, officials say
A Georgia man was sentenced to prison in Montgomery County after he flew to Texas to assault and threaten to kill his ex-wife while on probation.
Galveston bridge collapse: Tourists stranded on island
FOX 26's Jonathan Mejis reports from nearby Pelican Island where a bridge collapsed with a look at the scene from a boat.
Mayor's panel on HPD scandal makes suggestions
A significant step in the search for accountability and corrective action in the Houston Police Department's "case abandonment" scandal. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan reports after an independent review panel gave recommendations
2021 Grotto shooting suspect sentenced
A 22-year-old has been sentenced for shooting an off-duty New Orleans police officer and his friend at a restaurant near the Galleria in 2021.
Galveston bridge collapse: What is vacuum gas oil?
As of right now, it is unknown how much oil is leaking or had leaked into the water around where a barge crashed into the Pelican Island bridge. However, we learned the barge has the ability to carry 30,000 gallons of vacuum gas oils, but what is vacuum gas oil?
Tracking Pelican Island bridge collapse
We are tracking a barge that crashed into the Pelican Island Bridge in Galveston on Wednesday which has caused a portion of the bridge to fall off and oil to spill into the water. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia reports on what we know so far and what is being done.
US overdose deaths decline slightly in 2023, CDC reports
The CDC released data indicating a modest decrease in fatal overdoses in the United States last year.
Louisiana couple arrested in Baytown, charged with attempted murder of teen
Authorities in Terrebonne Parish in Louisiana have charged a Thibodaux couple in connection with an attempted murder investigation of a 15-year-old that was discovered during a traffic incident in Baytown, Texas.