Randy Wallace
Five-time Emmy award winner Randy Wallace graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a B.A. in Broadcasting. After being told he had "no future in radio" by station managers in several markets, Randy came to Houston where he was quickly hired by KPRC Radio. He spent several years there, making a name for himself as a competitive reporter covering the police beat. In December of 1989, Randy was offered a job at KRIV FOX 26, and became one of the first reporters to appear on the station's highly acclaimed City Under Siege program. Even before FOX 26 News launched its first investigative unit, Wallace was "kicking up dust" around town in Houston. In fact, his extensive coverage of the prison system's controversial "mandatory release" program earned him the prestigious Edward R. Morrow Award in 1996. From 2001 to 2005, Randy was nominated nine times for regional Emmy awards, winning six times for his investigative reports. In 2005, he and photographer Jim Dunham were the first FOX 26 News employees to be nominated for a National Emmy. That same year, he was named Television Reporter of the Year by the Houston Press Club, becoming the first FOX 26 News reporter to win that award. Over the years, Randy's First on FOX investigations continued to "kick up dust" in the community. Few can forget his 2001 report on an elderly widow's eviction by her homeowner's association. His series of reports not only helped Wenonah Blevins get her house back… they also prompted lawmakers to give homeowners more legal rights when dealing with homeowner associations. In 2003, Randy was the first in the nation to report on Medicare wheelchair fraud. He found Houston to be a hotbed for schemes involving motorized wheelchairs and scooters… schemes that were taking place throughout the United States. However, Randy is most proud of his reports on a local, state-funded halfway house that's home to hundreds of convicted sex offenders and other violent criminals. Through his Emmy award winning undercover investigations, Randy showed FOX 26 News viewers how criminals were openly smoking crack and dealing drugs in a facility that touts drug and alcohol treatment. Randy loves exposing "bad guys" and tax-payer waste. If you know of any wrong doing that needs to be exposed, give Wallace a call … he'd love to hear from you!
The latest from Randy Wallace
Puppy found in a box behind trash dumpster now on her way to being a bomb sniffing dog
Follow Freyja's remarkable journey from being abandoned behind a dumpster to becoming a bomb-sniffing superstar, guided by her owner, a disabled Marine Corps Veteran, showcasing the incredible potential of shelter dogs.
Needville community concerned about thousands of busted solar panels
Thousands of solar panels in the Needville area were destroyed in a heavy hail storm on March 16 and residents are concerned about possible chemical contamination.
League City homeowners sue home builder for allegedly leaving homes 'unfit' to live in
Only on FOX, three League City homeowners living in the same block filed a lawsuit against their homebuilders for allegedly causing dangerously high levels of mold.
Top pet transport service in Houston facing unprecedented challenge despite saving thousands of lives
Rescued Pets Movement faces a critical setback as all six of their lifesaving vans are sidelined for repairs, jeopardizing their mission to save thousands of animals.
26-year-old woman given 16 bonds in about a year accused of seriously injuring fast food employee
Meet Aubry Davis, the record-breaking defendant with more bonds than most have in a lifetime, as Breaking Bond investigates how the justice system failed to stop her alleged crime spree.
Galleria condo owners alarmed by short-term rental issues: Drugs, public sex, and gunfire reported
Galleria condo residents, enduring a Spring Break nightmare, demand action against disruptive short-term rentals, fearing escalating dangers in their neighborhood.
Houston weather: Golf ball size hail, Strong wind cause extensive damage in Bellville
Bellville, a city of 4,200 people and an hour and seven minutes west of Houston, had extensive damage from golf-size hail and strong winds.
Repeat offender back behind bars again for indecent exposure
Gregory Brooks, previously convicted multiple times for indecent exposure, now faces felony charges for exposing himself. Brooks, with over 20 arrests or convictions in Harris County, has a history of indecent acts, including in the presence of children.
Houston Mayor forms committee to review HPD's handling of 250,000+ suspended incident reports
Houston Mayor John Whitmire takes decisive action by launching an Independent Review Committee to investigate the unsettling case of 264,000 police reports coded 'lack of personnel,' unraveling a shocking mystery within the city's law enforcement.
26-year-old ex-con accused of victimizing dozens while posing as a funeral director now on the run
Amidst allegations of a fake funeral director, Javian Major, his shockingly low bond of $10,000, despite a disturbing criminal history and accusations of stolen insurance funds and mishandled bodies, prompts outrage as a bonding company files for surrender, leading to a warrant for Major's arrest and concerns over the flawed justice system.