Houston approves proactive apartment inspections, cracking down on 'high-risk' rentals

Houston City Council passes an Apartment Inspection Ordinance, moving from a complaint-based system to proactive enforcement. The measure aims to hold "high-risk" landlords accountable and ensure safe living conditions for all Houstonians.

1986 cold case: Man arrested for 16-year-old's murder in Conroe after DNA testing

Bobby Charles Taylor, Sr. was arrested in the 1986 murder of a 16-year-old girl in the Conroe-area after being identified decades later through advancement in DNA testing and turned himself in to authorities in Mexico.

Suspect's shooting death raises self-defense questions
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A suspected burglar was shot and killed a homeowner in north Harris County. Can the homeowner claim self-defense? An attorney tells FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour why the answer currently isn't clear.

Houston police return to home of Lee Gilley to possibly serve a warrant

Authorities have returned to the home of Lee Gilley, the husband accused of killing his pregnant wife, then allegedly cut off his GPS monitor to flee the U.S. to Italy, where he was later apprehended.

Disgruntled employee who allegedly pointed gun at security guard at HEB now behind bars

The disgruntled employee who allegedly pointed a gun at a security guard at HEB and caused the store to temporarily lock down, has been identified, according to court records.

Suspect arrested for 40-year-old Montgomery County murder case
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Four decades after the death of a 16-year-old girl, a suspect has been identified as her killer. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart gives the timeline of the case and how the suspect was arrested 40 years later.

Texas DPS apprehends "special interest alien" during border operation in Roma

Texas state troopers and federal agents apprehended six people, including someone they name a "special interest alien" from China, during a tactical border enforcement operation in South Texas.

Texas DPS Brush Team takedown in Roma
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Texas state troopers and federal agents apprehended six people, including someone they name a "special interest alien" from China, during a tactical border enforcement operation in South Texas.

Special Forces vet accused of attacking wife found dead, ending Tennessee manhunt

The retired Army Special Forces Veteran accused of trying to kill his wife is dead after the incident sparked a massive multi-agency manhunt, according to an official.

Texas mass shooting: Police release video, identify victim

Police are investigating after a mass shooting in Travis County that began with an altercation inside a restaurant that spilled into the parking lot. Police have released a video from inside the restaurant.

DISH Network to repay $17M over allegations of misusing COVID-era funds

DISH Network has agreed to pay $17.2 million after it allegedly claimed federal funds through a COVID-19-era program that helped low-income families.

Person of interest sought in deadly shooting outside SE Houston club

Police are looking to question Rudy Gomez Jr. about the April shooting outside Paradise City. Gomez is not considered a suspect.

Man accused in stealing $450 million from Mexican billionaire

A Ukrainian-born American man has been charged with scamming a Mexican billionaire out of $450 million in a loan scheme. 

Ex-HOA general manager accused of using bank card on Amazon, Cash App, personal bills

The former general manager of a Houston-area homeowners association is accused of using the HOA’s bank card to pay personal bills and make unauthorized purchases on DoorDash, Cash App and Amazon, court documents show.

National Mall shooting: Suspect identified as Texas man

Federal authorities have charged a Texas man in connection with a shooting near the Washington Monument.