
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
Apartment dwellers in greater Houston area still without running water two weeks after winter storm
Several buildings make up the complex and they all have one thing in common, no running water.
More than a dozen confirmed weather-related deaths in Harris, surrounding counties
Of course there’s no way to know yet the exact cause of weather related deaths due to pending autopsy results and investigations, but here’s what we do know.
Family of 84-year-old woman who died from hypothermia heartbroken
“I think she froze to death,” said Rachael Cook. “That’s a terrible way to die.”
With no power for 4 days, many residents warming up with frequent trips to outside vehicles
Residents can be seen coming and going from Lancaster Senior Village to jump into their vehicles to keep warm. Some have been without power for four days.
Refrigerated morgue truck in Galveston Co. due to no room for possible weather-related deaths
“The Medical Examiner made a request of us, she was over capacity there at the facility,” Galveston County Judge Mark Henry told FOX 26.
89-year-old woman facing frigid cold nights ahead with no gas heat in her Sunnyside home
“I’m not going to lie and say I don’t,” Ethel Porter said. “I really do need help.”
Houston Humane Society gives crates to pet owners with outdoor dogs due to arctic blast
Most pet owners would never consider leaving their dogs outside in the cold. But some owners view their pets as outside dogs.
Daycare director fires own daughter for incident captured on Ring camera video in Rosenberg
A daycare director fired her own daughter after an incident that was caught on camera.
Breaking Bond: 22-year-old free from jail on multiple felony, bonds now being called suspected serial rapist
A 22-year-old man who was free from jail on multiple felony bonds is now being called a suspected serial rapist.
Violence on the rise in Houston with 44 murders last month, 5 of the victims were teenagers
Over the weekend, multiple shootings were reported across Houston.