
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
Suspected Chinese spy balloon moving eastward over US, local expert weighs in
Chinese surveillance balloon continues to move eastward over U.S. and local experts weigh in on what should be done about it.
40-year-old habitual offender sentenced to death in Wharton Co. for killing family of 3, burning their bodies
It only took five hours for a Wharton County jury to find Robert Satterfield guilty of capital murder, and just 45 minutes to sentence him to death.
37-year-old man accused of assaulting at least 4 women granted bond, released after each alleged attack
The first time 37-year-old Rocky Javier Garza got charged with assault of a family member impeding breathing was in 2019. His sentence was 120 days in jail.
Heights area man desperate to get his stolen dog back home, offering $1,000 reward
Through his extensive search for Bennie, it was discovered his French bulldog was last seen at this Shell Station on Cavalcade at 45 North.
Mission Bend burglary: Brazen burglar caught on camera taking 14-year-old dog, other valuables
The burglar apparently lives in the neighborhood and did nothing to hide his face.In fact, anyone who knows him will recognize him.
29-year-old executed while setting up garage sale at her Tomball home, case remains unsolved 4 years later
It's an unsolved murder that's gained national attention. On January 25, 2019, 29-year-old Elizabeth Barraza was setting up a garage sale at her home at 8623 Cedarwalk Drive in Tomball.
Houston tornado: Things storm damage victims should know before hiring a contractor
Catastrophic weather events bring out the best in Houstonians, because we want to help each other. But tornadoes and hurricanes also blow unscrupulous contractors into town looking to benefit from other people's misery.
20-year-old man accused of killing young woman, her unborn child was free from jail on multiple bonds
If a judge had revoked one of Keylin Hollins' bonds for picking up new criminal charges or raised the bond amount, a young mother and her baby would be alive today.
Two men shot to death at gas station on Ella Blvd., deputies investigating
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said two men were parked at a gas pump when an unknown number of shooters arrived at the scene and opened fire, killing them.
Pearland dog victim of horrific animal cruelty, plastic tie around his snout locking mouth shut
Pearland police are trying to determine who abused a part Chow mix named Nicholas so badly, they tied his snout shut, locking his mouth shut.