
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
Houston officials detail public safety, security plan for 2022 NRA convention
The convention will begin Friday, May 27th through Sunday, May 29th, just days after an 18-year-old gunman killed 19 children and two adults at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas.
Some lawmakers talk about changing gun laws after mass shootings, but make it easier for Texans to have guns
While the investigation is ongoing, the latest mass school shooting is once again bringing gun control laws to the forefront.
Why did judge grant PR bond to repeat violent offender charged with assaulting pregnant woman?
A man who has been committing crimes since 2003, and then assaulted a pregnant woman, was given a PR bond by a Harris County judge.
State representative apologizes for remarks made against Parents of Murdered Children group
Texas Rep. Gene Wu apologized to families in the Parents of Murdered Children group, after he posted a tweet dismissing the group as a Republican organization.
Houston-area resident says 3 packages were 'delivered' but remain unaccounted for
A woman in the Heights says packages that made it to the post office were never delivered to her.
Pct. 4 Deputy Constable charged with child abuse after allegedly tasing her 3 young sons
Xochitl Ortiz is accused of doing a drive stun with a taser on her three sons, ages 12, 11, and 8.
2 candidates running in next week's primary runoff for criminal district court judge talk with FOX 26
208th Criminal District Court Judge Greg Glass is one of four current Criminal District Court Judges who lost in the March primary.
Unanswered questions remain 2 years after 80-year-old grandmother was stabbed to death
May 16, 2020, 80-year-old Rosalie Cook was stabbed to death in the parking lot of the Walgreens near the corner of Gessner and South Braeswood.
Misdemeanor judges offering those who complete probation a chance to have criminal record sealed
Everyone who successfully completes the terms of deferred probation for a misdemeanor can honestly say they have not been convicted of a crime. Yet that charge remains on your record for everyone to see.
Heights business owner contacts FOX 26 after seeing no work done on hazardous excavation site
Jean McDowell would be the first to say the reason behind the big, huge hole on Studemont in The Heights is a good one.