Rescue groups believe pets are being snatched, dumped off the McKay Bridge over Lake Houston
So far, eight cats have been rescued, and the search continues for a German Shepherd mix wearing a collar. People in Huffman refer to the spot as McKay Island.
So far, eight cats have been rescued, and the search continues for a German Shepherd mix wearing a collar. People in Huffman refer to the spot as McKay Island.
Houston crash: At least 1 dead in auto-pedestrian crash on Highway 288 at Elgin
At least one person is dead following an auto-pedestrian crash in Houston on Thursday night, officials said.
At least one person is dead following an auto-pedestrian crash in Houston on Thursday night, officials said.
Houston East End neighbors reflect on life after Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's death
More than two weeks after Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was fatally shot by an ICE agent, East End residents tell FOX 26 their neighborhood is still grieving. As multiple investigations continue, neighbors say they're balancing sadness and anger with a determination to honor Lorenzo's memory and seek answers.
More than two weeks after Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was fatally shot by an ICE agent, East End residents tell FOX 26 their neighborhood is still grieving. As multiple investigations continue, neighbors say they're balancing sadness and anger with a determination to honor Lorenzo's memory and seek answers.
Harris County Sheriff's Office Sergeant arrested, charged with assault, terroristic threat
A Harris County Sheriff's Office Sergeant has been arrested and charged following an incident on Thursday morning.
A Harris County Sheriff's Office Sergeant has been arrested and charged following an incident on Thursday morning.
Hunt for Florida murder suspect enters second month
The manhunt for murder suspect Isabelle Johnson continues one month after finding human remains.
The manhunt for murder suspect Isabelle Johnson continues one month after finding human remains.
Former U.S. Attorney Jennifer Lowery charged for allegedly leaving scene of Houston crash
Jennifer Lowery, the former U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Texas, is accused of leaving the scene of a crash in Houston.
Jennifer Lowery, the former U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Texas, is accused of leaving the scene of a crash in Houston.
Texas appeals court tosses injunction against Houston-area midwife
A Texas appeals court on Thursday said Attorney General Ken Paxton's office had not provided enough evidence to warrant an injunction against a Houston-area midwife accused of providing illegal abortions.
A Texas appeals court on Thursday said Attorney General Ken Paxton's office had not provided enough evidence to warrant an injunction against a Houston-area midwife accused of providing illegal abortions.
Nearly 70 dead cats found in Texas home leads to 2 arrests, police say
Two people have been arrested in connection with what police described as an animal hoarding case in Alvarado.
Two people have been arrested in connection with what police described as an animal hoarding case in Alvarado.
Montana senator facing jail time after misconduct conviction
Former Montana state Senate President Jason Ellsworth was convicted this week of awarding no-bid contracts to a company with ties to a long-time business associate.
Former Montana state Senate President Jason Ellsworth was convicted this week of awarding no-bid contracts to a company with ties to a long-time business associate.
Bomb squad removes 'suspicious device' from southeast Houston home
Detectives were executing a search warrant on Gilpin Street when they discovered a "suspicious device."
Detectives were executing a search warrant on Gilpin Street when they discovered a "suspicious device."
9 rescued from wooden crates at Texas border in apparent human smuggling attempt
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents said nine undocumented migrants were rescued from wooden crates at the Falfurrias Checkpoint in an apparent human smuggling attempt.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents said nine undocumented migrants were rescued from wooden crates at the Falfurrias Checkpoint in an apparent human smuggling attempt.
Bomb squad called during search at Houston home
A bomb squad was called to a southeast Houston home Thursday after authorities found a possible explosive while executing a search warrant. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez shares the details from authorities at the scene.
A bomb squad was called to a southeast Houston home Thursday after authorities found a possible explosive while executing a search warrant. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez shares the details from authorities at the scene.
Human remains found in freezer believed to be missing family member, police say
Human remains discovered inside a chest freezer at a Juneau, Alaska, home are believed to belong to an adult male family member, according to police.
Human remains discovered inside a chest freezer at a Juneau, Alaska, home are believed to belong to an adult male family member, according to police.
US homicides on pace for a historic low in 2026, report finds
New data collected from major cities across the nation show that homicides have dropped sharply in the first half of 2026, part of a continuing three-year decline in violent crime.
New data collected from major cities across the nation show that homicides have dropped sharply in the first half of 2026, part of a continuing three-year decline in violent crime.
Fewer students are carrying guns to school — with one notable exception
Fewer U.S. high school seniors are bringing firearms to school than three decades ago, according to a new national study.
Fewer U.S. high school seniors are bringing firearms to school than three decades ago, according to a new national study.
Friendswood apartment shooting: 17-year-old charged with murder
A teen has been arrested for allegedly shooting and killing a woman at an apartment in Friendswood.
A teen has been arrested for allegedly shooting and killing a woman at an apartment in Friendswood.
Nancy Guthrie video may have been erased after FBI kept out for days, director says
FBI Director Kash Patel says the four-day delay before his agency was allowed into the Nancy Guthrie abduction case likely cost investigators crucial Nest camera footage that was on the verge of permanent deletion.
FBI Director Kash Patel says the four-day delay before his agency was allowed into the Nancy Guthrie abduction case likely cost investigators crucial Nest camera footage that was on the verge of permanent deletion.
Harris County shooting: Second person arrested in connection to deadly April 2026 shooting
A second person has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred in April, officials said.
A second person has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred in April, officials said.
Washington Avenue tattoo shop says months of harassment escalated when brick shattered front door
A Washington Avenue business says months of ongoing problems reached a dangerous turning point this week after a brick thrown during a confrontation shattered the front door of the shop.
A Washington Avenue business says months of ongoing problems reached a dangerous turning point this week after a brick thrown during a confrontation shattered the front door of the shop.
Community meeting held in Houston's East End following deadly ICE shooting
A community meeting on immigration enforcement was held Wednesday night in Houston's East End following the ICE shooting that killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo.
A community meeting on immigration enforcement was held Wednesday night in Houston's East End following the ICE shooting that killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo.