Man wanted for deadly shooting at west Houston strip center

Emilio Cuellar is accused of killing a man early Wednesday on Richmond Avenue. Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 as a reward.

CBP officers seize $600K in cocaine hidden in minivan at Texas port of entry

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Hidalgo International Bridge seized more than $600,000 worth of cocaine hidden inside a vehicle earlier this month, federal authorities announced Thursday.

MN fraud: DOJ announces fraud charges against 15 people, suspect on run

The U.S. Department of Justice announced it will hold a news conference on “significant law enforcement action" involving fraud in Minnesota on Thursday morning.

WWE star Ludwig Kaiser arrested on battery charge in Orange County

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) star Ludwig Kaiser was arrested Wednesday on a battery charge in Orange County, Florida. 

Remains found in southeast Houston are not human, HPD says

The remains reported in southeast Houston under a bridge are not human, according to the Houston Police Department.

Feeding our Future ringleader Aimee Bock sentenced: Full details

Feeding our Future ringleader Aimee Bock was hit with a major prison sentence on Thursday for her role in the massive $250 million fraud scheme. Here's what she got:

ICE will 'be out there every day' during World Cup, DHS chief says

ICE officials said they will be focused on public safety, not broad immigration sweeps, during the World Cup, but it’s unclear whether ICE agents will avoid all immigration enforcement during the event.

Phoenix morgue burglary suspect accused of sexual contact with dead bodies

A 31-year-old man was arrested after allegedly using a crowbar to break into the Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office and having sexual contact with multiple corpses.

Houston man guilty of sex trafficking children, adults on Bissonnet 'track'

Houston man Jonathan Smith-Byrd is facing up to life in prison after a federal jury found him guilty of running a sex trafficking operation, involving both adults and minors.

Texas man accused of secretly giving abortion medication to pregnant woman faces historic charges: prosecutors

Montgomery County prosecutors say a Texas man accused of secretly giving abortion medication to a pregnant woman without her consent is facing charges that could mark the first prosecution of its kind under the state’s abortion statute.

Harris County murder defendant agrees to plead guilty to lesser charge; won't spend one day in prison

The family of Jessica Perry says they are devastated and angry after the man who admitted assaulting her and causing her death was sentenced to deferred probation instead of prison time.

Pooh Shiesty trial date set for alleged Gucci Mane kidnapping, robbery case

Rapper Pooh Shiesty is set to stand trial this July over federal allegations that he and eight others kidnapped and robbed Gucci Mane in Dallas.

Unknown substance kills 3, injures first responders in New Mexico

At least two first responders were seriously injured from exposure to an unknown substance in New Mexico that left three people dead.

How to avoid AI World Cup ticket scams in Houston

With the FIFA World Cup just 22 days away, security and consumer experts warn that international fraudsters are weaponizing generative AI to target Houston soccer fans.

World Cup 2026: Tips to spot ticket scams
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With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just weeks away, scammers are using AI to target soccer fans looking to see a game. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart spoke to experts on how to avoid those ticketing scams.

$14.7M in meth hidden in lettuce shipment seized at Texas border

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in South Texas seized $14.7 million worth of methamphetamine hidden inside a commercial shipment of lettuce arriving from Mexico.

Sheriff: Man threatened Walmart mass shooting if hantavirus led to lockdown

An Arkansas man is facing felony charges after authorities say he threatened to carry out a mass shooting at a Walmart if the country went into another lockdown because of the hantavirus.