Investigation finds cheating on Texas homestead exemption is widespread
Journalist and longtime Fox 26 contributor Charles Blain employed artificial intelligence to analyze a sample of 20,000 mostly Harris County exemption holders.
Journalist and longtime Fox 26 contributor Charles Blain employed artificial intelligence to analyze a sample of 20,000 mostly Harris County exemption holders.
FOX 26 contributor finds suspected homestead exemption fraud
Using AI, FOX 26 contributor and "civic watchdog" Charles Blain says he found over 600 people who he believes are taking advantage of Texas' homestead exemptions. He shared his findings with political reporter Greg Groogan.
Using AI, FOX 26 contributor and "civic watchdog" Charles Blain says he found over 600 people who he believes are taking advantage of Texas' homestead exemptions. He shared his findings with political reporter Greg Groogan.
Harris County crime: Woman caught on camera burglarizing west Houston mausoleum with toddler in tow
Authorities need your help identifying a woman who was recently caught on camera burglarizing a mausoleum in West Houston.
Authorities need your help identifying a woman who was recently caught on camera burglarizing a mausoleum in West Houston.
FULL VIDEO: Woman caught on camera burglarizing west Houston mausoleum
Authorities need your help identifying a woman who was recently caught on camera burglarizing a mausoleum in West Houston. According to Harris County Constable Precinct 5 Office, surveillance cameras show the suspect, with a toddler in tow, casing the glass-front cremation niches at a cemetery on Katy Freeway.
Authorities need your help identifying a woman who was recently caught on camera burglarizing a mausoleum in West Houston. According to Harris County Constable Precinct 5 Office, surveillance cameras show the suspect, with a toddler in tow, casing the glass-front cremation niches at a cemetery on Katy Freeway.
$6 million in counterfeit FIFA World Cup merchandise seized in Houston area
The seizure reportedly included thousands of jerseys, soccer balls, and counterfeit Apple products.
The seizure reportedly included thousands of jerseys, soccer balls, and counterfeit Apple products.
Texas Rangers expand cold case program across state
The Texas Department of Public Safety announced it was expanding a unit that specializes in cold case murders and sexual assaults statewide.
The Texas Department of Public Safety announced it was expanding a unit that specializes in cold case murders and sexual assaults statewide.
5 accused in alleged drone and sniper plot targeting White House UFC event
Feds have charged five citizens in an alleged domestic terror plot to assassinate lawmakers using explosive-laden drones and sniper fire at the White House UFC event.
Feds have charged five citizens in an alleged domestic terror plot to assassinate lawmakers using explosive-laden drones and sniper fire at the White House UFC event.
Kristi Noem warns of 'coordinated' effort to funnel Chinese nationals into US
Former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem alleges China is running a coordinated "travel agency"-style operation to funnel Chinese nationals across U.S. borders using documents and buses.
Former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem alleges China is running a coordinated "travel agency"-style operation to funnel Chinese nationals across U.S. borders using documents and buses.
Top SPLC official allegedly funneled $1.2M to neo-Nazi informant who was secret romantic partner
A top Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) official has been accused of helping funnel more than $1.2 million in donor funds to a confidential informant who infiltrated a neo-Nazi organization — a source prosecutors say was also the official’s secret romantic partner.
A top Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) official has been accused of helping funnel more than $1.2 million in donor funds to a confidential informant who infiltrated a neo-Nazi organization — a source prosecutors say was also the official’s secret romantic partner.
Floyd Mayweather facing felony charges for passing bad checks
Floyd Mayweather faces two felony charges alleging that he wrote a bad check to purchase a luxury watch at a Las Vegas store.
Floyd Mayweather faces two felony charges alleging that he wrote a bad check to purchase a luxury watch at a Las Vegas store.
Wilmington Hospital shooting: 1 killed, 1 injured; suspect in custody: officials
An investigation is underway after officials say a shooting incident occurred at Wilmington Hospital late Tuesday afternoon.
An investigation is underway after officials say a shooting incident occurred at Wilmington Hospital late Tuesday afternoon.
Rex Heuermann sentenced to life in prison without parole for Gilgo Beach murders
Long Island architect Rex Heuermann will spend his life behind bars, bringing legal finality to a serial killer case that has haunted New York for over a decade.
Long Island architect Rex Heuermann will spend his life behind bars, bringing legal finality to a serial killer case that has haunted New York for over a decade.
Fort Bend County Judge KP George sentenced to 180 days in jail, 5 years probation
Fort Bend County Judge KP George has been sentenced after being convicted of felony money laundering.
Fort Bend County Judge KP George has been sentenced after being convicted of felony money laundering.
Lockdown lifted at Lone Star College-Tomball after visitor's 'threatening statement'
The Lone Star College campus in Tomball was placed on lockdown on Tuesday after a visitor made a “threatening statement” at the library, officials say. The lockdown has since been lifted.
The Lone Star College campus in Tomball was placed on lockdown on Tuesday after a visitor made a “threatening statement” at the library, officials say. The lockdown has since been lifted.
Uvalde school shooting: Former district police chief gets 2027 court date
A court date has been set for former Uvalde CISD police chief Pete Arredondo, more than four years after the deadly shooting at Robb Elementary School.
A court date has been set for former Uvalde CISD police chief Pete Arredondo, more than four years after the deadly shooting at Robb Elementary School.
National Guard shooting suspect pleads not guilty, faces death penalty
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, accused in the fatal shooting of a National Guard member in Washington, D.C., pleaded not guilty Tuesday to new federal charges that make the case death penalty-eligible.
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, accused in the fatal shooting of a National Guard member in Washington, D.C., pleaded not guilty Tuesday to new federal charges that make the case death penalty-eligible.
North Texas couple charged in $2.5M 'psychic' fraud, preying on grieving victims
A Texas couple faces federal charges for a $2.5M "fortune teller fraud" scheme. Posing as a psychic, the woman targeted vulnerable individuals, convincing them their hardships were "curses." Victims handed over cash, cars, and gold for spiritual "cleansing," but the couple kept the assets.
A Texas couple faces federal charges for a $2.5M "fortune teller fraud" scheme. Posing as a psychic, the woman targeted vulnerable individuals, convincing them their hardships were "curses." Victims handed over cash, cars, and gold for spiritual "cleansing," but the couple kept the assets.
Former Texas police officer sentenced to 300 days in jail after turning off body camera, abusing detainee
Former Cedar Hill police officer Donald Najee Mercer has been sentenced to 300 days in jail following a conviction for official oppression and abusing his power during a 2024 traffic stop.
Former Cedar Hill police officer Donald Najee Mercer has been sentenced to 300 days in jail following a conviction for official oppression and abusing his power during a 2024 traffic stop.
11 skydivers, pilot die in Missouri plane crash, troopers say
Troopers in Missouri say 11 skydivers and a pilot died in a fiery plane crash in Butler on Sunday.
Troopers in Missouri say 11 skydivers and a pilot died in a fiery plane crash in Butler on Sunday.
CBP officers in Indianapolis seize counterfeit World Cup jerseys, shirts, beanies, and other items
A special operation conducted by CBP officers in Indianapolis earlier this month targeting counterfeit World Cup merchandise resulted in the interception of hundreds of items.
A special operation conducted by CBP officers in Indianapolis earlier this month targeting counterfeit World Cup merchandise resulted in the interception of hundreds of items.