SWAT standoff at Katy-area apartment ends with man, woman dead

A man who claimed to have accidentally shot his girlfriend ended up turning the gun on himself after a five-hour SWAT standoff at a Katy-area apartment, authorities say.

Houston firefighter arrested on Austin County child grooming charge

Houston firefighter Jason Gaines was arrested at Station 90 on a child grooming charge of out Austin County, officials say.

Brazoria County deputy shoots, kills 18-year-old man in Lake Jackson

A Brazoria County sheriff's deputy was placed on leave after the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old man in Lake Jackson early Monday morning.

FBI joins search for suspect after 5-year-old shot at apartment in Tyler; $6,000 in rewards offered

The FBI and Crime Stoppers are offering a combined $6,000 reward for information after a 5-year-old child was critically injured in a Tyler apartment shooting, with the armed suspect still at large

Karmelo Anthony Trial: Jury selection begins for deadly Frisco track meet stabbing

Jury selection began on Monday in the Frisco track meet stabbing murder trial for Karmelo Anthony, who claims the 2025 death of Austin Metcalf was an act of self-defense.

Galveston County gambling operation raids at La Marque area game rooms

The Galveston County Sheriff's Office took part in a raid of various illegal game rooms believed to be associated with organized criminal activity and money laundering.

FBI hunts most wanted neighbor next door who allegedly faked cancer, scammed loved ones for luxury getaways

A Pennsylvania woman accused of faking terminal brain cancer to scam friends, family members and supporters out of thousands of dollars is among the FBI's most wanted fugitives after authorities said she used the donations to fund luxury travel and vacations in Australia instead of medical treatment.

VIDEO: Boosie lawyer speaks on aggravated assault charges
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Carl A. Moore, the attorney of rapper Boosie Badazz, spoke to FOX 26 after the rapper's Harris County court appearance on Monday.

Texas teen couple used dating apps to lure young men into violent ambushes, police say

Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with a series of violent online dating traps that led to armed robberies, a pistol-whipping, and the near-fatal shooting of a 15-year-old boy, police said.

Boosie Badazz charged with aggravated assault in Houston nightclub incident

Louisiana rapper Boosie Badazz is facing charges in Harris County after allegedly hitting a security guard in the head with a hookah base at a downtown Houston nightclub.

Texas employee accused of hidden cameras in bathroom
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An employee at a Lupe Tortilla restaurant in Hedwig Village is accused of putting a hidden camera in a public restroom, according to court documents.

Teen girl accused of stabbing 3 horses while competing at national horse show

A teenage girl who was competing in a National Barrel Horse Association event in Las Vegas was arrested over the weekend after three horses were attacked with a sharp object.

Texas Silver Alert: Missing 69-year-old Lockhart man

Texas authorities have issued a Silver Alert for Jack Mayberry, a missing 69-year-old Lockhart man with a cognitive impairment who was last seen late Saturday night.

New Caney homeowner finds 15-year-old boy fatally shot outside residence

A teenager was found shot and died on Stevens Road late Saturday night. Montgomery County authorities are turning to the public for any information.

Houston homicide detectives investigating suspicious death near downtown Houston

Houston police homicide detectives are investigating after a man, believed to be homeless, was found dead late Saturday night in the city's South Central area, authorities said.

Texas man faces felony animal cruelty charges after 7 dogs rescued

A Texas man faces felony charges after authorities rescued seven severely neglected dogs that are now recovering in SPCA care.