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.
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.
51-year-old 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.
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.
Corpus Christi woman sentenced to 13 years in federal prison for child pornography charges
A Corpus Christi woman has been sentenced to 13 years in federal prison followed by 15 years of supervised release for distributing child sexual abuse material online.
A Corpus Christi woman has been sentenced to 13 years in federal prison followed by 15 years of supervised release for distributing child sexual abuse material online.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Man accused of killing his older brother in Midtown parking garage
Damen Lee's brother was found dead in a vehicle on Sunday afternoon.
Damen Lee's brother was found dead in a vehicle on Sunday afternoon.
Bond for Crosby murder suspect Courtney Smith set at $1 million
Bond was set at $1 million for the suspect accused of shooting and killing a 21-year-old woman at the home where they were both staying in Crosby.
Bond was set at $1 million for the suspect accused of shooting and killing a 21-year-old woman at the home where they were both staying in Crosby.
Raúl Castro indicted: US charges former Cuba president
The U.S. has indicted former Cuban president Raúl Castro in connection with the deaths of four people killed in 1996 when two planes were shot down off the coast of the island nation.
The U.S. has indicted former Cuban president Raúl Castro in connection with the deaths of four people killed in 1996 when two planes were shot down off the coast of the island nation.
Tomball woman charged with murder called 911 to confess to shooting boyfriend
Nancy Merrel, 68, has been charged with murder after calling to tell police she shot her boyfriend at a Tomball apartment.
Nancy Merrel, 68, has been charged with murder after calling to tell police she shot her boyfriend at a Tomball apartment.
Lockdown lifted at Klein Forest HS after report of weapon deemed false
Klein ISD says a lockdown was lifted at Klein Forest High School on Wednesday morning after law enforcement determined that a report of a person with a weapon on campus was false.
Klein ISD says a lockdown was lifted at Klein Forest High School on Wednesday morning after law enforcement determined that a report of a person with a weapon on campus was false.
27 bricks of cocaine wash up on Galveston beach
Galveston police say 27 individually-wrapped packages of cocaine washed up on a beach Tuesday morning.
Galveston police say 27 individually-wrapped packages of cocaine washed up on a beach Tuesday morning.
Houston shooting: 1 killed outside Richmond Avenue business
Police are investigating a deadly shooting off of Richmond Avenue in west Houston on Wednesday morning.
Police are investigating a deadly shooting off of Richmond Avenue in west Houston on Wednesday morning.
3 shot, injured near Channelview apartment; suspect on the run
Investigators are looking into the shooting of three males at an apartment complex in Channelview.
Investigators are looking into the shooting of three males at an apartment complex in Channelview.
Galveston mother speaks out after son killed in officer-involved shooting during traffic stop
The mother of Randy Martin is calling for transparency after the 47-year-old was killed in an officer-involved shooting during a Galveston traffic stop Monday night. Texas Rangers are leading the investigation.
The mother of Randy Martin is calling for transparency after the 47-year-old was killed in an officer-involved shooting during a Galveston traffic stop Monday night. Texas Rangers are leading the investigation.
Texas adds deaf, hard of hearing designation to driver’s licenses
The Texas Department of Public Safety has expanded its Driving with Disability Program to include a new "deaf/hard of hearing" designation on driver's licenses to improve communication between officers and drivers during traffic stops.
The Texas Department of Public Safety has expanded its Driving with Disability Program to include a new "deaf/hard of hearing" designation on driver's licenses to improve communication between officers and drivers during traffic stops.
Houston crime: Suspect pleads guilty to killing Houston mechanic over $500 repair days before Christmas 2022
One of two men facing murder charges in connection of the death of a Houston mechanic days before Christmas in 2022 has pleaded guilty to the crime, according to court records.
One of two men facing murder charges in connection of the death of a Houston mechanic days before Christmas in 2022 has pleaded guilty to the crime, according to court records.
Second murder suspect this month vanishes after cutting off Harris County ankle monitor
Public court records from May 2026 reveal that Harris County prosecutors must legally petition a judge to force private tracking companies to hand over GPS logs during active fugitive manhunts. This bureaucratic process was documented after murder defendant Walter Pozos allegedly tampered with his ankle monitor and skipped his scheduled jury trial. While victim advocates argue that this extra step creates dangerous delays for law enforcement trying to track fleeing suspects, Harris County Pretrial Services has declined to comment on their data-sharing protocols or the timeline of Pozos' escape.
Public court records from May 2026 reveal that Harris County prosecutors must legally petition a judge to force private tracking companies to hand over GPS logs during active fugitive manhunts. This bureaucratic process was documented after murder defendant Walter Pozos allegedly tampered with his ankle monitor and skipped his scheduled jury trial. While victim advocates argue that this extra step creates dangerous delays for law enforcement trying to track fleeing suspects, Harris County Pretrial Services has declined to comment on their data-sharing protocols or the timeline of Pozos' escape.