Stats show crime is declining in big cities, despite public perception

President Donald Trump has hinted at deploying the National Guard to some major cities to manage crime in the areas, similar to his actions in Washington, D.C., But new data reflects a significant drop in crime in several cities so far in 2025.

Vehicle crash into San Jacinto River: Mother, infant's death ruled murder-suicide

Harris County officials have ruled the deadly vehicle crash into the San Jacinto River that killed a mother and her one-year-old infant a murder suicide.

Church leader appears in federal court; DOJ alleges KOGGC operated as front for human trafficking, fraud

Michelle Brannon, listed as the executive director of David E. Taylor’s Kingdom of God Global Church, appeared in federal court Thursday, one day after multiple FBI raids across Houston and other major U.S. cities linked to the controversial religious organization.

Fired Memorial Hermann director racks up new hidden camera charges

Robert Shrader, 41, a former employee of Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center, is now facing six additional charges of invasive visual recording after being arrested on one original count Wednesday, according to court records. Documents say seven total victims have been identified through videos captured in hospital bathrooms.

Fired Houston Police Department Sergeant arrested while out on bond for family violence

A Houston Police Department sergeant, who is now relieved from duty, was arrested while out on bond accused of attacking the same victim in the case that sent him to jail earlier this year.

Case moving forward against church leaders
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A follow up to a disturbing case that went viral in Houston and all across the country, for that matter, on Wednesday, we're talking about David E Taylor. He was arrested and accused of using a church as a cover up for human trafficking and money laundering.

Invasive recording suspect out of jail
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New video shows the man accused of recording people inside of a Woodlands hospital leaving the Montgomery County Jail on Thursday night.

Houston realtors say same man, now charged, sent them explicit images: 'It went on for 10 months'

A man is facing charges for allegedly sending explicit images to female Houston-area realtors at least within the last year. FOX 26 spoke to two of the realtors about the allegation, then reached out to the Houston Realtors Association for safety tips.

Houston realtors harassed: Local association shares safety tips
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Multiple realtors say they've been targeted by a man who has been sending them explicit media. FOX 26 reached out to the Houston Association of Realtors for tips on how realtors can watch their safety while they work.

Houston relators say same man harassed them with explicit photos
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A man is facing charges for allegedly sending explicit images to female Houston-area realtors at least within the last year. Two of the victims spoke with FOX 26.

Annunciation Church and School shooting: Everything we know so far

A shooting at the Annunciation Church and School in Minneapolis on Wednesday left two children dead and 18 others injured. Here's everything we know so far.

Wanted: US offers $10M for son of 'El Chapo'

ICE is offering a $10 million reward for information leading to the arrest of one of incarcerated Mexican Sinaloa Cartel leader Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman’s sons.

Caught on camera: Houston man robbed at gunpoint at his home
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Two suspects are wanted for robbing a man at gunpoint at his new home. The victim spoke with FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann and shared surveillance footage of the incident.

Houston Sherwood Lane: Video released of suspects wanted in deadly July shooting

Angel Chavira was shot and killed at an apartment complex on July 5. Police say two suspects were seen on camera approaching Chavira's apartment before the shooting.

Annunciation mass shooting: What we know about the shooter's motive

Authorities revealed more about the Annunciation Catholic Church and School shooter's motives on Thursday, saying the shooter was “full of hate" and expressed hate toward many groups.

Annunciation Church shooting: Who was Robin Westman?

A suspect armed with a rifle, shotgun and a pistol fired through church windows during a mass celebrating the first week of school. Here's what we know about the suspect, Robin Westman.