Family on vacation comes home to burglary
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Two men are spending the night inside of the Harris County Jail after a wild home burglary. Deputies say they broke into a family's home while they were on vacation. But that's just the beginning of this story.

Softball coach charged with theft
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Criminal charges have been filed against an 18 and under softball coach accused of taking money from parents and then just disappearing.

U.S. Army soldier with top-secret clearance accused of spying for Russia

An active-duty U.S. Army soldier has been arrested on espionage charges for allegedly attempting to provide classified information about the M1A2 Abrams tank to Russian representatives in exchange for citizenship.

At least seven women assaulted while walking in Houston

More women are coming forward saying they were sexually assaulted while walking alone or with their dog on popular trails and areas across Houston. FOX 26 learned there have been at least seven similar attacks.

FULL VIDEO: Harris County Pct. 1 deputy pulls gun during confrontation
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A Harris County Precinct 1 deputy constable has been reassigned amid an internal investigation after a video showed her pulling a gun during a confrontation while off-duty.

More women speak out about assaults on popular Houston trails
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Following FOX 26 Jillian Hartmann's initial report of sexual assaults along Houston-area walking trails, more women are reaching out and saying the same thing happened to them.

Video: Off-duty Harris County deputy constable pulls gun during confrontation
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An investigation is underway against a Harris County Pct. 1 deputy constable after a video showed her pulling a gun during a family-related incident. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia spoke to a family member of the man who the gun was pulled on.

Arlene Alvarez shooting death: Murder charge dropped; suspect awaits manslaughter trial

In 2022, authorities say Tony Earls Jr. shot at 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez's family, mistaking their vehicle for a person who had just robbed him. Since then, it's been a back-and-forth of charges filed and dropped.

San Angelo sex offender gets 80 years for sexual exploitation of multiple children

A San Angelo man was sentenced to 80 years in federal prison for the sexual exploitation of two young girls, a crime committed while he was a registered sex offender, federal authorities announced.

Florida nurse impersonator arrested after treating over 4,400 patients, deputies say

Florida woman, Autumn Bardisa, was arrested for impersonating a nurse and treating over 4,400 patients without a license at AdventHealth hospital in Palm Coast, according to the Flagler County Sheriff's Office.

Former Galveston County jailer indicted in inmate's death

Skyler Ray Chapman, a former Galveston County Jail, has been indicted for criminally negligent homicide in the death of inmate Saul Vargas back in September 2024

Justice Department weighs release of Ghislaine Maxwell interview

The Department of Justice is considering releasing materials from Todd Blanche's two-day interview with Ghislaine Maxwell following mounting public pressure.

Houston crash: Vehicle gets stuck under 18-wheeler, catches fire

A Lexus became stuck underneath an 18-wheeler and soon caught fire on North Freeway after the driver swerved to avoid debris int he roadway.

Houston shooting: Woman killed, allegedly shot by her husband in parking garage

Houston police are investigating the death of a woman who was allegedly shot multiple times by her husband in an apartment complex parking garage.

Houston crime: Youth pole vault team’s truck, $50K in equipment stolen during trip

A youth pole vault team visiting Houston for the AAU Junior Olympics had their coach’s truck and $50K in gear stolen in minutes, all caught on surveillance video.