Flight rerouted after passenger threatened to hijack plane

Authorities arrested an airline passenger for allegedly writing that he intended to hijack a United Airlines plane over the weekend.

Montgomery County deputy patrol car hit during possible DWI traffic stop on I-45

A routine traffic stop by the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office turned dangerous along the North Freeway early Saturday morning when a passing vehicle crashed into a patrol vehicle, sending one deputy to the hospital.

Middle school teacher arrested in alleged prostitution scheme at casino hotel

A New Jersey teacher was arrested two weeks ago in connection with an alleged prostitution scheme in which a man was restrained, forced to endure sexual acts and robbed in a casino hotel room.

New 24/7 monitoring going into effect for Harris County suspects on ankle monitors

Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia announced Monday that training has started for 24-hour ankle monitor surveillance. This comes amid two high-profile cases where suspects from the county reportedly cut off their ankle monitors.

Harris County starting 24/7 surveillance on ankle monitors
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When suspects in Harris County broke off their ankle, authorities wouldn't know until the next business day. FOX 26's Randy Wallace shares the latest on the 24/7 surveillance program that's now in the works.

After 2 deadly wrong-way crashes, how Houston-area agencies respond and investigate

TxDOT’s Danny Perez and Montgomery County District Attorney Mike Holley explain wrong-way driver detection, TranStar alerts, police response and crash investigations following two deadly Houston-area collisions.

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Two deadly wrong-way crashes on Houston-area freeways Sunday are drawing attention to how agencies identify drivers heading into oncoming traffic, coordinate a response and investigate collisions. FOX 26's Karys Belger turned to TXDOT and the Montgomery County District Attorney for insight 

Tennessee inmate convicted of murder escapes from prison, manhunt underway: Officials

A manhunt is underway for a Tennessee inmate serving a life sentence for murder after he escaped from prison and stole a white heavy-duty pickup truck during his getaway. 

Taft police officer killed in west Harris County apartment

Taft Police Officer Daniel Trujillo was pronounced dead in his apartment along the Katy Freeway on Friday.

Dez Bryant cited for assault after Southlake parking lot confrontation

Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant was cited for misdemeanor assault by contact after a confrontation in a Southlake retail parking lot.

Feds charge 13 in $1.1M stolen vehicle ring tied to Mexican cartels

Federal authorities announced on Monday that 13 people have been charged with allegedly transporting stolen vehicles from across the southwestern United States through El Paso, Texas and into Mexico.

Florida mom arrested for leaving 4 kids home alone during 6-day Las Vegas work trip, deputies say

A Florida mom has been arrested on charges of child neglect after she allegedly left her four children home alone for nearly a week while she flew to Las Vegas for work, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.

Ex-Texas Tech professor gets 40 years for running 'pink flamingo' fentanyl ring

Former Texas Tech assistant professor Daniel Taylor was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for manufacturing and distributing custom "pink flamingo" fentanyl.

15-year-old arrested in Florida shooting that injured 12 near FAMU stadium: Police

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a shooting in Tallahassee that injured 12 people, including six minors, near Florida A&M University's football stadium, according to the Tallahassee Police Department.