Governor Abbott in Houston pushing for bail reform

The governor says this proposed change to the Texas Constitution will save lives. Critics say it will keep more defendants awaiting trial in an already overcrowded jail.

Montgomery County: Video shows sheriff diffusing road rage incident
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Cell phone video shows the moment the Sheriff Wesley Doolittle steps in to stop a road rage incident on FM 1488. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia explains what happened in the video and after the incident.

8-time illegal reentry felon imprisoned for unlawfully reentering U.S. again

A 30-year-old Mexican citizen, with a felony criminal history, has been sentenced for illegally reentering the United States after eight previous removals, said U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.

West Houston: One year after infant's death, her great-grandmother still pleads for answers
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Three-month-old Brooklyn was reportedly found dead inside a dresser drawer in a Houston motel room in May 2024. With no charges filed, the great-grandmother shares her demand for accountability with FOX 26's Jillian Hartman.

Texas OL Nick Brooks was headed to strip club to meet recruits when he was arrested for DWI, docs show

Texas Longhorns football player Nick Brooks told an officer that he was coming from a 21 and up club on West 6th that “makes exceptions for UT football players" before he was arrested for DWI, documents show.

US 59 deadly hit-and-run: Pedestrian killed near Beechnut offramp

Lanes of US 59 are back open after a deadly hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian in the southwest Houston-area early Wednesday morning.

Houston crime: Murder case of Houston mother focusing to victim's boyfriend
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A major development in a case of a young mother shot and killed during her child's birthday party. Murder charges against the man accused in Jalen Whitlock's death are expected to be dropped.

Houston man out thousands of dollars after theft
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A Houston man says he is out thousands of dollars, all thanks to a common crime during tax season.

Tax refund stolen from Houston man - what you need to know

A Houston man is sounding the alarm after he says his $5,304 tax refund was stolen — and deposited into a bank account opened in his name without his knowledge.

Man killed inside Houston garage
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New surveillance video captured two suspects making their escape after a possible home invasion in a quiet neighborhood in southwest Houston. That crime turned deadly.

Houston Lyft driver finds silver lining after passenger attack

A Lyft driver who was attacked by a passenger on Christmas Eve has found an unexpected blessing in the aftermath of the incident. Thanks to a good Samaritan, she now has a new car.