West Tidwell Road shooting: Father killed in front of 5-year-old, girlfriend

The deadly shooting of a young man in northwest Houston is being investigated by police after he was killed in an apparent drive by with his girlfriend and a child in the vehicle.

Austin store that sold $83.5M winning lottery ticket under investigation by Dan Patrick

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is conducting his own investigation into the Texas Lottery. This comes after a winning $83.5 million lottery ticket was bought at a retail store in North Austin.

Repeat offender out on bond again after alleged fentanyl death

A Houston man with a history of felony charges, including stalking and retaliation, was out on bond when he was charged with murder in the fentanyl overdose death of a teenager, raising questions about the bond system.

Man charged in fentanyl death violates bond conditions
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On tonight's Breaking Bond, a 24-year-old defendant, who was free from jail on five bonds when he allegedly caused a fentanyl death, is a free man. FOX 26's Randy Wallace has more.

Crash survivor talks about life-changing event
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A young man, whose life was forever changed by an intoxicated driver, is sharing his story publicly for the first time. FOX 26 Reporter Damali Keith has more.

Waller County fugitive caught, officials say he shot himself
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A fugitive from Waller County has been found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound inside a home that had been set on fire.

UH sex assault suspect now in custody
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Officials have confirmed a wanted suspect in connection with an assault at the University of Houston.

Former Guatemalan Congressman sentenced to 18 years in Texas for international drug conspiracy

A former Guatemalan congressman has been sentenced to 18 years in federal prison for his role in an international drug trafficking conspiracy, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr. of the Eastern District of Texas. 

Escaped Waller County fugitive found, shot self in the head: sheriff

The fugitive who escaped from Waller County back in January was located on Tuesday inside a home in Richards, Texas. According to sources, he shot himself in the head.

Update on search for UH sexual assault suspect
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Harris County DA Sean Teare, UH Police Chief Ceaser Moore, and Crime Stoppers Andy Kahan provide an update on the search for Eric Brown and announce an up to $5,000 reward for information leading to the location and arrest of the suspect.

Manhunt ongoing for UH sexual assault suspect
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The manhunt intensifies for Eric Brown, the man wanted for the sexual assault of a student in a University of Houston parking garage. FOX 26's Sally MacDonald goes through a timeline of the crime and the ongoing investigation.

Oakland County Sheriff gives update on wellbeing of kids abandoned by Pontiac mom

The Oakland County Prosecutor is evaluating the case against a mom accused of abandoning her three kids for years at a Pontiac home where they lived in filth and squalor.

McAllen man faces federal charges for using Molotov cocktails to set multiple fires

A 36-year-old McAllen man has been charged with arson and possession of a destructive device after being accused of targeting one person since 2022 and setting multiple fires to the victim's house and vehicles. At least two Molotov cocktails were used in the series of fires.

ICE Houston arrests convicted 'predator' from Mexico

ICE officials in Houston arrested an immigrant "predator" previously convicted of secretly recording others in a bathroom.

Bullet hits home in southeast Houston
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Residents in a southwest Houston neighborhood are just fed up with crime having taken over their streets. FOX 26's Abigail Dye has more.