Family targeted in groping incident speaks with FOX 26
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A 7-year-old girl is bravely sharing her story after police identified the wanted suspect accused of groping her while she was walking home from school in Woodland Heights, just north of downtown Houston.

Toll violation texts are a scam, agencies warn

Scammers are sending fake texts claiming drivers owe unpaid tolls, attempting to steal credit card info and personal details. Here's what to know.

HPD releases annual crime comparison
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FOX 26 Anchor Anthony Antoine explains the crime comparison released by the Houston Police Department.

El Paso explosion: 5 injured in fire near airport

Five people were injured after a reported explosion at a bus operations center near the El Paso International Airport.

Houston crime statistics for 2024: Murders, robberies decrease from 2023

Murders and robberies dropped from 2023 to 2024 while human trafficking cases saw the largest percent increase year-over-year, according to crime statistics released by the Houston Police Department.

Steve Bannon pleads guilty in fraud case; won’t get jail time

The 71-year-old reached a plea agreement to avoid jail time related to a scheme to build a wall along the U.S. southern border.

Houston shooting: Man charged with brother-in-law's murder

A man has been charged in the deadly shooting of his brother-in-law at a Houston apartment on Monday, police say.

Teen murder suspects appear in Galveston County court
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A shocking crime in Galveston County led to a days long manhunt and the arrest of a teenage couple at the border. FOX 26's Sally MacDonald has more details after the couple appeared in court.

Detroit mayor wants review of homeless outreach strategy after kids freeze to death

Officials are reeling after the discovery in a van parked at a casino in Detroit where two kids were found dead early Monday morning. According to police, both kids froze to death due to frigid winter temperatures.

Bacliff murder: Teen, her boyfriend charged in grandmother's murder, court document details

Galveston County court documents reveal more details regarding the death of Tammy King, who was found in her Bacliff home. Her granddaughter, Tara King and Uriah Urick were arrested and charged with capital murder in connection to her death.

Texas Coast Guard detains 11 Mexican fisherman, seizes illegally caught fish, 9 sharks

The Coast Guard intercepted four lanchas on Feb. 6 and detained 11 Mexican fishermen. They also seized approximately 1,595 pounds of illegally caught red snapper and nine sharks in federal waters off southern Texas.

Houston shooting: 16-year-old found dead inside vehicle near Gulf Bank Road

A 16-year-old female was pronounced dead inside a vehicle in north Houston after police were called to the scene after reports of a shooting.

Jersey Village road rage victim speaking out
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Late last month, Jersey Village police say that a driver in a black sedan fired multiple shots into another vehicle. Miraculously, the victim survived, and he spoke exclusively with FOX 26.

Wells Fargo Bank decides to refund woman's money after being swindled out of her life savings

Before FOX 26 got involved, Wells Fargo Bank told Heather Sanders they understood she unknowingly participated in a fraud scheme, but refused to assume liability. Now the bank is returning her money.