Afghan national pleads guilty to online suicide bomb threat in Fort Worth
A 32-year-old Afghan national living in Fort Worth pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Oct. 6, to transmitting a threatening communication in interstate commerce after threatening to carry out a suicide attack.
A 32-year-old Afghan national living in Fort Worth pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Oct. 6, to transmitting a threatening communication in interstate commerce after threatening to carry out a suicide attack.
Camp Mystic deadly flood probe: Eastland family calls search warrants a 'fishing expedition'
The Texas Rangers are investigating possible criminal conduct related to Camp Mystic’s preparation and response to the deadly July 4 flooding in 2025.
The Texas Rangers are investigating possible criminal conduct related to Camp Mystic’s preparation and response to the deadly July 4 flooding in 2025.
Texas executes Jamaal Howard one week after Christa Pike's failed execution
The Associated Press is reporting the execution of Jamaal Howard has been carried out by the state of Texas.
The Associated Press is reporting the execution of Jamaal Howard has been carried out by the state of Texas.
UH student arrested after alleged catfishing scheme, leaking intimate video
An 18-year-old University of Houston student is facing felony charges after investigators say he spent months catfishing a peer online, obtaining explicit media, and leaking it to the victim’s friends.
An 18-year-old University of Houston student is facing felony charges after investigators say he spent months catfishing a peer online, obtaining explicit media, and leaking it to the victim’s friends.
Alleged catfish accused of leaking victim's photo
An 18-year-old University of Houston student is accused of catfishing another 18-year-old and leaking an intimate video. FOX 26's Sakura Gray explains the allegations, how the suspect was identified, and the potential mental impact on catfish victims.
An 18-year-old University of Houston student is accused of catfishing another 18-year-old and leaking an intimate video. FOX 26's Sakura Gray explains the allegations, how the suspect was identified, and the potential mental impact on catfish victims.
Search intensifies for missing Texas mother after Louisiana crash; family offers $20K reward
A desperate search is underway for a 22-year-old Texas mother from Katy who disappeared following a car crash in Louisiana. Her family is now offering a $20,000 reward for her safe return.
A desperate search is underway for a 22-year-old Texas mother from Katy who disappeared following a car crash in Louisiana. Her family is now offering a $20,000 reward for her safe return.
Suspect charged with capital murder appears in court following double shooting in Harris County
The man accused of shooting and killing two people in North Harris County earlier this week made his first court appearance Wednesday morning, where a judge ordered him held without bond.
The man accused of shooting and killing two people in North Harris County earlier this week made his first court appearance Wednesday morning, where a judge ordered him held without bond.
Clients remember stylist allegedly killed by ex-boyfriend
A man is being held without bond for the shooting death of his ex-girlfriend - a Houston Heights hair stylist - and her current boyfriend. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez visited the salon and spoke to clients and coworkers who raved about Dariela Elizabeth Cardona.
A man is being held without bond for the shooting death of his ex-girlfriend - a Houston Heights hair stylist - and her current boyfriend. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez visited the salon and spoke to clients and coworkers who raved about Dariela Elizabeth Cardona.
FBI and French police seize major photo-leaking sites over alleged child sex abuse material
Authorities seized two websites, arrested a suspected administrator and urged victims to report stolen or abusive image sharing.
Authorities seized two websites, arrested a suspected administrator and urged victims to report stolen or abusive image sharing.
Missing woman last seen on Louisiana bridge
A desperate search is underway to find a young Katy woman who went missing during a drive to Louisiana. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour shares the details provided so far.
A desperate search is underway to find a young Katy woman who went missing during a drive to Louisiana. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour shares the details provided so far.
New Lee Gilley case: Parents of Christa Gilley file civil lawsuit
The parents of Christa Gilley, the pregnant woman allegedly killed by Lee Gilley, have filed a civil lawsuit against Lee Gilley.
The parents of Christa Gilley, the pregnant woman allegedly killed by Lee Gilley, have filed a civil lawsuit against Lee Gilley.
Texas execution set with same lethal injections as Christa Pike attempt
As of 5 p.m. Wednesday, Texas was set to carry the first scheduled execution in the US since the failed attempt for Christa Pike. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart shared the details in the last hour before Jamaal Howard's execution.
As of 5 p.m. Wednesday, Texas was set to carry the first scheduled execution in the US since the failed attempt for Christa Pike. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart shared the details in the last hour before Jamaal Howard's execution.
Houston man charged after child pornography allegedly found on his devices
A Houston man has been arrested by Harris County authorities following an investigation into child sexual exploitation materials.
A Houston man has been arrested by Harris County authorities following an investigation into child sexual exploitation materials.
Katy death: Authorities investigating incident on Hayman Drive
Harris County authorities are investigating following a deadly incident in Katy on Wednesday morning.
Harris County authorities are investigating following a deadly incident in Katy on Wednesday morning.
Man jailed for smuggling 188 illegal migrants into US; judge says it’s ‘a wonder nobody died'
A Honduran national who was illegally living in Houston has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for his role in smuggling close to 200 illegal immigrants into the U.S., the Department of Justice said.
A Honduran national who was illegally living in Houston has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for his role in smuggling close to 200 illegal immigrants into the U.S., the Department of Justice said.
Texas man found guilty of smuggling migrants in cattle trailer behind hay bales
A 28-year-old Corpus Christi man was convicted of transporting people who were in the country illegally after authorities found eight migrants hidden behind hay bales in a cattle trailer, according to federal prosecutors on Wednesday.
A 28-year-old Corpus Christi man was convicted of transporting people who were in the country illegally after authorities found eight migrants hidden behind hay bales in a cattle trailer, according to federal prosecutors on Wednesday.
Houston Proposition A: What the marijuana enforcement and no-knock warrant measure would do
Houston voters will decide Proposition A, the Houston Freedom Act, on November 3, 2026. The proposed charter amendment addresses misdemeanor marijuana enforcement, no-knock search warrants and police transparency without legalizing marijuana.
Houston voters will decide Proposition A, the Houston Freedom Act, on November 3, 2026. The proposed charter amendment addresses misdemeanor marijuana enforcement, no-knock search warrants and police transparency without legalizing marijuana.
Harris County shooting: 1 person shot on Veterans Memorial Drive
Harris County authorities are on the scene following a shooting in northwest Harris County on Wednesday afternoon.
Harris County authorities are on the scene following a shooting in northwest Harris County on Wednesday afternoon.
Conroe crash: Authorities on scene of 18-wheeler, pedestrian crash on I-45 North at SH 242
Authorities are on the scene following a crash involving a pedestrian and an 18-wheeler.
Authorities are on the scene following a crash involving a pedestrian and an 18-wheeler.
Suspect in deadly west Houston apartment shooting claims he shot woman on accident
A woman was pronounced dead Monday after she was found with a gunshot wound. A man is in custody on a murder charge for the shooting.
A woman was pronounced dead Monday after she was found with a gunshot wound. A man is in custody on a murder charge for the shooting.