Over 50 decomposing bodies found inside Chicago funeral home

Police in Chicago are investigating the discovery of more than 50 human remains inside a South Side funeral home.

Habitual career thief now wanted for alleged Houston hit-and-run

Following almost 20 felony theft charges within five years in nine Texas counties, a Houston woman is now wanted for a hit-and-run that injured a teen.

Wanted hit-and-run suspect convicted for thefts in multiple counties
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Following almost 20 felony theft charges within five years, a Houston woman is now wanted for a hit-and-run that injured a teen. FOX 26's Randy Wallace breaks down the cases.

Houston man arrested for threatening governor's office over online content restrictions: affidavit

A Houston man is facing a felony charge in Travis County after state investigators say he threatened to stab staff at the Texas Governor’s Office over online content restrictions blocking his access to anime.

New details on Houston robbery involving teen suspects
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Two teens and a woman are in Houston police custody for a reported robbery in the Bellaire area earlier this week. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart shares the new details she could find about the suspects.

Man given life sentence for Houston woman's disappearance
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Maria Rodriguez's body remains unfound after eight years, but her boyfriend has been given a life sentence for her suspected murder. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann explains how Erik Arceneaux was determined to be a killer.

Royse City Police reviewing violent incident involving officer at public pool

A Royse City Police officer has been placed on administrative leave as the department reviews his actions during a disturbance at a neighborhood pool this week.

New Mexico sues federal government for release of Epstein files

New Mexico has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Justice, alleging the federal agency unlawfully refused to hand over unredacted documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

Three La Panadería bakery locations in San Antonio fined over child labor, wage violations

Federal investigators recovered over $45,000 in back wages and penalties from three San Antonio La Panadería locations following child labor, minimum wage, and overtime violations.

Dallas Shooting: Dallas ISD officer wounded in Sam's Club parking lot

A Dallas ISD police officer was shot while trying to help someone near the Walmart and Sam’s Club stores in Northwest Dallas on Thursday morning.

Alex Murdaugh’s lawsuit against Rebecca Hill dismissed by judge who says clerk doesn’t owe him for defense

A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit filed by Alexander Murdaugh seeking to recover $600,000 in legal expenses from the county clerk accused of interfering with the jury in his murder trial.

Ex-Harris County deputy accused of sexually assaulting 13-year-old girl

A former Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy is accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl, according to court documents.

Three people charged with making threats in Nolan Wells case

Three people have been charged for making threats to a judge, a witness and local officials tied to the investigation of Nolan Well’s death.

Florida man accused of cutting off diver's air supply in fight over coveted lobster diving spot

A battle over a lobster diving spot off the Florida coast allegedly escalated into an underwater nightmare after a man was accused of shutting off another diver's air supply, a confrontation that landed him behind bars on an attempted murder charge.

Texas Game Wardens investigate illegal killing of nearly 12-foot alligator in Liberty County

Texas Game Wardens are investigating the illegal killing of a nearly 12-foot alligator in northwest Liberty County. A family said they found the gator floating along the East Fork of the San Jacinto River in July after it was shot in the head.

11-foot alligator's shooting death under criminal investigation
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Texas authorities have launched a criminal investigation after a family found a large alligator shot and killed in Liberty County. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann spoke to the family that found the gator and learned why the killing is deemed illegal.