Report shows Houston crime decline, different results for other parts of Texas
A national report says crime rates have been dropping across the country, but some parts of Texas aren't following the trend. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart breaks down the numbers.
A national report says crime rates have been dropping across the country, but some parts of Texas aren't following the trend. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart breaks down the numbers.
Liberty County inmate arrested in Washington nearly 3 weeks after Kingwood escape
Authorities say they sent information about Yorlan Reyes to US Marshals, who then arrested him in Mukilteo.
Authorities say they sent information about Yorlan Reyes to US Marshals, who then arrested him in Mukilteo.
Harris County officials warn families as e-bike, e-scooter injuries surge
Officials say the devices are becoming increasingly popular among elementary and middle school students, but many families may not fully understand how fast they can travel or the injuries they can cause.
Officials say the devices are becoming increasingly popular among elementary and middle school students, but many families may not fully understand how fast they can travel or the injuries they can cause.
DOJ: Kingwood clinic owner sentenced for selling 3 million opioids to 'drug dealers'
Officials say the owner of a Kingwood clinic sold prescriptions for opioids to drug dealers who posed as “providers." The charges were tied to a nationwide crackdown that led to over 300 being charged for alleged healthcare fraud.
Officials say the owner of a Kingwood clinic sold prescriptions for opioids to drug dealers who posed as “providers." The charges were tied to a nationwide crackdown that led to over 300 being charged for alleged healthcare fraud.
Houston-area clinic owner sentenced for illegal opioid sales
The owner of a now-closed Kingwood clinic has been sentenced after officials say she used the clinic to sell opioids to "street-level drug dealers." FOX 26's Karys Belger shares the details.
The owner of a now-closed Kingwood clinic has been sentenced after officials say she used the clinic to sell opioids to "street-level drug dealers." FOX 26's Karys Belger shares the details.
Harris County officials raise awareness on e-bike safety
Harris County health officials are not against the use of electric bikes and scooters, but they want parents of be aware of potential safety issues. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour breaks down the county e-bike numbers and shares what officials and an e-bike store owner want families to know ahead of the new school year.
Harris County health officials are not against the use of electric bikes and scooters, but they want parents of be aware of potential safety issues. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour breaks down the county e-bike numbers and shares what officials and an e-bike store owner want families to know ahead of the new school year.
19-year-old fatally shot in front of little brother; 3 wanted
The siblings were reportedly being robbed by three people who shot at them as they tried to escape.
The siblings were reportedly being robbed by three people who shot at them as they tried to escape.
$1.1M in cocaine seized at Texas border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than $1 million in illegal drugs over the course of two separate incidents at the U.S.-Mexico border.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than $1 million in illegal drugs over the course of two separate incidents at the U.S.-Mexico border.
British citizen living in Katy faces sentencing for illegally voting in U.S. election
A British citizen living in Katy admitted to illegally voting in the 2020 federal election, officials say.
A British citizen living in Katy admitted to illegally voting in the 2020 federal election, officials say.
Multiple people killed in North Carolina mass shooting
Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to a mass shooting in the Prospect Hills area of North Carolina Wednesday.
Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to a mass shooting in the Prospect Hills area of North Carolina Wednesday.
Former Ft. Hood doctor accused of recording, sexually assaulting patients has charges referred
The U.S. Army has announced it has referred several charges against Major Blaine McGraw, who is accused of secretly recording and sexually assaulting more than 90 victims.
The U.S. Army has announced it has referred several charges against Major Blaine McGraw, who is accused of secretly recording and sexually assaulting more than 90 victims.
Remains found on remote Alaska island identified as hunter missing since 2009
Human remains found on a remote island off Alaska's western coast have been identified as a 79-year-old hunter who disappeared 17 years ago.
Human remains found on a remote island off Alaska's western coast have been identified as a 79-year-old hunter who disappeared 17 years ago.
Tupac Shakur murder: Trial for suspect Duane 'Keffe D' Davis set to begin Monday
Duane “Keffe D" Davis is heading to trial for his alleged role in arranging the 1996 drive-by shooting that killed rap legend Tupac Shakur. Davis is the only suspect ever formally charged in connection with the crime.
Duane “Keffe D" Davis is heading to trial for his alleged role in arranging the 1996 drive-by shooting that killed rap legend Tupac Shakur. Davis is the only suspect ever formally charged in connection with the crime.
Judge approves request to dismiss Jan. 6 cases against Oath Keepers
A U.S. judge granted the U.S. Justice Department's request to dismiss cases against members of the Oath Keepers militia who took part in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, according to a court filing.
A U.S. judge granted the U.S. Justice Department's request to dismiss cases against members of the Oath Keepers militia who took part in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, according to a court filing.
Man found insane in 6-year-old's killing released from Kentucky prison
A Kentucky father is speaking out after Ronald Exantus, the man found not guilty by reason of insanity in the 2015 stabbing death of his 6-year-old son, Logan Tipton, was released from prison after completing his sentence.
A Kentucky father is speaking out after Ronald Exantus, the man found not guilty by reason of insanity in the 2015 stabbing death of his 6-year-old son, Logan Tipton, was released from prison after completing his sentence.
Marine veteran Las Vegas officer killed in shooting; armed suspect also dead
The 30-year-old Marine veteran worked for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department since November 2023.
The 30-year-old Marine veteran worked for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department since November 2023.
Influencer Cesar Gastelum shot and killed during livestream
Mexican TikTok influencer Cesar Gastelum was shot and killed during a livestream at a fast-food restaurant, authorities said.
Mexican TikTok influencer Cesar Gastelum was shot and killed during a livestream at a fast-food restaurant, authorities said.
Man charged with murder after alleged fentanyl delivery killed 18-year-old
According to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, the investigation began in January 2026 when High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Group 1 investigators launched an investigation into Avery Williams, 30.
According to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, the investigation began in January 2026 when High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Group 1 investigators launched an investigation into Avery Williams, 30.
Harris County Precinct 7 Constable's Office sergeant 'no billed' after being charged with injury to a child
A Harris County Precinct 7 Constable's Office sergeant has been "no billed" after being charged with injury to a child.
A Harris County Precinct 7 Constable's Office sergeant has been "no billed" after being charged with injury to a child.
Harris County suspected serial squatter evicted 9 times in same zip code, same precinct
Court records show Carmen Mata has been ordered evicted multiple times in recent years, while the property owner claims she has used the same explanation with several landlords.
Court records show Carmen Mata has been ordered evicted multiple times in recent years, while the property owner claims she has used the same explanation with several landlords.