Houston rapper sentenced to life for sex trafficking teenage girls

A 29-year-old Houston rapper has been sentenced to life in prison for sex trafficking minors, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.

More than 200 vehicles wreak havoc across Philadelphia prompting police crackdown

From an injured police officer to rubbish fires set, the Philadelphia Police Department is cracking down on illegal street racing and reckless driving after a series of ‘dangerous’ incidents across the city over the weekend.

Houston gas station shooting: Man shot in neck at pump during argument

A man in his late 20s is in critical condition following an early morning shooting at a gas station in the 9900 block of Bissonnet.

Trump's crime claims disputed: FBI data shows decrease in violence in 2023

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Violent crime in the U.S. dropped in 2023, according to FBI statistics that show a continued trend downward after a coronavirus pandemic-era crime spike.

Former Baytown Christian teacher accused of sexually assaulting 5-year-old

A 56-year-old man who owned a daycare in Baytown is charged with super aggravated sexual assault of a child after allegedly assaulting a 5-year-old child in his care.

Memphis man testifies that he and another man killed rapper Young Dolph

A Memphis man testified on Monday that he and a second person shot and killed rapper Young Dolph after Big Jook, the brother of rapper Yo Gotti, put a hit on him.

Tennessee woman attempted to hire hitman to kill wife of man she met on dating website

A Tennessee woman attempted to hire an online hitman for close to $10,000 to kill the wife of a man she met on the dating website Match.com, according to prosecutors.

Harris County resident targeted by fake law enforcement calls

A Harris County resident was recently targeted by a scammer impersonating an HCSO Captain and demanding payment for missed jury duty.

Former Houston FBI agent pleads guilty to stealing during raids

A former FBI agent has admitted to stealing money and property from residents' homes while executing search warrants, according to U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.

Former Texas Juvenile Justice Department employee arrested for theft

A former Texas Juvenile Justice Department employee has been arrested for theft after allegedly misusing state funds for personal purchases.

Ken Paxton appeals decision on State Fair of Texas gun ban

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has appealed a Dallas judge's ruling that would allow the State Fair of Texas' gun ban to remain in effect.

Willis ISD threats: 13-year-old student faces felony charges for Snapchat posts

A 13-year-old student from Lynn Lucas Middle School has been charged for making threats against Willis High School, Brabham Middle School, and Lynn Lucas Middle School on Snapchat.

Galveston artist Thomas Ward uses art to inspire after years behind bars

Talking about a problem is certainly one way to address it but here at Fox 26, we are taking it a step further. We're showcasing solutions by highlighting people who are working hard at Breaking The Cycle.

Four autistic children drown in Houston area in just months

Over the span of just a few months, recent drownings involving autistic children in the Houston area have shed light on the alarming reality that these children are at significantly greater risk of drowning.

6-year-old boy kidnapped from Oakland found alive 70 years later

Luis Armando Albino was 6 years old in 1951 when he was abducted while playing at an Oakland park. Now, more than seven decades later, Albino has been found thanks to help from an online ancestry test, old photos and newspaper clippings.

Birmingham mass shooting: 4 dead, 17 injured in entertainment district crossfire

Birmingham Police are investigating a mass shooting that occurred late Saturday in the city's Five Points South entertainment district, resulting in 4 deaths and 17 injuries