New security measures after incidents at Willis High School
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A clear backpack policy is the latest safety measure implemented at a Montgomery County school following a recent string of incidents. FOX 26's Sakura Gray explains the new protocols for Willis High School, the pros and cons from students and parents, and what's next for the campus. 

Police officer in custody after toddler brings loaded gun to Michigan daycare

A Michigan police department has launched an investigation into an incident on Monday at a local daycare where a toddler had a loaded firearm.

Elderly man hospitalized after killing health aide | Full press conference
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Police say an elderly man was shot and hospitalized Monday afternoon after shooting and killing his friend's health aide in Southeast Houston. HPD Lieutenant Larry Crowson provided details after police left the scene.

19-year-old shot, father killed in Baytown shooting
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A shooting in Baytown early Monday morning left a man dead and sent his 19-year-old daughter to a hospital. FOX 26's Karys Belger shares details from authorities, neighbors, and the wife and mother of the victims.

Shooting near Westbury High School: Suspect denied bond
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The 17-year-old accused of the deadly shooting near Houston ISD's Westbury High School was denied bond on Monday. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour shares the few new details shared after Monday's hearing.

Houston man sentenced to 35 years in prison in smuggling case tied to fatal crash

A 26-year-old Houston man was sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for his role in a cartel-linked human smuggling ring tied to a fatal 2022 Texas car crash.

Terrorist drug lord known as 'The Spider' extradited to US

An alleged drug lord and terrorist was extradited to California on Monday and faces several charges tied to his involvement with a Columbian paramilitary organization.

VIDEO: Burglary suspect allegedly shot by business owner's relative
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Surveillance video provided by a Houston-area business owner shows one of two burglary suspects allegedly being shot by the owner's relative who was staying at the shop.

New York Times games engineer killed by in-laws in Dublin: police

The 40-year-old man killed near a Dublin park, allegedly by his in-laws – who witnesses said took turns shooting at him – was a New York Times games engineer who had previously been charged with child abuse. 

20-year-old arrested, accused in multiple Fort Bend County business burglaries

Fort Bend County authorities have taken a 20-year-old suspect into custody after an investigation into a string of late-night break-ins at local businesses.

Tennessee K-9 dies from heatstroke after being left outside without water for 36 hours, sheriff says

A Tennessee sheriff said internal and criminal investigations are underway in the death of a K-9 officer who died after being left in an outdoor kennel with no access to water for 36 hours. 

Manhunt underway for sexually violent predator who removed GPS monitor

Authorities in California are searching for a convicted child sex offender who allegedly removed his GPS monitor and disappeared while on conditional release.

Harris County shooting: Man found dead in alley behind illegal game room

Harris County deputies are investigating a deadly shooting after a man was found behind a row of businesses in northwest Harris County.

Houston vigil honors lives lost to violence
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Join us for a heartfelt candlelight vigil hosted by Crime Stoppers of Houston, honoring victims of violence. Families unite to remember their loved ones, sharing stories of loss and resilience in the face of tragedy.