Texas man executed for killing infant son after waiving appeals

A Texas man who had waived his right to appeal his death sentence was put to death Tuesday evening for killing his 3-month-old son more than 16 years ago, one of five executions scheduled within a week's time in the U.S.

Ryan Wesley Routh charged with assassination attempt of Trump

Ryan Wesley Routh has been indicted on charges of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump after allegedly staking out the former president for 12 hours at his Florida golf course.

Jury deliberations underway in Gerald Goines trial
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Jurors are deliberating the fate of former Houston police officer Gerald Goines and FOX 26's Damali Keith has more details after closing arguments wrapped up.

FBI raids locations across three counties
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A large-scale operation by the FBI and several other law enforcement agencies is underway in Harris, Fort Bend, and Galveston counties. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia reports on what a source close to the investigation says is an raid involving illegal gaming.

Harris County woman claims Diddy violently sexually assaulted her at Bad Boy studio in 2001

Thalia Graves, who lives in Harris County, has filed a lawsuit against Sean "Diddy" Combs stating he violently sexually assaulted her, allegedly recorded the assault, and sold it as pornography.

Thousands of crime victims march on Capitol Hill, demand more support for survivors

Thousands of crime victims and their families took to Capitol Hill on Tuesday, demanding that lawmakers focus more on the impact violent crime has on victims and their communities. 

Houston Defense Attorney arrested again, facing child pornography charges

A defense attorney who was recently arrested for allegedly delivering synthetic marijuana to a client in jail is now facing charges of possession of child pornography.

21-year-old New Caney man sentenced for possession of child pornography

A New Caney man has been sentenced to prison after he was found guilty for possessing child pornography while being arrested for felony drug charges.

FBI investigation: Illegal gaming search possibly involves public officials, sources say

The FBI is conducting a search involving a possible illegal gaming location believed to be connected to public officials, sources close to the investigation told FOX 26.

Liberty County fire marshal accused of official oppression, theft

Liberty County Fire Marshal Bill Hergemueller and his two assistants, Nat Holcomb and Jesse McGraw, were arrested late Monday and booked into the Liberty County Jail.

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.