ShotSpotter could be scrapped by Houston mayor
Houston Mayor John Whitmire says he's scrapping the use of the high-tech "ShotSpotter" tool once described as a game-changing means of reducing gun violence. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan is here to explain what's behind the decision.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire says he's scrapping the use of the high-tech "ShotSpotter" tool once described as a game-changing means of reducing gun violence. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan is here to explain what's behind the decision.
Harris County man charged for groping teen at Katy church over 3 years
A man who previously served as a church youth program mentor in Katy has been charged for allegedly repeatedly groping a teen between 2016 and 2019.
A man who previously served as a church youth program mentor in Katy has been charged for allegedly repeatedly groping a teen between 2016 and 2019.
HPD and women's center on sexual assault cases
An update on the thousands of incident reports to the Houston Police Department since 2016 but weren't investigated. FOX 26's Damali Keith tells us HPD has named the Houston Area Women's Center as a critical partner in correcting the issue.
An update on the thousands of incident reports to the Houston Police Department since 2016 but weren't investigated. FOX 26's Damali Keith tells us HPD has named the Houston Area Women's Center as a critical partner in correcting the issue.
Former Lamar CISD teacher on explicit video leaked
The former Lamar CISD teacher who had her explicit videos leaked is speaking out and admitted to recording them but says she is being targeted by an angry ex. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia spoke with the woman to hear her side of the story.
The former Lamar CISD teacher who had her explicit videos leaked is speaking out and admitted to recording them but says she is being targeted by an angry ex. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia spoke with the woman to hear her side of the story.
Former Pres. Trump found guilty in hush-money case
A guilty verdict has come down in former President Donald Trump's hush-money trial! FOX's Connor Hansen takes us through the historic decision.
A guilty verdict has come down in former President Donald Trump's hush-money trial! FOX's Connor Hansen takes us through the historic decision.
Former Lamar CISD teacher alleges revenge porn by ex-boyfriend, seeks legal action
The former teacher from Lamar CISD publicly addressed the issue regarding the explicit personal videos of her that were leaked and claims she is a victim of revenge pornography.
The former teacher from Lamar CISD publicly addressed the issue regarding the explicit personal videos of her that were leaked and claims she is a victim of revenge pornography.
Houston 16-year-old charged with murdering man during altercation
A Houston teen has been arrested and charged with the murder of a 28-year-old who was shot while driving down West Sam Houston Parkway.
A Houston teen has been arrested and charged with the murder of a 28-year-old who was shot while driving down West Sam Houston Parkway.
Pasadena police chase ends in crash near E Orem, Telephone; 5 in hospital
Pasadena police say a chase that began near Spencer Highway ended in a crash near East Orem Drive and Telephone Road.
Pasadena police say a chase that began near Spencer Highway ended in a crash near East Orem Drive and Telephone Road.
Family upset after man is eligible for parole months into 12-year sentence
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace spoke with the family members who shared their disappointment.
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace spoke with the family members who shared their disappointment.
Man accused of using dead woman's credit card
FOX 26 Reporter Abigail Dye has more on what happened and spoke with the suspect's brother.
FOX 26 Reporter Abigail Dye has more on what happened and spoke with the suspect's brother.
Ex-con parole eligible just 4 months after being sentenced to 12 years for fleeing crash
After Oscar Soto, an ex-con on probation, received a $15,000 bond for a deadly hit-and-run in 2022, the grieving family of victim Arthur Montemayor now faces the devastating prospect of Soto's potential parole just months into his 12-year sentence, raising serious concerns about the justice system's handling of repeat offenders.
After Oscar Soto, an ex-con on probation, received a $15,000 bond for a deadly hit-and-run in 2022, the grieving family of victim Arthur Montemayor now faces the devastating prospect of Soto's potential parole just months into his 12-year sentence, raising serious concerns about the justice system's handling of repeat offenders.
Houston crime: Man poses as Rabbi, lawyer and cop; spends $15K on dead woman's credit card, police say
The man accused of spending $15,000 on a dead woman's credit card has a long history of fraud, according to police, court records and his family.
The man accused of spending $15,000 on a dead woman's credit card has a long history of fraud, according to police, court records and his family.
Houston woman suing Lyft after allegedly being kidnapped, sexually assaulted
A Houston woman, sexually assaulted and held at gunpoint while working as a Lyft driver, has sued the rideshare company claiming Lyft's inadequate safety policies allowed her attacker to continue his crime spree.
A Houston woman, sexually assaulted and held at gunpoint while working as a Lyft driver, has sued the rideshare company claiming Lyft's inadequate safety policies allowed her attacker to continue his crime spree.
Montgomery County man sentenced for fondling minor while producing child pornography
A 39-year-old Montgomery County resident has been sentenced for sexually exploiting a child and possession of child pornography, according to U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
A 39-year-old Montgomery County resident has been sentenced for sexually exploiting a child and possession of child pornography, according to U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
Baytown woman found stabbed to death in apartment, man arrested in home
Baytown police launched an investigation into a stabbing at an apartment after a woman was found dead.
Baytown police launched an investigation into a stabbing at an apartment after a woman was found dead.
Judge largely rejects DNA testing request by Scott Peterson in bid to prove innocence
A San Mateo County judge on Wednesday rejected all but one of convicted killer Scott Peterson's requests via the Los Angeles Innocence Project for DNA testing on certain items in hopes of proving he didn't kill his pregnant wife.
A San Mateo County judge on Wednesday rejected all but one of convicted killer Scott Peterson's requests via the Los Angeles Innocence Project for DNA testing on certain items in hopes of proving he didn't kill his pregnant wife.
Houston woman found with alligator chewing on her
Houston police say a woman was found dead with an alligator chewing on her body and they are investigating the incident.
Houston police say a woman was found dead with an alligator chewing on her body and they are investigating the incident.
Investigation into teen's death in house collapse
Several investigations are underway after a 16-year-old died in the storm when the house he was working on caved in on top of him. FOX 26's Damali Keith has more in Magnolia where yesterday's wild weather turned deadly.
Several investigations are underway after a 16-year-old died in the storm when the house he was working on caved in on top of him. FOX 26's Damali Keith has more in Magnolia where yesterday's wild weather turned deadly.
Mary Marchand found safe after going missing nearly week ago
Friendswood police announced Mary Marchand, the woman` who was reported missing on May 24, has been found safe after nearly a week.
Friendswood police announced Mary Marchand, the woman` who was reported missing on May 24, has been found safe after nearly a week.
Houston man in flooding truck recounts being rescued by Good Samaritan
A Houston area man is counting his blessings after he was rescued by a Good Samaritan after his truck became submerged and flooded during a severe storm on Tuesday.
A Houston area man is counting his blessings after he was rescued by a Good Samaritan after his truck became submerged and flooded during a severe storm on Tuesday.