Migrants rescued from inside portable water tank in Texas

U.S. Customs and Border Patrol said four migrants were rescued from inside a portable water tank in the back of a pickup truck.

Houston former banker sentenced to 50 months for fraudulent PPP loan scheme

A Houston man who helped customers obtain fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program loans during the COVID-19 pandemic has been sentenced to more than four years in federal prison.

Houston crime: Suspect arrested after reaching 120 mph in stolen vehicle chase

A man was arrested after deputies chased a stolen vehicle through southwest Houston at speeds reaching about 120 mph, according to Harris County Precinct 7 officials.

Harris County: 2-year-old toddler dies after being found in swimming pool

Harris County Constable Precinct 4 Mark Herman's Office has confirmed a 2-year-old toddler has died after being found in a swimming pool on Friday afternoon.

Lee Gilley case: Harris County District Attorney says they will not seek death penalty

The Harris County District Attorney's Office has confirmed in a filing on Friday that they will not be seeking the death penalty against Lee Gilley, who is accused of killing his pregnant wife.

Woman convicted in homicide of Super Bowl reporter

A woman was convicted in the death of a Kansas City reporter who was found dead in his hotel room while in New Orleans to cover the Super Bowl in 2025.

DOJ: Man pleads guilty to stolen valor and defrauding VA out of $124K in benefits

The Department of Justice (DOJ) says an Independence, Mo. man has pleaded guilty to fraudulently obtaining $124,262 in disability‑related payments from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by claiming false combat service and medals from the Vietnam War in a case of stolen valor.

Man shot, killed near Houston METRO bus stop
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A man died early Friday after he was shot and killed in the Houston Heights. FOX 26's Denise Middleton shares the limited information police have so far.

Big Tex returns as State Fair of Texas officials discuss security

Big Tex is returning to Fair Park Ahead of the 140th State Fair of Texas. The fair kicks off next week and officials assure security is a top priority.

Philadelphia 'House of Horrors' linked to 7 missing women, cops recover over 1 million digital files

The investigation into what is being called the "House of Horror" continues in Philadelphia after more than 1 million individual digital items — including images, videos and writings — have been recovered from a home linked to Eugene Horsch and his late father, Raymond "R.C." Horsch, as part of a large ongoing case involving several missing women. 

Lindsay Clancy holdout juror speaks out for the first time

The lone holdout juror in the highly publicized Lindsay Clancy trial is speaking publicly for the first time about why he refused to join the other 11 jurors in voting to find her not guilty by reason of insanity.

ICE agent pleads not guilty to federal charges in Minneapolis shooting of Venezuelan man

ICE agent Christian Castro appeared in federal court in St. Paul Friday morning on federal charges in connection with the January shooting of a Venezuelan man during Operation Metro Surge.