Houston crime: Man accused of shooting his uncle following fight

22-year-old Eric Jackson faces charges of aggravated assault after allegedly shooting his uncle during a fight in Houston, with authorities responding to the scene in the early hours of Sunday morning and Jackson subsequently detained and booked into Harris County Jail.

Houston hit-and-run: 9-year-old girl hit while crossing the road, family pleading for answers

A 9-year-old girl remains hospitalized after being struck by a black SUV in a hit-and-run incident in Houston, with her family appealing for information to help bring the responsible party to justice, urging the community to come forward with any leads.

Houston crime: 4 teens charged with capital murder, accused of killing convenience store clerk

Authorities charge four teenage boys, aged 14 and 16, with capital murder following the fatal shooting of 42-year-old Steven Mendoza De Luna during an attempted robbery at a Houston convenience store, with arrests made over several days since the incident on March 20.

Houston crime: Family of 7-year-old shot in West Houston gives an update on his condition

The family of seven-year-old Royder Hernan Lopez Alvarado speaks out after he was shot during a drive-by incident in Houston, expressing their hope for his recovery and calling for justice as police investigate the incident.

Brian Coulter found guilty of killing 8-year-old boy, sentenced to life in prison

After being found guilty of capital murder in the death of 8-year-old Kendrick Lee, Brian Coulter receives a life sentence, as the courtroom hears harrowing details and the prosecution commends the bravery of Lee's brothers who testified against him.

Travis Scott seeks removal from Astroworld deaths lawsuit amid safety plan dispute

Travis Scott's legal team argued his limited role and lack of involvement in safety plans as hearings determine his status in the AstroWorld lawsuit, while controversies surrounding the festival's oversold layout and safety concerns intensify ahead of the impending trial.

Youth Crime and Violence in the United States: A Troubling Landscape

Youth crime and violence are not problems that can be eradicated through simple means or quick fixes. They require society's collective action and a commitment to address the underlying issues that lead young individuals down this perilous path. Education, community involvement, mental health support, and economic opportunities are all crucial components in this ongoing struggle. FOX 26 in Focus- Breaking the Cycle will highlight what's being done in the greater Houston area and what more we can do to ensure a brighter future for all

Man barricaded in Houston apartment on Reims; police respond

Police are at an apartment complex in southwest Houston where a man is believed to be barricaded inside one of the units, officials say.

Houston crime: Man arrested for impersonating police officer at Houston racing event

The Harris County Sheriff's Office is seeking additional victims after a man was arrested for posing as a police officer during a racing event in the Memorial Area of Houston.

Harris County DWI suspect charged after crash with patrol car

According to the constable’s office, Jamar Shaw was charged with DWI, possession of a controlled substance and unlawful carry of a weapon.