Sexual assault crisis center outraged by 4,000 uninvestigated cases
The Houston Area Women's Center expresses profound outrage and issues a passionate outcry for change following the revelation that more than four thousand sexual assault cases since 2016 were never investigated by the Houston Police Department. Emily Whitehurst, leading the charge, labels this systemic failure as a "public health crisis" and emphasizes the need for game-changing reform to prevent future victimization and enhance the treatment of survivors by law enforcement.
The Houston Area Women's Center expresses profound outrage and issues a passionate outcry for change following the revelation that more than four thousand sexual assault cases since 2016 were never investigated by the Houston Police Department. Emily Whitehurst, leading the charge, labels this systemic failure as a "public health crisis" and emphasizes the need for game-changing reform to prevent future victimization and enhance the treatment of survivors by law enforcement.
Houston Amber Alert for missing 12-year-old E'minie Hughes
Officials need your help locating a missing 12-year-old last seen on February 22.
Officials need your help locating a missing 12-year-old last seen on February 22.
Houston mother of missing 12-year-old speaks
A Missouri City mother is waiting for her 12-year-old child to come home after a Regional Amber Alert was issued for E'Minie Hughes. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle spoke to the mother who says her daughter was last seen nearly a week ago.
A Missouri City mother is waiting for her 12-year-old child to come home after a Regional Amber Alert was issued for E'Minie Hughes. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle spoke to the mother who says her daughter was last seen nearly a week ago.
'We The People Organize' calls for HPD Chief Troy Finner to resign amid scandal
A local group has called for HPD Chief Troy Finner to resign after he announced more than 250,000 criminal cases were suspended due to a "lack of personnel" code.
A local group has called for HPD Chief Troy Finner to resign after he announced more than 250,000 criminal cases were suspended due to a "lack of personnel" code.
Harris County crime: Man accused of shooting his wife multiple times
Neri Flores, 42, finds himself in legal turmoil as aggravated assault charges loom over him for allegedly shooting his wife multiple times.
Neri Flores, 42, finds himself in legal turmoil as aggravated assault charges loom over him for allegedly shooting his wife multiple times.
Fort Bend County crime: Rosharon man sentenced to 35 years behind bars for intoxication manslaughter
Josue Montes, a Rosharon resident, has been sentenced to 35 years in prison after pleading guilty to intoxication manslaughter, following a tragic drunk-driving incident that claimed the life of 19-year-old Yurvin Tejada in 2022.
Josue Montes, a Rosharon resident, has been sentenced to 35 years in prison after pleading guilty to intoxication manslaughter, following a tragic drunk-driving incident that claimed the life of 19-year-old Yurvin Tejada in 2022.
Houston shooting: 18-year-old dies at hospital after being found in SUV
An 18-year-old is dead after reports of a shooting in north Houston and the SUV he was in was found in a ditch, Houston police say.
An 18-year-old is dead after reports of a shooting in north Houston and the SUV he was in was found in a ditch, Houston police say.
Rape survivors, advocates demand reform after HPD sexual assault case suspensions
Survivors of sexual assault and Houston Area Women's Center advocates are spoke out against barriers to justice and healing in the wake of recent revelations from the Houston Police Department.
Survivors of sexual assault and Houston Area Women's Center advocates are spoke out against barriers to justice and healing in the wake of recent revelations from the Houston Police Department.
Maliyah Bass: Mother's boyfriend pleads guilty in 2-year-old's death
Maliyah Bass's mother's boyfriend pleaded guilty in the the case of her death more than three years after the heartbreaking discovery of the two-year-old's lifeless body floating in Brays Bayou back in 2020.
Maliyah Bass's mother's boyfriend pleaded guilty in the the case of her death more than three years after the heartbreaking discovery of the two-year-old's lifeless body floating in Brays Bayou back in 2020.
Equipment thefts are increasing; impacting internet
Houston police and other agencies are raising awareness about a growing trend of thieves targeting essential infrastructure items, including not only stolen copper wires but also fiberoptic cables
Houston police and other agencies are raising awareness about a growing trend of thieves targeting essential infrastructure items, including not only stolen copper wires but also fiberoptic cables
Houston firefighters fighting wildfires throughout Texas
Firefighters in Houston may soon catch a break as cooler temperatures and reduced wind are forecasted in the coming days. The Houston Fire Department has received a request for assistance and is currently assessing the support they can provide without compromising essential services to the community
Firefighters in Houston may soon catch a break as cooler temperatures and reduced wind are forecasted in the coming days. The Houston Fire Department has received a request for assistance and is currently assessing the support they can provide without compromising essential services to the community
Boyfriend pleads guilty after killing a toddler Maliyah Bass
In a long-awaited development, the boyfriend of Maliyah Bass's mother pleads guilty in the case, marking a significant step towards justice more than three years after the heartbreaking discovery of the two-year-old's lifeless body floating in Brays Bayou back in 2020. FOX 26's Jade Flury reports live from Southwest Houston after speaking with attorneys from both sides
In a long-awaited development, the boyfriend of Maliyah Bass's mother pleads guilty in the case, marking a significant step towards justice more than three years after the heartbreaking discovery of the two-year-old's lifeless body floating in Brays Bayou back in 2020. FOX 26's Jade Flury reports live from Southwest Houston after speaking with attorneys from both sides
What are bump stocks? Supreme Court weighs Trump-era ban on gun accessory
Bump stocks were banned in 2019 after a gunman with bump stock-equipped rifles killed 60 people and wounded hundreds in Las Vegas in 2017.
Bump stocks were banned in 2019 after a gunman with bump stock-equipped rifles killed 60 people and wounded hundreds in Las Vegas in 2017.
1 year old missing, last seen in Kansas City
An Amber Alert has been re-issued for a missing one-year-old from the Houston area, but this time the alert is active in Kansas City, Misso
An Amber Alert has been re-issued for a missing one-year-old from the Houston area, but this time the alert is active in Kansas City, Misso
Missing 12-year-old Eminie Hughes, last seen a week ago
The Houston Police Department needs your help locating a missing 12-year-old girl. Hughes is described as a Black female, 4?6" tall, 100 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair.
The Houston Police Department needs your help locating a missing 12-year-old girl. Hughes is described as a Black female, 4?6" tall, 100 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair.
Former Corpus Christi ISD board member gets 5 years probation
A former Corpus Christi ISD board member has been sentenced to probation for tax related offenses, according to the FBI.
A former Corpus Christi ISD board member has been sentenced to probation for tax related offenses, according to the FBI.
Missing Jimmy Deffenebaugh, last seen February 2
Authorities need your help locating 55-year-old Jimmy Deffenebaugh. who was last seen on February 2.
Authorities need your help locating 55-year-old Jimmy Deffenebaugh. who was last seen on February 2.
Houston Crime: Man charged after another woman accuses him of raping and kidnapping her
The Harris County District Attorney has announced that Lee Carter, 52, is facing new charges after a second woman came forward accusing him of kidnapping and sexually assaulting her in April 2021.
The Harris County District Attorney has announced that Lee Carter, 52, is facing new charges after a second woman came forward accusing him of kidnapping and sexually assaulting her in April 2021.
Houston man Deon Williams pleads guilty to aggravated sexual assault of a child under age of 14
According to the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, 28-year-old Deon Williams -- who was accused of molesting and impregnating an 11-year-old girl -- pleaded guilty to aggravated sexual assault of a child under the age of 14.
According to the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, 28-year-old Deon Williams -- who was accused of molesting and impregnating an 11-year-old girl -- pleaded guilty to aggravated sexual assault of a child under the age of 14.
1-year-old boy missing; Mother and son last seen in Kansas
An Amber Alert has been re-issued for a missing one-year-old from the Houston area, but this time the alert is active in Kansas City, Missouri.
An Amber Alert has been re-issued for a missing one-year-old from the Houston area, but this time the alert is active in Kansas City, Missouri.