Trinity River drowning: Father's body recovered after attempt to rescue son

The father who apparently drowned while trying to rescue his son and son's friend from Trinity River has been recovered after days, officials report.

Idaho student murders: A look back at the case on the 3-year anniversary

The shocking case received national attention since Nov. 13, 2022, when four students were found stabbed to death in an off-campus rental home in Moscow, Idaho.

Man in custody, charged in La Marque shooting
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An 18-year-old man is in police custody related to a shooting we told you about on Tuesday night. The department says he was caught in Dickinson.

Harris County authorities warning shoppers about 'jugging' during the holidays

Authorities are warning shoppers to stay alert this holiday season as reports of “jugging" — a crime where thieves follow victims from banks, ATMs, or stores to steal their cash or belongings — typically rise this time of year.

Protecting yourself from 'jugging' this holiday season
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Law enforcement is sending a warning about jugging. If you don't know what it is, it's when criminals follow people after they leave a bank, ATMs or stores, and it's all to steal their cash or belongings. It can be such a scary situation. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann explains.

States add gun safety to school curriculums

Several states, including Arkansas, Tennessee and Utah, have passed new laws requiring schools to teach gun safety to students as young as five.

Texas resident pleads guilty to drugging Mexican children to smuggle them into the US

An El Paso resident pleaded guilty to federal charges related to a human smuggling operation that brought unaccompanied children as young as five across the U.S.-Mexico border, sometimes using candy laced with THC to sedate them during the process.

Juvenile runaways allegedly brought from Dallas to Houston; suspect arrested

Harris County constable deputies arrested a suspect accused of driving to Dallas to pick up juvenile runaways and bringing them to Houston.

Deadly shooting at Harris County apartment complex
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A man was shot and killed at a north Harris County apartment unit and a father was detained. FOX 26's Denise Middleton is at the scene with more details on what we know so far.

Man killed in north Harris County allegedly trying to break into family home

Harris County officials are investigating after a man was shot by a father while he allegedly tried to break into a family's apartment unit, authorities say.

Homeless man attacked outside South Post Oak store, later dies at the hospital
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An investigation is underway after a homeless man was attacked outside a Houston-area store and later died at the hospital. FOX 26 Reporter Sherman Desselle has the latest.

Robert Roberson's execution in limbo as Texas judge considers next steps

After avoiding another execution last month, Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson faces yet another roadblock in his pursuit of a new trial.

Father of 9 killed after fight stemming from Castro Valley road rage crash

The victim who died after a fight stemming from an alleged road rage crash in Castro Valley over the weekend was identified as a father of nine.

Homeland Security: ICE has received more than 200,000 job applications

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) says Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has received more than 200,000 job applications.