Texas woman sentenced for selling fentanyl from hospital room to undercover agent, twice
An Amarillo woman, Katie Jo Pate, 43, was sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of selling fentanyl from her hospital room. Once in 2022 and then again in 2025.
An Amarillo woman, Katie Jo Pate, 43, was sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of selling fentanyl from her hospital room. Once in 2022 and then again in 2025.
Conroe mother sentenced in drunk driving crash that killed two of her kids
Conroe mother Christina Michelle Hejl was sentenced to 40 years after getting into a driving drunk crash and killing two of her kids, injuring the other three.
Conroe mother Christina Michelle Hejl was sentenced to 40 years after getting into a driving drunk crash and killing two of her kids, injuring the other three.
Mass killings hit lowest level since 2006 but experts warn the decline may be fleeting
Mass killings in the U.S. have fallen to their lowest level since 2006, with 17 incidents recorded so far in 2025, according to a new database.
Mass killings in the U.S. have fallen to their lowest level since 2006, with 17 incidents recorded so far in 2025, according to a new database.
18 units damaged in Greenspoint-area apartment fire; firefighter rescued
A mayday call was sent out after a Houston firefighter became trapped and had to be rescued from an apartment fire in the Greenspoint-area. Eighteen units were impacted by the massive blaze.
A mayday call was sent out after a Houston firefighter became trapped and had to be rescued from an apartment fire in the Greenspoint-area. Eighteen units were impacted by the massive blaze.
Two shot, hospitalized after attempted home invasion in southeast Houston
A homeowner and suspect were both hospitalized after they were injured during an attempted home invasion in southeast Houston. Police are searching for a second suspect who left the scene.
A homeowner and suspect were both hospitalized after they were injured during an attempted home invasion in southeast Houston. Police are searching for a second suspect who left the scene.
Police investigate stolen GMC pickup trucks in League City
Police say at least four GMC pickup trucks were stolen over the weekend in League City and investigators believe the same suspects may be responsible.
Police say at least four GMC pickup trucks were stolen over the weekend in League City and investigators believe the same suspects may be responsible.
How a wanted fugitive kept getting probation and bonds in Texas: The Carlos Rusi breakdown
How is someone wanted in another state able to get probation and then bonds for crimes allegedly committed while serving probation? Ask the 263rd Criminal District Court and career criminal, Carlos Rusi.
How is someone wanted in another state able to get probation and then bonds for crimes allegedly committed while serving probation? Ask the 263rd Criminal District Court and career criminal, Carlos Rusi.
‘El Chapo’s’ son pleads guilty to US drug trafficking case in plea deal
He is the second of El Chapo’s sons facing similar charges to enter a plea deal.
He is the second of El Chapo’s sons facing similar charges to enter a plea deal.
70 roosters rescued, 4 arrested in illegal gambling ring
Four people were arrested and dozens of roosters were rescued after authorities discovered an illegal gambling ring in Harris County. FOX 26 Reporter Leslie DelasBour has the latest.
Four people were arrested and dozens of roosters were rescued after authorities discovered an illegal gambling ring in Harris County. FOX 26 Reporter Leslie DelasBour has the latest.
New video in deadly shooting outside My Bar in west Harris County
Authorities released new surveillance video connected to a shooting that left a man dead outside My Bar in west Harris County this summer. They are still searching for those responsible.
Authorities released new surveillance video connected to a shooting that left a man dead outside My Bar in west Harris County this summer. They are still searching for those responsible.
Caller makes bomb threat at Kemah Walmart; other threats reported across Galveston County, chief says
The scene has since been cleared, but there have reportedly been other threats at other local stores.
The scene has since been cleared, but there have reportedly been other threats at other local stores.
Beauty influencer found dead in suitcase in forest after ex-boyfriend allegedly confesses: reports
Austrian beauty influencer Stefanie Pieper went missing after returning home from a Christmas party on Nov. 23, according to police.
Austrian beauty influencer Stefanie Pieper went missing after returning home from a Christmas party on Nov. 23, according to police.
Sheriff urges witnesses of the deadly Stockton shooting at a child’s party to come forward
Sheriff's officials in Stockton are urging witnesses of a deadly shooting at a child’s birthday party to come forward as the search for a suspect stretched into another day.
Sheriff's officials in Stockton are urging witnesses of a deadly shooting at a child’s birthday party to come forward as the search for a suspect stretched into another day.
Houston police shoot man who allegedly held ACE Cash Express employee at gunpoint
An officer shot a robbery suspect who held an employee at gunpoint at an ACE Cash Express in north Houston on Monday morning, police say.
An officer shot a robbery suspect who held an employee at gunpoint at an ACE Cash Express in north Houston on Monday morning, police say.
Man dies after hit-and-run near Spring; Harris County officials search for suspect
One person is dead after a hit-and-run crash near Spring, according to Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman. Authorities are searching for the suspected driver.
One person is dead after a hit-and-run crash near Spring, according to Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman. Authorities are searching for the suspected driver.
Silver Alert: Elderly couple from Texas missing since Thanksgiving Day
A Silver Alert has been issued for Charles "Gary" Lightfoot (82) and his wife Linda (81) who went missing en route from Panhandle to Lubbock.
A Silver Alert has been issued for Charles "Gary" Lightfoot (82) and his wife Linda (81) who went missing en route from Panhandle to Lubbock.
Houston police officers injured in crash in Midtown after car runs stop sign
Two Houston police officers were injured after their patrol vehicle was hit in Midtown by a vehicle that ran a stop sign.
Two Houston police officers were injured after their patrol vehicle was hit in Midtown by a vehicle that ran a stop sign.
Kemah Walmart bomb threat latest in Galveston County string
A bomb threat at the Walmart in Kemah is said to be the last threat recently reported at stores across Galveston County. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour spoke to the Kemah police chief.
A bomb threat at the Walmart in Kemah is said to be the last threat recently reported at stores across Galveston County. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour spoke to the Kemah police chief.
Afghan national facing murder charge for DC shooting after National Guard member dies
U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom died on Thanksgiving, a day after she and Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe were ambushed and shot.
U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom died on Thanksgiving, a day after she and Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe were ambushed and shot.
Rooster fighting ring bust in Houston | Full police report
An investigation is underway after authorities allegedly found a rooster fighting ring on Little York Road in Houston. Detectives provided information at the scene.
An investigation is underway after authorities allegedly found a rooster fighting ring on Little York Road in Houston. Detectives provided information at the scene.