From humble beginnings to leading Houston's bravest: The inspiring journey of Fire Chief Thomas Muñoz
Raised in public housing by a single mother in the Rio Grande Valley, Chief Thomas Muñoz's journey to leading the third-largest fire department in the U.S. exemplifies resilience and determination.
Raised in public housing by a single mother in the Rio Grande Valley, Chief Thomas Muñoz's journey to leading the third-largest fire department in the U.S. exemplifies resilience and determination.
Houston firefighters continue to be targeted by burglars who are breaking into their personal cars
Houston firefighters are being targeted while out on the job. After responding to a call, they’re coming back to find their personal vehicles broken into.
Houston firefighters are being targeted while out on the job. After responding to a call, they’re coming back to find their personal vehicles broken into.
Houston police's Club Unit targets illegal activity, enforces safety at nightclubs
The Houston Police Department's new "Club Unit," a specialized Crime Protection Team, is actively partnering with other city departments to enforce compliance and safety at nightclubs, leading to inspections, citations, and closures.
The Houston Police Department's new "Club Unit," a specialized Crime Protection Team, is actively partnering with other city departments to enforce compliance and safety at nightclubs, leading to inspections, citations, and closures.
Teen finds mother fatally stabbed in Houston home; Suspect surrenders
A woman was fatally stabbed in her Houston apartment, and her on-again, off-again boyfriend has turned himself in, though details on motive and identities are still emerging.
A woman was fatally stabbed in her Houston apartment, and her on-again, off-again boyfriend has turned himself in, though details on motive and identities are still emerging.
Woman dies following north Houston house fire, officials say
A fire was reported on Pickering Street near West Montgomery Road.
A fire was reported on Pickering Street near West Montgomery Road.
Houston fire at Capt. Benny's causes $2 million in damages
The fire happened at Capt. Benny's along the Northwest Freeway over the weekend.
The fire happened at Capt. Benny's along the Northwest Freeway over the weekend.
Houston arson suspect charged with murder in firefighter Marcelo Garcia's death
Yesenia Espinoza Mendez, 38, is now facing a felony murder charge, in addition to arson, after the warehouse fire that left Houston firefighter Marcelo Garcia dead.
Yesenia Espinoza Mendez, 38, is now facing a felony murder charge, in addition to arson, after the warehouse fire that left Houston firefighter Marcelo Garcia dead.
"He didn't make it," War Veteran loses home and dog in house fire
Army Veteran David Pace experienced a harrowing ordeal when his house in Missouri City caught fire, leading to a narrow escape for him but tragically causing the loss of his cherished dog, Jax, and all the Christmas gifts he had bought for his grandchildren.
Army Veteran David Pace experienced a harrowing ordeal when his house in Missouri City caught fire, leading to a narrow escape for him but tragically causing the loss of his cherished dog, Jax, and all the Christmas gifts he had bought for his grandchildren.
Funeral service for Houston firefighter Marcelo Garcia held Wednesday
A public funeral service was held Wednesday morning to honor the life and legacy of Houston firefighter Marcelo "Ox" Garcia III, who died in the line of duty last week.
A public funeral service was held Wednesday morning to honor the life and legacy of Houston firefighter Marcelo "Ox" Garcia III, who died in the line of duty last week.
Procession held for fallen Houston firefighter Marcelo Garcia
This week, the Houston Fire Department is honoring the life of fallen firefighter Marcelo Garcia III. Garcia tragically lost his life last week while battling a warehouse fire.
This week, the Houston Fire Department is honoring the life of fallen firefighter Marcelo Garcia III. Garcia tragically lost his life last week while battling a warehouse fire.
Houston warehouse fire: 2-alarm fire at Bingle Road facility under control
Houston Fire Department units have a 2-alarm warehouse fire under control after sparking up on Bingle Road Thursday afternoon.
Houston Fire Department units have a 2-alarm warehouse fire under control after sparking up on Bingle Road Thursday afternoon.
Houston firefighter Marcelo Garcia killed in warehouse fire; another injured
Houston firefighter Marcelo Garcia, 42, died in the line of duty, officials say.
Houston firefighter Marcelo Garcia, 42, died in the line of duty, officials say.
Houston Fire Chief appoints first Black female Fire Marshal
The Houston Fire Department has made history by appointing Assistant Chief Marion Spann as the city's first Black female Fire Marshal.
The Houston Fire Department has made history by appointing Assistant Chief Marion Spann as the city's first Black female Fire Marshal.
The Hoston Fire Museum reopens after renovations
The Houston Fire Museum, set in the iconic Fire Station No. 7, reemerges after a multi-million dollar renovation, offering an enriched historical experience. This cherished Midtown landmark, integral to Houston's firefighting heritage since 1899, invites the public to its much-anticipated reopening on October 12th, 2024.
The Houston Fire Museum, set in the iconic Fire Station No. 7, reemerges after a multi-million dollar renovation, offering an enriched historical experience. This cherished Midtown landmark, integral to Houston's firefighting heritage since 1899, invites the public to its much-anticipated reopening on October 12th, 2024.
Clinton Drive rescue: Fire crews save two in Thursday morning incident
Two people were rescued without injury following an emergency on Clinton Drive near the Clinton Entrance Thursday morning.
Two people were rescued without injury following an emergency on Clinton Drive near the Clinton Entrance Thursday morning.
Houston fire: One dead in early morning house fire on Longbrook Drive
A tragic house fire occurred this morning in southwest Houston, resulting in the death of one person.
A tragic house fire occurred this morning in southwest Houston, resulting in the death of one person.
Houston names J. Noe Diaz and Thomas Muñoz as official police and fire chiefs
Houston City Council has officially voted on new leadership for the police and fire departments. With Mayor John Whitmire's recommendation, J. Noe Diaz has been appointed as Police Chief, and Thomas Muñoz as the Fire Chief.
Houston City Council has officially voted on new leadership for the police and fire departments. With Mayor John Whitmire's recommendation, J. Noe Diaz has been appointed as Police Chief, and Thomas Muñoz as the Fire Chief.
Houston Fire Chief Sam Peña replaced by Tom Muñoz
The Houston Fire Department will undergo a change in leadership with Fire Chief Sam Peña being replaced by Tom Muñoz, sources tell FOX 26.
The Houston Fire Department will undergo a change in leadership with Fire Chief Sam Peña being replaced by Tom Muñoz, sources tell FOX 26.
New firefighters promised bonus but not getting it
Some new hires at the Houston Fire Department are puzzled after being promised a $5,000 bonus and receiving an email saying otherwise. FOX 26's Damali Keith is outside HFD headquarters with more on the story.
Some new hires at the Houston Fire Department are puzzled after being promised a $5,000 bonus and receiving an email saying otherwise. FOX 26's Damali Keith is outside HFD headquarters with more on the story.
Houston Fire Department cadets receive conflicting info on $5,000 bonus—Final word still to come
Some new hires at the Houston Fire Department are left puzzled after being promised a $5,000 bonus, then receiving an email saying otherwise.
Some new hires at the Houston Fire Department are left puzzled after being promised a $5,000 bonus, then receiving an email saying otherwise.