Making the Case: Filing a police report
A recent traffic stop in Houston has sparked a conversation about traffic stops. An HPD officer pulled over Quentin Jiles for driving in the left lane of Highway 59 and not using it only for passing. The controversial exchange now has people wondering how they can file a formal complaint against an officer they feel did not interact with them in an appropriate manner. The Houston police department says they?re looking into the officer?s actions.
A recent traffic stop in Houston has sparked a conversation about traffic stops. An HPD officer pulled over Quentin Jiles for driving in the left lane of Highway 59 and not using it only for passing. The controversial exchange now has people wondering how they can file a formal complaint against an officer they feel did not interact with them in an appropriate manner. The Houston police department says they?re looking into the officer?s actions.
The Breakdown: Discussing the Crown Act
House Bill 392, the so called Crown Act, would make it illegal to discriminate based on hair texture. Styles like braids, locks or twists, they would all be protected at work or at schools, and these styles are commonly worn in Black cultures. The bill argues that banning them is discriminatory.
House Bill 392, the so called Crown Act, would make it illegal to discriminate based on hair texture. Styles like braids, locks or twists, they would all be protected at work or at schools, and these styles are commonly worn in Black cultures. The bill argues that banning them is discriminatory.
Texas Senate remains busy with 33 session days left
With 33 days left in session, the Texas Senate remains very busy with pending legislation.
With 33 days left in session, the Texas Senate remains very busy with pending legislation.
Making the Case: Banning menthol cigarettes
Houston attorney and former police officer/judge Charles Adams discusses the Biden administration's plan to ban menthol cigarettes and why many are critical of the way it's being done.
Houston attorney and former police officer/judge Charles Adams discusses the Biden administration's plan to ban menthol cigarettes and why many are critical of the way it's being done.
Claims of an Uber/Lyft Driver Shortage
FOX 26's Matthew Seedorff spoke with one rideshare user who says the prices for ridesharing services are going up as companies are working to get drivers back on the road.
FOX 26's Matthew Seedorff spoke with one rideshare user who says the prices for ridesharing services are going up as companies are working to get drivers back on the road.
Space Cowboy Bar opens at the Heights House Hotel
FOX 26's Coco Dominguez gives you an inside look at one of the newest bars to open in Houston.
FOX 26's Coco Dominguez gives you an inside look at one of the newest bars to open in Houston.
Local company honoring Vanessa Guillen with her own alkaline bottled water
Exotic Pop is known for having some of the most unique soda pops and snacks. They’re also known for honoring Houston legends, with their very tone product.
Exotic Pop is known for having some of the most unique soda pops and snacks. They’re also known for honoring Houston legends, with their very tone product.
Company honoring Vanessa Guillen with alkaline bottled water
FOX 26 Reporter CoCo Dominguez has more on what one company is doing to honor Army Specialist Vanessa Guillen.
FOX 26 Reporter CoCo Dominguez has more on what one company is doing to honor Army Specialist Vanessa Guillen.
Senate passes bill aimed at fighting hate crimes against Asian Americans
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace has more on the measure that was approved by the Senate.
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace has more on the measure that was approved by the Senate.
Recycling in Houston - what to know and where to go
Information about recycling in Houston
Information about recycling in Houston
Earth Day is Thursday, activities to take care of Mother Earth
FOX 26's CoCo Dominguez has more on some activities you can do for Earth Day.
FOX 26's CoCo Dominguez has more on some activities you can do for Earth Day.
Neighborhood Leader Tomaro Bell
The death of Georgia. Floyd led many to not just speak up for civil rights and justice, but take action. Former Super Neighborhood president Tomaro Bell shares her thoughts.
The death of Georgia. Floyd led many to not just speak up for civil rights and justice, but take action. Former Super Neighborhood president Tomaro Bell shares her thoughts.
Making The Case: Answering your top questions
Attorney Charles Adams answers some of the top questions and comments you've been sending us following the guilty verdict of Derek Chauvin.
Attorney Charles Adams answers some of the top questions and comments you've been sending us following the guilty verdict of Derek Chauvin.
Third Ward Houstonians react to Chauvin guilty verdict
Residents from the Third Ward, where George Floyd is from, shared their reactions following the guilty verdict for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
Residents from the Third Ward, where George Floyd is from, shared their reactions following the guilty verdict for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
Making the Case: Derek Chuavin guilty verdict
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been found guilty of all three-charges brought against him in the death of George Floyd. The News Edge legal analyst Charles "Big Angry" Adams reacts to the verdict and gives insight into the most serious charge of second-degree unintentional murder and talks the sentencing process Chauvin will face in the upcoming months.
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been found guilty of all three-charges brought against him in the death of George Floyd. The News Edge legal analyst Charles "Big Angry" Adams reacts to the verdict and gives insight into the most serious charge of second-degree unintentional murder and talks the sentencing process Chauvin will face in the upcoming months.
Military confirms another UFO video
It's being described as the best UFO footage ever captured by a military camera. The recently released night vision video shows 3 objects flying about 700 feet above a Navy ship off the coast of California. This all happening just weeks before the U.S. government is slated to release a first of it's kind report on all the information they have on UFO's. Houston author of 'Punk Rock and UFOs: Stranger Than Fiction,' Michael Damante, says the Pentagon acknowledging these findings is big news for the UFO community. Damante also says there's nothing to be afraid and points out that UFO does not automatically correlate to alien life form.
It's being described as the best UFO footage ever captured by a military camera. The recently released night vision video shows 3 objects flying about 700 feet above a Navy ship off the coast of California. This all happening just weeks before the U.S. government is slated to release a first of it's kind report on all the information they have on UFO's. Houston author of 'Punk Rock and UFOs: Stranger Than Fiction,' Michael Damante, says the Pentagon acknowledging these findings is big news for the UFO community. Damante also says there's nothing to be afraid and points out that UFO does not automatically correlate to alien life form.
Making the Case: MN officer charged in death of Daunte Wright
Three days after the death of 20-year-old Daunte Wright, former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter has been arrested and charged with second degree manslaughter. The former police chief of the city's department who has resigned, claims that Potter mistakenly fired her taser instead of her gun, shooting Wright in the chest. Her charge carries a 10 year maximum sentence, something civil rights leaders claim is simply not enough. The News Edge Early Edition legal analyst Charles "Big Angry" Adams gives his take on the charge and describes what this charge would look like had the shooting happened in Texas.
Three days after the death of 20-year-old Daunte Wright, former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter has been arrested and charged with second degree manslaughter. The former police chief of the city's department who has resigned, claims that Potter mistakenly fired her taser instead of her gun, shooting Wright in the chest. Her charge carries a 10 year maximum sentence, something civil rights leaders claim is simply not enough. The News Edge Early Edition legal analyst Charles "Big Angry" Adams gives his take on the charge and describes what this charge would look like had the shooting happened in Texas.
New Mexico cattle farmer seeing illegal crossing on his land around the clock
Fox News reporter Stephanie Bennett was included on a ride along with lawmakers as they toured problematic areas of the border in both Texas and New Mexico. Bennett spoke to a fourth-generation cattle farmer who says the work on the border wall being built on his property has stopped, leaving his land venerable to illegal border crossers. Several members of Congress also visited the location in El Paso where two small children we're dropped over a 14 ft. wall last month.
Fox News reporter Stephanie Bennett was included on a ride along with lawmakers as they toured problematic areas of the border in both Texas and New Mexico. Bennett spoke to a fourth-generation cattle farmer who says the work on the border wall being built on his property has stopped, leaving his land venerable to illegal border crossers. Several members of Congress also visited the location in El Paso where two small children we're dropped over a 14 ft. wall last month.
Warm-up lesson gone wrong at Spring Branch ISD
FOX 26 Anchor Rashi Vats has more on the incident.
FOX 26 Anchor Rashi Vats has more on the incident.
Former cop reacts to accidental deadly shooting
How common is it for an officer to mistakenly grab a gun instead of their taser? Following the death of 20-year-old Daunte Wright many people are wondering how such a deadly mistake could even happen. Wright was killed during a traffic stop in Brooklyn Center, MN just miles away from where George Floyd died. Former police officer turned defense attorney Charles "Big Angry" Adams says it's a much more common mistake that you'd think. He points out the two objects look similar and are even shaped the same. Adams also makes the case that even though the cop made a mistake that does not mean she cannot be held criminally responsible for her actions.
How common is it for an officer to mistakenly grab a gun instead of their taser? Following the death of 20-year-old Daunte Wright many people are wondering how such a deadly mistake could even happen. Wright was killed during a traffic stop in Brooklyn Center, MN just miles away from where George Floyd died. Former police officer turned defense attorney Charles "Big Angry" Adams says it's a much more common mistake that you'd think. He points out the two objects look similar and are even shaped the same. Adams also makes the case that even though the cop made a mistake that does not mean she cannot be held criminally responsible for her actions.