Making the Case: Understanding jury selection
No new jurors were selected Tuesday in the murder trial for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Nine of the 12 jurors have been seated so far but Chauvin's defense team says they worry since the city agreed to a $27M settlement with the George Floyd family, jurors will not be able to stay impartial. The presiding judge is reviewing the issue. So while we wait to see what's next, Kaitlin Monte spoke to The NewsEdge legal expert Charles Adams about how the jury selection process works.
No new jurors were selected Tuesday in the murder trial for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Nine of the 12 jurors have been seated so far but Chauvin's defense team says they worry since the city agreed to a $27M settlement with the George Floyd family, jurors will not be able to stay impartial. The presiding judge is reviewing the issue. So while we wait to see what's next, Kaitlin Monte spoke to The NewsEdge legal expert Charles Adams about how the jury selection process works.
Restaurant Revitalization Fund
The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act includes a $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund aimed at smaller players who aren't backed by deeper corporate pockets.
The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act includes a $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund aimed at smaller players who aren't backed by deeper corporate pockets.
State of Texas lawmakers question massive profits earned during power crisis
FOX 26 Reporter Greg Groogan has more as state lawmakers are questioning the massive profits that were earned during the state's power grid crisis from the winter storm.
FOX 26 Reporter Greg Groogan has more as state lawmakers are questioning the massive profits that were earned during the state's power grid crisis from the winter storm.
The Debrief: Discussing President Biden's first primetime presidential speech
FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan has the debrief on President Joe Biden's first primetime presidential speech on Thursday evening.
FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan has the debrief on President Joe Biden's first primetime presidential speech on Thursday evening.
Megan Thee Stallion chooses YWCA Houston as first $25,000 recipient
Houston Mega Star, Megan the Stallion, recently partnered up with fashion brand FashionNova for a $1 million “Women on Top” women’s empowerment initiative.
Houston Mega Star, Megan the Stallion, recently partnered up with fashion brand FashionNova for a $1 million “Women on Top” women’s empowerment initiative.
Megan Thee Stallion chooses YWCA Houston as first $25,000 recipient
FOX 26's Coco Dominguez has more on Megan Thee Stallion's choice to award $25,000 to the YWCA of Houston.
FOX 26's Coco Dominguez has more on Megan Thee Stallion's choice to award $25,000 to the YWCA of Houston.
SpongeBob is coming to Houston
Asha Holloway, the creator of popular pop-ups such as Jingled Up, Harry Potter, The Office, and more, now brings you a SpongeBob theme inspired restaurant and pop-up bar.
Asha Holloway, the creator of popular pop-ups such as Jingled Up, Harry Potter, The Office, and more, now brings you a SpongeBob theme inspired restaurant and pop-up bar.
SpongeBob coming to Houston
SpongeBob is coming to Houston. FOX 26's Coco Dominguez has more.
SpongeBob is coming to Houston. FOX 26's Coco Dominguez has more.
Comparing Texas COVID-19 cases to cases in states without mask mandate
Fox 26 News reporter Ivory Hecker has more comparing Texas' COVID-19 cases to that of states without mask mandates.
Fox 26 News reporter Ivory Hecker has more comparing Texas' COVID-19 cases to that of states without mask mandates.
A true crime walking play you can be a part of in Houston
You can put your investigative skills to work in the latest socially distanced outdoor experience to hit the Houston area.
You can put your investigative skills to work in the latest socially distanced outdoor experience to hit the Houston area.
A true crime walking play
FOX 26 Reporter Coco Dominguez takes a look at a true crime walking play that you can be apart of interactively.
FOX 26 Reporter Coco Dominguez takes a look at a true crime walking play that you can be apart of interactively.
Making The Case: The Derek Chauvin Trial Day 1
Potential jurors were sent home today for the Derick Chauvin trial. With selection now delayed over a question of whether the former Minnesota officer should face the option of a third-degree murder charge in addition to second degree in the death of Houston native George Floyd. While third degree is a lesser charge in this case then what is he facing? Houston attorney and former judge Charles Adams is making the case that this is all about trying to make sure that Chauvin doesn't walk free.
Potential jurors were sent home today for the Derick Chauvin trial. With selection now delayed over a question of whether the former Minnesota officer should face the option of a third-degree murder charge in addition to second degree in the death of Houston native George Floyd. While third degree is a lesser charge in this case then what is he facing? Houston attorney and former judge Charles Adams is making the case that this is all about trying to make sure that Chauvin doesn't walk free.
Checking out the state's largest spa
FOX 26 Reporter Coco Dominguez has more on the state's largest spa and it's in Houston.
FOX 26 Reporter Coco Dominguez has more on the state's largest spa and it's in Houston.
The Debrief: Talking with Scott McClellan from HEB regarding mask mandate
A special debrief from the man himself, a familiar Houston face, Scott McClellan of HEB, is chatting with us after his stores have stopped short of mandating masks going forward.
A special debrief from the man himself, a familiar Houston face, Scott McClellan of HEB, is chatting with us after his stores have stopped short of mandating masks going forward.
Man dead, baby wounded after officer-involved shooting in SW Houston
Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting in southwest Houston that left a man dead and a baby hospitalized.
Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting in southwest Houston that left a man dead and a baby hospitalized.
Making The Case: Statewide mask mandate and business policies
When Texas lifts state pandemic restrictions on March 10, employees who still don’t feel safe going back to work might have to say goodbye to their job. FOX26 anchor Kaitlin Monte held a legal Q&A with attorney Charles Adams.
When Texas lifts state pandemic restrictions on March 10, employees who still don’t feel safe going back to work might have to say goodbye to their job. FOX26 anchor Kaitlin Monte held a legal Q&A with attorney Charles Adams.
Loteria comes to Midtown Houston bar
FOX 26 Reporter Coco Dominguez has more as the craze of Loteria is hitting a Midtown Houston bar.
FOX 26 Reporter Coco Dominguez has more as the craze of Loteria is hitting a Midtown Houston bar.
Educators react to being added for COVID vaccinations
FOX 26 Reporter Tiffany Justice spoke with some educators following the announcement that they will be added to get COVID vaccines.
FOX 26 Reporter Tiffany Justice spoke with some educators following the announcement that they will be added to get COVID vaccines.
Exclusive: Texas Lt. Gov speaks with FOX 26 about state's power grid
FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan spoke exclusively with Texas Lt. Gov Dan Patrick about the state's power grid following the winter storm that affected millions in mid-February.
FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan spoke exclusively with Texas Lt. Gov Dan Patrick about the state's power grid following the winter storm that affected millions in mid-February.
Making The Case: Statewide Mask Mandate and business policies
With the governor lifting the statewide mask mandate next week and letting businesses reopen fully, a lot of workers might be getting the call to go back to work. But some are making the case that they don't feel safe doing so yet, so we spoke with Attorney Charles Adams about worker and customer rights when it comes to businesses now being able to set their own policies in the pandemic.
With the governor lifting the statewide mask mandate next week and letting businesses reopen fully, a lot of workers might be getting the call to go back to work. But some are making the case that they don't feel safe doing so yet, so we spoke with Attorney Charles Adams about worker and customer rights when it comes to businesses now being able to set their own policies in the pandemic.