VP Kamala Harris discusses gun control, mental health, and abortion rights in Houston visit

United States Vice President Kamala Harris arrived in Houston on Monday afternoon to participate in an outreach event with Hispanic voters ahead of the upcoming 2024 election.

Houston father of man gunned down in the Heights hopes surveillance photos will lead to killers' arrest

Houston police hope surveillance photos of two men and a truck will help solve the recent murder of a 41-year-old man in the Heights and the man's father speaks more with FOX 26's Randy Wallace.

Ex-officer Derek Chauvin, convicted in George Floyd's killing, stabbed in prison: AP source

Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, was stabbed by another inmate and seriously injured Friday at a federal prison in Arizona, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press. 

On 1st day of Gaza cease-fire, Hamas and Israel carry out first swap of hostages and prisoners

The hostages freed Friday included 13 Israelis, 10 people from Thailand and one from the Philippines, according to Qatar. The agreement opened the way for sorely needed aid to flow into Gaza for beleaguered residents.

Gunfire erupts as firefighters battle house fire near Cleveland

Firefighters had to take cover when gunfire erupted as they battled a house fire near Cleveland on Friday morning, officials say.

Rainbow Bridge car explosion leaves 2 dead, officials say no sign of terrorism

Authorities say there is no indication of a terrorist attack in the vehicle crash and explosion that left two people dead at a checkpoint on the American side of a U.S.-Canada bridge.

Houston Thanksgiving Parade: Police, organizers planning for up to 250,000 guests

Final preparations are underway for Thursday’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in Houston and event organizers and members of law enforcement are planning for up to 250,000 guests around the parade route downtown.

Children's cups recalled over lead violation just ahead of Thanksgiving, Christmas holidays

The LAOION Children’s Cup, an 8-oz. insulated, stainless steel cup that comes in lilac, green, salmon and blue with matching silicone straws, has been recalled by the company due to a federal lead content ban violation, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

Houston City council members add water bill relief to council agenda

Houston City Council members have requested water bill relief be added to the council agenda after many residents have expressed frustration.

First Texas man charged with murder under new fentanyl law has multiple past convictions

Michael Roger Barnett is accused of murdering Christian Rayo, according to a legal filing on behalf of the State of Texas. Harris County Assistant District Attorney claims Barnett delivered fentanyl to Rayo on Nov. 16, which lead to Rayo's death.

CDC links peaches, nectarines, plums to Listeria outbreak

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a food safety alert linked to several fruits.

No kill shelter in Houston area is 250 percent over capacity

One of the few no-kill shelters in the Greater Houston area is facing it's biggest fear because it's 250 percent over capacity.