Houston PD, Arab American Center serves 700 refugee families hot meals, groceries, toys for Ramadan

As celebrations kicked off for Easter weekend, Ramadan celebrations remain underway for Houston's Muslim community and our local police department worked with a nonprofit to help out refugees.

Suspect in custody after NW Houston police chase, deadly multi-vehicle crash

21-year-old Damien West was arrested following a police chase that ended in a deadly multi-vehicle crash in northwest Houston. We're told he was out on a previous bond prior to the arrest.

Man shot, killed by police after trespassing at Acres Homes business identified

Authorities say Richard Nichols, 48, was known for carrying a weapon and threatening a nearby business. Police say they found the man hiding in a small room at the location and reached for a weapon.

Texas accounts for 24% of US law enforcement deaths so far in 2022, study says

2022 has been a tragic time for law enforcement officers, and according to some troubling numbers, Texas accounts for nearly a quarter of officer deaths so far.

Houston city leaders, law enforcement ready for Ramadan 2022 amid dwindling COVID-19 cases

As Muslims around the world celebrate the holy month of Ramadan, FOX 26 spoke with Houston City Councilmember Letitia Plummer and HPD's South Asian and Middle Eastern Community Liasion to see how they're gearing up.

Houston mayor unveils new plaza dedicated to memory of Joe Campos Torres

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner will unveil a new trail, park, and plaza to honor the Vietnam-war veteran who was beaten to death by HPD officers in 1977, which set off riots and led HPD to set up its Internal Affairs Divison.

Police working to identify smoke shop robbery suspects

The Houston Police Department needs your help identifying the suspects responsible for an aggravated robbery that occurred earlier this month in West Houston.

Teens bring crime concerns to police chief

The Youth Police Advisory Council provides a direct line from peers to police, raising awareness of disturbing trends and relaying concerns from local teens.

Police looking for two men seen beating, robbing man and stealing his car in SW Houston

Police need your help finding two men seen on surveillance camera beating and robbing a man in the parking lot of a southwest Houston hotel, where one of the suspects drove off with the victim's car.

Houston police release body-worn camera video following deadly PlazAmericas Mall shooting last month

The Houston Police Department has released body-worn camera video following a deadly shooting at PlazAmericas where a San Jacinto County Precinct 1 Constable and the suspect were killed.

3 drivers killed in 3 separate solo car crashes with trees across the Houston area

Officials were called out to three different car accidents overnight Sunday across the Greater Houston area, where each driver died after crashing into a tree. 

Family of man killed by Houston police officers file federal lawsuit

The family of a man killed by Houston police officers in February 2022 has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the City of Houston and the four officers who shot and killed Charion Lockett.

Houston police officer gets $100K bond for possession of child porn charges

A Houston police officer has been charged with possession of child pornography following a two-months-long investigation, which was sparked by Yahoo and Snapchat flagging images.