Texas man fatally shot following fight outside Southwest Houston convenience store

Police are searching for a suspect who fled after fatally shooting a young man following a physical altercation outside a Southwest Houston convenience store on Sunday evening.

Houston pedicab crackdown threatens punishment for riders, drivers

A pedicab, sometimes called a bicycle taxi, is a bicycle-powered vehicle that transports passengers and is commonly seen in downtown Houston during sporting events, concerts, festivals, and other large gatherings.

Houston pedicab riders could be punished amid crackdown
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As Houston Police crack down on illegal pedicab drivers, they're warning riders that they could get in trouble along with the drivers. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour shares HPD's tips on how to spot an illegal pedicab.

FOX 26 contributor finds suspected homestead exemption fraud
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Using AI, FOX 26 contributor and "civic watchdog" Charles Blain says he found over 600 people who he believes are taking advantage of Texas' homestead exemptions. He shared his findings with political reporter Greg Groogan. 

Montgomery County man charged with murder in mother's shooting death

Montgomery County officials are investigating the murder of a woman early Memorial Day morning and have arrested her 23-year-old son as a suspect.

Remains found in southeast Houston are not human, HPD says

The remains reported in southeast Houston under a bridge are not human, according to the Houston Police Department.

Jeep Weekend 2026: What you need to know about the 'Zero Tolerance' plan on Bolivar Peninsula

Galveston County is implementing a "zero-tolerance" safety plan for Jeep Weekend 2026. Officials say the measures are designed to ensure public safety, citing a previous 80% drop in emergency calls following the introduction of these logistical restrictions.

Texas Repeat Offender Program (TxROP) announced by Governor Abbott in Houston

Governor Abbott has launched a joint state and local task force, the Texas Repeat Offender Program (TxROP), to specifically target and arrest violent repeat criminals in the Houston area.

Texas DPS Brush Team takedown in Roma
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Texas state troopers and federal agents apprehended six people, including someone they name a "special interest alien" from China, during a tactical border enforcement operation in South Texas.

HPD officer fired after racist video still has active peace officer license, TCOLE says

Former Houston police officer Ashley Gonzalez, fired after a racist video surfaced, still has an active peace officer license, according to TCOLE. The DA is now reviewing her cases.

Body-camera video released of deadly police shooting on West Bellfort

Houston police have released the body camera video from a deadly shooting involving three officers in April at an apartment complex on West Bellfort Avenue.

Cases involving ex-Houston police officer Ashley Gonzalez under review

The Harris County District Attorney's Office is now reviewing cases involving former Houston police officer Ashley Gonzalez, who was terminated last week following an investigation into a racist rant.

Houston police officer Ashley Gonzalez terminated after investigation of racist rant video

The Houston Police Department has terminated the employment of Ashley Gonzalez after video surfaced of the officer repeatedly using a racial slur to describe Black people.

Houston police issue new directive for amended immigration ordinance passed by City Council

The Houston Police Department issued a new directive to comply with the amended immigration ordinance approved by Houston Mayor John Whitmire and the majority of City Council members on Wednesday.

Calls for accountability grow after video allegedly shows HPD officer using racial slurs

Calls for accountability are growing after a video surfaced appearing to show a Houston police officer repeatedly using racial slurs. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump says the case could raise questions about arrests and testimony.