Houston mayor says ICE is out of control, states all Houstonians should be concerned

Houston Mayor John Whitmire says he and Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare will do everything within their resources to pursue an independent and transparent investigation following a deadly shooting involving an ICE agent on Tuesday.

Bodycam footage of June shooting involving Houston Police
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The Houston Police Department released bodycam footage of a shooting that involved their officers on June 12. The suspect was taken to a hospital after the incident.

Houston ICE shooting: HPD letters to FBI, DHS say they will provide 'appropriate resources'

The Houston Police Department sent letters to the FBI and Department of Homeland Security regarding the department's assistance with the deadly shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by ICE officers.

Harris County deputy involved in shooting | Full press conference
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A man was sent to a hospital after he was shot by a Harris County deputy in Humble on Wednesday. Authorities at the scene shared the details available so far.

Montgomery County deputy Erika Serrato killed on North Freeway

A 24-year-old Montgomery County sheriff's deputy was killed early Sunday morning after a commercial truck struck her while she was directing traffic at the scene of an alleged DWI crash on Interstate 45, authorities said.

Montgomery County deputy killed in crash while on duty
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Officials closed off I-45 Sunday morning after a crash that killed one deputy and injured another. FOX 26 photojournalist Chandler Watson shares the details provided at the scene.

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.