Authorities increasing security on Houston METRO after recent shootings

Houston Metro Transit Police and the Houston Police Department are increasing security after recent incidents on buses and trains.

Rebecca Creek Distillery commemorates bicentennial with special edition bottles

Proceeds from the limited edition bottles will go to support several causes including tributes to fallen Texas Rangers and DPS troopers, scholarships for children of active Rangers, and relief funds for active and retired Rangers.

Off-duty Harris County deputy shot possibly at club on Chimney Rock

It's unclear what led up to the shooting, but we're told the off-duty deputy was talking with a woman when another man arrived, confronted the two and a heated argument took place before an apparent gunfight ensued.

Daycare worker arrested for Indecency with Child, had access to children at 15 work locations

Dennis Michiel McDaniel, 31, was arrested for Indecency with a Child and further investigation says he had access to children at 15 other work places within Montgomery County and Harris County.

Snootie Wild murder suspect arrested in Houston

Houston police have arrested a man for the murder of rapper, Snootie Wild. Ivory Duke Williams, 22, is charged with murder for the fatal shooting that occurred around 2 a.m., on February 25.

Senior Officer Vidal Lopez with Houston PD passes away after train crash

“I am deeply saddened to report that Senior Officer Vidal Lopez passed away peacefully today surrounded by his family,” Chief Troy Finner said.

Human remains found in burned vehicle in Montgomery County

Authorities say the remains were found in a burned vehicle at a newly constructed area in Montgomery County.

Lorraine Diaz's cold case murder solved 6 years later by Fort Bend County

A Houston area cold case from 2017 has been solved as Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office makes an arrest in the death of 21-year-old Lorraine Diaz.

Man sentenced to death for killing HCSO Sheriff's Deputy gives first interview from death row to FOX 26

After making the hour and a half drive to the Pollunsky unit in Livingston, Robert Solis initially said he changed his mind and he didn't want to do the interview, especially with FOX 26's Randy Wallace.

Houston PD officer involved in train crash on Fulton St. while 'reporting to work'

Chief Troy Finner confirmed in a press conference that Vidal Lopez, 42, a senior police officer with HPD was in his personal vehicle when he was involved in a train crash and is "fighting for his life."

2 dead after motorcycle accident leads to multi-vehicle crash on I-45 and SH 242

Authorities say two people, including a motorcyclist, have died after the rider caused a chain reaction crash in Montgomery County, impacting more than 10 vehicles.

Houston police respond to 'self-inflicted cutting' call at Sen. Ted Cruz home

Houston police were called to the home of Texas Senator Ted Cruz after a 'self-inflicted cutting call' was received by authorities on Tuesday evening.

Houston police officer shoots at suspect attempting to rob FedEx delivery vehicle

According to special investigators, an HPD officer was in uniform working an extra employment job when he observed what he believed to be a robbery of a FedEx delivery vehicle.  The officer took action to stop the robbery and discharged his duty weapon at least one time at the suspect.

Houston PD officer hospitalized after getting hit by DWI driver in Acres Homes

Two officers were reportedly helping a citizen Monday evening when the driver of a Toyota Tacoma hit one of the officers and crashed into a patrol vehicle, causing it to spin.

8-year-old girl was in the car when her mom was killed in 1 of 2 Houston murder-suicides

Two families are grieving after two different murder-suicides in Houston. The first one happened right in front of an 8-year-old girl who had to witness her mom’s murder.