POLICE: Teen driving stolen vehicle shot by deputy at NRG Stadium
Authorities say the teen was spotted 'driving erratically' and after a brief chase and confrontation, the constable deputy discharged her weapon and shot her several times.
Authorities say the teen was spotted 'driving erratically' and after a brief chase and confrontation, the constable deputy discharged her weapon and shot her several times.
Suspect wearing 'tactical vest' killed following gunfight with HPD officers
Two officers were responding to reports of 'shots fired' when a man wearing a type of 'tactical vest' began immediately shooting at them.
Two officers were responding to reports of 'shots fired' when a man wearing a type of 'tactical vest' began immediately shooting at them.
Sheriff: Two men found dead inside north Harris Co. auto paint and body shop
Authorities are piecing together how two men's bodies ended up inside a north Harris County auto paint and body shop.
Authorities are piecing together how two men's bodies ended up inside a north Harris County auto paint and body shop.
Husband, wife dead from apparent murder-suicide Christmas morning in NE Harris Co.
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez says the couple had just come back home from a “family Christmas function” before everything transpired.
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez says the couple had just come back home from a “family Christmas function” before everything transpired.
World?s most powerful space telescope set to launch on Christmas Day
NASA is getting ready to launch the world's biggest and most powerful space telescope, called the James Webb Space Telescope. One of the mission?s program scientists joins us to tell us more about this exciting endeavor and what we should expect!
NASA is getting ready to launch the world's biggest and most powerful space telescope, called the James Webb Space Telescope. One of the mission?s program scientists joins us to tell us more about this exciting endeavor and what we should expect!
Amazon driver rescues woman, family dog from dog attack
The Amazon driver happened to hear the cries for help and managed to block the attacking dog’s path, allowing Lauren and her family dog, Max, to escape to safety back inside the house.
The Amazon driver happened to hear the cries for help and managed to block the attacking dog’s path, allowing Lauren and her family dog, Max, to escape to safety back inside the house.
Concerns over contraband: Weapons, phones, drugs found on inmates in Harris County Jail
A number of problems are plaguing the Harris County Jail. Even as the sheriff’s office works to make the facility safer there seems to be growing concern for what’s being found on inmates in the jail.
A number of problems are plaguing the Harris County Jail. Even as the sheriff’s office works to make the facility safer there seems to be growing concern for what’s being found on inmates in the jail.
Are you a soft target? Examining ways to make criminals think twice before victimizing you
In a 3-part series called “Are you a soft target,” FOX 26’s Gabby Hart answers those questions and pulls in experts to help people become a hard target.
In a 3-part series called “Are you a soft target,” FOX 26’s Gabby Hart answers those questions and pulls in experts to help people become a hard target.
New complaints surface about Spring daycare currently under investigation
In April 2021, FOX 26 first told you about a Spring mother who claimed employees from a local daycare broke her 3-month-old baby’s arm.
In April 2021, FOX 26 first told you about a Spring mother who claimed employees from a local daycare broke her 3-month-old baby’s arm.
'We've got to relieve the pressure,' Harris Co. Sheriff says as conditions worsen at jail
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez first warned of burgeoning hardships inside the overcrowded jail this past January after thousands of assaults and multiple deaths. It appears Harris County commissioners are now taking the jail crisis seriously amid the latest reports of inmates attacking officers.
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez first warned of burgeoning hardships inside the overcrowded jail this past January after thousands of assaults and multiple deaths. It appears Harris County commissioners are now taking the jail crisis seriously amid the latest reports of inmates attacking officers.
'We're supposed to be safe,' Harris County Jail employees say conditions are worsening
FOX 26’s Damali Keith speaks with two female jail workers, under the condition of anonymity, about the shocking conditions at the Harris County jail.
FOX 26’s Damali Keith speaks with two female jail workers, under the condition of anonymity, about the shocking conditions at the Harris County jail.
Harris Co. leaders approve more deputies, transfer of jail inmates
FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan has the latest on what's being done to fight the current crime wave and address issues at the Harris County Jail.
FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan has the latest on what's being done to fight the current crime wave and address issues at the Harris County Jail.
Amazon, OSHA promise review after tornado destroys warehouse, killing 6
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration opened an investigation into the collapse of an Amazon warehouse in Illinois, killing six people.
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration opened an investigation into the collapse of an Amazon warehouse in Illinois, killing six people.
Baytown drive-by shooting: 1 dead, 13 injured during vigil for murder victim
About 50 people were gathered at a vigil for a Baytown murder victim when someone opened fire on the crowd. One person died and 13 others were injured in the drive-by shooting.
About 50 people were gathered at a vigil for a Baytown murder victim when someone opened fire on the crowd. One person died and 13 others were injured in the drive-by shooting.
Suspect in deadly ambush of Harris County Pct. 4 deputies was arrested in Dep. Atkins' handcuffs
The 19-year-old suspect in in the ambush of three Harris County Pct. 4 deputies that left one dead and two injured, was arrested with fallen Deputy Atkins' handcuffs.
The 19-year-old suspect in in the ambush of three Harris County Pct. 4 deputies that left one dead and two injured, was arrested with fallen Deputy Atkins' handcuffs.
Harris Co. Sheriff's deputy says some inmates roam jail freely instead of being escorted, handcuffed
Days after a sergeant was brutally attacked, sexually assaulted by an inmate, a deputy with the Harris County Sheriff's Office, who spoke to FOX 26 on the condition of anonymity, says it's not uncommon for inmates to roam the jails.
Days after a sergeant was brutally attacked, sexually assaulted by an inmate, a deputy with the Harris County Sheriff's Office, who spoke to FOX 26 on the condition of anonymity, says it's not uncommon for inmates to roam the jails.
Man shot in gunfight with Houston police after threatening 'to kill' family member
Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting in east Houston, where we're told the suspect was injured.
Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting in east Houston, where we're told the suspect was injured.
Crash with downed power lines causes all lane closure on SW Freeway
Crash with downed power lines had all lanes across U.S. 59 SW Freeway going northbound closed off for several hours.
Crash with downed power lines had all lanes across U.S. 59 SW Freeway going northbound closed off for several hours.
Problem with new hires quitting amid safety concerns highlighted after HCSO deputy was sexually assaulted
A number of safety concerns have surfaced regarding the Baker Street Jail after Monday’s brutal beating and sexual assault of a supervisor there.
A number of safety concerns have surfaced regarding the Baker Street Jail after Monday’s brutal beating and sexual assault of a supervisor there.
Discovery of AirTag tracking device prevents double theft of truck
The Fayette County Sheriff's Office says the man said he was heading to work in Austin when he got an alert on his iPhone that he was being tracked.
The Fayette County Sheriff's Office says the man said he was heading to work in Austin when he got an alert on his iPhone that he was being tracked.