HCSO: Chase ends after driver surrenders with baby in his hands, 3 other children in truck

Officers say the chase lasted a little more than 12 miles before the driver pulled into a parking lot in Houston's Chinatown with a small baby in his hands. After arresting him, three other children were found inside the truck.

Harris Co. deputy shot by alleged thieves trying to steal catalytic converters

Officials with the Harris Co. Sheriff's Office say one of their deputies was shot, by one of three men seen allegedly trying to steal catalytic converters.

EPA Chief visits Houston to address cancer clusters in Fifth Ward
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For decades neighbors in Houston's Fifth Ward have complained about the alarming rate of cancer deaths in the area. The deaths have been traced back to the old Union Pacific rail yard located near the intersection of Liberty Rd and Lockwood Drive. Environmental Protection Agency Chief Michael Regan met with residents and says the federal government is committed to cleaning up the area. He said the Biden administration wants to get this right.

State attorneys general investigating Instagram's effects on children, young adults

A group of state attorneys general are investigating Instagram and its effects on children and young adults, saying its parent company Facebook — recently renamed Meta Platforms — ignored research about the harms it causes to young people.

How to prevent porch pirates this holiday season
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This could be a banner year for porch pirates. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense how you can avoid being a victim!

Alleged robber in custody after brief chase with Houston police

Details are scarce as the incident is active but the Houston Police Department says it all began after officers received a call for a robbery in progress in the 5200 block of Gulf Freeway around 2 p.m.

Starbucks Red Cup Day 2021: How to get a free reusable cup on Nov. 18

Starbucks is giving away free, limited-edition reusable red cups to customers who order a holiday beverage. Here are details on how to get one.

Controversial contract triggers subpoenas aimed at Harris County leaders

Back in August, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo was downright combative in defending the integrity of an $11 million Covid communication contract awarded to a one-woman firm with a short track record and little financial backing.

Protesters say Facebook incites violence against Muslims

Demonstrators want Meta, aka Facebook, to remove hateful speech, identify dangerous groups, moderate posts, and invest resources in stopping violence.

Sheriff: 4 children injured, 1 dead; mother arrested for driving intoxicated

Officials say the alleged drunk driver crashed into a construction sign that injured all five children inside the car, killing one of them.

Woman killed by stray bullet, two people hit by apparent truck driving recklessly

Police say a driver was doing donuts and crashed into about five cars when a security guard opened fire. One of the bullets hit a woman, killing her.

Apple-1 computer sold out of Steve Jobs' garage sells for $500,000

A rare Apple-I computer, which was built by Apple founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, recently sold for $500,000 — 750 times the original price.

Apple-1 computer sold out of Steve Jobs' garage could fetch $600K

A fully-functional Apple-I computer, which was built by Apple founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak and sold out of Jobs’ garage, is going up for auction.

19-year-old jail beating victim dead; family donates his organs

We have a truly sad update involving that vicious beating of a teenaged special needs inmate at the Harris County jail. FOX 26's Greg Groogan shares the latest from the victim's family.

HCSO investigating 20-year-old man killed in home invasion as capital murder

The Harris County Sheriff's Office is now investigating the shooting death of a 20-year-old man killed in a home invasion as capital murder.