HCSO: At least one man dead during apparent gunfight in Humble
Details are limited as it's an active scene but Sheriff Ed Gonzales says two people were involved in “a disturbance" where both were exchanging gunfire.
Details are limited as it's an active scene but Sheriff Ed Gonzales says two people were involved in “a disturbance" where both were exchanging gunfire.
Man allegedly seen taking rideshare vehicle to victim's house to assault them, deputies say
A manhunt is underway for a man involved in an assault case in Montgomery County, where officials say he was seen getting into a rideshare vehicle to the victim's home, where the assault occurred.
A manhunt is underway for a man involved in an assault case in Montgomery County, where officials say he was seen getting into a rideshare vehicle to the victim's home, where the assault occurred.
11 employees terminated, 6 suspended after investigation into Harris County Jail death
11 employees were terminated and six others were suspended after they were found to have committed serious policy violations in connection with the death of a 23-year-old man inside the Harris County Jail, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez announced Friday. FOX 26 Houston's Randy Wallace has more.
11 employees were terminated and six others were suspended after they were found to have committed serious policy violations in connection with the death of a 23-year-old man inside the Harris County Jail, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez announced Friday. FOX 26 Houston's Randy Wallace has more.
Amazon’s Jeff Bezos to officially step down in July, Andy Jassy to become CEO
Andy Jassy, the incoming CEO, will take the helm on July 5, while Bezos will become Amazon’s executive chairman.
Andy Jassy, the incoming CEO, will take the helm on July 5, while Bezos will become Amazon’s executive chairman.
Facebook ends ban on posts claiming COVID-19 is man-made
Facebook will no longer ban posts suggesting COVID-19 was man-made amid mounting calls to further investigate the pandemic’s origins, marking a reversal for the social media giant.
Facebook will no longer ban posts suggesting COVID-19 was man-made amid mounting calls to further investigate the pandemic’s origins, marking a reversal for the social media giant.
Amazon buying MGM with hopes of filling Prime video streaming service
The TV and movie studio MGM is behind productions such as James Bond, “Legally Blonde" and “Shark Tank.”
The TV and movie studio MGM is behind productions such as James Bond, “Legally Blonde" and “Shark Tank.”
Heated dispute between neighbors results in one shot in the chest, deputies say
Deputies believe an ongoing dispute between neighbors Saturday night in northeast Houston escalated into one shot in the chest.
Deputies believe an ongoing dispute between neighbors Saturday night in northeast Houston escalated into one shot in the chest.
Woman's body found submerged in water, trapped inside her car
District 2 deputies were called around 3:30 a.m. to a car found in a ditch on W Hardy Rd. where an overturned car was found in the flooded bayou. When investigators retrieved the car, they found an unidentified woman inside, who died on the scene. HCSO's Dive team is working to ensure she was the only one in the car.
District 2 deputies were called around 3:30 a.m. to a car found in a ditch on W Hardy Rd. where an overturned car was found in the flooded bayou. When investigators retrieved the car, they found an unidentified woman inside, who died on the scene. HCSO's Dive team is working to ensure she was the only one in the car.
Deputies looking for man accused of shooting teen in north Harris County
Harris Co. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said the teen was walking across a parking lot when an unidentified man fired several shots at them before taking off.
Harris Co. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said the teen was walking across a parking lot when an unidentified man fired several shots at them before taking off.
Houston woman's killer arrested nearly 40 years after her body was found burning in the woods
According to the Montgomery Co. Sheriff's Office, in March 1983 around 3 a.m., a patrol officer came across a fire burning in the woods on IH-45 near League Line Rd. A closer look showed a woman's body lying in the flames and an autopsy later confirmed she was raped after finding traces of a man's DNA. The woman was later identified as a missing person: Laura Marie Purchase of Houston.
According to the Montgomery Co. Sheriff's Office, in March 1983 around 3 a.m., a patrol officer came across a fire burning in the woods on IH-45 near League Line Rd. A closer look showed a woman's body lying in the flames and an autopsy later confirmed she was raped after finding traces of a man's DNA. The woman was later identified as a missing person: Laura Marie Purchase of Houston.
'It's disturbing,' Investigation underway after Uber driver accused of sexually assaulting Houston teen
A 15 year old Houston girl says an Uber driver took her to an isolated area and sexually assaulted her. The driver is now charged with Sexual Assault of a Child.
A 15 year old Houston girl says an Uber driver took her to an isolated area and sexually assaulted her. The driver is now charged with Sexual Assault of a Child.
Amazon to extend pause on police use of facial recognition
Amazon said Tuesday that it will extend its ban on police use of its face-recognition technology beyond the one-year pause it announced last year.
Amazon said Tuesday that it will extend its ban on police use of its face-recognition technology beyond the one-year pause it announced last year.
Suspected killer arrested in Fort Bend Co. after man's body found with multiple gunshot wounds
A man is dead, and authorities are looking for his killer in Fort Bend County after what seems to have stemmed from a heated dispute between the two.
A man is dead, and authorities are looking for his killer in Fort Bend County after what seems to have stemmed from a heated dispute between the two.
Drunk driver could face additional charges for fatally hitting man in west Houston, officials say
According to the Harris County Sergeant on scene and the Division Chief for Vehicular Crimes at the DA’s office, the driver showed signs of intoxication and know alcohol played a factor, so the driver has been taken into custody and the DA’s office has accepted DWI charges.
According to the Harris County Sergeant on scene and the Division Chief for Vehicular Crimes at the DA’s office, the driver showed signs of intoxication and know alcohol played a factor, so the driver has been taken into custody and the DA’s office has accepted DWI charges.
Nearly 90 arrested in the first 24 hours of Go Topless Jeep weekend in Galveston County
While it was meant to be a celebratory occasion, more than 80 people were arrested at the Bolivar Peninsula at Galveston County.
While it was meant to be a celebratory occasion, more than 80 people were arrested at the Bolivar Peninsula at Galveston County.
Historic march hosted by HPD & the NAACP is uniting officers and the community like never before
A march in honor of two graduates from Yates High is bringing officers together with the community. HPD Sgt. Harold Preston and George Floyd grew up in Third Ward, both graduated from Yates and unfortunately, both were killed in 2020. Floyd was killed by a police officer and Preston was a police officer killed in the line of duty.
A march in honor of two graduates from Yates High is bringing officers together with the community. HPD Sgt. Harold Preston and George Floyd grew up in Third Ward, both graduated from Yates and unfortunately, both were killed in 2020. Floyd was killed by a police officer and Preston was a police officer killed in the line of duty.
Historic march hosted by HPD & the NAACP is uniting officers and the community like never before.
A march in honor of two graduates from Yates High is bringing officers together with the community. HPD Sgt. Harold Preston and George Floyd grew up in Third Ward, both graduated from Yates and unfortunately, both were killed in 2020. Floyd was killed by a police officer and Preston was a police officer killed in the line of duty.
A march in honor of two graduates from Yates High is bringing officers together with the community. HPD Sgt. Harold Preston and George Floyd grew up in Third Ward, both graduated from Yates and unfortunately, both were killed in 2020. Floyd was killed by a police officer and Preston was a police officer killed in the line of duty.
More parents accuse Spring daycare of mishandling, abusing their children
More parents have come forward claiming a Spring daycare mishandled and abused their children.
More parents have come forward claiming a Spring daycare mishandled and abused their children.
Amazon blocked more than 10 billion listings in counterfeit crackdown, company says
Amazon has been under pressure to crack down on counterfeits on its site. The company said it blocked more than 10 billion suspected phony listings last year.
Amazon has been under pressure to crack down on counterfeits on its site. The company said it blocked more than 10 billion suspected phony listings last year.
Facebook Oversight Board member criticizes indefinite Trump ban: 'Their rules are in shambles'
A member of Facebook's Oversight Board criticized the platform in the wake of its indefinite ban on former President Donald Trump, saying Facebook's rules are in "shambles" and that the company "exercises too much power."
A member of Facebook's Oversight Board criticized the platform in the wake of its indefinite ban on former President Donald Trump, saying Facebook's rules are in "shambles" and that the company "exercises too much power."