2 killed in suspected DWI crash in Southwest Houston, driver to be charged with intoxication manslaughter
According to Houston police, the deadly crash occurred on the 2300 block of West Bellfort Avenue, just after 6:30 p.m.
Harris County Sheriff's Office responds to FOX 26 exclusive investigation of jail in chaos
In its response, the Harris County Sheriff's Office says the crisis in the jail requires significant action on the part of all participants in the Harris County Criminal Justice system.
2 Suspects barge into Houston cell phone store with guns, steal phones, cash
The Houston Police Department Robbery Division needs your help identifying the suspects involved in an aggravated robbery at a Houston cell phone store.
Family shocked by $4,444 charge after Starbucks run
An Oklahoma man was buying coffee in a Starbucks drive-thru and was in disbelief when he later learned he was charged $4,444.44 while paying for his order.
'Toy Story' and 'Frozen' sequels in the works, Disney CEO reveals
Disney CEO Bob Iger made the announcement on an earnings call and said the company will have "more to share about these productions soon."
Two former Harris Co. Jail employees say inmates are running the show
Last year, 25 inmates died in the Harris County Jail the most inmate deaths in a decade. Just last month, four more deaths.
Elderly woman robbed outside Houston drug store, suspect sought
The Houston Police Department's Robbery Division needs your help locating a suspect involved in the robbery of an elderly woman outside a Houston drug store.
Netflix releases update on password sharing
Netflix is planning to crack down on password sharing, including having subscribers pay more money to share their accounts with people not living in their household.
Death of Carlos Lugo: Up to $5,000 reward being offered for information
Houston Crime Stoppers and the Houston Police Department are offering a large reward for information in connection to the death of 14-year-old Carlos Lugo.
Rice University hit by global ransomware outbreak, Reuters says
Rice University is mentioned among the several universities in the United States that were victims of a global ransomware outbreak.
Heard of ChatGPT? Google just unveiled Bard, a rival to the popular AI chatbot
Google’s chatbot is supposed to be able to explain complex subjects such as outer space discoveries in terms simple enough for a child to understand.
Human bone remains found at Sam Houston National Forest in Montgomery Co.
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is investigating after human bone remains were found at the Sam Houston National Forest.
Texas to ban TikTok on all devices used to conduct state business
Governor Greg Abbott is stepping up his fight against the video-sharing app TikTok, calling for state agencies to ban the app from all personal and state-issued devices used to conduct state businesses.
2 dead after house party shooting near Sam Houston State University, 2 arrested police say
A second person has died after a shooting at a house party near Sam Houston State University and Huntsville police have arrested two men in relation to the incident.
4 shot, 1 killed during party near Sam Houston State University, persons of interest wanted
A manhunt is underway for two persons of interest linked to a shooting at a house party near Sam Houston State University, where four people were injured, one of whom died.
Thieves burglarizing vehicles by the dozen in Houston apartment parking areas
Houston police are investigating a new crime trend in Houston involving car break-ins. So far this week, HPD has responded to four apartment complexes where thieves smashed windows to dozens of cars.
30-year-old man fatally attacked by dogs while protecting his own animal, police say
The Houston Police Department is investigating after a man was possibly killed by dogs in northwest Houston.
Cut and Shoot Asst. Police Chief sexually assaulted children from 1998-2004, sentenced to 80 years
Former Assistant Police Chief Norman Wilkerson, Jr. has been charged with four cases of sexually assaulting children between 10 and 16 beginning back in 1998.
Civil Rights Attorney claims Harris Co. Jail overcrowding because HPD is slow to release video evidence
FOX 26 has consistently reported on Harris County Jail overcrowding and violence; now local Civil Rights attorney Randall Kallinen says a part of the reason the Harris County Jail is so overcrowded, is because video evidence isn't moving quickly enough from the Houston Police Department to the District Attorney's Office.
13 is too young to join social media, US surgeon general says
Many social media giants including Meta and Twitter currently allow 13-year-olds to join their platforms. Users found to be under the age of 13 would be in violation of the rules. However, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy says it?s a ?disservice? to children.