Houston area wastewater treatment plant under investigation by police, Texas officials

Houston police and Texas officials are investigating the Kingwood Central Wastewater Treatment Plant over allegations the operator, Inframark, falsified government documents and compliance samples.

Councilmember Robert Gallegos announces Houston mayoral run, HPOU endorses Whitmire
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Sylvester Turner?s final term ends at the end of 2023, and a new crop of candidates will battle it out to become Houston?s next mayor. Candidates like Robert Gallegos hopes to change that as the only Latino and openly gay member currently serving on Houston?s city council.

Family speaks after man killed during police chase in Sugar Land

FOX 26's Damali Keith spoke with the loved ones of Tyquorious Walker, 27, who was shot to death after leading Houston police on a high-speed chase early Wednesday morning.

Family speaks after man killed during police chase in Sugar Land
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FOX 26's Damali Keith spoke with the loved ones of Tyquorious Walker, 27, who was shot to death after leading Houston police on a high-speed chase early Wednesday morning.

Community leaders, law enforcement officials partner to reduce gun violence

Organizers will be working with law enforcement officials to create billboard campaigns to bring the message of gun safety as well as share information about gun safety classes and gun locks.

Family forced to cancel vacation after venti-sized tipping error at Starbucks

A trip to Starbucks for two cups of coffee ended up costing an Oklahoma man $4,500, causing him to cancel other plans. The company later sent reimbursement checks.

Family files federal lawsuit against Harris County Jail, claims guards beat man into a coma

Attorneys for Adael Garcia say the man was booked into the Harris County jail on November 24, 2022, and was brutally beaten on November 26. FOX 26 also confirms that state jail inspectors visited the facility Tuesday afternoon.

Google expanding misinformation 'prebunking' campaign in Europe

Last year, Google tested the idea in Europe by airing short advertisement-length videos explaining how misinformation can trick the brain. "Prebunking" primes a person's critical thinking skills to make them more resistant to false claims.

Changes to Starbucks’ reward program kick in Monday — what to know

The number of “stars” needed to get certain food and drinks for free in the U.S. as part of Starbucks’ rewards program officially changes on Feb. 13.

Off-duty Houston PD officer chases down man who fired off gun in downtown

A man is in custody Saturday night after officials said he tried to flee moments after firing off his weapon in downtown Houston, but he was chased down and caught by an off-duty officer.

Houston PD officer shoots domestic assault suspect in Kingwood

Authorities say a domestic assault suspect was hospitalized after trying to flee the scene but got into a fight with an officer and during the scuffle was shot.