Former Texas state trooper found guilty of sexually assaulting women during traffic stop

Officials said in statements Lee Ray Boykin Jr., 33, said to authorities, he said he thought he "got away with it" and knew he shouldn't have done it but "just wanted to try."

Houston PD officer rear-ends sleeping driver on N Freeway

Investigators said the driver fell asleep in the car while the car was still in motion when a Houston PD officer rear-ended the driver.

Apple CEO Tim Cook will take a 40% pay cut

Apple Inc. said in a regulatory filing that Cook’s target total compensation is $49 million for 2023.

Shannon Herklotz, Asst. Chief for Detentions Command at Harris Co. Jail stepping down

Shannon Herklotz, Assistant Chief for Detentions Command will be resigning effective January 20. His leave comes on the heels of plaguing issues surrounding the jail including overcrowding, inmate deaths, and high-turnover for deputies.

Houston police officer hit, killed pedestrian on Aldine Bender in Harris County

A Houston police officer hit and killed a pedestrian in the 5500 block of Aldine Bender Road in north Harris County, authorities say. His family identified him as 24-year-old Caleb Swafford.

Uber driver details frightening moments held at gunpoint in west Houston
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Two men are on the run after trying to carjack and rob an Uber driver in west Houston. FOX 26's Gabby Hart caught up with the driver who managed to get away uninjured despite a gun to his head and several cryptic threats.

Channelview couple dead in second murder-suicide in Harris County in 24 hours

A Channelview couple in their 20s were found shot to death in another apparent murder suicide Wednesday morning. This marks the second murder-suicide in Harris County in the last 24 hours.

Twitter plans to relax ban on political advertising

Twitter banned all political advertising in 2019, reacting to growing concern about misinformation spreading on social media.

Officials investigating man found dead in Harris County jail cell

Officials said Jacoby Pillow, 31, was arrested for trespassing on the evening of New Year's Day and was about to be released on bond two days later. However, officials said he "assaulted a detention officer."

Police searching for 2 men seen on video holding rideshare driver at gunpoint

"Get the (expletive) out the car before I kill you," one of the robbers is heard saying while pointing a gun at the driver. "I'm trying to give you a chance to live."

HPD says 2022 homicide clearance rate best in three years

Houston Police says 2022 was the highest homicide clearance rate the department's had in the last three years.

FOUND: Houston police searching missing woman said to have dementia

The Houston Police Department needs your help locating a missing person. Authorities are looking for 82-year-old Joynell Jenkins.

A look back at 2022’s most pivotal moments of space exploration

This year saw dozens of rocket launches and space science milestones that will help us better understand Earth and our universe.