Texas Governor, Houston Mayor agree state constitution need to change to hold felony court judges accountable
Governor Greg Abbott has made it one of his priority bills this legislative session.
Governor Greg Abbott has made it one of his priority bills this legislative session.
61-year-old habitual offender with 29 felony convictions free on bond when he allegedly commits murder
Ronald Wayne James, a 29-time convicted felon, got his first big break at the courthouse in 2024.
Ronald Wayne James, a 29-time convicted felon, got his first big break at the courthouse in 2024.
Suspect out on bond now accused of murder
On this edition of Breaking Bond, a 61-year-old man with 29 felony convictions was free from jail on a personal recognizance bond when police say he stabbed a 53-year-old man to death.
On this edition of Breaking Bond, a 61-year-old man with 29 felony convictions was free from jail on a personal recognizance bond when police say he stabbed a 53-year-old man to death.
Habitual offender on parole, given PR bond now back behind bars accused of stealing from the elderly
FOX 26 first told you about 26-year-old Javian Major and 28-year-old Sandy Broussard in 2024. While allegedly operating an unlicensed funeral business, police say the pair ripped off dozens of people who were grieving.
FOX 26 first told you about 26-year-old Javian Major and 28-year-old Sandy Broussard in 2024. While allegedly operating an unlicensed funeral business, police say the pair ripped off dozens of people who were grieving.
Court documents reveal sex trafficking plot
Some new court documents detail a human trafficking plot ended by Swat officers in North Houston. We first brought you this story as breaking news last week.
Some new court documents detail a human trafficking plot ended by Swat officers in North Houston. We first brought you this story as breaking news last week.
24-year-old serving probation, free on multiple bonds at same time accused of trying to run over deputy
A 24-year-old man serving probation and being free from jail on multiple bonds at the same time is now accused of trying to run over a constable deputy.
A 24-year-old man serving probation and being free from jail on multiple bonds at the same time is now accused of trying to run over a constable deputy.
24-year-old man serving probation accused of trying to run over constable deputy
A 24-year-old man serving probation and being free from jail on multiple bonds at the same time is now accused of trying to run over a constable deputy.
A 24-year-old man serving probation and being free from jail on multiple bonds at the same time is now accused of trying to run over a constable deputy.
Repeat offenders back behind bars after trying to steal a vehicle
Lengthy criminal records and stints in prison did not stop judges from freeing two career habitual offenders allegedly caught in the act.
Lengthy criminal records and stints in prison did not stop judges from freeing two career habitual offenders allegedly caught in the act.
Judges treat 2 career habitual criminals allegedly caught in the act like first time offenders
Lengthy criminal records and stints in prison didn't stop judges from freeing two career habitual offenders allegedly caught in the act.
Lengthy criminal records and stints in prison didn't stop judges from freeing two career habitual offenders allegedly caught in the act.
The impact of jugging in Houston | Behind Breaking Bond
Houston attorney Sylvia Escobedo talks about the difference between being a prosecutor and being a defense attorney. She also shares her story about how she recently became the victim of a jugging.
Houston attorney Sylvia Escobedo talks about the difference between being a prosecutor and being a defense attorney. She also shares her story about how she recently became the victim of a jugging.
Breaking Bond: Woman who bonded out of two counties now charged in deadly hit-and-run
A 31-year-old woman bonded out for an aggravated robbery charge, then bonded out for a misdemeanor theft charge. Now, she's believed to have struck and killed a woman with her truck.
A 31-year-old woman bonded out for an aggravated robbery charge, then bonded out for a misdemeanor theft charge. Now, she's believed to have struck and killed a woman with her truck.
41-year-old serial drunk driver allowed on roads despite repeated bond violations
Walter Brown has been arrested seven times for driving while intoxicated since 2009, but is still being allowed behind the wheel.
Walter Brown has been arrested seven times for driving while intoxicated since 2009, but is still being allowed behind the wheel.
Repeat DWI offender allowed to keep driving
Since 2009, Walter Brown has been arrested 7 times for DWI. Despite repeatedly violating his bond conditions, he is still allowed on the roads.
Since 2009, Walter Brown has been arrested 7 times for DWI. Despite repeatedly violating his bond conditions, he is still allowed on the roads.
Registered sex offender sentenced to jail time won't spend any behind bars
A 44-year-old registered sex offender sentenced to two years for stalking and violating protection orders won't spend one day behind bars. FOX 26's Randy Wallace explains.
A 44-year-old registered sex offender sentenced to two years for stalking and violating protection orders won't spend one day behind bars. FOX 26's Randy Wallace explains.
Repeat offender out on bond again after alleged fentanyl death
A Houston man with a history of felony charges, including stalking and retaliation, was out on bond when he was charged with murder in the fentanyl overdose death of a teenager, raising questions about the bond system.
A Houston man with a history of felony charges, including stalking and retaliation, was out on bond when he was charged with murder in the fentanyl overdose death of a teenager, raising questions about the bond system.
Man charged in fentanyl death violates bond conditions
On tonight's Breaking Bond, a 24-year-old defendant, who was free from jail on five bonds when he allegedly caused a fentanyl death, is a free man. FOX 26's Randy Wallace has more.
On tonight's Breaking Bond, a 24-year-old defendant, who was free from jail on five bonds when he allegedly caused a fentanyl death, is a free man. FOX 26's Randy Wallace has more.
Former Harris County Precinct 4 Deputy out on bond for murder picks up 5 new felony charges
A 38-year-old former Harris County Precinct 4 deputy, who was out on bond for murder, has picked up five new felony charges for violent crimes.
A 38-year-old former Harris County Precinct 4 deputy, who was out on bond for murder, has picked up five new felony charges for violent crimes.
Texas Governor announces bail reform as an emergency item
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has made bail reform an emergency item this legislative session.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has made bail reform an emergency item this legislative session.
Texas Governor makes bail reform an emergency item this legislative session
This is not the first time lawmakers have considered new laws aimed at judges and bonds.
This is not the first time lawmakers have considered new laws aimed at judges and bonds.
24-year-old murder suspect who had bond reduced now accused of committing new crimes
One man who had his bond reduced is now accused of committing new crimes.
One man who had his bond reduced is now accused of committing new crimes.