21-year-old defendant shows up 3 times to court as a wanted fugitive, not arrested
A 21-year-old defendant showed up three times to a misdemeanor courtroom as a wanted fugitive and wasn't arrested.
A 21-year-old defendant showed up three times to a misdemeanor courtroom as a wanted fugitive and wasn't arrested.
Defendant shows up 3 times to court as a wanted fugitive, not arrested
A 21-year-old defendant showed up three times to a misdemeanor courtroom as a wanted fugitive and wasn't arrested.
A 21-year-old defendant showed up three times to a misdemeanor courtroom as a wanted fugitive and wasn't arrested.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott talks with FOX 26 following bill signing
Texas Governor Greg Abbott spoke with FOX 26's Randy Wallace following the signing of historic bail reform for the state of Texas.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott spoke with FOX 26's Randy Wallace following the signing of historic bail reform for the state of Texas.
Texas Governor, Lt. Governor will be in Houston Tuesday to sign strongest bail reform package into law
Come September 1, what judges and magistrates can do, will change drastically.
Come September 1, what judges and magistrates can do, will change drastically.
Freed sex offender with 10 felonies allegedly kidnaps woman after being freed from jail on low bond
Based on his criminal history, it wasn't a question of whether Arcade Comeaux get charged with another felony, but when.
Based on his criminal history, it wasn't a question of whether Arcade Comeaux get charged with another felony, but when.
Sex offender with 10 felonies allegedly kidnaps woman
A 40-year-old registered sex offender with ten felony convictions was free from jail on a bond for less than a month when police say he kidnaped a woman.
A 40-year-old registered sex offender with ten felony convictions was free from jail on a bond for less than a month when police say he kidnaped a woman.
Nearly 30,000 defendants were granted PR bonds since 2022, many with extensive criminal records
Personal recognizance bonds are meant for first-time offenders and low-level misdemeanors. But we've found career criminals, and even a registered sex offender, being granted numerous PR bonds.
Personal recognizance bonds are meant for first-time offenders and low-level misdemeanors. But we've found career criminals, and even a registered sex offender, being granted numerous PR bonds.
Breaking Bond: 28,000 defendants with extensive criminal history receive PR bond since 2022
We've discovered since 2022 almost 30,000 defendants, some with an extensive criminal history, have received a PR bond.
We've discovered since 2022 almost 30,000 defendants, some with an extensive criminal history, have received a PR bond.
Long-time Houston media member hospitalized after alleged drunk driver hits her head on
A long-time Houston media member is recovering after being struck head on by an alleged drunk driver.
A long-time Houston media member is recovering after being struck head on by an alleged drunk driver.
Houston media member struck by alleged drunk driver already out on bond
On this week's Breaking Bond, a familiar face to some working members of the Houston media is hospitalized. This is after being hit by a 23-year-old man out on bond for DWI.
On this week's Breaking Bond, a familiar face to some working members of the Houston media is hospitalized. This is after being hit by a 23-year-old man out on bond for DWI.
Man out on bond for DWI involved in drunken crash
A long-time Houston photojournalist was recently driving on the Gulf Freeway when she was hit head on by a wrong-way drunk driver. And get this, he was already out on bond for another DWI.
A long-time Houston photojournalist was recently driving on the Gulf Freeway when she was hit head on by a wrong-way drunk driver. And get this, he was already out on bond for another DWI.
Abbott pushing for bail reform
Governor Greg Abbott was in Houston Wednesday afternoon hoping to get the state's constitution changed. It would give felony court judges more discretion, but also more accountability.
Governor Greg Abbott was in Houston Wednesday afternoon hoping to get the state's constitution changed. It would give felony court judges more discretion, but also more accountability.
Governor Abbott in Houston pushing for bail reform
The governor says this proposed change to the Texas Constitution will save lives. Critics say it will keep more defendants awaiting trial in an already overcrowded jail.
The governor says this proposed change to the Texas Constitution will save lives. Critics say it will keep more defendants awaiting trial in an already overcrowded jail.
Some Texas elected officials trying to change state constitution
Governor Greg Abbott will be in Houston on Wednesday drumming up support for a change in the state's constitution, giving felony court judges more discretion.
Governor Greg Abbott will be in Houston on Wednesday drumming up support for a change in the state's constitution, giving felony court judges more discretion.
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.