District F in west Houston aims to brighten lights to make neighborhoods safer
With crime remaining a top concern, one solution to saving the streets of Houston may be as easy as turning on a few lights. However, getting that to actually happen, at least in parts of the city's west side, could come at the residents' expense.
With crime remaining a top concern, one solution to saving the streets of Houston may be as easy as turning on a few lights. However, getting that to actually happen, at least in parts of the city's west side, could come at the residents' expense.
Houston ISD using 60 preachers to help with safety, security to end school year
School districts everywhere across Texas are beefing up security.
School districts everywhere across Texas are beefing up security.
HPD investigating man's body found, shell casings and blood at separate crime scenes
Authorities are piecing together a horrific scene in northeast Houston after a body was reportedly dumped and several shell casings and blood were found at separate crime scenes.
Authorities are piecing together a horrific scene in northeast Houston after a body was reportedly dumped and several shell casings and blood were found at separate crime scenes.
Officials credit ShotSpotter for why gunshots are not heard as often in one Houston neighborhood
Harris Co. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez says the new technology being used in a pilot program is helping to fight illegal gunfire in the Aldine area.
Harris Co. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez says the new technology being used in a pilot program is helping to fight illegal gunfire in the Aldine area.
Police investigating man shot, killed in west Houston
Police say a man was shot and rushed to an area hospital, where he reportedly died from his injuries.
Police say a man was shot and rushed to an area hospital, where he reportedly died from his injuries.
Who killed Axel Turcios? $25K reward offered to find assailants who shot teen, robbed him of shoes
Axel Turcios, 14, was shot and killed before he was robbed by two men in west Houston, but his assailants are still at large. A $25,000 reward has been offered to help find those responsible.
Axel Turcios, 14, was shot and killed before he was robbed by two men in west Houston, but his assailants are still at large. A $25,000 reward has been offered to help find those responsible.
Mayor Turner, Chief Finner meet with President Biden to discuss increased crime in Houston
Mayor Sylvester Turner highlighted the One Safe Houston plan —which as you know is a multimillion-dollar initiative to fight crime. The funds for that were made possible by the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package passed in 2021.
Mayor Sylvester Turner highlighted the One Safe Houston plan —which as you know is a multimillion-dollar initiative to fight crime. The funds for that were made possible by the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package passed in 2021.
Mayor Turner, Chief Finner meet with President Biden to discuss increased crime in Houston
Along with HPD Chief Troy Finner, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner highlighted the One Safe Houston plan, a multimillion-dollar initiative to fight crime. The funds for that were made possible by the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package passed in 2021.
Along with HPD Chief Troy Finner, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner highlighted the One Safe Houston plan, a multimillion-dollar initiative to fight crime. The funds for that were made possible by the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package passed in 2021.
Harris County invests $4 million in anti-crime youth services
Millions of dollars were awarded to fight crime with counseling and social support; not cops and prosecutors.
Millions of dollars were awarded to fight crime with counseling and social support; not cops and prosecutors.
Harris Co. Judge Lina Hidalgo announces new $4 million initiative targeting violent crime
Millions of dollars were awarded to fight crime with counseling and social support; not cops and prosecutors. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan explains why some Harris County leaders are calling it a smart strategy.
Millions of dollars were awarded to fight crime with counseling and social support; not cops and prosecutors. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan explains why some Harris County leaders are calling it a smart strategy.
Woman found dead with several gunshot wounds in west Houston, shooter still at large
A manhunt is underway for a woman's assailant after she was found suffering several gunshot wounds in a west Houston apartment.
A manhunt is underway for a woman's assailant after she was found suffering several gunshot wounds in a west Houston apartment.
Rising number of gun violence, deadly shootings continue in Houston, homicide detectives say
It was a violent day across the City of Houston Wednesday, Houston Police responding to several shootings within the span of a few hours.
It was a violent day across the City of Houston Wednesday, Houston Police responding to several shootings within the span of a few hours.
Rising number of gun violence, deadly shootings continue in Houston
Within two hours, there were three different shootings with three deaths, one involving Houston police. FOX 26?s Tiffany Justice shares the latest statistics on the growing crime problem in our city.
Within two hours, there were three different shootings with three deaths, one involving Houston police. FOX 26?s Tiffany Justice shares the latest statistics on the growing crime problem in our city.
Constables claim Harris County defunded more than $4 million from their agencies
All eight Harris County Constables are protesting what they see as plans to defund police and are now speaking out through a letter obtained by our political reporter Greg Groogan.
All eight Harris County Constables are protesting what they see as plans to defund police and are now speaking out through a letter obtained by our political reporter Greg Groogan.
Houston City Council votes on measure to require security cameras at local businesses
Houston City Council has passed a measure requiring a number of businesses to install outside security cameras. Bars, convenience stores, and game rooms will have 90 days to install the cameras, which Mayor Sylvester Turner says should reduce crime.
Houston City Council has passed a measure requiring a number of businesses to install outside security cameras. Bars, convenience stores, and game rooms will have 90 days to install the cameras, which Mayor Sylvester Turner says should reduce crime.
'We cannot protect you,' Harris Co. deputies warning if not given enough manpower
“We only have 56 district deputies on any given day to run that many calls. How in the hell are we supposed to protect you?" said David Cuevas, Harris County Deputies Organization President.
“We only have 56 district deputies on any given day to run that many calls. How in the hell are we supposed to protect you?" said David Cuevas, Harris County Deputies Organization President.
Harris Co. Sheriff?s deputies, state leaders demand more manpower
"We cannot protect you." That serious message was delivered to the public by the leader of the Harris County Deputies Union. FOX 26's Greg Groogan has more on the warning and the call for more manpower.
"We cannot protect you." That serious message was delivered to the public by the leader of the Harris County Deputies Union. FOX 26's Greg Groogan has more on the warning and the call for more manpower.
Texas accounts for 24% of US law enforcement deaths so far in 2022, study says
2022 has been a tragic time for law enforcement officers, and according to some troubling numbers, Texas accounts for nearly a quarter of officer deaths so far.
2022 has been a tragic time for law enforcement officers, and according to some troubling numbers, Texas accounts for nearly a quarter of officer deaths so far.
Fellow officers mourn slain Harris Co. deputy by suspected catalytic converter thieves
Colleagues say it was just like Deputy Darren Almendarez to protect and serve even while off duty, confronting criminals who were said to be attempting to steal the catalytic converter from his truck as he and his wife walked out of this Joe V’s grocery store.
Colleagues say it was just like Deputy Darren Almendarez to protect and serve even while off duty, confronting criminals who were said to be attempting to steal the catalytic converter from his truck as he and his wife walked out of this Joe V’s grocery store.
Houston Councilman launches employment website featuring open jobs to fight crime
Another crime-fighting tool is now being used here in Houston.
Another crime-fighting tool is now being used here in Houston.