Houston Councilman launches employment website to help fight crime
Another crime-fighting tool is now being used here in Houston.
Another crime-fighting tool is now being used here in Houston.
State senator, police union share outrage after nearly 300 Harris Co. suspects freed by computer glitch
As first reported by FOX 26, the automatic release of nearly 300 criminal suspects following a computer system malfunction has triggered a cascade of protests from top elected leaders.
As first reported by FOX 26, the automatic release of nearly 300 criminal suspects following a computer system malfunction has triggered a cascade of protests from top elected leaders.
Houston PD Chief sits down with young leaders across the city
Chief Troy Finner with the Houston Police Department sat down with several young leaders from across the city hoping an open line of communication will help curb crime. FOX 26?s Chelsea Edwards has more.
Chief Troy Finner with the Houston Police Department sat down with several young leaders from across the city hoping an open line of communication will help curb crime. FOX 26?s Chelsea Edwards has more.
Millions of dollars spent on new initiatives to help combat crime in Greater Houston area
City leaders were joined by parents, children and concerned residents in the Gulfton Neighborhood for a march against crime.
City leaders were joined by parents, children and concerned residents in the Gulfton Neighborhood for a march against crime.
Father killed, son pistol-whipped during robbery in SW Houston, suspects still at large
Police say they're on the hunt for two robbery suspects accused of pistol-whipping a man before shooting, killing his father.
Police say they're on the hunt for two robbery suspects accused of pistol-whipping a man before shooting, killing his father.
Deputies need help identifying shooter after man found dead in north Harris Co. street
Officials say Tierre Robinson, 43, was found shot to death in north Harris County and the search continues for his killer.
Officials say Tierre Robinson, 43, was found shot to death in north Harris County and the search continues for his killer.
Gun violence memorial at Discovery Green commemorates thousands of lives lost
The memorial is part of a national installation by the organization, Giffords, which was founded by former Arizona Congresswoman Gabby Giffords. In 2011, Giffords was shot in the head during a political rally and survived.
The memorial is part of a national installation by the organization, Giffords, which was founded by former Arizona Congresswoman Gabby Giffords. In 2011, Giffords was shot in the head during a political rally and survived.
Houston city councilman using technology as a tool to fight crime
100 license plate readers will soon be set up across Southwest Houston in an effort to combat crime.
100 license plate readers will soon be set up across Southwest Houston in an effort to combat crime.
More than 3,600 guns stolen from cars within Houston last year
Houston police are warning of a concerning trend involving a rise in the number of firearms stolen from cars.
Houston police are warning of a concerning trend involving a rise in the number of firearms stolen from cars.
Houston police officers expected to see a 10.5% increase in pay over the next 3 years
On Thursday, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced a new $125 million agreement that will increase pay for the city’s police force.
On Thursday, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced a new $125 million agreement that will increase pay for the city’s police force.
More Houston Police Officers are being put on the street to combat the increase in crime
Houston now has a few dozen more police officers for the Houston Police Department, and with the rise in crime, they are certainly needed.
Houston now has a few dozen more police officers for the Houston Police Department, and with the rise in crime, they are certainly needed.
Fort Bend Co. residents are asking for accountability after drive-by shooting
Many residents in one part of Fort Bend County tell FOX 26’s Tiffany Justice a recent drive-by was the last straw and want something done before it gets out of control.
Many residents in one part of Fort Bend County tell FOX 26’s Tiffany Justice a recent drive-by was the last straw and want something done before it gets out of control.
Federal officials cracking down to stop rise in crime, with 19 Houstonians federally indicted
Nineteen Houstonians are charged with federal firearms crimes including 8 charged with Illegal Possession of a Machine Gun
Nineteen Houstonians are charged with federal firearms crimes including 8 charged with Illegal Possession of a Machine Gun
Daughter of Capital Murder victim questions judge's decision to lower suspect's bond
In our Breaking Bond report, we were the first to tell you about a judge lowering a capital murder suspect’s $250,000 bond to just $50,000 who went on to allegedly kill a Texas Southern University student.
In our Breaking Bond report, we were the first to tell you about a judge lowering a capital murder suspect’s $250,000 bond to just $50,000 who went on to allegedly kill a Texas Southern University student.
Police: 2 men found shot, 1 dead in downtown Houston
Arriving officers say they found a man dead from a fatal gunshot wound and a block away, found another man shot, who was rushed to the hospital in serious condition.
Arriving officers say they found a man dead from a fatal gunshot wound and a block away, found another man shot, who was rushed to the hospital in serious condition.
5 people shot outside Third Ward bar, one victim hopes to help stop gun violence
As the crime wave in Houston continues, one victim in a Third Ward shooting is hoping to help stop the gun violence.
As the crime wave in Houston continues, one victim in a Third Ward shooting is hoping to help stop the gun violence.
4-year-old boy shot in west Houston, police say
Police are piecing together what led up to a shooting in west Houston, where a 4-year-old boy was hospitalized.
Police are piecing together what led up to a shooting in west Houston, where a 4-year-old boy was hospitalized.
Jonathan Martin talks with Houston Mayor Turner about $44M crime initiative
FOX 26 Anchor Jonathan Martin talks with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner about Houston's $44 million initiative to fight crime.
FOX 26 Anchor Jonathan Martin talks with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner about Houston's $44 million initiative to fight crime.
Exclusive one-on one interview with Mayor Turner
FOX 26 News anchor Jonathan Martin sat down with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner Thursday to talk about the rising crime rate in the city and the Mayor's $44 million initiative to reduce violent crime.
FOX 26 News anchor Jonathan Martin sat down with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner Thursday to talk about the rising crime rate in the city and the Mayor's $44 million initiative to reduce violent crime.
Mother seeking justice after her daughter was killed during balloon release in Baytown
A mom whose daughter was shot and killed at a prayer vigil in December hopes someone will turn in her daughter's killers.
A mom whose daughter was shot and killed at a prayer vigil in December hopes someone will turn in her daughter's killers.