Father of slain Houston teen furious at accused shooter's bond release

"There’s no guarantee that he won’t do the same thing to another family." Paul Castro says he is furious after finding out his son's accused killer was released on bond and wants fundamental changes to the bail system.

Bayou City Buzz: Fort Bend Co. 85th Annual Fair and Rodeo
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FOX 26?s Coco Dominguez gives us a look at the Fort Bend Co. Fair and Rodeo which is kicking off its 85th annual celebration for 10 days straight. Day 1 began Friday!

Man accused of killing teenager on way home from Astro?s game back on streets
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FOX 26 Houston learned Gerald Williams, who is accused of shooting, killing David Castro, 17, who was on the way home from an Astro?s game with his family made his $350,000 bond Friday night.

TX County officials call election audits an unnecessary partisan ploy while voicing confidence in 2020 results

Officials in some counties targeted by audits accuse Republican Texas leaders of pandering to conspiracy theorists and undermining faith in elections. They also say the secretary of state’s office hasn’t provided details on what the audits entail.

This year's hot holiday toys, how to find them

It might seem early to talk about toy shopping for the holidays, but experts say start now because there is a toy shortage and popular toys will be harder to find than usual.

Toy Insider's Hot 20 Toys for 2021
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FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has more on some of the hot toys that may be difficult to find due to a toy shortage.

Voter registration deadline approaching in Harris Co. for November 2 election

If you’re looking to vote in the upcoming November 2 election, time is running out to register. Harris County voters have until Monday, Oct. 4 to register to vote.

Are you dating an emotional abuser or is it normal conflict?

Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares five warning signs of emotional abuse. If you are experiencing any of these five, talk to someone close to you as soon as possible.

Texas lawmakers pass additional bond reform
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FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace has more on what was passed and what could be next for criminals who break their bonds.

100+ scammers prosecuted for fraudulent PPP loans

A Houston man has pled guilty to fraudulently obtaining $1.6 million in Paycheck Protection Program loans.

$1.6M given to Houston man through fraudulent PPP loan
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A Houston man is facing charges after fraudulently obtaining $1.6 million from a PPP loan. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has the details.

More than 130 Harris Co. residents have lost their lives to violent offenders out on bond

We’ve been telling you how judges are freeing repeat violent offenders from jail by granting them multiple felony bonds or personal recognizance bonds, which has costed over 130 Harris Co. residents their lives. 

Bravo’s Season 19 Top Chef to take place in Houston!

FOX 26’s Coco Dominguez gives us a look at the popular show Top Chef, which is making its way to Houston!

Breaking Bond: Judges repeatedly granting bonds for violent offenders
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We?ve been telling you how judges are freeing repeat violent offenders from jail by granting them multiple felony bonds or personal recognizance bonds, which has costed over 130 Harris Co. residents their lives. FOX 26?s Randy Wallace tells us which judges granted bonds to the most defendants who are now murder suspects.