Galena Park has no one in charge following close election, current mayor says otherwise in statement to FOX 26
A closely contested mayoral election in Galena Park has quickly escalated into controversy, as the newly elected mayor raises allegations against his predecessor, disputed claims emerge from city staff, and some residents call on the state to step in.
A closely contested mayoral election in Galena Park has quickly escalated into controversy, as the newly elected mayor raises allegations against his predecessor, disputed claims emerge from city staff, and some residents call on the state to step in.
Tomball business owner shares theft video as awareness for small businesses
The owner of a Tomball farm stand said she shared footage of the suspect not to see justice, but to bring awareness about stealing from a small business.
The owner of a Tomball farm stand said she shared footage of the suspect not to see justice, but to bring awareness about stealing from a small business.
Houston approves proactive apartment inspections, cracking down on 'high-risk' rentals
Houston City Council passes an Apartment Inspection Ordinance, moving from a complaint-based system to proactive enforcement. The measure aims to hold "high-risk" landlords accountable and ensure safe living conditions for all Houstonians.
Houston City Council passes an Apartment Inspection Ordinance, moving from a complaint-based system to proactive enforcement. The measure aims to hold "high-risk" landlords accountable and ensure safe living conditions for all Houstonians.
Immigration enforcement concerns linger for some ahead of Houston’s World Cup preparations
As Houston prepares to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, immigration advocates say concerns surrounding enforcement remain top of mind for some families following a contentious City Hall debate over how Houston police interact with federal immigration authorities.
As Houston prepares to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, immigration advocates say concerns surrounding enforcement remain top of mind for some families following a contentious City Hall debate over how Houston police interact with federal immigration authorities.
1986 cold case: Man arrested for 16-year-old's murder in Conroe after DNA testing
Bobby Charles Taylor, Sr. was arrested in the 1986 murder of a 16-year-old girl in the Conroe-area after being identified decades later through advancement in DNA testing and turned himself in to authorities in Mexico.
Bobby Charles Taylor, Sr. was arrested in the 1986 murder of a 16-year-old girl in the Conroe-area after being identified decades later through advancement in DNA testing and turned himself in to authorities in Mexico.
EPA issues final mandate for San Jacinto River Waste Pits cleanup
A decades-long battle for environmental justice reached a critical turning point as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final legal mandate forcing the cleanup of the San Jacinto River Waste Pits.
A decades-long battle for environmental justice reached a critical turning point as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final legal mandate forcing the cleanup of the San Jacinto River Waste Pits.
Houston police return to home of Lee Gilley to possibly serve a warrant
Authorities have returned to the home of Lee Gilley, the husband accused of killing his pregnant wife, then allegedly cut off his GPS monitor to flee the U.S. to Italy, where he was later apprehended.
Authorities have returned to the home of Lee Gilley, the husband accused of killing his pregnant wife, then allegedly cut off his GPS monitor to flee the U.S. to Italy, where he was later apprehended.
Texas mass shooting: Police release video, identify victim
Police are investigating after a mass shooting in Travis County that began with an altercation inside a restaurant that spilled into the parking lot. Police have released a video from inside the restaurant.
Police are investigating after a mass shooting in Travis County that began with an altercation inside a restaurant that spilled into the parking lot. Police have released a video from inside the restaurant.
Body discovered in Houston's Brays Bayou
A woman's body was found on the bank of Brays Bayou on Wednesday.
A woman's body was found on the bank of Brays Bayou on Wednesday.
Person of interest sought in deadly shooting outside SE Houston club
Police are looking to question Rudy Gomez Jr. about the April shooting outside Paradise City. Gomez is not considered a suspect.
Police are looking to question Rudy Gomez Jr. about the April shooting outside Paradise City. Gomez is not considered a suspect.
'Youth curfew' to go into place at another Houston mall
A “youth curfew" will be in place this weekend for Houston's Memorial City mall.
A “youth curfew" will be in place this weekend for Houston's Memorial City mall.
Galveston man gets life for arson murder of woman over her son’s unpaid drug debt
A Galveston County jury has found a man guilty of capital murder for a planned arson attack that killed a woman over a drug debt owed by her son.
A Galveston County jury has found a man guilty of capital murder for a planned arson attack that killed a woman over a drug debt owed by her son.
River Oaks couple killed in suspected murder-suicide identified as Traveler’s Table owners
Family and friends have identified the family of four killed in a suspected murder-suicide at a River Oaks home on Monday afternoon. Matthew and Thy Mitchell owned Traveler’s Table and Traveler’s Cart in Montrose.
Family and friends have identified the family of four killed in a suspected murder-suicide at a River Oaks home on Monday afternoon. Matthew and Thy Mitchell owned Traveler’s Table and Traveler’s Cart in Montrose.
Harris County burglary suspect shot, killed by homeowner: constable
An investigation is underway after Harris County authorities say a suspect was shot and killed by a homeowner near Klein.
An investigation is underway after Harris County authorities say a suspect was shot and killed by a homeowner near Klein.
Scammers steal $3,300 from Hockley woman's Wells Fargo account, bank says she's not getting her money back
We've done several reports on Wells Fargo Bank customers being victims of scams and initially told by the bank their claims were denied.
We've done several reports on Wells Fargo Bank customers being victims of scams and initially told by the bank their claims were denied.
Disgruntled employee points gun at security guard at H-E-B store, causes temporary store lock down: police
Houston police are searching for a disgruntled employee who caused a Houston-area H-E-B store to temporarily shut down on Tuesday, officials said.
Houston police are searching for a disgruntled employee who caused a Houston-area H-E-B store to temporarily shut down on Tuesday, officials said.
Harris County shooting: Shootout between 2 suspects occurs on Tidwell, suspect flee scene
Harris County authorities are on the scene after a shootout between two suspects on Tuesday evening, officials said.
Harris County authorities are on the scene after a shootout between two suspects on Tuesday evening, officials said.
Houston mayor unveils FY2027 budget proposal with new municipal fees
Facing a "broken financial system" and years of structural instability, Houston Mayor John Whitmire on Tuesday unveiled a FY2027 budget proposal that introduces new municipal fees for garbage and infrastructure to avoid what he called an "unaffordable" property tax hike.
Facing a "broken financial system" and years of structural instability, Houston Mayor John Whitmire on Tuesday unveiled a FY2027 budget proposal that introduces new municipal fees for garbage and infrastructure to avoid what he called an "unaffordable" property tax hike.
Father dead after fight at Katy-area home: HCSO
A man is dead after a fight at a Katy-area home ended with him in a chokehold in the front yard, authorities say.
A man is dead after a fight at a Katy-area home ended with him in a chokehold in the front yard, authorities say.
HPD officer fired after racist video still has active peace officer license, TCOLE says
Former Houston police officer Ashley Gonzalez, fired after a racist video surfaced, still has an active peace officer license, according to TCOLE. The DA is now reviewing her cases.
Former Houston police officer Ashley Gonzalez, fired after a racist video surfaced, still has an active peace officer license, according to TCOLE. The DA is now reviewing her cases.