New details shared in latest 'Texas Killing Fields' indictment

James Dolphs Elmore Jr. has been indicted for his alleged role in at least two murders tied to cold cases that have haunted Southeast Texas since the 1980s.

Houston Controller warns of mounting city deficit, mayor disagrees

Houston's elected "financial watchdog" Controller Chris Hollins issued a stark warning to city leaders that municipal government is sinking deeper and deeper into the red.

Houston City Council to strip Cesar Chavez's name from Boulevard

The City of Houston is looking to officially rename Cesar Chavez Boulevard following revelations the once iconic labor leader was a sexual predator.

Quadruple amputee cornhole player held without bond in fatal shooting following extradition

A quadruple amputee professional cornhole player accused of killing a friend in Maryland was ordered held without bond after a court appearance Wednesday morning, following his extradition from Virginia.

Fort Bend families await school assignments as district rolls out boundary changes

Fort Bend ISD says families will get school assignment details by mid-April after boundary changes and school closures. Parents say communication has been unclear.

Semi-truck stolen from Houston truck stop caught on camera, police investigating

Houston police are investigating a bold and unusual theft after a semi-truck was stolen from a local truck stop, and the crime was caught on camera.

Judge spares German Shepherd 'Hachi' after Christmas Eve bite case, ending months-long euthanasia fight

After months of uncertainty and a high-stakes court fight, a Texas judge has ruled that Hachi, the German shepherd at the center of a Christmas Eve biting incident, will be allowed to live.

Harris County Judge’s rodeo incident 'should be grounds for resignation', commissioner says

Harris County commissioner introduced a resolution to recognize the success of the Houston rodeo. However, in the same resolution, he includes Judge Lina Hidalgo's behavior at the event is grounds for resignation.

Power strips sold on Amazon recalled over fire risk

Multiple power strips that were sold on Amazon for nearly two years are being recalled, and customers are urged to return them for a refund.

Is tougher Texas catalytic converter theft law actually leading to more jail time?

In 2023, Texas lawmakers made catalytic converter theft its own offense with a maximum sentence of up to 2 years in state jail. Multiple convictions can make it a third-degree felony with a maximum sentence of 2 to 10 years in prison. But are are judges and juries utilizing the stiffer punishment?

Judge orders release of Army reservist’s wife after hearing in immigration detention case

In an update to a case FOX 26 reported on last week, a Texas Army reservist says his wife will be released from detention after a federal judge ruled her due process rights were violated following a scheduled immigration check-in in December.

TSA lines improve at Houston's Bush Airport as paychecks are restored

After more than a month without pay, Transportation Security Administration officers are finally getting compensated. At George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, conditions have changed dramatically in just a matter of days.

Harris County boy, 5, reportedly drowns in pool two blocks away

A search for a missing 5-year-old boy in east Harris County ended in tragedy Monday when deputies found the child in a neighbor's pool, officials say.

Missouri City child, 5, found dead in lake after going missing

A 5-year-old child was found dead in a Missouri City lake after being reported missing on Saturday, authorities say.