THE LATEST: Coronavirus COVID-19 cases, deaths, recoveries in greater Houston area
The patients have been linked to a mix of both international travel and community spread.
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations continue surging in Harris County and Texas
In Harris County, Judge Lina Hidalgo reports we've seen a statistically significant increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations in the last week.
APD Chief Manley: Police will no longer use bean bag rounds for crowd control after two critically injured
In two separate incidents, two people were critically injured because of the tactics used by police.
Thousands of gallons of oil illegally buried in Crosby, investigation underway
The oil is leaking into a nearby waterway, according to Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen's office.
Teen dies in crash that split car apart in west Harris Co.
The sheriff's office says a teenager died and two other people were taken to the hospital in serious condition.
Family of 6 found dead in SUV at home in San Antonio, police say
The victims have not been identified.
Peaceful protest in Katy draws over one thousand people
Many people FOX 26 spoke with said this was their first time ever attending a protest, or helping to organize one.
Baytown citizens fed up with alleged police brutality
Protesters marched to Baytown Police Department, taking a stand against police brutality after the violent arrest of a white man went viral.
Houston realtor caught posting racist messages on social media
“Black people bring out the worst in us”. “I’m sick of these thugs making excuses on the news for their animal behavior”. These are just a portion of two of the posts put up on Facebook by Houston realtors and the complaints began rolling in. The Houston Association of Realtors immediately followed up with a post of its own saying "Racism Has No Home Here".
Houston-area couple featured on website that shames interracial couples
Krysinda and her husband Robby, are celebrating 3 months of marriage. This week, someone alerted the Baytown area couple that their pictures had been placed on a website called “Coal Fax”.
Emergency SNAP benefits in Texas extended during COVID-19 pandemic
More than 900,000 SNAP households will see the additional amount on their Lone Star Card by June 12.
Brother of 16-year-old shot in the head with bean bag by APD speaks during City Council special meeting
"We just didn't know...they started the surgery at 11, we didn't know, we thought he was going to die," Edwin said, crying. "... I was there with my mom, and we prayed all night."
Pct. 4: Suspect identified himself as the police before breaking into home
The Harris County Pct. 4 Constable's Office arrested a suspect who they say identified himself as the police before breaking into a home.
HISD cancels 6 summer meal sites, Fresh Bus delivery Thursday due to COVID-19 case
According to Houston ISD, health authorities do not believe families participating in the curbside summer meals and Fresh Bus produce delivery programs were exposed.
Suspect injured in officer-involved shooting in Galveston
Per department policy, all three officers are on administrative leave while the incident is investigated.
Arrest of Baytown man goes viral, sparks internal affair investigation
A social media video has sparked an internal investigation at the Baytown Police Department. The video shows the physical arrest of a man and his friends who were recording the incident.
George Floyd march was a ‘virus spreading event,’ health experts warn
Houston health officials say we’ll find out in the coming weeks whether the march helped lead to a second wave of coronavirus COVID-19.
Trackdown: 2 arrests made in Dallas gun range burglary; 3rd suspect still sought
Federal agents say two of the three men wanted for stealing dozens of firearms at the DFW Gun Range and Training Center early Sunday morning have been caught.
Bars now at 50% capacity in Texas as part of Gov. Abbott's Phase 3 to Reopen Texas
On June 3, Gov. Greg Abbott announced the third phase of Texas' plan to safely reopen the economy amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott pledges $1 million to police training, racial equality advocacy
Prescott directly addressed police officers, saying that he had the “utmost respect” for them, but then said officers have to do better as a whole.