Bill would require blood alcohol testing if motorist hits pedestrian
Under current law, it is up to individual officers whether or not to detain someone to conduct blood alcohol testing if they have hit a pedestrian.
Presidential executive order allowing women's sports, athletic scholarships to go co-ed
President Joe Biden signed an order which allows transgender athletes more opportunity by allowing women sports and athletic scholarships to go co-ed. While some see this as a big step forward, some say it’s the opposite and making the playing field unfair.
Some customers accuse Stafford pet store of selling sick, dying puppies
Customers who purchased puppies from a Stafford pet store are accusing them of selling sick and dying puppies.
COVID-19 vaccine supply lags as Texans wait for shot appointments
According to Texas Department of State Health Services, almost 1.4 million Texans have received a COVID-19 shot.
Richardson man arrested for role in Capitol riot, threatening to assassinate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
The FBI announced Friday the arrest of a Richardson man, for his role in the riots at the U.S. Capitol earlier this month.
Doctor charged with stealing COVID-19 vaccine vial did not want to let it go to waste, attorney says
After being charged with stealing doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, Dr. Hasan Gokal is sharing his side of the story.
HCSO investigating deadly shooting in Humble
According to authorities, the shooting occurred on the 10900 block of Spring Brook Pass.
Texas Senate Redistricting Committee starting public hearings
Texas Senate Redistricting Committee seeks public input on the upcoming redistricting process. Public hearings will be conducted via Zoom videoconference beginning on January 25.
The number of Coronavirus COVID-19 cases, deaths, recoveries in greater Houston area
Here is a county-by-county list of reported cases, deaths, and recoveries in the greater Houston area.
Judge to decide on death sentence for dog who mauled 3-year-old
A Montgomery County judge is weighing whether or not a dog should be euthanized after mauling a three-year-old girl.
Biden signs orders to increase SNAP benefits, speed up stimulus checks
President Biden signed two executive orders today: one to increase SNAP food benefits known as food stamps, the other to streamline the process of sending out stimulus checks.
17-year-old dies after drive-by shooting in southeast Houston
Homicide detectives are investigating a shooting in southeast Houston that left a 17-year-old dead.
Texas AG Paxton sues Biden administration over deportation freeze
The lawsuit challenges the 100-day moratorium on deportations.
Teen convicted of manslaughter in deadly Bellaire High School shooting
A teen has been convicted of manslaughter in the deadly shooting at Bellaire High School last year, the Bellaire Police Chief confirmed.
Police: Suspect dead after crashing during pursuit in SE Houston
Police say a suspect who led officers on a vehicle pursuit has died after a crash in southeast Houston.
Coronavirus has killed 371 law enforcement officers, union says
An astonishing 371 law enforcement officers have died from the novel coronavirus in the U.S., with nearly 95 of those COVID-19 deaths reported in Texas alone, statistics released Friday show.
Small businesses in Texas can apply to COVID-19 rapid testing program
Small businesses interested in participating in the program should contact their local Chamber of Commerce for more information.
Where to get COVID-19 vaccine in the Houston area
Who is eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine in the greater Houston area, and how can they get it? FOX 26 breaks it down.
Houston police investigate after body found in Buffalo Bayou
Houston police are investigating after a body was found in Buffalo Bayou on Friday morning.
6 Fort Bend ISD campuses to shift to online learning starting Monday
Fort Bend ISD says six campuses will shift from face-to-face instruction to online learning effective Monday through the remainder of the week.