VIDEO: Tiger seen playing with murder suspect prior to his arrest
The video shows the tiger, named India, rolling around on the floor and playing tug of war with Cuevas in a seemingly empty living room.
After sweltering temperatures killed Texas prisoners, lawmakers vote to install air conditioning
The bill approved by the House aims to cool all of Texas’ prisons before 2029. But even if it is signed into law, the lockups will only be air conditioned if lawmakers provide funds for installation.
Memorial Hermann hosting COVID-19 vaccine clinic for 12 to 15-year-olds Saturday
As more Americans prepare to roll up their sleeves to get their COVID-19 vaccines, so may children ages 12 to 15.
Drunk driver could face additional charges for fatally hitting man in west Houston, officials say
According to the Harris County Sergeant on scene and the Division Chief for Vehicular Crimes at the DA’s office, the driver showed signs of intoxication and know alcohol played a factor, so the driver has been taken into custody and the DA’s office has accepted DWI charges.
Police: Man shot in the buttocks in south Houston, 3 men arrested with rifle in car
A man is in the hospital after police say he was shot in the buttocks by 3 men, who were later caught and arrested when responding officers found a rifle in their car.
Nearly 90 arrested in the first 24 hours of Go Topless Jeep weekend in Galveston County
While it was meant to be a celebratory occasion, more than 80 people were arrested at the Bolivar Peninsula at Galveston County.
Spring ISD student accepted into every Ivy League school shares how his parents, deaf community inspire him
Cody ISD is the first in his family to go to college. His parents are immigrants from Vietnam and Hong Kong. They, he says, are who inspire him.
Beefed up police presence in Galveston, Brazoria counties expected due to topless Jeep weekend
This weekend will likely see larger than normal beach goers, because it’s Topless Jeep Weekend.
Officials warn of possible tropical system in the Gulf of Mexico late next week
The Atlantic hurricane season doesn’t start until June 1, but some weather forecast models are predicting a possible tropical system in the Gulf of Mexico late next week.
Consumer Product Safety Commission offers safety tips for hurricane season
Hurricane season starts in a couple of weeks. Fox 26 Houston Consumer Reporter speaks to the Consumer Product Safety Commission to help offer safety tips so you and your loved ones can be ready.
Historic march hosted by HPD & the NAACP is uniting officers and the community like never before
A march in honor of two graduates from Yates High is bringing officers together with the community. HPD Sgt. Harold Preston and George Floyd grew up in Third Ward, both graduated from Yates and unfortunately, both were killed in 2020. Floyd was killed by a police officer and Preston was a police officer killed in the line of duty.
USPS asking homeowners to inspect, repair mailboxes
USPS says that it makes this annual request because of the wear and tear on mailboxes every year, especially after the effects of this past winter.
Bond reset for murder suspect tied to missing Houston tiger, back in custody of Fort Bend Co. Sheriff's Office
A judge has reset bond for a murder suspect who has been tied to the case of a missing tiger in Houston.
VIDEO: 2 men on the run after robbing victim of Rolex watch in front of Houston hotel
Footage provided by the Houston Police Department shows a man standing by the doors of the hotel when an SUV pulled up and two armed men approached him. One of the men had a rifle, while the other was holding a handgun.
U.S. Rep. Chip Roy loses bid to replace Liz Cheney as third-ranking House Republican
Roy announced Thursday that he was seeking the post but was quickly denounced by former President Donald Trump.
Analysis: Those Texans ignoring social distancing guidelines? They’re probably not vaccinated
Polling suggests that along with an increasing number of vaccinated people without masks, there will be many others who are unmasked but unvaccinated — posing a public health hazard to themselves and to other unvaccinated people with whom they come into contact.
Body of 8-year-old boy recovered after he was caught in rip current
The body of an 8-year-old boy was recovered on Friday after he was caught in a rip current earlier this week while at the beach with his family in Galveston, authorities confirmed.
Man sentenced to 65 years in prison for using stun gun on disabled daughter
According to the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office, evidence showed Anthony Maurice Jackson used a stun gun on several occasions against his daughter, who suffers from multiple disabilities.
Kangaroo Care Awareness Day promotes skin-to-skin contact for babies
A Houston-area mom started an awareness day ten years ago after kangaroo care helped save her son's life.
HCSO: Woman shot man in the leg during domestic dispute
According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, a couple was in a domestic dispute, and the woman fired a shotgun, striking the man in the leg.