2 charged after child found living in filthy conditions requiring hospital decontamination

Two people are facing child endangerment and animal cruelty charges after authorities say a young child was found living in shocking conditions inside a Harris County home.

Homeowners in Cypress pay tens of thousands more for new homes for lake view that's yet to happen

Several homeowners in a Bridgeland neighborhood say they spent tens of thousands of dollars extra for homes advertised with lake views, only to find months later that the promised water feature has not been built.

Family of former deputy speaks out after thefts from cremation niches at west Houston cemetery

A Houston family is speaking out after investigators say a woman was caught on surveillance video breaking into cremation niches at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home and Cemetery. The family of former Fort Bend County Sheriff's Deputy Marcelo Esteban Garcia says treasured memorial items, including a rosary and necklace, were stolen. Harris County Precinct 5 is investigating and searching for the suspect.

Investigation finds cheating on Texas homestead exemption is widespread

Journalist and longtime Fox 26 contributor Charles Blain employed artificial intelligence to analyze a sample of 20,000 mostly Harris County exemption holders.

Lockdown lifted at Lone Star College-Tomball after visitor's 'threatening statement'

The Lone Star College campus in Tomball was placed on lockdown on Tuesday after a visitor made a “threatening statement” at the library, officials say. The lockdown has since been lifted.

Gallery: Photos, videos of Houston street flooding, rain amid Flood Watch

Heavy rain is falling across Houston on Monday as Southeast Texas remains under a Flood Watch through Thursday. See a gallery of photos and videos.

Nearly 200 volunteers fan out across Houston suburbs to fight trafficking ahead of World Cup rush

As the global spotlight shines on Houston for the FIFA World Cup, a local organization warns that a shadow economy is ramping up right alongside the soccer rush. The nonprofit organization Elijah Rising confirms 185 volunteers have signed up for a massive, coordinated outreach operation targeting suburban hotels and motels.

Harris County crime: Brisket bandit busted by authorities

One man is facing charges after authorities said he stole brisket and ribs from a Houston business, authorities said.

Pasadena police release video of officer shooting inside department parking garage

Pasadena police released video showing an officer accidentally shooting another officer in the department’s parking garage during what the chief described as horseplay involving loaded guns.