Harris County crime: Child molester sentenced to 40 years behind bars without parole
One man will spend the next 40 years behind bars after being convicted of continuous sexual assault of a child for repeatedly molesting a 6-year-old girl.
Breaking Bond: No action taken against 18-year-old accused killer after repeatedly violating bond conditions
A judge took no action against an accused killer after he reportedly violated his bond conditions on numerous occasions.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo asking commissioners to end wage disparity for county employees
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is vowing to end the element of wage disparity within the county.
Harris County Commissioner demands overdue report on alleged flawed elections
Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey seeking report following numerous allegations of election problems.
Montgomery County crime: Third victim suing Spring physical therapy facility for alleged sexual assault
A new victim has come forward filing a lawsuit against a Spring physical therapy facility stating one of their professionals sexually assaulted them.
Harris County: Couple accused of holding teen captive in their Humble home appears in court
Two people accused of holding an 18-year-old captive for at least the last 30 days appeared in court on Tuesday.
Bond set for Harris County couple accused of kidnapping 18-year-old woman
Bond has been set for a couple accused of kidnapping an 18-year-old woman and holding against her will in a Harris County home for about a month.
Houston-area man accused of running sextortion scheme
A Houston-area man appeared before a federal judge Tuesday after being charged with running a sextortion scheme where he allegedly hacked into more than 1,000 victim's personal social media accounts and blackmailing them with their intimate photos and videos.
Houston robbery: Video shows suspects at meat market on W. 43rd
Authorities are searching for a group of suspects in a robbery at a Houston meat market in the 6500 block of W. 43rd Street on May 19.
Houston-area Powerball ticket wins $2 million: Sold at Spring store
A Powerball ticket sold at a store at 23307 Aldine Westfield Road in Spring won $2 million.
Harris County bulldozer stolen: 2 suspects accused of taking bulldozer, left it in front of someone's home
Two men are accused of taking a bulldozer from a construction site then leaving it in front of a home over the weekend.
Harris County missing person: Authorities searching for 15-year-old girl
Officials are searching for 15-year-old Edith Lozano who was last seen two weeks ago.
Harris County: Vehicle crashes into home, driver taken to hospital
A driver was hospitalized after crashing into a home in Harris County.
More drowning victims found in San Jacinto River, officials urging residents to be careful
Rescue teams have recovered a 4th drowning victim from the San Jacinto River in the last 30 days. Authorities are now urging people to be careful and avoid swimming in the area if possible.
Kidnapped teen escapes Humble home, 2 arrested
A man and a woman in Harris County are accused of kidnapping an 18-year-old woman who reported being held against her will for about a month before she was able to escape, authorities say.
Houston shooting: Three people shot inside Sally's Sports Bar in Houston, suspect charged
Derick M. Cole Santiago, 21, shot two men and one woman on at Sally's Sports Bar on Fulton St. in Houston.
Harris Co. Jail inmate with preexisting medical condition dies at hospital
Investigators said Oscar Villazana, 49, who had been charged with assault - family violence was booked into the jail on October 2022 but was rushed to the hospital over the weekend, where he died.
Houston club shooting: Woman killed, man injured; suspect charged
Police say Jermaine Torres, 17, is charged with murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. He is accused in the death of 23-year-old Princess Ortega.
Harris County kidnapping charges: 2 suspects arrested
According to the Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office, Jose Reyes and Jacueline Macias have been arrested and charged with kidnapping.
What's Happening This Week in Houston, Texas, U.S.: July 17 to 23
FOX 26 virtual correspondent Riva Houston delivers the stories to look out for this week, July 17 to 23.