Teen dies after minibike crash during police chase near Cloverleaf area, officials say
A teenager riding an unauthorized mini bike died Saturday after fleeing a traffic stop and crashing into a vehicle in east Harris County, according to the sheriff's office.
A teenager riding an unauthorized mini bike died Saturday after fleeing a traffic stop and crashing into a vehicle in east Harris County, according to the sheriff's office.
Shootout at north Harris County apartment complex injures one man; another on the run, officials say
The shooting was reported at a complex near North Beltway 8 and Vickery Drive.
The shooting was reported at a complex near North Beltway 8 and Vickery Drive.
Harris County sergeant relieved of duty after allegedly assaulting Baytown nurses
The Harris County Precinct 3 sergeant is accused of assaulting three nurses while he was a patient.
The Harris County Precinct 3 sergeant is accused of assaulting three nurses while he was a patient.
Baytown students hold town hall following fatal stabbing at Sterling High
Frustrated students and parents hosted a town hall Friday to demand stricter safety measures and more transparent disciplinary policies from Goose Creek ISD.
Frustrated students and parents hosted a town hall Friday to demand stricter safety measures and more transparent disciplinary policies from Goose Creek ISD.
Theft victim finds stolen tailgate on Facebook Marketplace; 19-year-old arrested, officials say
When announcing the suspect as "wanted" last month, Harris County Precinct 4 authorities claimed he stole over $20,000 worth of truck tailgates.
When announcing the suspect as "wanted" last month, Harris County Precinct 4 authorities claimed he stole over $20,000 worth of truck tailgates.
Sydney Marquez spotted in Jersey Village weeks after disappearance in Houston
Jersey Village police confirm they have made contact with 24-year-old Sydney Marquez, who was missing for weeks in Houston.
Jersey Village police confirm they have made contact with 24-year-old Sydney Marquez, who was missing for weeks in Houston.
Man, juvenile injured in alleged 'accidental' shooting in NW Harris County: authorities
It's believed the shooting was accidental and self-inflicted, but authorities are still investigating.
It's believed the shooting was accidental and self-inflicted, but authorities are still investigating.
Lupe Tortilla employee accused of hiding camera in restroom at Hedwig Village restaurant
An employee at a Lupe Tortilla restaurant in Hedwig Village is accused of putting a hidden camera in a public restroom, according to court documents.
An employee at a Lupe Tortilla restaurant in Hedwig Village is accused of putting a hidden camera in a public restroom, according to court documents.
North Harris County chase: Suspect identified after allegedly striking two deputies
The suspect allegedly involved in a crash that injured two Harris County constable deputies on New Year's Eve has been identified.
The suspect allegedly involved in a crash that injured two Harris County constable deputies on New Year's Eve has been identified.
Spring man allegedly robbed of $50,000 worth of Pokémon cards
A man tells FOX 26 that thieves broke into his home and stole hundreds of unopened Pokémon trading card packs.
A man tells FOX 26 that thieves broke into his home and stole hundreds of unopened Pokémon trading card packs.
Two deputies injured, patrol cars damaged following chase in north Harris County, officials say
Authorities say the chase started and ended with the suspect hitting patrol vehicles. Two deputies were struck during the chase.
Authorities say the chase started and ended with the suspect hitting patrol vehicles. Two deputies were struck during the chase.
Man found fatally shot inside vehicle in northwest Harris County, officials say
Another male allegedly got in the vehicle and shot the victim after an altercation, then another person stole something from the vehicle.
Another male allegedly got in the vehicle and shot the victim after an altercation, then another person stole something from the vehicle.
Harris County deputies increase DUI patrols on New Year's Eve
New Year’s Eve is one of the deadliest nights of the year on the roads, and law enforcement across Harris County is stepping up patrols to keep drivers safe as celebrations get underway.
New Year’s Eve is one of the deadliest nights of the year on the roads, and law enforcement across Harris County is stepping up patrols to keep drivers safe as celebrations get underway.
Authorities seek help identifying man after body found on bank of Houston bayou
Harris County authorities are asking for the public’s help to identify a man whose body was found on the bank of Houston’s Brays Bayou last week.
Harris County authorities are asking for the public’s help to identify a man whose body was found on the bank of Houston’s Brays Bayou last week.
Broken elevator at Tomball senior facility causes weeks of frustration
One of the building’s elevators has been out of service for nearly three weeks, forcing residents with mobility challenges to walk long distances or navigate stairs to reach a working elevator.
One of the building’s elevators has been out of service for nearly three weeks, forcing residents with mobility challenges to walk long distances or navigate stairs to reach a working elevator.
Top Houston news stories of 2025: Bayou mysteries, viral scams and headlines that shocked us
From bodies in Houston's bayous to elaborate scams, these are some of our most-read, most-shared, and most-talked-about stories that impacted the community in 2025.
From bodies in Houston's bayous to elaborate scams, these are some of our most-read, most-shared, and most-talked-about stories that impacted the community in 2025.