Harris County Sheriff's Office responds to FOX 26 exclusive investigation of jail in chaos
In its response, the Harris County Sheriff's Office says the crisis in the jail requires significant action on the part of all participants in the Harris County Criminal Justice system.
In its response, the Harris County Sheriff's Office says the crisis in the jail requires significant action on the part of all participants in the Harris County Criminal Justice system.
Judge Hidalgo delivers new funding for inmate mental health care
An expanded effort is underway to reduce overcrowding at the Harris County Jail to move "mentally-ill" patients out of the criminal justice limbo.
An expanded effort is underway to reduce overcrowding at the Harris County Jail to move "mentally-ill" patients out of the criminal justice limbo.
Spring massage parlor accused of prostitution, 3 arrested after investigation
Three people were arrested after an undercover investigation of a massage parlor In Spring revealed to be a front for prostitution.
Three people were arrested after an undercover investigation of a massage parlor In Spring revealed to be a front for prostitution.
Souper Bowl of Caring benefits food pantries in Houston, across the U.S.
The annual Souper Bowl of Caring event encourages everyone to get off the bench and help their local food pantries.
The annual Souper Bowl of Caring event encourages everyone to get off the bench and help their local food pantries.
Name a hissing cockroach after your valentine at Houston Museum of Natural Science
The Houston Museum of Natural Science's Endless Love promotion will let you name a hissing cockroach after a loved one, and it benefits the Cockrell Butterfly Center.
The Houston Museum of Natural Science's Endless Love promotion will let you name a hissing cockroach after a loved one, and it benefits the Cockrell Butterfly Center.
Harris County woman Maria Del Rosio reported missing in Postwood neighborhood
According to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office, Maria Del Rosio left a home on Crooked Post Road, in Postwood, on foot.
According to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office, Maria Del Rosio left a home on Crooked Post Road, in Postwood, on foot.
Smoke, fire may be visible at LyondellBasell’s Channelview complex during training
Smoke and fire may be visible at LyondellBasell’s Channelview complex during a training on Thursday.
Smoke and fire may be visible at LyondellBasell’s Channelview complex during a training on Thursday.
Two suspects robbed mother, assaulted her in front of kids while out on bond for previous charges
Houston police are still looking for the third suspect involved in a home invasion on Tuesday evening after three men assaulted a mother who was hiding in the bathroom with her three children.
Houston police are still looking for the third suspect involved in a home invasion on Tuesday evening after three men assaulted a mother who was hiding in the bathroom with her three children.
Seabrook community-fighting CenterPoint over substation set to be built in the middle of their neighborhood
Seabrook residents are locked into a heated battle with CenterPoint energy over a substation that's set to be built in their community.
Seabrook residents are locked into a heated battle with CenterPoint energy over a substation that's set to be built in their community.
Two former Harris Co. Jail employees say inmates are running the show
Last year, 25 inmates died in the Harris County Jail the most inmate deaths in a decade. Just last month, four more deaths.
Last year, 25 inmates died in the Harris County Jail the most inmate deaths in a decade. Just last month, four more deaths.
Man scared after attempt to rob Houston hotel clerk, woman pulls gun on him instead
A robber second-guessed robbing a hotel clerk at gunpoint with a rifle after she pulls out her own weapon on him too.
A robber second-guessed robbing a hotel clerk at gunpoint with a rifle after she pulls out her own weapon on him too.
1 killed in 4-vehicle crash on Rankin Road in Harris Co., roadway closed down
Rankin Road in Harris County is closed following a deadly crash involving four vehicles on Wednesday afternoon.
Rankin Road in Harris County is closed following a deadly crash involving four vehicles on Wednesday afternoon.
AJ Armstrong case: Jury selection to begin in May for third capital murder trial in Harris County
Antonio “AJ” Armstrong Jr. is accused of shooting and killing his parents in their Bellaire home back in 2016, when he was just 16 years old. His first two trials ended in hung juries.
Antonio “AJ” Armstrong Jr. is accused of shooting and killing his parents in their Bellaire home back in 2016, when he was just 16 years old. His first two trials ended in hung juries.
Houston man captured in Dallas, charged with murder in November 2022 shooting
Houston police have charged Timothy Aaryn Holland, 22, with murder in the fatal shooting of Jeremy Roberts, 27.
Houston police have charged Timothy Aaryn Holland, 22, with murder in the fatal shooting of Jeremy Roberts, 27.
New Miss Texas USA called out by Jewish activists for allegedly making anti-Semitic comments
After a new Miss Texas USA was crowned this weekend, controversial anti-Semitic comments she allegedly made are resurfacing online. Some activists are now questioning why more wasn’t done to address the issue.
After a new Miss Texas USA was crowned this weekend, controversial anti-Semitic comments she allegedly made are resurfacing online. Some activists are now questioning why more wasn’t done to address the issue.
Harris County man shot while putting out trash bins on Darlington Meadow Ct; search for suspect
The Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office is searching for a suspect after a man reported that he was shot while taking out his trash bins in the 16400 block of Darlington Meadow Ct.
The Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office is searching for a suspect after a man reported that he was shot while taking out his trash bins in the 16400 block of Darlington Meadow Ct.
Harris County girl, 13, shot while asleep in bed during drive-by shooting on Kuykendahl
The Harris County Sheriff's Office says a 13-year-old girl was shot in bed during a drive-by shooting at an apartment complex in the 15400 block of Kuykendahl Road.
The Harris County Sheriff's Office says a 13-year-old girl was shot in bed during a drive-by shooting at an apartment complex in the 15400 block of Kuykendahl Road.
Pasadena tornado: Texas Governor submits request for presidential disaster declaration
If the presidential disaster declaration is granted - Harris, Jefferson, Liberty and Orange County residents will be eligible for federal resources.
If the presidential disaster declaration is granted - Harris, Jefferson, Liberty and Orange County residents will be eligible for federal resources.
Harris County Jail deemed 'House of Death' after death of inmate
The latest development is a manslaughter indictment against former detention officer Eric Morales in the death of Jaquaree Simmons.
The latest development is a manslaughter indictment against former detention officer Eric Morales in the death of Jaquaree Simmons.
Former Harris Co. Jailer charged with manslaughter following inmate's death
28-year-old Eric Niles Morales of Houston is charged in the death of Jaquaree Simmons, who was found unconscious in his cell on February 17, 2021.
28-year-old Eric Niles Morales of Houston is charged in the death of Jaquaree Simmons, who was found unconscious in his cell on February 17, 2021.