Railroad worker killed by explosion near Old Town Spring
Authorities say two workers were doing “hotwork" on the rail line, when “a fuel gas ignited causing an explosion.” One of them was rushed to a hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
Authorities say two workers were doing “hotwork" on the rail line, when “a fuel gas ignited causing an explosion.” One of them was rushed to a hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden to arrive in Houston and meet with Lina Hidalgo
Sunday's arrival will be the First Lady's first visit to Houston in 2022, where she's expected to meet with Lina Hidalgo and attend a local church.
Sunday's arrival will be the First Lady's first visit to Houston in 2022, where she's expected to meet with Lina Hidalgo and attend a local church.
New data shows drop in violent crime touted by the Harris Co. Administrator is far from accurate
"We have yet to hear an explanation for how this came to be," said Harris County First Assistant DA David Mitcham.
"We have yet to hear an explanation for how this came to be," said Harris County First Assistant DA David Mitcham.
Trick-or-Treater shocks Cypress homeowners who left candy bowl on their front porch
Kids take all the candy from a bowl and throw the bowl down, but what the next kid does catches homeowners by surprise.
Kids take all the candy from a bowl and throw the bowl down, but what the next kid does catches homeowners by surprise.
Long-time volunteers say Harris Co. Animal Shelter Interim Director's claims are false, dogs paying the price
FOX 26 spoke with one long-term volunteer at Harris County Pets shelter who says the interim director's claims are false, and pets are paying the price.
FOX 26 spoke with one long-term volunteer at Harris County Pets shelter who says the interim director's claims are false, and pets are paying the price.
Jose Altuve partners with Houston non-profit Lily's Toy Box to give back to Venezuela
Lily DuBose, the founder of Houston non-profit Lily's Toy Box, was able to partner with Houston Astros' Jose Altuve to donate toys to the children of Venezuela.
Lily DuBose, the founder of Houston non-profit Lily's Toy Box, was able to partner with Houston Astros' Jose Altuve to donate toys to the children of Venezuela.
Animal cruelty reported at home in Harris County, multiple dogs severely neglected
The Harris County Precinct 1 Constable reported multiple animals were found neglected and abandoned at a residence in northeast Harris County.
The Harris County Precinct 1 Constable reported multiple animals were found neglected and abandoned at a residence in northeast Harris County.
Man shot 8-year-old after kids' argument near Houston's Third Ward in 2019
Richard Spiller was sentenced to 45 years in prison after he shot an 8-year-old boy in the knee following an argument his son and the boy got into while playing near the Third Ward area.
Richard Spiller was sentenced to 45 years in prison after he shot an 8-year-old boy in the knee following an argument his son and the boy got into while playing near the Third Ward area.
1 person arrested after shooting reported in southwest Houston, police say
Police responded to a shooting that occurred near southwest Houston where one person was arrested.
Police responded to a shooting that occurred near southwest Houston where one person was arrested.
Human smuggling reported in west Houston, nine people detained police say
The Houston Police Department has reported a human smuggling incident in west Houston. Nine people were detained and four people were reportedly shot.
The Houston Police Department has reported a human smuggling incident in west Houston. Nine people were detained and four people were reportedly shot.
Candidates trying to unseat 6 Harris Co. Criminal District Court Judges mentioned the most on Breaking Bond
Last week, we heard from candidates trying to unseat 262nd Judge Lori Chambers Gray 180th Judge DaSean Jones and 248th Judge Hillary Unger.
Last week, we heard from candidates trying to unseat 262nd Judge Lori Chambers Gray 180th Judge DaSean Jones and 248th Judge Hillary Unger.
Harris County Judge candidates: Lina Hidalgo vs Alexandra del Moral Mealer
As a political chess match continues between Harris County judge candidates Alexandra del Moral Mealer and incumbent Lina Hidalgo, FOX 26 examined how both have made headlines as midterm election day looms closer.
As a political chess match continues between Harris County judge candidates Alexandra del Moral Mealer and incumbent Lina Hidalgo, FOX 26 examined how both have made headlines as midterm election day looms closer.
Migos rapper Takeoff dead after shooting outside Houston bowling alley, rep confirms
Takeoff, of the rap trio Migos, has died after a shooting outside of a Downtown Houston bowling alley 810 Billiards & Bowling, a representative confirms.
Takeoff, of the rap trio Migos, has died after a shooting outside of a Downtown Houston bowling alley 810 Billiards & Bowling, a representative confirms.
Harris County administrator's claim violent crime down 12% based on inaccurate data
The Department of Public Safety compiles crime statistics based on data provided by law enforcement agencies, like the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
The Department of Public Safety compiles crime statistics based on data provided by law enforcement agencies, like the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
What would/could Houstonians buy with the $1 billion Powerball jackpot?
Houstonians share their dreams and what they would buy if they win the $1 billion Powerball jackpot.
Houstonians share their dreams and what they would buy if they win the $1 billion Powerball jackpot.
Mother accused of torturing teenage twins extradited back to Harris County
Zaikiya Duncan, 40, is accused of using zip-ties and handcuffs to lock her 15-year-old twin son and daughter in the laundry room of their Cypress home.
Zaikiya Duncan, 40, is accused of using zip-ties and handcuffs to lock her 15-year-old twin son and daughter in the laundry room of their Cypress home.
Harris County deadly shooting: Woman’s son allegedly fires at her ex-boyfriend during altercation
Authorities say a man has died after his ex-girlfriend’s son allegedly shot him Monday morning near the 12600 block of Mountain Daisy Road.
Authorities say a man has died after his ex-girlfriend’s son allegedly shot him Monday morning near the 12600 block of Mountain Daisy Road.
Aggravated kidnapping investigation leads to chase in Harris, Montgomery counties
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says they initially responded to a call about an aggravated kidnapping earlier in the day on Sunday. The investigation then led them to another location where a chase began.
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says they initially responded to a call about an aggravated kidnapping earlier in the day on Sunday. The investigation then led them to another location where a chase began.
'Souls to the Polls' brings hundreds of Houston churchgoers out for early voting
More than 24 churches participated in 'Souls to the Polls', a non-partisan initiative in Houston that encourages church members to go out and vote after church service.
More than 24 churches participated in 'Souls to the Polls', a non-partisan initiative in Houston that encourages church members to go out and vote after church service.