Judge Hidalgo shares details on $1.4B proposed budget for programs to fight violent crime

Harris County Commissioners are meeting on Tuesday to discuss budget proposals, and as southeast Texas sees an increase in violent crimes, there's an added focus on addressing that growing problem.

Innocent driver dies in crash with chase suspect in west Houston, police say

An innocent driver died in a crash with a chase suspect at the intersection of Wilcrest Drive and Meadowglen Lane in west Houston early Monday morning, police say.

21-year-old man shot and killed in SE Houston apartment

According to Houston police, witnesses reported that an unknown suspect broke into the apartment and then shot the 21-year-old multiple times after a physical altercation.

Valero Houston Refinery flaring sends up smoke in SE Houston

Valero Houston Refinery says operational conditions are requiring the use of the safety flare system to manage excess material and minimize potential emissions and “no community impacts are anticipated.”

Police chase ends with driver stuck on railroad tracks in downtown Houston

At one point during the chase, authorities say the driver clipped an HPD patrol car before driving onto railroad tracks, where they got stuck.

2 brothers hospitalized after house fire in northeast Harris County

Officials say two brothers were rushed to the hospital, one for third-degree burns and the other for smoke inhalation, while the third brother did not suffer any injuries.

Residents outraged after 11-year-old boy shot, killed in Northeast Harris Co.

A mother is devastated after someone shot and killed her 11-year-old son in northeast Harris County, it happened on Tidwell Road near CE King Parkway.

13-year-old honors fallen Harris County deputy Sgt. Ramon Gutierrez Jr.

At 10-years-old, he started an organization, called ‘Running 4 Heroes’ with a mission to raise awareness and funds for those fallen in the line of duty.

'You took someone very special': Mother speaks after 11-year-old shot, killed getting jacket from car

The mother of an 11-year-old who was shot and killed at their Harris County apartment complex on Thursday shares her emotional testimony with FOX 26. She believes her son Darius 'DJ' Dugas was killed in the suspect's attempt to get keys to her car.

Funeral held for Harris County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Ramon Gutierrez

Funeral services for Harris County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Ramon Gutierrez were held Friday. Authorities say Sgt. Gutierrez was fatally struck by a suspected drunk driver while conducting a motorcycle escort in January.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo accused of 'disrespect' at slain corporal's funeral

FOX 26's Greg Groogan helps explain a situation in which a deputy constable is publicly accusing the Harris County leader of disrespecting fallen Harris Co. Corporal Charles Galloway,

11-year-old boy killed in northeast Harris County shooting

An 11-year-old boy died after he was shot in the 12000 block of Tidwell Road in northeast Harris County on Thursday night.

Texas Winter Storm: Houston area hit with freezing temps, harsh wind chills

The Texas winter storm is bringing subfreezing temperatures, wintry precipitation, and more. Here's the latest on what's hitting the greater Houston area.

Roadways cleared after icy conditions reported in Houston-area

The arctic blast left behind some wintry precipitation in the Houston area, causing icy road conditions in some areas.

Houston-area school closings amid Texas winter storm

As school districts in the Houston area and Southeast Texas announce closings and early releases due to winter weather, they will be added to this list.