EXPLAINER: How Harris Co. is giving job seekers with a previous criminal history a ‘fair chance’ at employment

County commissioners approved a "Fair Chance Policy", where applicants do not have to disclose their criminal history on the application. FOX 26 spoke with activists, legal experts, and skeptics on what this could mean for Harris County.

Houston police shootout: All 3 wounded officers now released from hospital

The Houston Police Department says all three officers injured in a shootout with a suspect on Thursday have been released from the hospital.

HCSO: Louisiana jail escapee arrested in Harris County; another on the run

The sheriff's office says an inmate who escaped from a Louisiana jail last year was taken into custody in Harris County, and another escapee remains on the run.

Police investigating death of woman found shot in east Houston

According to Houston police, the woman had at least one gunshot wound to the torso and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Judge lowers 20-year-old capital murder defendant's bond to $50,000; now he's accused of killing someone else

Even though Criminal District Court judges can deny bonds to capital murder defendants, we have found more than 110 capital murder suspects free from jail on bond. At least four of them are accused of killing someone else while out on bond.

Harris County Pct. 5 Constable’s Office Corporal Charles Galloway laid to rest

Funeral services for Harris County Pct. 5 Constable's Office Corporal Charles Galloway were held in Houston at the Second Baptist Church West Campus on Tuesday.

Good Samaritan shot several times in NE Houston after saving woman from gunman

A man drives alongside a woman who was walking alone and points a gun at her. A man who saw what was happening stepped in to help and was shot several times.

HCSO: Man, woman dead in possible murder suicide at Crosby mobile home park

A man and a woman are dead after a possible murder-suicide at a mobile home park in Crosby, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.

Man shot in Houston after reportedly yelling at suspect who pointed weapon at woman

According to Houston police, a woman reported that she was walking down the street when someone pulled up next to her and pointed a weapon at her. Police say a man across the street reportedly screamed at the suspect, who then shot him.

Houston Texans donate $10,000 to honor fallen, injured officers

A $10,000 donation was made by the Houston Texans to The 100 Club, a non-profit that provides financial support to families of law enforcement officers and firefighters killed or seriously injured on the job.

Sheriff: Uber Eats driver shot at in NW Harris County, suspected gunman arrested

Sheriff Ed Gonzalez says the Uber Eats driver heard several gunshots in his direction, so he pulled into a yard trying to hide when more shots were fired at him.