Concerns over contraband: Weapons, phones, drugs found on inmates in Harris County Jail
A number of problems are plaguing the Harris County Jail. Even as the sheriff’s office works to make the facility safer there seems to be growing concern for what’s being found on inmates in the jail.
A number of problems are plaguing the Harris County Jail. Even as the sheriff’s office works to make the facility safer there seems to be growing concern for what’s being found on inmates in the jail.
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner tests positive for COVID-19
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday and is experiencing mild symptoms, he confirmed in a statement.
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday and is experiencing mild symptoms, he confirmed in a statement.
Ex-husband charged with murder of Houston woman reported missing in November
Houston police say Sean Dacko Preston, 47, is charged with murder in the death of his ex-wife, 41-year-old Keysha Preston, who was reported missing in November.
Houston police say Sean Dacko Preston, 47, is charged with murder in the death of his ex-wife, 41-year-old Keysha Preston, who was reported missing in November.
'We pretty much had a mass casualty response,' says trauma surgeon working the day of Astroworld Tragedy
Compression asphyxia was determined to be the cause of death for all 10 victims of the Astroworld Tragedy, according to the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
Compression asphyxia was determined to be the cause of death for all 10 victims of the Astroworld Tragedy, according to the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
Male fatally shot in chest in southeast Houston
Houston police say officers were down the road when they heard a gunshot. They searched the area and found a male shot in the chest.
Houston police say officers were down the road when they heard a gunshot. They searched the area and found a male shot in the chest.
Are you a soft target? Examining ways to make criminals think twice before victimizing you
In a 3-part series called “Are you a soft target,” FOX 26’s Gabby Hart answers those questions and pulls in experts to help people become a hard target.
In a 3-part series called “Are you a soft target,” FOX 26’s Gabby Hart answers those questions and pulls in experts to help people become a hard target.
New complaints surface about Spring daycare currently under investigation
In April 2021, FOX 26 first told you about a Spring mother who claimed employees from a local daycare broke her 3-month-old baby’s arm.
In April 2021, FOX 26 first told you about a Spring mother who claimed employees from a local daycare broke her 3-month-old baby’s arm.
'We've got to relieve the pressure,' Harris Co. Sheriff says as conditions worsen at jail
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez first warned of burgeoning hardships inside the overcrowded jail this past January after thousands of assaults and multiple deaths. It appears Harris County commissioners are now taking the jail crisis seriously amid the latest reports of inmates attacking officers.
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez first warned of burgeoning hardships inside the overcrowded jail this past January after thousands of assaults and multiple deaths. It appears Harris County commissioners are now taking the jail crisis seriously amid the latest reports of inmates attacking officers.
'We're supposed to be safe,' Harris County Jail employees say conditions are worsening
FOX 26’s Damali Keith speaks with two female jail workers, under the condition of anonymity, about the shocking conditions at the Harris County jail.
FOX 26’s Damali Keith speaks with two female jail workers, under the condition of anonymity, about the shocking conditions at the Harris County jail.
Harris Co. leaders approve more deputies, transfer of jail inmates
FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan has the latest on what's being done to fight the current crime wave and address issues at the Harris County Jail.
FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan has the latest on what's being done to fight the current crime wave and address issues at the Harris County Jail.
Man shot while driving on Eastex Freeway in north Houston
Houston police say the 66-year-old man was driving southbound on the Eastex Freeway early Wednesday morning when someone in another vehicle shot him.
Houston police say the 66-year-old man was driving southbound on the Eastex Freeway early Wednesday morning when someone in another vehicle shot him.
Police: Woman shot ex-boyfriend who broke into her apartment in SE Houston
Police say a woman shot her ex-boyfriend after he broke into her apartment in southeast Houston on Tuesday night.
Police say a woman shot her ex-boyfriend after he broke into her apartment in southeast Houston on Tuesday night.
37-year-old criminal free from jail on 5 felony bonds accused of beating elderly man to death during burglary
37-year-old Vincent Trevon Sanders has a string of convictions in both Harris and Fort Bend counties.
37-year-old Vincent Trevon Sanders has a string of convictions in both Harris and Fort Bend counties.
App helps shoppers find stores with lowest COVID-19 risk
A University of Houston professor just launched an app to help you stay safer from COVID-19 when you're shopping.
A University of Houston professor just launched an app to help you stay safer from COVID-19 when you're shopping.
Renters whose landlord didn't pay the mortgage learn they can stay in their homes through the holidays
We have an update to a story we brought you on Tuesday. Some residents in Crosby, who were being forced from their trailer homes this holiday season, no longer have to leave this week.
We have an update to a story we brought you on Tuesday. Some residents in Crosby, who were being forced from their trailer homes this holiday season, no longer have to leave this week.
Two detention officers attacked inside Harris County Jail
FOX 26 has learned that two Harris County detention officers were attacked inside the county jail on Monday night.
FOX 26 has learned that two Harris County detention officers were attacked inside the county jail on Monday night.