The Missing: 11 years later, the unsolved case of Ali Lowitzer from Spring, Texas

Ali Lowitzer's disappearance remains unsolved 11 years later. How did the Texas teen vanish without a trace? FOX26 speaks to her mother about watching other cases come and go as her daughters sits cold.

Police give ‘all clear’ after bomb threat prompts ‘secure’ mode at Tomball HS

Tomball High School was in "secure" mode out of an abundance of caution Thursday morning after police received an anonymous bomb threat outside of the school, officials say.

Father, son stabbed at home in northwest Harris County

The Harris County Sheriff's Office says a father and son were stabbed by a contractor who showed up at their home demanding money.

Wrong-way driver detained after pursuit on I-45, Houston police say

Houston police say a driver was detained after driving the wrong way on I-45 early Thursday morning as authorities pursued and tried to get him to stop.

Free center to open soon in Houston to offer ABA for autism

A new non-profit center in Houston will soon offer high-quality therapy free of charge, opening the door for some families to get an incredible jump-start in their child's schooling at an early age.

Texas inmate executed for fatally stabbing 2 Houston-area brothers

A Texas inmate was executed Tuesday evening for fatally stabbing two Houston-area brothers during a robbery in their home more than 30 years ago.

The Missing: Pasadena man Mariano Funes missing since 2019

In Texas alone, there were 49,110 missing persons reports in 2020, according to the Texas Center for the Missing. One of them is the Houston-area case of Mariano Funes.

HCSO: Mother’s boyfriend arrested following death of 7-month-old baby

According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, the mother's boyfriend admitted to both shaking and striking the child because the baby was crying uncontrollably.

Houston's first mobile stroke unit now helping local patients

A new article in the New England Journal of Medicine highlights the work that UTHealth is doing through its mobile unit. It reports ischemic stroke patients received faster treatment and that led to less disability, but more units are needed.

Police: Teen fatally shot during exchange of gunfire with suspect in SE Houston

According to Houston police, the suspect went into the store with two firearms and began yelling at patrons and an employee. HPD says the teen, who also had a firearm, entered the store, and there was an exchange of gunfire between the two.

Ankle monitor on missing 19-year-old out of jail on bond raises more questions than answers

According to Harris County Pre-Trial Services, 4,025 defendants in Harris County are wearing electronic monitoring devices as a condition of bond. The agency says no one actually checks in person when the device records a violation.

Houston-area leaders react following the death of 'Sissy' Farenthold

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo are sharing their condolences following the death of Frances “Sissy” Farenthold.

Most Harris County homeowners likely to pay more taxes despite rate cut

Homeowners in Harris County are expected to get a lower property tax rate after a compromise was reached in a contentious battle among Commissioners, but it may not save them much money.

Funeral service held for HPD Senior Officer William "Bill" Jeffrey

A funeral service is being held for Houston Police Department Senior Officer William "Bill" Jeffrey at Grace Church Houston on Monday.