West Nile virus in Harris County: First case of 2025 confirmed

Health officials have confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus in Harris County this year. Here's what we know.

Houston man charged with murder after allegedly killing girlfriend, sending photo

A man who allegedly shot his girlfriend to death and then sent a photo to his family member has been charged with murder, according to Houston police.

Body found during Lake Houston search for woman who fell from jet ski

A body has been recovered from Lake Houston during the search for a 20-year-old woman who went missing after falling from a jet ski, police say.

Mom arrested after child found with bottle of wine at Houston apartment

After finding that no adults were in the home, the deputies called for assistance. While waiting, they say one of the children appeared holding an open bottle of wine.

19-year-old arrested in Aldine hit-and-run; one teen dead, another injured, sheriff says

On April 27, two teens were struck by a vehicle on Airline Drive and Hill Road. Officials say one of the teens has since passed away and a suspect has now been arrested.

Timber Top Condominiums fire: High-rise structure fire extinguished

Drivers are being asked to stay away from Champion Forest Drive and Cypresswood Drive due to a high-rise structure fire that sparked up on Wednesday afternoon.

Judge weighing possible contempt hearing for former DA Kim Ogg

Former Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg faces a possible contempt hearing due to interviews she gave to FOX 26 and other news outlets about the Jocelyn Nungaray murder case. The judge has not made a decision.

Houston man accused of shooting girlfriend to death, sending photo to family

A Houston man is accused of shooting and killing his girlfriend and sending a photo to a family member on Tuesday night. Police say he is also suspected of shooting another person on the same night.

35-year-old man accused of charging people to haul off their heavy trash, then dump it illegally

Obviously, there's nothing illegal about charging people to haul off things they no longer want, like furniture and appliances. It's what Randy Salias did with the junk that got him arrested.

Harris County wins lawsuit against HHS, restores millions in public health funds

A district court judge has sided with Harris County in a lawsuit over public health funds that were illegally eliminated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services earlier this year.