Signal app used by Trump officials previously prompted scrutiny in Harris County

The editor-in-chief of The Atlantic came out on Monday to allege he was included in a group chat on Signal with top national security officials. It has put attention back on security and transparency.

Houston man charged for stealing nearly $500k worth of back up power generators

Harris County Precinct 1 Constable announced charges against James Eric Barns for engaging in organized criminal activity. Barns allegedly used stolen credit cards to buy generators from over 30 companies in the Houston area, selling them at discounted rates on Facebook Marketplace. Investigators estimate losses of over $470,000 since 2023, with attempts to scam more than $900,000. Deputies seized 10 new generators from a storage shed during the operation's shutdown.

Teen charged with murder in Baytown shooting death of 14-year-old girl

The family of 14-year-old Anaya Zachary speak with Fox 26 after learning the teen suspect in the case has been charged with murder.

Suspect in Katy McDonald's shooting should have already been in prison, records show

Antoine Ridge was arrested for the shooting death of a bystander outside a McDonald's in Katy. According to court records, Ridge has ties to criminal cases in Harris County and in Florida

Two human trafficking operations take place in Harris County

Law enforcement are cracking down on human trafficking. Two operations in the Houston area that happened this week have netted more than a dozen arrests.

NTSB calls for risk assessment on 7 Texas bridges after Baltimore collapse

The National Transportation Safety Board has identified seven Texas bridges with an "unknown" risk of collapse in the event it is hit by a ship.

VIDEO: Construction workers disarm robbery suspect in Houston, police say

Houston police are searching for a robbery suspect accused of trying to steal tools at a construction site. Surveillance video shows workers fighting back, and police say the workers were able to wrestle a gun away from the man.