Arlene Alvarez shooting death: Murder charge dropped; suspect awaits manslaughter trial

In 2022, authorities say Tony Earls Jr. shot at 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez's family, mistaking their vehicle for a person who had just robbed him. Since then, it's been a back-and-forth of charges filed and dropped.

Houston news today: Ex-deputy constable charged; man survives dramatic crash
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In Houston news today, August 6, 2025: A former Harris County Pct. 6 deputy constable has been arrested a year after a deadly wrong-way crash. A man survived after his car crashed underneath an 18-wheeler and caught fire. A pole vault team was targeted in an expensive Humble theft. The FBI reveals the first-ever Houston Most Wanted fugitive list. Plus, the latest on the Texas redistricting fight.

Houston crash: Vehicle gets stuck under 18-wheeler, catches fire

A Lexus became stuck underneath an 18-wheeler and soon caught fire on North Freeway after the driver swerved to avoid debris int he roadway.

Houston shooting: Woman killed, allegedly shot by her husband in parking garage

Houston police are investigating the death of a woman who was allegedly shot multiple times by her husband in an apartment complex parking garage.

Houston crime: Youth pole vault team’s truck, $50K in equipment stolen during trip

A youth pole vault team visiting Houston for the AAU Junior Olympics had their coach’s truck and $50K in gear stolen in minutes, all caught on surveillance video.

Family demands justice after grandmother dies in hot Houston apartment

A family plans to file a lawsuit after their grandmother died in extreme heat inside her apartment. They say her air conditioning unit was broken and the complex did nothing. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann spoke with the family who is demanding justice.

Family demands justice after Houston heat death
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A Houston family is demanding justice from an apartment complex after a grandmother died of apparent heat-related causes in her home.

FBI releases first-ever Houston Most Wanted fugitives list, 1 fugitive already apprehended

The FBI revealed its first-ever Houston Most Wanted fugitives list on Tuesday, featuring people wanted by the FBI, the Houston Police Department, the Harris County Sheriff's Office, the US Marshall Service, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, and the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Houston weather: Showers possible on Wednesday afternoon

Wednesday will look a lot like Tuesday. Look for a mix of sun and clouds with highs in the mid 90s and a scattering of afternoon showers and storms. A few could be briefly heavy, but mostly some "garden variety" storms.

Houston man mistakenly detained by ICE due to name confusion

A Houston man was mistakenly detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and released hours later. The agency admits they arrested the wrong person due to similarities in appearance and identical names.

Arnaldo Richards' Picos Restaurant in Houston to close

Picos Restaurant is closing after more than 40 years in Houston, owner and founder Arnaldo Richards announced on Tuesday.

6 migrants arrested in Houston convicted of 48 criminal offenses

In Houston, ICE arrested six immigrants who have all entered the United States without documentation 42 times and have been convicted of nearly 50 criminal offenses.

Two FAMU graduates killed in Midtown crash; suspected drunk driver facing murder charges

Two recent college graduates and fraternity brothers were killed in a fiery crash early Saturday morning in Midtown Houston, after police say a suspected drunk driver ran a red light and collided with their vehicle.

Fraternity brothers killed in fiery crash over the weekend
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Two recent college graduates and also fraternity brothers, sadly died in a fiery car crash and was caught on camera this past weekend in Houston.