Samuel Olson murder: Benjamin Rivera pleads guilty in connection to 5-year-old's death

Benjamin Rivera has pleaded guilty to tampering with evidence in connection to the murder of 5-year-old Samuel Olson whose decomposed body was found inside a tote.

Undocumented migrant in Houston, wife sentenced for $3M elder fraud, romance scheme

A Nigerian national and his wife have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a nationwide fraud ring that defrauded elderly individuals and other vulnerable victims out of more than $3 million through romance scams and other financial schemes.

Who murdered Julian Castro? Family members seeking answers
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Four suspects broke into a home and murdered a man sleeping inside. The murder case of 31-year-old Julian Castro has been cold for three years now, and Wednesday would have actually been his 34th birthday.

Central American family's dream comes true at Astros game; meet Mauricio Dubon

A family from Central America traveled to Houston for a special day at an Astros game, where their 10-year-old son met his favorite player, Mauricio Dubón.

Man accused of posing as ICE agent during Houston robbery

A man is accused of posing as an ICE agent to pull off a robbery. FOX 26 spoke to Harris County Pct. 1 Constable Alan Rosen for tips on spotting a fake officer.

Birth certificate mishaps at Houston hospital: How to get them corrected
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FOX 26 has received multiple emails from people who say their birth certificates are incorrect following issues at the now-closed Jefferson Davis Hospital. Reporter Jonathan Mejia spoke to the Bureau Chief of Vital Statistics at the Houston Health Department on how affected individuals can rectify these errors. Go to FOX26Houston.com or FOX Local for the full interview.

Man accused of posing as ICE officer during Houston robbery
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Charges are pending against a man who allegedly pretended to be an ICE agent to steal another person's money. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann spoke to Harris County Pct. 1 Constable Alan Rosen for signs of a fake officer.

FULL interview: How to correct birth certificates
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Following FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia's report on incorrect birth certificates issued by the now-closed Jefferson Davis Hospital, more impacted individuals are coming forward to address the issue. Omar Salgado, Bureau Chief of Vital Statistics at the Houston Health Department, explained how affected individuals can rectify these errors.

Houston DEA operation seizes $1.2M in cocaine, Mexican national sentenced

A 40-year-old Mexican national, Miguel Angel Reyes-Sanchez, was sentenced to 57 months in federal prison for intending to distribute narcotics.

New safety standards coming to child car seats

Parents need to know about new child car seat regulations coming soon. New seats will have to meet new federal safety standards to help keep kids safer in crashes.

Suspect jumps down to Houston Galleria ice rink, injures legs
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A suspect was taken to the hospital after jumping from the second floor of the Galleria mall in Houston and landing on the ice rink below.