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.
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.
Houston man allegedly posed as ICE agent to rob man during fake traffic stop
A man has been charged after allegedly posing as an ICE agent to rob a man during a fake traffic stop in Houston.
A man has been charged after allegedly posing as an ICE agent to rob a man during a fake traffic stop in Houston.
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.
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
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.
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.
Music school in Houston accused of not paying current, former employees
A local music academy is accused of being out of tune. Several former and current employees say they haven't been paid for months.
A local music academy is accused of being out of tune. Several former and current employees say they haven't been paid for months.
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.
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.
Houston cold case: Masks, guns and an ambush killing; $15,000 reward being offered
Who killed 31-year-old Julian Castro? It's a question his family and police have been asking for three years now.
Who killed 31-year-old Julian Castro? It's a question his family and police have been asking for three years now.
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.
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.
SpaceX Dragon launches astronauts to International Space Station
Axiom Mission 4 crew members lifted off early Wednesday morning.
Axiom Mission 4 crew members lifted off early Wednesday morning.
Birth certificate mishaps at Houston hospital: How to get them corrected
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.
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
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.
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.
Case reset for Houston man accused of fatally stabbing his wife
Michael Simpson is accused of stabbing his wife repeatedly in front of their daughter in Nov. 2023.
Michael Simpson is accused of stabbing his wife repeatedly in front of their daughter in Nov. 2023.
Skeletal remains found in east Houston, police say
Police say human remains were found on Tuesday afternoon.
Police say human remains were found on Tuesday afternoon.
Man found shot in south Houston, dies at the scene, police say
A man was reportedly found shot on Aledo Street early Wednesday morning. Police are looking for any information.
A man was reportedly found shot on Aledo Street early Wednesday morning. Police are looking for any information.
More individuals affected by birth certificates mishaps from Houston hospital seek help
The Bureau Chief of Vital Statistics at the Houston Health Department spoke with FOX 26 about how affected individuals can rectify these errors.
The Bureau Chief of Vital Statistics at the Houston Health Department spoke with FOX 26 about how affected individuals can rectify these errors.
FULL interview: How to correct birth certificates
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Houston Galleria incident: Shoplifter jumps from second story onto Galleria ice rink running from police
Video showed the moments after a man jumped from the second story inside the Galleria mall onto the ice rink, attempting to get away from the cops.
Video showed the moments after a man jumped from the second story inside the Galleria mall onto the ice rink, attempting to get away from the cops.



















