Captive journalist's' family White House meeting
Houston native Austin Tice is believed to be the only American journalist still being held captive overseas after 12 years. He was detained in Syria in 2012 while covering the Civil War. His mother and sister, Debra and Megan Tice, are meeting with White House officials to discuss his captivity and speak with FOX 26.
Houston native Austin Tice is believed to be the only American journalist still being held captive overseas after 12 years. He was detained in Syria in 2012 while covering the Civil War. His mother and sister, Debra and Megan Tice, are meeting with White House officials to discuss his captivity and speak with FOX 26.
Houston man jailed for 3 1/2 years claims he was wrongfully charged in murder
Jeffery Archangel, wrongfully accused and jailed for a murder he didn't commit, is now suing Houston police for civil rights violations after the charges were dropped just before trial.
Jeffery Archangel, wrongfully accused and jailed for a murder he didn't commit, is now suing Houston police for civil rights violations after the charges were dropped just before trial.
40-year-old career criminal free from jail on PR bond now charged with capital murder
A Texas man released on a personal recognizance bond, despite a history of violent crimes, allegedly killed his wife and her friend, leading to calls for greater accountability in bond decisions.
A Texas man released on a personal recognizance bond, despite a history of violent crimes, allegedly killed his wife and her friend, leading to calls for greater accountability in bond decisions.
Frustration grows in Bellaire over suspected serial burglar, residents plead for safety and stiff penalties
Neighbors tell FOX 26, they've called police several times for weeks and wonder if police will help before someone gets hurt.
Neighbors tell FOX 26, they've called police several times for weeks and wonder if police will help before someone gets hurt.
HPD tips to stop holiday porch pirates
The holiday season is a time for giving but porch pirates are at an all time high taking gifts as well. FOX 26 anchor Rashi Vats shows what the Houston Police Department suggests residents do to avoid the problem.
The holiday season is a time for giving but porch pirates are at an all time high taking gifts as well. FOX 26 anchor Rashi Vats shows what the Houston Police Department suggests residents do to avoid the problem.
FBI Houston searching for 'Spectacled Suspect', 2 persons of interest following bank robbery
FBI Houston needs your help locating a bank robbery suspect they've deemed the "Spectacled Suspect", along with two persons of interest.
FBI Houston needs your help locating a bank robbery suspect they've deemed the "Spectacled Suspect", along with two persons of interest.
Houston nonprofit sends holiday cheer to overseas military
A Houston-based nonprofit organization is sending care packages to U.S. military personnel stationed overseas, spreading holiday cheer and supporting troops year-round.
A Houston-based nonprofit organization is sending care packages to U.S. military personnel stationed overseas, spreading holiday cheer and supporting troops year-round.
Nonprofit sends care packages to military overseas
The Christmas holiday is around the corner and the nonprofit organization HOME is sending care packages filled with snacks, hygiene products, games, and handwritten letters to U.S. military personnel stationed overseas. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia spoke with the organization and has information on how you can help.
The Christmas holiday is around the corner and the nonprofit organization HOME is sending care packages filled with snacks, hygiene products, games, and handwritten letters to U.S. military personnel stationed overseas. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia spoke with the organization and has information on how you can help.
Houston attorney allegedly murdered, cremated son
New details have emerged out of Sabine County after Houston attorney Michael C. Howard was accused of killing his son who had down syndrome and "cremating" him. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour has more details on the case after it was revealed he waited 17 hours before calling authorities.
New details have emerged out of Sabine County after Houston attorney Michael C. Howard was accused of killing his son who had down syndrome and "cremating" him. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour has more details on the case after it was revealed he waited 17 hours before calling authorities.
Escaped Harris County inmate back in custody
Daniel Eugene Douglas is back in custody after escaping from the Harris County Joint Processing Center in Downtown Houston on Thursday. FOX 26's Abigail Dye has more details on the escape and capture.
Daniel Eugene Douglas is back in custody after escaping from the Harris County Joint Processing Center in Downtown Houston on Thursday. FOX 26's Abigail Dye has more details on the escape and capture.
Suspect who escaped Joint Processing Center captured, HCSO says
The Harris County Sheriff's Office is reporting that escaped inmate 22-year-old Baytown prisoner Daniel Eugene Douglas was captured.
The Harris County Sheriff's Office is reporting that escaped inmate 22-year-old Baytown prisoner Daniel Eugene Douglas was captured.
Houston attorney waited 17 hours after allegedly murdering, 'cremating' son to call authorities
Attorney Michael C. Howard waited 17 hours after allegedly murdering his son on "accident" and "cremating" his body before calling Sabine County deputies.
Attorney Michael C. Howard waited 17 hours after allegedly murdering his son on "accident" and "cremating" his body before calling Sabine County deputies.
Houston man who killed 16-year-old after she broke up with him gets 75 years in prison
A 29-year-old man has been sentenced for shooting and killing a teen in 2018 outside her home after she broke up with him.
A 29-year-old man has been sentenced for shooting and killing a teen in 2018 outside her home after she broke up with him.
Deny, defend, depose: Possible meaning behind CEO killer’s apparent message
After UnitedHeathcare CEO Brian Thomspon was gunned down, investigators found “bizarre" engravings on the bullet casings left on the scene -- the words “deny," “depose" and “defend."
After UnitedHeathcare CEO Brian Thomspon was gunned down, investigators found “bizarre" engravings on the bullet casings left on the scene -- the words “deny," “depose" and “defend."
Houston weather forecast for Thursday, Dec. 5
Our topsy-turvy weather pattern continues today with areas of mist and drizzle early, then cooler breezes for the rest of the day. Expect steady or even falling temperatures into this afternoon.
Our topsy-turvy weather pattern continues today with areas of mist and drizzle early, then cooler breezes for the rest of the day. Expect steady or even falling temperatures into this afternoon.
4 suspected cases of horrific animal abuse involving dogs in trash bags dumped in Houston's northeast side
BARC, Houston police, and the Harris County Animal Cruelty Task Force are all looking into several disturbing discoveries made in the northeast side area near Parker and Tidwell, known as the "Corridor of Cruelty."
BARC, Houston police, and the Harris County Animal Cruelty Task Force are all looking into several disturbing discoveries made in the northeast side area near Parker and Tidwell, known as the "Corridor of Cruelty."
Harris County homeowners hit with historically high tax bills
In Harris County, property tax bills are out, and as FOX 26 was the first to forecast, they are "punishing".
In Harris County, property tax bills are out, and as FOX 26 was the first to forecast, they are "punishing".
Houston Texans Azeez Al-Shaair's 3-game suspension upheld following appeal
Houston Texans defensive linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair's 3-game suspension has been uplifted following an appeal, according to NFL.com.
Houston Texans defensive linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair's 3-game suspension has been uplifted following an appeal, according to NFL.com.
Houston attorney arrested for allegedly murdering his own son, said he 'cremated' him
A Houston attorney has been charged with murder and tampering with evidence following an incident in Sabine County over the weekend.
A Houston attorney has been charged with murder and tampering with evidence following an incident in Sabine County over the weekend.


















