Captive journalist's' family White House meeting
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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.

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.

HPD tips to stop holiday porch pirates
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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.

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.

Nonprofit sends care packages to military overseas
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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
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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
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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.

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."

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.

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."