Houston man pleads guilty to murder of transgender woman, receives life sentence
A 19-year-old Oscar Ariel Sierra will spend life behind bars after pleading guilty to the murder of a 39-year-old transgender woman in east Houston back in 2022.
A 19-year-old Oscar Ariel Sierra will spend life behind bars after pleading guilty to the murder of a 39-year-old transgender woman in east Houston back in 2022.
Houston free portable air conditioners for seniors, people with disabilities
The Houston Health Department will distribute 400 free portable air conditioners to area seniors, people with disabilities and caregivers of disabled children.
The Houston Health Department will distribute 400 free portable air conditioners to area seniors, people with disabilities and caregivers of disabled children.
I-610 East Loop NB lanes reopen at Clinton after deadly crash
The northbound lanes of the I-610 East Loop have reopened near Clinton Drive after a deadly crash.
The northbound lanes of the I-610 East Loop have reopened near Clinton Drive after a deadly crash.
Houston weather: Heavy rain, flooding possible for Thursday through early Friday
Thursday through early Friday are now FOX 26 Storm Alert Days and will likely feature rounds of heavy rain and a few strong to severe storms!
Thursday through early Friday are now FOX 26 Storm Alert Days and will likely feature rounds of heavy rain and a few strong to severe storms!
Increase in crimes against children
Crimes against children are rising rapidly and the FBI recently released a report saying they have seen an alarming increase in online predators. Rania Mankarious, the CEO of CrimeStoppers spoke with FOX 26 anchor Rashi Vats who shares more.
Crimes against children are rising rapidly and the FBI recently released a report saying they have seen an alarming increase in online predators. Rania Mankarious, the CEO of CrimeStoppers spoke with FOX 26 anchor Rashi Vats who shares more.
Houston crime: Rise of child predatorial crime, how you can keep your kids safe
In just 24 hours, we have reported on four sexual crimes against children in our community.
In just 24 hours, we have reported on four sexual crimes against children in our community.
Houston apartment fire: 1 firefighter, 2 people injured in apartment fire on Park Place
Houston firefighters are on the scene of an apartment fire that left one firefighter and two people injured.
Houston firefighters are on the scene of an apartment fire that left one firefighter and two people injured.
In wake of scandal, recommendations delivered for HPD reform
Houston's independent review committee proposes reforms for the police department after a quarter-million cases, including sexual assaults, were abandoned.
Houston's independent review committee proposes reforms for the police department after a quarter-million cases, including sexual assaults, were abandoned.
Texas School Funding Debate: Inquiry sought into Houston ISD Superintendent's charter school ties
Is the state planning to investigate claims of Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles funneling Texas taxpayer dollars to charter schools he founded out of state?
Is the state planning to investigate claims of Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles funneling Texas taxpayer dollars to charter schools he founded out of state?
Mayor's panel on HPD scandal makes suggestions
A significant step in the search for accountability and corrective action in the Houston Police Department's "case abandonment" scandal. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan reports after an independent review panel gave recommendations
A significant step in the search for accountability and corrective action in the Houston Police Department's "case abandonment" scandal. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan reports after an independent review panel gave recommendations
2021 Grotto shooting suspect sentenced
A 22-year-old has been sentenced for shooting an off-duty New Orleans police officer and his friend at a restaurant near the Galleria in 2021.
A 22-year-old has been sentenced for shooting an off-duty New Orleans police officer and his friend at a restaurant near the Galleria in 2021.
Galveston bridge collapse: What is vacuum gas oil?
As of right now, it is unknown how much oil is leaking or had leaked into the water around where a barge crashed into the Pelican Island bridge. However, we learned the barge has the ability to carry 30,000 gallons of vacuum gas oils, but what is vacuum gas oil?
As of right now, it is unknown how much oil is leaking or had leaked into the water around where a barge crashed into the Pelican Island bridge. However, we learned the barge has the ability to carry 30,000 gallons of vacuum gas oils, but what is vacuum gas oil?
Tracking Pelican Island bridge collapse
We are tracking a barge that crashed into the Pelican Island Bridge in Galveston on Wednesday which has caused a portion of the bridge to fall off and oil to spill into the water. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia reports on what we know so far and what is being done.
We are tracking a barge that crashed into the Pelican Island Bridge in Galveston on Wednesday which has caused a portion of the bridge to fall off and oil to spill into the water. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia reports on what we know so far and what is being done.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott requests presidential disaster declaration following recent severe weather
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is asking for President Joe Biden to declare a presidential disaster declaration following the recent severe weather and flooding in the area.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is asking for President Joe Biden to declare a presidential disaster declaration following the recent severe weather and flooding in the area.
Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles funneling money to Colorado charter schools accusations addressed
According Reporter Brett Shipp, Miles started three Third Future Schools in Colorado after leaving Dallas ISD in 2015, and then the charter network expanded to Texas with more schools starting in 2020.
According Reporter Brett Shipp, Miles started three Third Future Schools in Colorado after leaving Dallas ISD in 2015, and then the charter network expanded to Texas with more schools starting in 2020.
Nigerian sentenced for $5.7M scheme with victims in more than 20 countries
Uche Victor Diuno was sentenced to federal prison for his role in a fraud scheme that targeted victims in over 20 countries by impersonating bank executives and promising fake investments.
Uche Victor Diuno was sentenced to federal prison for his role in a fraud scheme that targeted victims in over 20 countries by impersonating bank executives and promising fake investments.
WWII veteran victim of fraud scheme by alleged 'Christian' company
A 92-year-old World War II veteran was scammed out of more than $300,000 in a shocking fraud scheme orchestrated by a group posing as a Christian investment company.
A 92-year-old World War II veteran was scammed out of more than $300,000 in a shocking fraud scheme orchestrated by a group posing as a Christian investment company.
Clear Lake High School student had gun in backpack: officials
A Clear Lake High School student is facing criminal and disciplinary consequences after a handgun was found in the student’s backpack on Wednesday morning, officials say.
A Clear Lake High School student is facing criminal and disciplinary consequences after a handgun was found in the student’s backpack on Wednesday morning, officials say.
Protesters block entrance to Port of Houston in solidarity with Palestine
A group of protesters briefly disrupted traffic at the Port of Houston on Wednesday morning, causing a temporary closure of the northbound entrance ramp to the port.
A group of protesters briefly disrupted traffic at the Port of Houston on Wednesday morning, causing a temporary closure of the northbound entrance ramp to the port.
Houston man accused of kidnapping New Mexico baby whose mother, another woman were shot, killed
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico, 26-year-old Alek Isaiah Collins, of Manvel, was charged by criminal complaint with interstate kidnapping of a child for allegedly kidnapping a New Mexico girl whose mother and another woman were found shot and killed at a park.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico, 26-year-old Alek Isaiah Collins, of Manvel, was charged by criminal complaint with interstate kidnapping of a child for allegedly kidnapping a New Mexico girl whose mother and another woman were found shot and killed at a park.