Houston-area DMV employee charged in VIN swapping auto-theft scheme

A Houston-area Texas DMV employee and her alleged co-conspirator have been accused in a car title laundering scheme, officials announced Thursday.

Houston man defrauded people of $1.4M, false promises of US citizenship

Jesus Carlos Silva has pleaded guilty after admitting to stealing more than $1.4 million and pretending to be an immigration attorney, according to U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.

Dog's bite saves owner's life in unexpected twist

Tiger Coffman, diagnosed with neurofibromatosis at age 13, eventually became paralyzed due to the condition. Recently, his dog Nolan likely instinctively started licking an infection on Tiger's feet. Since Tiger couldn't feel it and didn't stop him, that led to nibbling, then biting his toes off. Despite the incident, Tiger fought to keep his dog by his side.

Texas flooding: Local woman transforms personal flood devastation into a mission to help

A local woman, who encountered a traumatic flooding experience in 2010 living along the Guadalupe River, is making it her mission to gather urgent items and deliver them to ‘forgotten’ areas in the Texas Hill Country affected by the recent flooding.

Texas floods: Victims from Houston area honored by communities
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Hundreds lined the streets as Montgomery County deputies escorted Reese Machaca's body to Conroe. In Humble, a balloon release was help in honor of Melissa and Rob Kamin.

Texas floods: Houston-area family speaks on volunteering efforts
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The family of a Houston-area firefighter has made more than one trip to Texas' Hill Country to donate supplies for people in need. They spoke about their passion for service with FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour.

Texas floods: Family of Houston-area firefighter continues to help thanks to locals
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A family made another trip to Texas' Hill Country with donations provided by people in the Greater Houston area. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour caught up with the family before they left.

Man dies after shooting in Southeast Houston, police say

Police believe the shooting happened during an altercation at a convenience store near where the victim was found by first responders.

Texas floods: State-based group comes to help Central Texas
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FOX 26's Caroline Collins spoke to members of 300 Justice Road, a Texas volunteering organization who came to Kerrville to help flood victims.

Houston's Valeria Gonzalez defies odds in pursuit of Miss Universe Honduras crown

Valeria Gonzalez, a local Houston resident and student at Sam Houston State University, is set to compete in the Miss Universe Honduras competition. Her journey to the pageant stage is a testament to her resilience and determination, having overcome numerous challenges throughout her life.

Southeast Houston: 18-year-old wanted in deadly parking lot shooting

Jermon Williams was shot and killed in May at an apartment complex on Redford Street. Police say one suspect has been arrested, and they're now looking for another.

North Houston: Suspect wanted in 16-year-old's shooting death

16-year-old Davion Elzy was fatally shot in May at a store on Northborough Drive. Police are looking for a 19-year-old who has now been charged.

Person of interest sought in deadly north Houston shooting

A man died after he was found shot Monday night at an apartment complex on Seminar Drive. Houston police have identified a person of interest for questioning.