Pearland School District's "RISE" Program connects mentors with students in need

The Pearland school district's RISE program is bridging the mentorship gap by matching caring adults with students, like Amy Coiner and Allison Schrenk, who have formed a lasting bond and achieved positive outcomes through weekly mentoring sessions.

FOX in Focus: Mentors supporting the youth
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Continuing in our FOX in Focus series, Breaking the Cycle, we focus on being a mentor and someone who serves as a role model or advisor, providing guidance, and feedback to help someone become the best version of themselves. FOX 26 anchor Denise Middleton shows us the impact the RISE Mentoring Program is having in Pearland ISD.

Pearland crime: Police searching for gym locker theft suspect

The Pearland Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating Ryan Diaz, wanted for multiple felony warrants related to gym locker thefts.

Pearland shooting: Two people shot at restaurant, suspected shooter in custody

The Pearland Police Department is investigating a shooting at a local Jack-In-The-Box, where two individuals sustained non-life-threatening injuries and the suspected shooter has been apprehended.

Arrijana Hill remembered 10 years after she was murdered by her boyfriend

It's been 10 years since Pearland teenager Arrijana Hill, who was pregnant with twins, was found murdered inside her home and her boyfriend found guilty in her death. Her family and loves ones gathered to remember her.

Remembering Arrijana Hill 10 years after murder
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It's been 10 years since a Pearland teenager was found murdered inside her own home. Her parents have created a non-profit organization in their daughters honor. FOX 26's Damali Keith gives an update on what's happened since.

Crawfish prices at Lotus Seafood drop to $9/lb

In a crawfish season plagued by high prices driven by low supply and high demand, Lotus Seafood has been working to bring customers crawfish for less than $10 compared to $14/lb. average price around town.

Missing William Sieh: 17-year-old last seen on Wednesday in Pearland

An AMBER Alert has been issued for 17-year-old William Sieh who was last seen at his home on Pine Chase Drive in Pearland on Wednesday.

Lunar New Year 2024 events in the Houston area

Happy Lunar New Year! On Saturday, many Houstonians will be out celebrating the Lunar New Year and Year of the Dragon with festivals and events! Here are some of the events taking place fort you to attend.

Man wanted in Pearland for stalking, considered 'armed and dangerous'

Pearland Police are searching for Victor Ferman who is wanted for stalking and has often been seen in League City, Pearland, and Houston.

League City stalking suspect Victor Ferman wanted, police say

The League City Police Department says they have filed charges on 20-year-old Victor Ferman, who is wanted for stalking.

Houston seniors receiving free home repairs this holiday season

For the holiday season, a few area senior citizens have found themselves receiving repairs to their home thanks to Senior Minor Home Repair program.

Business raising funds for grieving family
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A local small business is doing their part to help a grieving family. Jeremiah's Italian Ice in Pearland is holding a fundraiser for the Duarte family who lost a 10-year-old in a shooting at a flea market. FOX 26's Abigail Dye swung by and spoke to the business owners about their cause.

Pearland crime: Suspect in custody for fatal flea market shooting

A 19-year-old suspect is now in custody on charges connected to the shooting death of a 10-year-old boy at a Pearland flea market.

Cole's Flea Market in Pearland shooting; suspect wanted, 2 arrested in investigation

Police located five shooting victims; a 10-year-old Hispanic male, a 14-year-old Hispanic female, a 37-year-old Hispanic male, a 16-year-old Hispanic male, and an 18-year-old Hispanic male, and transported to nearby hospitals.