Arlene Alvarez shooting death: Murder charge dropped; suspect awaits manslaughter trial

In 2022, authorities say Tony Earls Jr. shot at 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez's family, mistaking their vehicle for a person who had just robbed him. Since then, it's been a back-and-forth of charges filed and dropped.

San Angelo sex offender gets 80 years for sexual exploitation of multiple children

A San Angelo man was sentenced to 80 years in federal prison for the sexual exploitation of two young girls, a crime committed while he was a registered sex offender, federal authorities announced.

Former Galveston County jailer indicted in inmate's death

Skyler Ray Chapman, a former Galveston County Jail, has been indicted for criminally negligent homicide in the death of inmate Saul Vargas back in September 2024

Texas Democratic lawmakers who fled state evacuate Illinois hotel after bomb threat

A bomb threat was made at the Illinois hotel where Texas Democratic lawmakers are staying after fleeing the state to block a vote on a newly drawn congressional map, officials said Wednesday morning.

Houston crash: Vehicle gets stuck under 18-wheeler, catches fire

A Lexus became stuck underneath an 18-wheeler and soon caught fire on North Freeway after the driver swerved to avoid debris int he roadway.

Houston shooting: Woman killed, allegedly shot by her husband in parking garage

Houston police are investigating the death of a woman who was allegedly shot multiple times by her husband in an apartment complex parking garage.

Houston crime: Youth pole vault team’s truck, $50K in equipment stolen during trip

A youth pole vault team visiting Houston for the AAU Junior Olympics had their coach’s truck and $50K in gear stolen in minutes, all caught on surveillance video.

Montgomery County animal abuse case now under investigation

A mother and adult daughter who rented a home in Cleveland left behind the remains of several dogs that suffered horrible deaths.

Family demands justice after grandmother dies in hot Houston apartment

A family plans to file a lawsuit after their grandmother died in extreme heat inside her apartment. They say her air conditioning unit was broken and the complex did nothing. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann spoke with the family who is demanding justice.

'Come and take it': Texas Dems in MA say they aren't scared of quorum break arrests

During a press conference after their meeting, the lawmakers stood by their decision to break quorum, and said they do not fear threats being made to arrest them.

FBI releases first-ever Houston Most Wanted fugitives list, 1 fugitive already apprehended

The FBI revealed its first-ever Houston Most Wanted fugitives list on Tuesday, featuring people wanted by the FBI, the Houston Police Department, the Harris County Sheriff's Office, the US Marshall Service, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, and the Texas Department of Public Safety.