23-year-old suspected gang member charged with murder that shouldn't have happened
Harris County's criminal justice system gave Gabriel Menefee break after break. That may have cost 25-year-old Jaylon Ward his life. He's only 23 and Menefee already has eight mugshots.
OFA Little League field in SE Houston left with no lights after thieves stole wires
Over the weekend, a little league field on Houston’s southeast side was vandalized twice in 24 hours, leaving the community upset.
Veterans Day 2025 Free Meals and Deals: Where Texas veterans eat and save on Nov. 11
Restaurants and retailers nationwide are honoring Veterans Day 2025 with free meals, special discounts, and exclusive offers for veterans and active-duty military members.
'Heaven's 27' parents file lawsuit against Camp Mystic, claiming 'gross negligence'
The lawsuit filed by the families of the Camp Mystic flood victims accuses the camp of gross negligence for ignoring life-threatening flash flood warnings and failing to evacuate campers, resulting in the entirely preventable deaths of 27 people.
Clear Lake fire: Fire claims Molly's Pub, patrons share experience
Crews battled a fire at Molly’s Pub in Clear Lake on Monday morning.
Texas City drowning: Boy, 12, dies after being pulled from water
A 12-year-old boy drowned at the Texas City Dike on Sunday afternoon, authorities say.
Trinity River drowning: 2 teens dead, father recovered by authorities
Authorities have confirmed they have located a father who is believed to have drowned after attempting to save his teenage son and his son's friend, according to law enforcement.
Government shutdown: Flights canceled at Bush, Hobby airports due to FAA order
Dozens of flights have been canceled at Bush, Hobby airports as of Monday morning and there were 1,400 US flights are canceled nationwide as the FAA ordered airlines to cancel 10% of scheduled flights.
Balloon release to honor Houston fatal crash victim
Three people were killed in a crash that occurred Sunday morning at the intersection of Almeda Road and W Odem Drive. A mother identified the three victims as her son and two of his close friends.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott launches 2026 re-election campaign
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced his re-election bid for a fourth term in 2026, aiming to become the state's longest-serving governor while emphasizing continued economic growth and conservative policies.
Brief Houston chase ends in crash; one hospitalized, officials say
A suspect is in custody and another person is in a hospital after a car chase led to a crash in Houston's Eastex-Jensen Area, according to Texas DPS. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez spoke to a sergeant at the scene.
Polk County Carter Lake Dam owners to assess damage; others still asked to avoid the area
An 8-inch hole was found in the embankment of the Carter Lake Dam in Camden.
Man shot at Houston apartment complex near NRG; suspects may have robbed him earlier, police say
A young man was found shot on Westridge Street near NRG Stadium. Police say the suspects might've been involved in the victim being robbed hours prior.
Texas’ most-burglarized city is not Dallas or Houston, according to report
The SafeWise report names Calvert, Texas as the state's most-burglarized city based on 2023 data, highlighting that high burglary rates often occur in smaller towns and showing a rise in the national average loss per incident to $6,000.
Southeast Houston party attendee killed in hit-and-run, police say
A young man died early Sunday after he was struck by a truck on Kassarine Pass.
Houston chase ends in two-car crash in Eastex-Jensen area; one injured, suspect arrested, DPS says
A suspect allegedly led a half-mile chase before hitting another driver on Jensen Drive and Laura Koppe Road.
'Disturbance' between couple kills woman, injures man in northeast Houston, officials say
Officials say there was some sort of altercation between the couple that resulted in a gun being fired.
Fatal shooting between couple in northeast Houston | Full police report
A woman was shot and killed, and a man was injured after a reported "disturbance" between the couple on Sunday. Harris County Sgt. Michael Ritchie provided information at the scene.
East Houston: Man found dead in Cloverleaf area, officials say
Officials say a man was found responsive at a residence on Force Street.
'Suspected impaired drivers' strike two Harris County patrol vehicles at Humble event, sheriff says
Two Harris County patrol vehicles were struck by separate vehicles as authorities handled traffic at an event.