Former Brazoria Co. deputy indicted for shooting death of John Mendoza Jr.
Former Brazoria County Deputy Kevin Tippit was indicted in the June shooting death of 18-year-old John Mendoza Jr. in Lake Jackson.
Former Brazoria County Deputy Kevin Tippit was indicted in the June shooting death of 18-year-old John Mendoza Jr. in Lake Jackson.
FBI Most Wanted 'fraudster' found in Jamaica, charged in US $32M COVID relief scheme: DOJ
A South Florida woman on the FBI's list of “Most Wanted Fraudsters" for her alleged role in a $32 million scheme tied to COVID-19 funds was arrested in Jamaica and brought back to the United States.
A South Florida woman on the FBI's list of “Most Wanted Fraudsters" for her alleged role in a $32 million scheme tied to COVID-19 funds was arrested in Jamaica and brought back to the United States.
Texas firefighters battle 3,025-acre wildfire in Stephens County
Containment of the Bufford Creek Fire in Stephens County has reached 90% as the wildfire's footprint adjusted slightly to 3,025 acres, state forestry officials said.
Containment of the Bufford Creek Fire in Stephens County has reached 90% as the wildfire's footprint adjusted slightly to 3,025 acres, state forestry officials said.
Nearly 50,000 Chrysler vehicles recalled over seat belt safety defect
Chrysler is recalling nearly 50,000 vehicles over a seat belt defect that could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Chrysler is recalling nearly 50,000 vehicles over a seat belt defect that could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
These are the best community colleges in the US for 2026, data says
Community college can offer a more affordable route to a degree — but some schools stand out among others. See which community colleges ranked highest in a new analysis.
Community college can offer a more affordable route to a degree — but some schools stand out among others. See which community colleges ranked highest in a new analysis.
Abbott lays out 3 priorities for Texas Classroom Commission at inaugural meeting
The Texas Classroom Commission held its first meeting Monday, where Gov. Greg Abbott laid out three priorities for the group.
The Texas Classroom Commission held its first meeting Monday, where Gov. Greg Abbott laid out three priorities for the group.
U.S. citizen arrested after 130 pounds of cocaine found in vehicle at Texas-Mexico border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than $1.7 million worth of cocaine hidden inside an SUV at the Del Rio Port of Entry earlier this month, federal authorities announced.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than $1.7 million worth of cocaine hidden inside an SUV at the Del Rio Port of Entry earlier this month, federal authorities announced.
Schools starting in August among 'dumbest things' Texas does, lawmaker says.
A Texas lawmaker is pushing for children to start school later in the year because of the risks involving heat in August.
A Texas lawmaker is pushing for children to start school later in the year because of the risks involving heat in August.
Texas woman arrested after leaving 2 children home alone to travel to Mexico
A woman was arrested after allegedly leaving two young children, including a toddler in a heavily soiled diaper, home alone without adult supervision while she traveled to Mexico.
A woman was arrested after allegedly leaving two young children, including a toddler in a heavily soiled diaper, home alone without adult supervision while she traveled to Mexico.
Body found in retention pond near Memorial Hermann hospital in southeast Houston
Houston police were called to the scene of a body found in a retention pond near a hospital in southeast Houston.
Houston police were called to the scene of a body found in a retention pond near a hospital in southeast Houston.
Lotto Texas $26.75M jackpot winner: Winning numbers, where ticket was sold
A Lotto Texas ticket sold in Angleton won the $26.75 million jackpot on Monday. Here are the winning numbers and where the ticket was sold.
A Lotto Texas ticket sold in Angleton won the $26.75 million jackpot on Monday. Here are the winning numbers and where the ticket was sold.
Cleveland-area RV fire leaves 2 children dead, officials report
Authorities are in the Cleveland-area on Tuesday morning investigating a deadly fire involving children.
Authorities are in the Cleveland-area on Tuesday morning investigating a deadly fire involving children.
Decomposed body found near N. Eldridge, Addicks Reservoir by bicyclist
A decomposed body was found near the Addicks Reservoir just north of Katy Freeway on Monday evening, according to the Houston Police Department.
A decomposed body was found near the Addicks Reservoir just north of Katy Freeway on Monday evening, according to the Houston Police Department.
Popular Houston wedding venue suddenly closes, leaving couples scrambling
A popular wedding venue in downtown Houston has unexpectedly shut down, leaving brides and other couples scrambling to find new venues for their big day. A bride tells FOX 26 she found out the Crystal Ballroom at the Rice along Texas Avenue was permanently closing in an email.
A popular wedding venue in downtown Houston has unexpectedly shut down, leaving brides and other couples scrambling to find new venues for their big day. A bride tells FOX 26 she found out the Crystal Ballroom at the Rice along Texas Avenue was permanently closing in an email.
7 defendants now on the run after being found competent to stand trial, released on bond
Five of the seven defendants are charged with violent crimes. In about the last month, we've found a total of 10 defendants who skip bond after being found competent to stand trial and are nowhere to be found. It makes us wonder how many more are out there.
Five of the seven defendants are charged with violent crimes. In about the last month, we've found a total of 10 defendants who skip bond after being found competent to stand trial and are nowhere to be found. It makes us wonder how many more are out there.
Logan Michael Parker sentenced to two life terms for kidnapping, sexual assault of pregnant Conroe store clerk
A 23-year-old man was sentenced to two life terms after a Montgomery County jury convicted him of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a pregnant convenience store clerk in Conroe, authorities announced.
A 23-year-old man was sentenced to two life terms after a Montgomery County jury convicted him of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a pregnant convenience store clerk in Conroe, authorities announced.
Georgia Provost dies at age 85
Beloved photographer, educator, and community activist Georgia Provost has died. She served as president and CEO of Provost Studios, a nearly 80-year-old business that photographed generations of Houstonians and shot portraits for Black schools before integration.
Beloved photographer, educator, and community activist Georgia Provost has died. She served as president and CEO of Provost Studios, a nearly 80-year-old business that photographed generations of Houstonians and shot portraits for Black schools before integration.
Annual report ranks the best and worst states for 2026
Thinking about a fresh start somewhere new? A new ranking has revealed the best and worst states in 2026. Here's which state came out on top.
Thinking about a fresh start somewhere new? A new ranking has revealed the best and worst states in 2026. Here's which state came out on top.
Fulshear Police Department launches e-moto, e-bike, e-scooter safety campaign amid growing concerns
The Fulshear Police Department is stepping up education and enforcement surrounding e-motos, e-bikes and e-scooters as the devices continue to grow in popularity, particularly among younger riders.
The Fulshear Police Department is stepping up education and enforcement surrounding e-motos, e-bikes and e-scooters as the devices continue to grow in popularity, particularly among younger riders.
Man accused of dismembering Texas man’s body
The dismembered body of a Texas man was discovered during a search by investigators last week.
The dismembered body of a Texas man was discovered during a search by investigators last week.