Baytown mother accused of leaving autistic 11-year-old son covered in feces

A Baytown mother is charged with injury of a child after her 11-year-old autistic son was found locked in a room, severely malnourished, and covered in feces.

Harris County investigation: Man allegedly shot ex-girlfriend, himself

A man allegedly shot his ex-girlfriend before driving to a gas station about 10 miles away and shooting himself, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez says.

Houston’s proposed ‘Super Hub’ for homelessness faces pushback ahead of City Council vote

Houston officials are proposing a "Super Hub" - a multi-million dollar project on Emancipation Avenue to connect homeless individuals with shelter and services - but nearby residents are pushing back over safety, transparency, and timing ahead of a key City Council vote.

Montrose man has $50,000 motorcycle stolen: What HPD Union says to do

Thursday afternoon, two men were caught on camera stealing a motorcycle from an apartment complex. Brian Smith, the owner of the bike, says that the vehicle is worth approximately $50,000.

2 of Texas' most wanted sex offenders arrested

Both men had been on the run for months after failing to comply with their sex offender registration requirements.

Families react to corpse abuse charges for 2 former Richardson Mortuary directors

After the news broke Monday of the charges against two former funeral directors at a Houston mortuary, FOX 26 spoke with family members affected by the alleged crimes.

Arrests made after Mississippi homecoming shooting left 6 dead

The shooting and mass killing happened last weekend as people celebrated homecoming in a small Mississippi town. Six died and more than a dozen others were hurt.

Mother, activists want teen in federal custody to return home, asks city officials for help

The mother of a 15-year-old boy with autism wants her son returned home to her after he went missing in Houston earlier this month and ended up being placed with the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Refugee Resettlement.

Houston SWAT standoff: Person barricaded in apartment on Main Street taken into custody

A person has been taken into custody after being barricaded inside a Midtown Houston apartment after allegedly firing a gun at a METRORail platform on Tuesday morning, officials say.

West Nile Virus found in mosquitoes trapped in Sugar Land

At least one mosquito trapped in Sugar Land has tested positive for West Nile Virus, according to Sugar Land city officials.

Texas election 2025: Houston, Southeast Texas races to watch

Texas voters will head to the polls on Nov. 4 to decide on some statewide issues and local positions. Here's a look at some of the key races and how to find out what is on your ballot.

Houston free Halloween, trick-or-treat events 2025

Are you looking for a scary good time this October? Here's a list of free trick-or-treat and Halloween events across the Houston area this month.

Burn ban in effect for Montgomery, Fort Bend counties

Burn bans are in place for a few surrounding counties in the Houston-area, including Montgomery and Fort Bend County.

Broadway faces possible shutdown as musicians, performers threaten strike

The lights on Broadway could soon go dark — at least temporarily — if contract negotiations between the Broadway League and unions representing musicians, actors and stage managers continue to falter.