Harris County leaders discuss budget deficit

Harris County leaders are grappling with a budget deficit, but they can't agree on how big that deficit actually is. On Tuesday, county leaders debated options for balancing the deficit.

ICE hiring event in Arlington: Seeking officers, attorneys

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is holding a major hiring event in North Texas as part of a nationwide effort to expand its workforce.

What is screwworm? Symptoms, prevention and treatment

The first human case of New World screwworm was confirmed in the United States after a Maryland resident was diagnosed earlier this month.

Elderly Mexican citizen wanted in Houston for indecency with a child arrested at border

A 70-year-old Mexican citizen was arrested at the Laredo Port of Entry on Sunday. The man, Bernardo Vasquez Rodriguez, was wanted on a felony warrant from Harris County, Texas.

Houston weather forecast Tuesday: Hot, humid, scattered storms

A ridge of high pressure has weakened and moved into West Texas, so our chances for a daily round of afternoon rain is back in the forecast.

Bomb squad at Memorial Park: Part of WWI-era artillery shell found in Houston

The bomb squad conducted a detonation at Houston’s Memorial Park after part of a WWI-era artillery shell was found in a wooded area on Monday.

Wells Fargo customer almost lost $23K in scheme until FOX 26 got involved

On April 29, Lorrie Kimble said she got a phone call her caller ID stated Wells Fargo. There were transactions that appeared to be fraudulent, the caller told Lorrie.

Houston crime: Suspect arrested, charged in teen's shooting

FOX 26 Houston has learned that the suspect, John Martin Dixon, who was wanted for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in connection with the shooting of a teen, is now in custody.

Ex-MD Anderson scientist accused of stealing trade secrets for China

A former researcher at MD Anderson Cancer Center is accused of trying to steal proprietary cancer-related research and take it to China.

Harris County Sheriff's Office employees relieved of duty after DWI charge

A Harris County Sheriff's Office sergeant and a lateral deputy have been relieved of duty after they were both arrested charged with DWIs.