DA's office wants 40-year-old career thief with almost 2 dozen felony theft charges held with no bond

A repeat felony theft suspect accused of stealing high-priced items from major retailers across the Houston area is now being held without bond as prosecutors push for an unusual detention request despite the charges being non-violent. Court records show Cody Boutte has faced 20 felony theft charges since 2020 and has served prison time three times.

Serial thief facing new charges
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On tonight's "Breaking Bond", in a rare move, the District Attorney's Office wants a 40-year-old career thief with almost two dozen felony theft charges under his belt to be held in jail with no bond set. FOX 26's Randy Wallace explains. 

The Ultimatum: Queer Love Where Are They Now? Britney & AJ Unfiltered
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The Ultimatum’s Britney and AJ are in the hot seat! The Netflix stars join The Nightcap to break down the reality TV experience like you've never heard it before. We get the real story behind their time on the show, how they handled the public eye, and where their relationship stands today as they navigate wedding planning in the real world.

Breaking down Texas primary runoff results | Texas Live & Local
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FOX 26 political reporter Greg Groogan joined "Texas Live and Local" to speak on the aftermath of Tuesday's primary runoff elections.

Your Legal Questions: May 27, 2026
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FOX 26 Senior Legal Analyst Chris Tritico answers viewers' legal questions.

What's Your Point? Overtime | May 24, 2026
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FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan and the What's Your Point? panel extend on the latest on weekly politics.

Garden Grove chemical threat: 40,000 evacuated as overheated tank faces explosion or leak

An unmitigatable overheated chemical tank containing toxic methyl methacrylate at GKN Aerospace has forced the evacuation of 40,000 residents in Garden Grove, Westminster, Stanton, and Anaheim.

Tips for spotting fake luxury items | Houston Live & Local
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The owner and the manager of a Houston jewelry shop were both arrested for allegedly selling counterfeit items. FOX 26's Coco Dominguez speaks to an expert on "Houston Live & Local" for advice on how to spot fake luxury items.

Deadly shooting at Houston park raises safety concerns | Houston Live & Local
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A 17-year-old was killed and a 19-year-old was injured during a "meetup" at a southeast Houston park Thursday night. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle spoke to residents near the scene who says the shooting highlights concerns regarding safety for kids and security at the park.

Wisconsin driver removes ‘road closed’ barrier; stuck in fresh concrete

WisDOT is reminding motorists to never remove or ignore traffic barriers after a driver in Milwaukee County drove into freshly poured concrete.

Romance when the body rebels
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Is it possible to navigate the modern dating scene when your own body is fighting against you? On this episode of The Nightcap, Carolina Sanchez sits down with a powerful panel of survivors to pull back the curtain on romance, chronic illness, and self-worth. Our guests share their raw experiences with ghosting, dating app anxiety, and the dreaded "when do I tell him?" conversation. Plus, how to reclaim your body confidence and own your sexiness against all odds. Stick around until the end to see the ladies play a hilarious round of "Green Flags vs. Red Cards" and check out a special spicy mango margarita demo from Houston’s own Sipsters Mobile Bar!

Your Legal Questions: May 21, 2026
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FOX 26 Senior Legal Analyst Chris Tritico answers viewers' legal questions.

Veterans Spill the Tea on Dating
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In honor of Military Appreciation Month, guest host Cindy Burbano sits down with a lively panel of veterans to dish out the raw truth about uniform fetishes, dating civilians, and deployment drama. Plus, a visit with the veteran owners of Tomball Social House for a signature pomegranate margarita.

Harris County murder defendant agrees to plead guilty to lesser charge; won't spend one day in prison

The family of Jessica Perry says they are devastated and angry after the man who admitted assaulting her and causing her death was sentenced to deferred probation instead of prison time.

Murder defendant agrees to plead guilty to lesser charge, sentenced to probation
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Relatives of Jessica Perry say they are furious and fearful after Jason Meinelt — the man who admitted assaulting Perry and causing her death — received eight years deferred probation instead of prison time. FOX 26's Randy Wallace explains. 

Raúl Castro: Discussing US charging former Cuba president
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Political Science Professor Richard Stoll joined Caroline Collins on FOX 26's "Houston Live and Local" to give his thoughts on the US indicting former Cuban president Raúl Castro.

Houston weather: Flood Watch for Memorial Day Weekend
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A Flood Watch is set to go into effect for some of our coastal Houston-area counties until the morning of Memorial Day. FOX 26's Remeisha Shade has your forecast as of Wednesday afternoon.

Pilates meets escape at Tulum-Inspired Houston studio

Pilates is having a big moment, and one Houston studio is putting a twist on the trend with “Happy Hour Pilates."