Houston crash: Harvard Elementary School crossing guard struck by vehicle
The Houston Police Department is investigating after a crossing guard was struck by a vehicle on Thursday afternoon.
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7 killed in Kenya helicopter crash near Mount Ololokwe, a mountain KPRC 2 crew climbed for “Saving Lions”
A remote mountain in northern Kenya where seven people were killed in a helicopter crash Wednesday is a place with a special connection to KPRC 2. Five Americans were among those killed when a charter helicopter crashed in the foothills of Mount Ololokwe in Samburu County, accord...
8 people treated following 'minor' I-10 East crash involving bus, 18-wheeler
The crash was reported as a "minor fender-bender."
Deer Park police officer suspended after admitting to the misuse of Flock cameras
The suspension comes as criticism of Flock cameras has increased in recent months. The criticism stems mainly from the use of Flock cameras by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the misuse of the system by law enforcement at other departments across the country....
Man found dead in southeast Houston RV fire
A witness reportedly heard an explosion Wednesday night and saw a fire coming from inside an RV.
Houston police investigate death at southeast Houston middle school
Houston police investigate death at southeast Houston middle school Chron
Body found in remote area of Attucks Middle School in Sunnyside
A body was found in a remote area of Attucks Middle School in Sunnyside, school officials said. The Houston Independent School District said maintenance crews discovered the person and called police before any students could see the scene. Sky 2 aerial footage showed emergency re...
Police investigating body found at Houston ISD middle school
The body was found in a "remote" part of campus, and HISD officials say there is no threat to students or staff.
Houston police investigate body found at HISD's Attucks Middle School
Houston police investigate body found at HISD's Attucks Middle School Houston Chronicle
3 deadly crashes in 2 weeks put southeast Houston’s Telephone Road under magnifying glass
Three people have died in separate crashes in the past two weeks at intersections along or near Telephone Road in southeast Houston. This includes a man in a wheelchair killed on Wednesday. Since the beginning of the year, at least 32 crashes have been reported on Telephone Road ...
Klein ISD classroom aide facing felony charge highlights Texas special education camera law
A former Klein ISD classroom aide was fired and arrested by district police on a felony charge of Injury to a Child just five days into the school year. A frustrated mother of a nonverbal autistic student in the suspect's class says she had to look up court records herself to lea...
Dickinson ISD educator arrested for improper relationship between educator, student
Officials say the employee was placed on administrative leave amid an investigation that was taking place before the arrest.
Deer Park police officer suspended after using license plate cameras for personal use
A Deer Park police officer was suspended for 10 days after an internal audit found he used the department’s license plate reader cameras for what officials called “personal use.” The officer, Brandon Williams, has since been reassigned to community services, according to the Deer...
Judge sentences woman in firebomb plot to kill Treasury Secretary
A woman who admitted she planned to kill U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on the day of his Senate confirmation was sentenced Tuesday to more than six years in prison....
Flock camera helps nab Florida corrections officers in LEGO heist: deputies
Florida State Corrections Officers Kaitlyn Thomas and Shaun Smith were arrested after allegedly stealing over $3,000 in merchandise.
2 houses heavily damaged in Cy-Fair fire
Two houses were heavily damaged in a fire in a Cy-Fair neighborhood on Wednesday, officials say.
City of Pasadena Police Chief M.P. Jackson to retire
The City of Pasadena's top cop has announced he is retiring, according to a statement from the City of Pasadena.
How a Georgia murder probe solved a NASCAR legend's home burglary
A Georgia man has been linked to a burglary at the North Carolina home of late NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and it's not his first crime, investigators say....
Dickinson ISD teacher arrested, accused of improper relationship with 16-year-old student
Dickinson ISD says a district employee assigned to the Galveston County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP) has been arrested in connection to allegations involving a student. The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office later confirmed 46-year-old Kristi Hanks was ar...
Americans among those killed in Kenya safari tour helicopter crash, State Department says
Americans were among those killed Wednesday when a helicopter carrying tourists on a safari crashed in a remote area of northern Kenya, according to U.S. and Kenyan officials....
Pasadena police Chief MP Jackson retiring amid scrutiny over officer conduct and disputed disciplinary records
Pasadena Police Chief M.P. Jackson plans to retire from the department at the end of the month, Mayor Thomas Shoenbein announced Wednesday morning. According to a statement from the mayor’s office provided to KPRC 2 News, Jackson informed Shoenbein of his decision Tuesday. Former...
Cy-Fair firefighters battle 2 neighboring house fires in west Houston neighborhood
Cy-Fair firefighters are battling two neighboring house fires Wednesday in west Houston. The fires were reported in the 5000 block of Walnut Cove Dr. in the Deerfield Subdivision. Residents in the Deerfield subdivision are currently without power due to the fire. Power has been s...
Driver charged after running stop sign, fatally striking man crossing street with walker in southeast Houston
Charges have been filed against a driver who fatally struck a man who was crossing an intersection with a walker Wednesday morning in southeast Houston, according to the Houston Police Department. The suspect, Bernandino Bautista, 55, has been charged with criminally negligent ho...
National Guard troops have minimal impact on crime in DC, analysis finds
President Donald Trump’s deployment of thousands of National Guard troops to Washington, part of his crime-reduction strategy in Democratic-run cities, has become a daily fixture across the capital. But a Reuters review of court documents shows how those troops only play a small ...
Houston man dead after SUV slams tree, catches fire on Potomac Drive
A man is dead after a fiery late-night crash on a Houston street that residents say they could hear from a distance. The crash happened around 10:20 p.m. Tuesday at Potomac Drive and Woodway. An SUV traveling northbound on Potomac Drive crossed the median and struck a tree at a h...
3 men hospitalized after shooting in northeast Houston
Three men are in the hospital after a shooting at two locations in northeast Houston Wednesday morning, according to police. The shooting happened around 1:15 a.m. near the 3600 block of Crane Street, with investigators working two separate scenes, one near Crane Street and East ...
Motorcyclist dies after flying over US-59 railing
A motorcyclist is dead after a late-night crash on a Houston freeway ramp left investigators with more questions than answers. The crash happened around 11:35 p.m. Tuesday on the elevated ramp connecting Interstate 45 southbound to U.S. 59 northbound, near Gray Street. Evidence a...
Harris County crash: 10-year-old girl riding electric scooter struck by vehicle
A 10-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after the electric scooter she was riding was struck by a vehicle, officials said.
Grimes County: Major crash reported on Highway 249 northbound at FM 1774
Authorities are on the scene of a major crash that occurred in Grimes County on Tuesday afternoon.
Ohio couple accused of barging into cruise ship cabin, attacking family and 9-year-old
An Ohio couple was arrested after authorities said they forced their way into a family's cruise ship cabin and attacked two adults and their 9-year-old child after being asked to quiet down....
Sugar Land police release sketch of suspect who seriously injured woman in baseball bat attack
The Sugar Land Police Department has released a sketch of the suspect who they say seriously injured a woman in a baseball bat attack earlier this summer....
Violent crime fell in Houston during the first half of 2026, survey shows
Violent crime fell in Houston during the first half of 2026, survey shows Houston Chronicle
Man charged after 3 motorists wounded in Houston shooting, police say
Man charged after 3 motorists wounded in Houston shooting, police say Houston Chronicle
Young man shot, killed after fight among girls at Texas middle school: police
Young man shot, killed after fight among girls at Texas middle school: police ABC7 Chicago
Texas mom arrested after scared 6-year-old left alone at Florida park
A Texas mom was arrested after police say her 6-year-old son was found alone and scared at a Florida park.
ICE proposes offering insurance for local police that arrest immigrants
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency has proposed an insurance plan that could protect local police officers who make immigration arrests....
Can Houston-area school district police pull you over off campus?
Can Houston-area school district police pull you over off campus? FOX 26 Houston
FBI Houston reports arrests for school threats with new academic year just beginning
The new school year has just begun, but the FBI says multiple arrests have already been made in the Houston-area for school threats.
3 children killed in recent crashes across Texas
Three children were killed in crashes across Texas over the weekend.
FBI increases reward to $50,000 in Cypress triple murder arson case on second anniversary
Two years ago today, three people were murdered inside a Cypress home that was intentionally set on fire, and investigators are still searching for answers. Kelly Masciarelli, her son Kolin Foster, and his girlfriend Cameryn Richard were found dead in their home in the 14600 bloc...
'Are you ready to die?': Masked man sought for threats near City Hall
Philadelphia police are looking for a man in a 'Chucky-doll' type mask that was captured on video harassing and chasing people near City Hall last week. Police say he asked at least one woman if she was 'ready to die?'...
Man accused of holding woman against will at N. Houston apartment in custody after hours-long standoff
A man has been taken into custody after a hours-long standoff at an apartment complex on Houston’s north side. It happened near the intersection of E. Crosstimbers and Fulton Street. Houston police responded to the apartment at around 3 p.m. after getting a report of a woman that...
FOX 26 viewer donates $2,700 to dog rescue group after thief was caught on camera stealing supplies
Randy Hartley says he was outraged when he saw our Only on FOX report on the crime caught on camera at Rescued Pets Movement located in Oak Forest.
Man faces additional sexual assault, aggravated assault charges in Polk County after new victim comes forward
A man already in custody following an investigation that began with the suspicious death of a 31-year-old woman is facing additional sexual assault and violent crime charges after another alleged victim came forward on Monday, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office....
Houston shooting: 1 dead, 1 injured following incident on Oakmoor Parkway
Houston police are on the scene after a deadly shooting in southwest Houston on Monday afternoon, officials said.
Man busted after customs uncovers bizarre cargo hidden inside 22 pairs of socks
A man was arrested at a Tokyo airport after authorities discovered about 200 lizards stuffed inside 22 pairs of socks in his suitcase, according to reports....
East Bernard teacher, football coach killed in crash
A small Wharton County school district is coming together to support one another after its athletic director and coach and his wife were killed in a weekend crash....
Houston-led HSI operation helps seize more than $120M in cocaine, arrest 19 in Mexico
Homeland Security Investigations Houston and Mexican authorities seized more than 6,000 kilograms of cocaine and arrested 19 suspected drug traffickers during three maritime operations off the coast of Chiapas, Mexico, in July, officials said. HSI said the seizures totaled 6,080 ...
Westfield High School student arrested, accused of threatening to ‘blow up’ school in social media post
A 17-year-old Westfield High School student was arrested and charged after authorities say he posted a threatening message against the school on social media. Cristian Ramirez was arrested on Friday and is charged with terroristic threat, a 3rd-degree felony. Texas lawmakers push...
American tourist killed by lightning while hiking Sicily's Mount Etna
An American tourist was killed after being struck by lightning while hiking Sicily's Mount Etna, Europe's largest volcano, which was recently active, Italian firefighters said Monday....
Man charged for allegedly shooting 3 people in passing vehicles in Houston
A man has been charged for allegedly shooting three people in their vehicles on Friday in northeast Houston. He was then shot by police and a trooper.
East Bernard High School head football coach and wife killed in crash
East Bernard ISD is mourning the deaths of Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Jeremy Jenkins and his wife, Brandy Jenkins, a teacher at East Bernard Junior High School. According to a message from Superintendent Courtney Hudgins, the couple died in a car crash Saturday eve...
Motorcycle crash closes Sam Houston Tollway lanes
Emergency crews are on the scene of a major crash involving a motorcycle on the Sam Houston Tollway, local authorities said Sunday afternoon.
High-speed chase ends in rollover crash after suspect steals Harris County patrol car
A 35-year-old man faces multiple felony charges after stealing a deputy’s patrol vehicle and leading law enforcement on a high-speed pursuit that ended in a rollover crash, authorities said....
Fire damages original Mia’s Table in Houston, no injuries reported
A fire broke out late Sunday morning at the original Mia’s Table restaurant in Houston, damaging the kitchen area before firefighters brought the blaze under control, officials said....
Woman taken into custody following police pursuit that forced North Freeway shutdown
A vehicle pursuit led by Harris County Constable Precinct 4 deputies ended Sunday morning on the North Freeway with a woman taken into custody.
Fire breaks out at original Mia’s Table restaurant in Montrose
A fire broke out Sunday morning at the original Mia’s Table at 3131 Argonne Street in Montrose. The Houston Fire Department responded around 11 a.m. to reports of a restaurant fire. Arriving firefighters found heavy smoke coming from the building and began an offensive attack, HF...
Body of missing swimmer recovered from Lake Sam Rayburn after three-day search
Emergency personnel recovered the body of a 57-year-old man from Lake Sam Rayburn on Sunday morning following a three-day search after he went missing while swimming with his wife, local authorities said....
Convicted felon arrested following SWAT standoff over domestic violence call in Conroe
A 42-year-old convicted felon is in custody following a SWAT standoff sparked by an armed family violence call late Saturday night, authorities said.
Law enforcement respond to crash on southbound North Freeway at Richey Road
UPDATE | 11:30 a.m. Houston TranStar reports that all lanes are reopen. UPDATE | 11 a.m. Some southbound lanes are beginning to reopen. Houston TranStar reports two lanes, the left and center, and the HOV remain closed. ORIGINAL REPORT HOUSTON - All southbound main lanes and the ...
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