11-year-old fatally shot after 'ding-dong ditch' prank in Houston
An 11-year-old in Houston is dead after reportedly being shot by a homeowner while playing a "ding-dong ditch" prank; ringing a doorbell, running away, and then being shot in the back.
Houston: 11-year-old dies after being shot while playing 'ding-dong-ditch,' police say
Police say the child rang a doorbell and ran away from the home, then was shot.
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.
Car crashes into Houston restaurant, narrowly misses influencers filming review
On Saturday afternoon, NinaUnrated and Patrick Blackwood were sitting in a booth reviewing food items inside CuVees Culinary Creations at 2712 Eldridge Parkway when a car crashed into the window, nearly killing the pair.
NHC drops chances of tropical development in Gulf: Tracker; path; Houston, Texas impacts
The center of a tropical disturbance in the Gulf has begun to move across land, bringing heavy rainfall to parts of northeastern Mexico and South Texas. Here's a look at the potential path and impacts on Houston and Texas.
Houston ICE deports Honduran gang leader
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from the Houston field office deported an alleged Honduran gang leader wanted in the country for a criminal conspiracy.
ICE Houston arrests more than 350 gang members in past 6 months
Those arrested illegally entered US over 1,400 times, been convicted of nearly 1,700 criminal offenses, ICE officials say.
Gov. Abbott files suit to remove Democrat Caucus Chair from office over quorum break
Gov. Greg Abbott has filed a lawsuit to remove Rep. Gene Wu (D-Houston), the Texas Democrat Caucus Chair, from office.
Proposed Texas redistricting map would drastically shift Democrat-held seats
Earlier this month, President Donald Trump said he would like to gain five congressional seats through a midterm redistricting effort in the state.
Houston "jugging" gang member receives major sentence for Dallas crime
Houston's Johnny Juwan Clark received a 10-year federal prison sentence for his role in a 2024 "jugging" robbery where he and others stole nearly $250,000 from an ATM technician.
National Guardsman from Houston convicted for smuggling migrants into U.S., ICE says
According to ICE, the verdict was reached after a one-day trial and less than one hour of jury deliberation.
Texas man sentenced for trying to smuggle 40+ kilos of meth in torque converters
Authorities became suspicious and found 41.35 kilograms (about 90 pounds) of methamphetamine hidden in the torque converters during a secondary inspection at the border.
Texas flooding: Houston native Camp Mystic attendee deceased, family says
A family member confirmed with FOX 26 the passing of 8-year-old Mary Kate Jacobe.
Texas flooding: Green ribbons, lights honor Camp Mystic victims across state
As search efforts continue in Central Texas for 11 campers and a camp counselor from Camp Mystic, communities across the state are showing their support for the flood victims.
Houston homeowner spots alligator in front yard
A Houston homeowner was surprised to find a large alligator in his front yard as he tried to leave his house on Tuesday morning.
Beyoncé pauses first Houston 'Cowboy Carter' show due to mid-air malfunction
Beyoncé, Parkwood Entertainment, and fans made joking references of the singer's mid-air scare during and after the Saturday night show.
Houston man carjacked at gunpoint after withdrawing money from ATM, police say
Houston police say a suspect hid in the bed of a man's truck while he withdrew money from an ATM and then carjacked him. The suspect then led police on a chase.