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Six hospitalized after chemical released from Texas military plane crash in Michigan
Six of 33 people treated for contamination have been hospitalized at Munson Medical Center after the plane crash landed in Grand Traverse County Thursday....
All WB lanes reopen on North Loop after vehicle fire near Shepherd Drive, Houston TranStar reports
Houston TranStar cameras captured images of the vehicle fire and emergency crews shutting down multiple westbound main lanes on the North Loop.
Texas Air National Guard jet crashes in Michigan
The pilot was able to safely eject from the plane and discharge his parachute. Officials said the pilot is in stable condition and no other injuries have been reported....
LA helicopter crash: Community pays tribute to those killed in NBC4 helicopter crash, including Eliana Moreno, George Marciniw, Gutierrez Mejia
A community united by a tragedy is coming together to pay tribute to those killed in the tragic chain of events that unfolded in Los Angeles.
Man shot and killed near bus stop in The Heights area, HPD says
According to police, a witness said a car pulled up to the bus stop, and someone got out and shot the victim multiple times before taking off.
Grandmother falsely accused of bank theft after alleged AI facial recognition match sues for $10M
A Tennessee grandmother who was falsely accused of bank theft crimes in North Dakota and detained for six months is suing for $10 million.
Man shot, killed at Houston bus stop on West Cavalcade
An adult man was killed in a shooting early Friday morning at a bus stop in north Houston, according to police. The shooting was reported around 2:30 a.m. in the 600 block of West Cavalcade Street. Authorities said a vehicle stopped near the bus stop, someone inside fired at the ...
Body found under Homestead Road bridge in Houston
Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating after a body was discovered under a bridge in northwest Houston late Thursday night. Deputies were called to the area of 18200 Homestead Road around 9 p.m. Thursday after a passerby stumbled upon the body. Houston Fire Dep...
Harris County crime: Family speaks out after man shot, killed while following robbery suspect
A family is heartbroken after 34-year-old Victor Thomas Gonzalez was murdered in north Harris County. Investigators say he was robbed at gunpoint, called 911 and then was shot while following the suspects....
Crane collapse damages at least 2 homes in New Jersey
Police say a private contractor was performing work at a home when the ground beneath a crane gave way, causing the crane to overturn and collapse onto two homes....
Second Friendswood resident falls victim to gold scam as investigators make arrests in California
An arrest has been made after Friendswood police say another Friendswood resident has fallen victim to a gold scam.
Driver who slammed into LA bus before news helicopter crash to face murder charges, prosecutor says
The driver of an SUV who slammed into a Los Angeles bus will face murder charges, the district attorney said Thursday.
Crash involving 2 big rigs, 3 cars and motorcycle shuts down intersection, Baytown PD says
Images show the traffic mess created by a crash involving a variety of vehicles off of I-10 in Baytown on Thursday afternoon.
F-16 fighter jet crashes during training exercise in northern Michigan; pilot ejects safely
An F-16 fighter jet from Texas crashed in rural Michigan during a routine training exercise on Thursday, and the pilot ejected safely, a military spokesman said....
Houston crime: Thieves use sledgehammer to steal $10K in rare Pokémon merchandise
Houston police have arrested two suspects and are searching for others after an overnight break-in at a West Houston card shop left the business with thousands of dollars in stolen Pokémon inventory and heavy property damage....
Burn ban issued for Harris County in response to prolonged dry conditions
The ban, which was reportedly requested by the Harris County Fire Marshal's Office, is in response to prolonged dry conditions in parts of unincorporated Harris County, officials said....
Texas City police tighten oversight of Flock cameras after misuse
The move comes amid privacy concerns and growing public mistrust of Flock cameras nationwide. Most recently, two Houston-area communities suspended their use of Flock Safety cameras in response to resident concerns....
LIVE RADAR: Tracking rain and lightning south of I-10
Track it all on our live radar: Check the latest weather alerts Check real-time traffic conditions Check the forecast Share your weather pictures and video Download the free Storm Tracker 2 app...
Burn ban in effect for parts of Harris County
For 90 days, outdoor fires other than the ones allowed could lead to fines and/or charges.
Texas assistant coach arrested on DWI charge in latest distraction for No. 1 Longhorns
Texas defensive assistant coach Johnny Nansen was arrested on a DWI charge, and Steve Sarkisian said his return to the sideline has not yet been determined....
3 arrested, 1 on the run after morning search following apparent car break-in investigation: Pct. 1
Officials said the DPS helicopter and other agencies conducted an early-morning search near Yale Street just after 6 a.m. on Wednesday.
Houston SWAT, HPD serve warrant at used car dealership near Webster
Houston SWAT and Houston Police were reportedly serving a warrant at a business in the Webster area.
Texas ICE agent arrested in Minneapolis, charged with shooting man in Operation Metro Surge
Castro made an initial appearance on the federal charges in Texas earlier this month, and was released ahead of his scheduled federal court appearance in the Twin Cities on Friday....
Crews battle 8,700-acre Dry River Fire and multiple blazes across Texas amid heat
Texas crews achieve 100% containment on the historic 90,000-acre Ross Fire while battling active blazes including the 8,761-acre Dry River Fire in Sutton County....
5-year-old left in locked daycare van after driver 'miscounted' passengers, Alvin PD says
Alvin PD said a daycare employee left the 5-year-old in a locked van after the child was picked up from school. Police estimate the child was in the van alone for 30 to 45 minutes....
Cychlorphine: New opioid stronger than fentanyl linked to San Francisco teen's overdose death, Mayor Daniel Lurie says; 4 arrested
A new synthetic opioid that San Francisco officials say is more powerful than fentanyl is circulating on the city's black market.
New Jersey social media influencer helps expose sophisticated arrest warrant scam
A mother and social media influencer said she was targeted by a phone scam in which callers claimed to be from the Bergen County Sheriff's Office.
SH-36 reopened in Fort Bend County after vehicle rollover spills load of sand, authorities say
Officials also shared a photo of the rollover, adding, "This crash involves a spilled load of sand." The road has since reopened.
Man hospitalized after drive-by shooting at Houston-area bowling alley
A man was hospitalized after being shot during a drive-by shooting at a bowling alley on Wednesday night, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office. Deputies responded to AMF Diamond Lanes in the 200 block of North Forest Boulevard after receiving reports of gu...
Los Angeles helicopter crash: 3rd victim identified after NBC4 helicopter crashes in Chatsworth; NTSB analyzing footage
The third person who was killed after news helicopter crashed in LA has been identified as the investigation continues into what caused the aircraft to go down....
Texas City PD identifies 2 possible instances of misuse of automated license plate reader technology
The Texas City Police Department has updated their policy concerning Flock cameras and automated license plate reader technology after identifying two instances of possible misuse. The policy updates come at the direction of Interim Chief James Patterson after the department cond...
Westfield fire chief shares personal story of giving back during Hispanic Heritage Month
FOX 26 is spotlighting Westfield Fire Chief Adrian Dillehay for Hispanic Heritage Month to highlight his impact on Northeast Harris County.
Friendswood police announce more arrests in alleged gold scheme targeting senior citizens
Three California men are in jail, police said, accused of trying to steal the life savings of a Friendswood man through an elaborate scheme.
Man buys $25,000 Camaro, learns months later it was stolen and allegedly sold through HPD auction
A Houston-area man thought he had finally bought his dream car, a 2018 Camaro SS, only to learn four months later that the vehicle was stolen and allegedly sold through a Houston Police Department auction. Now the car has been impounded, the man is without transportation and auth...
'Thank you, Dixie': Baytown Police K9 "Dixie" dies after cancer battle
The Baytown Police Department said goodbye to a K9 officer that had served with the department since 2019. K9 Dixie first came to the Baytown Police Department on November 16, 2019, at just 14 weeks old. “Donated to us by the Jimmy Ryce Foundation and coming from Bluegrass Bloodh...
New Harris Center Youth Crisis Outreach Team brings mental health professionals to families In Crisis
When a child or teenager experiences a mental health crisis, a call for help can quickly turn into a police or hospital response. A new program at The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD is working to provide families with another option. The center’s Youth Crisis Outreach Te...
5-year-old left in locked Alvin day care van after being picked up from school
Alvin police say a case where a 5-year-old child was left outside a day care in a locked van will be presented before a grand jury for consideration of criminal charges. The incident happened on Monday at approximately 5:45 p.m. when officers were summoned to a child endangerment...
Bystanders chase down suspect after stolen Tesla speeds down boardwalk in San Diego, California
A man driving a stolen Tesla crashed onto a busy boardwalk at a San Diego beach, police say.
Cleanup underway after Union Pacific rail car derails on eastern edge of Brookshire, officials say
Police said this is not a derailment, and crews are assessing the damage and clearing the area so drivers can continue.
Fulshear police chief fired over alleged undisclosed relationship with subordinate
An investigation uncovered an exchange of money and communications between the police chief and a subordinate officer. The chief denied the allegations....
Multiple suspected overdoses reported on Austin’s 6th Street, 5 people hospitalized
Austin police and emergency crews responded to a series of suspected overdoses early Wednesday morning in downtown Austin, with five people affected in an area around the 300 block of East 6th Street. Austin-Travis County EMS Capt. Stedman said multiple 911 calls began coming in ...
SH 36 at FM 1489 in Fort Bend County shut down due to heavy truck rollover
A major highway intersection in Fort Bend County is shut down after a heavy truck rollover crash. The crash happened at the intersection of SH 36 and FM 1489, between Rosenberg and Wallis. The intersection is completely closed as crews respond to the crash. Sky 2 Chopper captured...
74-year-old man found dead after drone crashed in wooded area, Harris County sheriff says
HCSO said two men were operating a drone when it crashed in a wooded area. After finding it, one of them reportedly went back for a missing part but never returned....
Houston man indicted for alleged Texas Medical Center kidnapping, stabbing
The suspect who was arrested back in May for allegedly attacking a woman inside a Texas Medical Center Garage has officially been indicted by a grand jury....
Alvin PD search for man they say was involved in an indecent exposure incident
The Alvin Police Department shared a release saying the incident happened on the morning of Sept. 10 in the 2300 block of Fairway Drive.
Fulshear Police Chief fired after alleged 'financial entanglement' with captain
The Fulshear City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to fire Police Chief Kenny Seymour following a months-long investigation into allegations of misconduct, including an alleged inappropriate relationship with a department captain....
Fulshear Police Chief relieved of duty following allegations of misconduct
Fulshear Police Chief Kenny Seymour has been relieved of duty after a vote by the Fulshear City Council on Tuesday evening.
Houston police investigating shooting death of 87-year-old man in Woodland Heights home as homicide
An investigation is underway after a man was found dead inside a home in the Woodland Heights area on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Houston Police Department....
Train blocking railroad crossings in Brookshire after rail car spills gravel
Several railroad crossings in Brookshire are blocked Wednesday after a damaged train car spilled gravel and damaged the tracks, officials said. The Waller County Office of Emergency Management was notified of the incident by the Brookshire Police Department. The damaged rail car ...
Hydra Fire tracker: Latest acreage, containment and map
The Hydra Fire in Texas is a wildfire that started in Bosque County on Monday, south of the town of Meridian.
Body found in creek in southeast Houston neighborhood, HPD says
Police confirmed a body was found in a creek near an apartment complex in the Pecan Park neighborhood Wednesday morning.
Houston man shot near Liberty Road after corner store visit
A Houston man in his 40s was shot late Tuesday night after a routine trip to buy a soda turned dangerous. The incident happened around 10:20 p.m. on Sept. 15 near Liberty Road and Staples Street. According to Houston Police Department, the man had just left a nearby corner store ...
Reporter, pilot and pedestrian ID'd as 3 killed in Los Angeles TV news helicopter crash
A TV news helicopter belonging to KNBC in Los Angeles crashed and burst into flames near the scene of a deadly bus collision on Tuesday evening, killing reporter Eliana Moreno, pilot George Marciniw, and a pedestrian on the ground identified as Edy Gutierrez Mejia....
Fulshear police chief relieved of duty following monthslong investigation
Fulshear City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to terminate Police Chief Kenneth Seymour following a monthslong investigation into an alleged inappropriate relationship between Seymour and another officer, sources confirmed to KPRC 2. View this post on Instagram Seymour ha...
Fulshear City Council removes longtime police chief over an 'overwhelming evidence of misconduct'
Fulshear City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to remove longtime Police Chief Kenny Seymour from his position following an independent investigation that city officials said uncovered "overwhelming evidence of misconduct."...
Man arrested after multiple failed carjackings at Stafford intersection, police say
A 76-year-old Fort Bend County man is counting his blessings after he was shoved to the ground during one of several carjackings that Stafford police say were perpetrated by the same man....
Navasota family without a home after truck crashes into house
A Navasota family is facing devastating loss after a truck plowed straight into their living room, and now they're demanding answers from law enforcement....
Woodland Heights shooting: Man dead, one person detained
One person has been confirmed dead after reports of shots fired in the Woodland Heights area.