Arrests made in summer 2025 fatal Sherwood Lane shooting
Houston police have arrested two suspects in connection with the July 2025 shooting death of 35-year-old Angel Chavira, who was killed outside his Sherwood Lane apartment during a late-night attack. According to an HPD press release, Jose Cortez-Torres, 39, was taken into custody on Jan. 2 by HPD’s SWAT team...
Four Houston-area collectible stores broken into
Another Houston-area collectible store was broken into in the area. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann explains.
Attorney George Parnham reflects on Andrea Yates case as 25-year mark approaches
HOUSTON — George Parnham, the attorney who has represented Andrea Yates since the day after she killed her five children, continues to advocate for his client nearly 25 years later, regularly visiting her at the state mental hospital where she has chosen to remain for the rest of her life.
Houston seniors frustrated about elevator outage
For the third time in three weeks, we're highlighting serious concerns at senior living facilities across the Houston area where elevators have been out of service, leaving elderly residents stranded in their homes. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour explains.
Families file $1 million wrongful death lawsuit against H-E-B after deadly Panhandle crash kills...
TEXAS, USA — A $1 million wrongful death lawsuit has been filed in Bexar County against H-E-B and multiple transportation companies following a crash in the Texas Panhandle that killed four women in November 2025. The lawsuit stems from a Nov. 5 crash on U.S. Highway 87 in Hartley...
Houston Woman Burns Boyfriend’s Clothes, Burns 13 Apartments
A Houston woman is charged with reckless arson after setting her boyfriend’s clothes on fire, triggering a blaze that damaged 13 apartments.
Shoplifting turns into aggravated robbery when suspect confronted by employee: HPD
Police said the suspect tried walking out of the store with a couple of wine bottles hidden in his jacket, but things turned aggressive when an employee confronted him.
Houston police investigate death of man found after house fire
HOUSTON, Texas - Authorities are awaiting autopsy results following the discovery of an 81-year-old man's body after a house fire on Willow Lake Drive. The deceased, identified as David Smith, was found by the Houston Fire Department on Saturday morning. The Houston Fire Department responded to the blaze at 2315...
Gunfire Erupts at New Year’s Party With Over 100 Attendees in Houston
Arriving officers located a male with a gunshot wound to the back. Officers located a second gunshot victim, appeared to be a female. HFD transported three people conditions unknown to local trauma centers. Officers learned there was a large party at an air bnb which is where the shooting took...
Body found in Buffalo Bayou in downtown Houston, HPD says
Police have found a body in Buffalo Bayou in downtown Houston on Tuesday, the first body found in the bayou in 2026.
