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New Technology Results With Mother Arrested In Texas Cold Case
A 23 year old Texas cold case finally got the break it needed because of new technology developed in the field of DNA, and thanks almost entirely to private donations, charges were finally brought against the mother of a day old baby that was abandoned in 2001, and buried with the name Angel Baby Doe.
Man captured in Houston days after being added to Texas’ Most Wanted List
A Harris County fugitive who was recently added to Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Criminal Immigrants List has been captured, the Texas Department of Public Safety announced. Jose Miguel Zelaya-Ponce, a 20-year-old from Honduras, had been wanted by authorities since July of 2024 for aggravated sexual assault of a child under the age of 14.
Watch Texas Police Ram 18-Wheeler and Nab Driver
A standoff in Houston, Texas involving a big rig driver ended after three tense hours. You can check out the video of the incident at the bottom of this article. The situation kicked off when Harris County Sheriff's deputies began pursuing an 18-wheeler that was slowly crawling along the highway shoulder. The truck, despite its sluggish pace, eventually came to a full stop with one wheel still spinning as it idled on the freeway's shoulder.
Teen's art project goes viral after being turned away from State Fair of Texas competition
DALLAS — The State Fair of Texas is just weeks away and one of the most beloved traditions of the fair is the Arts and Crafts contest. Judging is already underway to select the winners of the 2024 competition; however, one teen competitor got some disappointing news before the competition even started. Sixteen-year-old Kaylee Rodgers made a dress completely out of poker cards, with plans to enter it in this year's arts and crafts competition at the fair. However, days before the competition started, the judges told her the dress was too big for the category she was competing in, and...
Arkema, Harris County reach settlement 7 years after Hurricane Harvey causes explosions, fire
HOUSTON — Seven years ago this week, Hurricane Harvey inundated the Houston area with floodwaters that caused explosions and a massive fire at the Arkema plant in Crosby. Editor's note: The above video originally aired in 2020. The flooding knocked out power to Arkema warehouses that store hazardous organic...
Two 20-year-old defendants who led police on chase were free from jail on multiple felony bonds
HOUSTON - Six times, the DA's office asked the 263rd Criminal District Court to revoke Nathan Ybarra's two probations. However, Judge Melissa Morris would grant Ybarra more bonds instead. SUGGESTED: Former Precinct 6 Deputy kills man in fatal crash while off duty, family and neighbors react. They're just 20-years-old and...
Harris County defense attorney arrested, accused of smuggling drugs to client in court
HOUSTON — A Houston defense attorney who usually defends the rights of others is now in jail as a defendant himself. Jason Terrell Johnson, 42, was arrested Monday inside a Houston courthouse on felony charges. He’s accused of smuggling synthetic marijuana to a client during a court hearing earlier this month with the help of at least one other person.
Dangerous babysitters: Woman could face death penalty for allegedly smashing newborn's skull
HOUSTON - How well do parents know the people who care for their children?. A woman is accused of killing her friend's 6-week-old baby. FOX 26 Houston is now on the FOX LOCAL app available through Apple TV, Amazon FireTV, Roku, Google Android TV, Samsung TV, and Vizio!. Click the...
Power Outage Sparks Flaring Incident at TPC Group Chemical Plant in Houston
Houston residents near the TPC Group chemical facility were briefly put on notice as the company contended with an operational hiccup that led to intermittent flaring yesterday. The alert, which was issued just before the 11-hour mark, was intended to keep those in proximity to the southeast Houston plant informed, ensuring any concerns about safety could be somewhat allayed, as reported by FOX26 Houston.
Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas awards $42 million to Houston-area research centers
The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas awarded Houston-area cancer research centers over $42 million in grants. (Courtesy Pexels) The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas awarded $60.6 million in grants to institutions across Texas, including roughly $42 million to Houston-area cancer research projects, according to an Aug. 21 news release from CPRIT.
Meet PVAMU’s Class of 2028: These first-year students are ready to change the world
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Aug. 27, 2024) – As the new academic year begins, Prairie View A&M University is excited to welcome the Class of 2028. Among the incoming 2,000-plus students are five exceptional individuals who bring a wealth of talent, ambition, and dedication to our campus. Their diverse backgrounds and aspirations reflect the spirit of innovation and service that defines our University community. Here is a peak of the Class of 2028.
Breaking: Early morning robbery at Moody Towers
Early Tuesday morning, the University of Houston Police Department was notified of a robbery that occurred at Moody Towers in the north stairwell D. The incident took place at approximately 4:01 a.m. The complainant left his room unsecured to go to the restroom and upon returning, two suspects were rummaging through his room, according to UH Security Alert.
Houston Man Brutally Shot to Death Over $20
A man was shot to death Saturday night following an altercation at a food truck in southwest Houston. According to Commander James Dale of the Houston Police Department, the situation began around 9:30pm when three men approached the food truck asking for $20. Another man at the scene offered to get the money, but he returned with a pistol instead. He aimed the gun at the three men, prompting them to open fire on him.
Keeping up with the ever-moving goalposts of cybersecurity and data protection
Recent incidents remind Houston area companies – and the rest of us – how complicated data protection has become. Last week, Houston-based Halliburton, one of the largest oilfield services companies in the world, suffered an apparent cyberattack that forced the company to take their systems offline. The incident...
Katy ISD board votes to ban books about gender identity from many school libraries
Trustees Dawn Champagne and Rebecca Fox abstained from voting about the controversial policy, which otherwise garnered unanimous support from the board. Tompkins High School student Travis Thornton held up a copy of "Mein Kampf," the 1925 manifesto published by Adolf Hitler, saying it had been checked out of the school library.
Rice University student found dead in dorm room in suspected murder-suicide
A student at Rice University in Houston was found dead in a dorm room Monday, the first day of classes for the 2024-25 school year, along with a man suspected of committing a murder-suicide.
Laughing Through Life: Ali Siddiq's Got A Story To Tell
HOUSTON — In a world that's spinning faster than ever, sometimes we just need to laugh to keep from crying. Houston native Ali Siddiq honed his comedic chops in front of one of the toughest crowds you can imagine. While his fellow inmates were throwing punches, he was busy throwing punchlines. His time behind bars gave him a unique perspective and an appreciation for the healing power of laughter – something that not only got him out of trouble but also set him on the path to becoming one of the most innovative comedians out there.
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