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A Houston mother is still grieving the loss of her son who died while in Harris County Jail custody a year ago. She was joined by lawmakers from Houston and Washington who introduced legislation that could help reform the facility. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle reports on Lee's mother's fight for answers and the issues that have occurred in the past at Harris County Jail.

Houston - Three people were killed in a shooting on Beechnut Street in Houston around 5:50 Sunday morning. Police received a call that three men were laying on the ground in a parking lot in the 10800 block of Beechnut Street. Once on the scene, police found three men dead and multiple shell casings.

HOUSTON – Two Houston firefighters are recovering after a hit-and-run crash in north Houston Monday, the Houston Police Department said. It happened on 1 Parker Road at Airline Drive at around 3 a.m. According to HPD, an ambulance was driving southbound on Airline when a dark-colored Chevy Avalanche T-boned...

HOUSTON — At least a dozen units were damaged in an apartment complex fire that residents think was started on purpose. The fire happened just before 11 p.m. Saturday at The Landings at Northpoint which is on Northpoint Drive near Beltway 8 in the Greenspoint area. When the Houston...

HOUSTON – An investigation is underway after three men were shot and killed while in a parking lot in southwest Houston Sunday morning, police say. Officers received a person down call at a shopping center in the 10800 block of Beechnut Street near Wilcrest shortly before 6 a.m. When...

While Texas claims the planned takeover is about school improvement, research suggests that the Houston takeover, like others, is influenced by racism and political power. The post Op-Ed: The State Takeover Of Houston Schools Is Influenced By Racism And Political Power appeared first on NewsOne.

HARRIS COUNTY, TX (KIAH) — Crime Stoppers and Harris County deputies are asking the public for help finding the suspect of a deadly hit-and-run. On Feb. 1, Charles Ryland was hit and killed by an unknown suspect driving a green Chevrolet Silverado in the 3000 block of Euell Road at about 6:44 p.m. Ryland was walking across the street when the Silverado, traveling westbound on Euell Road, struck him.

Houston police are looking for answers after three men were killed on Beechnut early Sunday morning. FOX 26's Shelby Rose reports on the tragic story and grieving loved ones pleading for information.

We begin this half-hour with an outpouring of support for a single mom who was paralyzed from the waist down following a violent robbery. This comes after Houston police made arrests and charged the two teens suspected in the attack. FOX 26's Natalie Hee spoke with the family and a local woman offering to help the family during this time.

Investigators said one of the victims was followed home by a group after an argument on the road led to a fight.

The official start of Spring in Houston will be chilly in the morning! Some of the FOX 26 area may even briefly see freezing temps. Milder conditions return to southeast Texas for the rest of the week.

HOUSTON (CW39) – *UPDATE: ROADWAY NOW OPEN*. Overnight, a fatal auto-ped accident occurred along IH-10 East Eastbound at IH-610 East Loop. Houston police is on the scene undergoing the investigation. All mainlines closed until further notice.

Authorities have arrested two teenagers who they say were attempting to evade arrest while carrying guns in a stolen vehicle this weekend. According to Shenandoah police, K9 Officer Duenas and his partner Maui located a stolen vehicle traveling northbound on I-45. Police say they attempted to conduct a traffic stop...

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - A year after his death, Jacilet Griffin says she’s still trying to figure out what happened to her son who died in Harris County Jail custody. Griffin says on Dec. 22. 2021, 31-year-old Evan Griffin Lee was arrested in the Arcola area while walking home from a neighborhood store and sent to jail. Deputies say he had a warrant for his arrest - a felony charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. It's a charge the family still has many questions about.

Burger Battle Royale: In-N-Out Sets Sights on Whataburger with New Houston Location. Good news for fans of Californian burger joint In-N-Out-Burger with the announcement of a new location opening in the Houston area.

"She had nothing to do with anything that was going on there." The family of Danielle Jones spoke to ABC13 and said people should think through the results of what their actions can cause.

HOUSTON – A search is underway for a 57-year-old woman with dementia who went missing in north Houston. Elisa Duarte was last seen in the 700 block of Greens Road sometime on Saturday. Elisa was last seen wearing a white or beige “Pooh” jacket. She is 4 foot 11,...

Houston police are investigating a shooting that occurred around 3 am Saturday mooring. The shooting occurred at 4200 W. 34th Street. The victim of the shooting was uncooperative with police officers but according to his girlfriend, the shooting likely stemmed from an argument.

The federal government offers aid to Southeast Texans after a tornado hit on Jan. 24.

One man was grazed in the forehead by a bullet. All five are expected to survive.