Houston mom says son called hours before death, asked to send money to another inmate in jail
A Houston mom whose son died while at the Harris County Jail tells FOX 26 she's concerned about the ongoing allegations involving an accused drug-smuggling attorney. She says her son called her hours before his death asking her to send money to another inmate.
A Houston mom whose son died while at the Harris County Jail tells FOX 26 she's concerned about the ongoing allegations involving an accused drug-smuggling attorney. She says her son called her hours before his death asking her to send money to another inmate.
Texas postal workers try to stay safe amid spike in robberies, attacks on carriers
With the holiday season upon us, Central Texas postal workers are gearing up for a busy few weeks. They’re also doing their best to stay safe amid a concerning spike in robberies and attacks on letter carriers.
With the holiday season upon us, Central Texas postal workers are gearing up for a busy few weeks. They’re also doing their best to stay safe amid a concerning spike in robberies and attacks on letter carriers.
Shooting in Beavercreek, Ohio that hurt 4 is second to occur at a Walmart in 24 hours
Police in Ohio say a gunman opened fire inside a Walmart in Ohio and wounded four people before killing himself -- the second shooting in 24 hours at a store operated by the retail giant.
Police in Ohio say a gunman opened fire inside a Walmart in Ohio and wounded four people before killing himself -- the second shooting in 24 hours at a store operated by the retail giant.
First Texas man charged with murder under new fentanyl law has multiple past convictions
Michael Roger Barnett is accused of murdering Christian Rayo, according to a legal filing on behalf of the State of Texas. Harris County Assistant District Attorney claims Barnett delivered fentanyl to Rayo on Nov. 16, which lead to Rayo's death.
Michael Roger Barnett is accused of murdering Christian Rayo, according to a legal filing on behalf of the State of Texas. Harris County Assistant District Attorney claims Barnett delivered fentanyl to Rayo on Nov. 16, which lead to Rayo's death.
Sweetheart deal releases connected accused serial rapist who threatened to bite officer's finger off
A suspected serial rapist got a sweetheart plea deal and spent 483 days behind bars despite accusations of three brutal rapes and violating his bond conditions over 50 times to shop and play golf.
A suspected serial rapist got a sweetheart plea deal and spent 483 days behind bars despite accusations of three brutal rapes and violating his bond conditions over 50 times to shop and play golf.
Madalina Cojocari: Whereabouts of missing North Carolina girl still unknown one year later
November 21 marks the solemn one-year anniversary of the disappearance of Madalina Cojocari, an 11-year-old girl from North Carolina. Despite exhaustive efforts by authorities, Madalina's whereabouts remain unknown, with her parents becoming central figures in the investigation.
November 21 marks the solemn one-year anniversary of the disappearance of Madalina Cojocari, an 11-year-old girl from North Carolina. Despite exhaustive efforts by authorities, Madalina's whereabouts remain unknown, with her parents becoming central figures in the investigation.
Las Vegas teens charged with murder after classmate's deadly beating
Prosecutors in Las Vegas have formally charged four high school students as adults with second-degree murder in the beating of their schoolmate.
Prosecutors in Las Vegas have formally charged four high school students as adults with second-degree murder in the beating of their schoolmate.
Man shot, killed stepdaughter's boyfriend for touching his wife inappropriately: affidavit
An arrest affidavit says that while speaking with detectives he expressed a belief that the law allowed him to shoot the boyfriend, adding “You can shoot somebody that's in your house however the ---- you want."
An arrest affidavit says that while speaking with detectives he expressed a belief that the law allowed him to shoot the boyfriend, adding “You can shoot somebody that's in your house however the ---- you want."
Northwest Austin resident shoots, kills burglary suspect; APD investigating as homicide
Police say a Northwest Austin resident shot and killed a man in self-defense who broke into his home.
Police say a Northwest Austin resident shot and killed a man in self-defense who broke into his home.
Police searching for 3 burglary suspects in Manor; 1 other caught
Manor police and an APD helicopter were out in Manor early Tuesday morning searching for three burglary suspects.
Manor police and an APD helicopter were out in Manor early Tuesday morning searching for three burglary suspects.
Florida man arrested in road rage fit that began with tossed cup of coffee at Chick-fil-A, deputies say
A Palm Coast man is facing three felony charges after someone threw a cup of coffee at him Saturday morning, deputies said.
A Palm Coast man is facing three felony charges after someone threw a cup of coffee at him Saturday morning, deputies said.
FTC issuing nearly $1,000 in average refunds to victims of tech support scam
Victims of the scheme were tricked into buying “expensive and unnecessary tech support services,” the FTC said. The scammers often claimed to be affiliated with Microsoft, Apple, and other tech companies.
Victims of the scheme were tricked into buying “expensive and unnecessary tech support services,” the FTC said. The scammers often claimed to be affiliated with Microsoft, Apple, and other tech companies.
Thieves raid Hayward car dealership, return for more
Surveillance video captured intruders breaking into a car dealership in Hayward.
Surveillance video captured intruders breaking into a car dealership in Hayward.
UT Austin West Campus Ambassadors program works to clean up the drag
The West Campus Ambassadors program through the University of Texas at Austin is working to clean up West Campus and bring positivity to the area.
The West Campus Ambassadors program through the University of Texas at Austin is working to clean up West Campus and bring positivity to the area.
Man convicted in grisly beheading of San Carlos mother
A man was found guilty of murder on Monday in the beheading of his child's mother outside a home in San Carlos.
A man was found guilty of murder on Monday in the beheading of his child's mother outside a home in San Carlos.
A$AP Rocky must stand trial on charges he fired gun at former friend, judge rules
A Los Angeles judge found Monday that there is enough evidence for A$AP Rocky to stand trial on charges that he fired a gun at a former friend and collaborator outside a Hollywood hotel in 2021.
A Los Angeles judge found Monday that there is enough evidence for A$AP Rocky to stand trial on charges that he fired a gun at a former friend and collaborator outside a Hollywood hotel in 2021.
'Suspicious package' incident resolved at Austin airport
The Austin Police Department gave the all-clear after a suspicious item was found at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Monday afternoon.
The Austin Police Department gave the all-clear after a suspicious item was found at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Monday afternoon.
Raul Meza Jr in court for first time since indictment for two murders
Monday was Raul Meza Jr's first court appearance since being indicted by a grand jury for the murders of Gloria Elizabeth Lofton and Jesse Fraga.
Monday was Raul Meza Jr's first court appearance since being indicted by a grand jury for the murders of Gloria Elizabeth Lofton and Jesse Fraga.
3 teenage girls admit guilt, sentenced to 20 years for carjacking, dragging death of 73-year-old woman
Three teenage girls involved in the dragging death of a woman whose arm was severed during a carjacking in New Orleans last year pleaded guilty Monday to reduced charges and were sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Three teenage girls involved in the dragging death of a woman whose arm was severed during a carjacking in New Orleans last year pleaded guilty Monday to reduced charges and were sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Paper check fraud is on the rise: What to know
While online banking and electronic payments are now more mainstream, many Americans still write paper checks, and there's been a resurgence of fraud in some lesser-known ways.
While online banking and electronic payments are now more mainstream, many Americans still write paper checks, and there's been a resurgence of fraud in some lesser-known ways.