Randy Wallace
Five-time Emmy award winner Randy Wallace graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a B.A. in Broadcasting. After being told he had "no future in radio" by station managers in several markets, Randy came to Houston where he was quickly hired by KPRC Radio. He spent several years there, making a name for himself as a competitive reporter covering the police beat. In December of 1989, Randy was offered a job at KRIV FOX 26, and became one of the first reporters to appear on the station's highly acclaimed City Under Siege program. Even before FOX 26 News launched its first investigative unit, Wallace was "kicking up dust" around town in Houston. In fact, his extensive coverage of the prison system's controversial "mandatory release" program earned him the prestigious Edward R. Morrow Award in 1996. From 2001 to 2005, Randy was nominated nine times for regional Emmy awards, winning six times for his investigative reports. In 2005, he and photographer Jim Dunham were the first FOX 26 News employees to be nominated for a National Emmy. That same year, he was named Television Reporter of the Year by the Houston Press Club, becoming the first FOX 26 News reporter to win that award. Over the years, Randy's First on FOX investigations continued to "kick up dust" in the community. Few can forget his 2001 report on an elderly widow's eviction by her homeowner's association. His series of reports not only helped Wenonah Blevins get her house back… they also prompted lawmakers to give homeowners more legal rights when dealing with homeowner associations. In 2003, Randy was the first in the nation to report on Medicare wheelchair fraud. He found Houston to be a hotbed for schemes involving motorized wheelchairs and scooters… schemes that were taking place throughout the United States. However, Randy is most proud of his reports on a local, state-funded halfway house that's home to hundreds of convicted sex offenders and other violent criminals. Through his Emmy award winning undercover investigations, Randy showed FOX 26 News viewers how criminals were openly smoking crack and dealing drugs in a facility that touts drug and alcohol treatment. Randy loves exposing "bad guys" and tax-payer waste. If you know of any wrong doing that needs to be exposed, give Wallace a call … he'd love to hear from you!
The latest from Randy Wallace
DA's office wanted $250K bond for student accused of bringing gun to school twice, judge disagrees
Records show a suspect accused of of having a gun at school twice received a lower bond than another student facing his first accusation.
BARC euthanizes more adoptable dogs and cats than any other shelter in Texas, says nonprofit
Best Friends Animal Society (BFAS) says it compiled data from 390 shelters across Texas. When comparing 2024 to 2025, the nonprofit says Texas leads the country for killing healthy, treatable pets.
30-year-old woman free on bond for injury to a child charge now accused of murder
One woman accused of fatally stabbing a man had repeatedly violated her bond conditions for months prior, officials said.
Experimental Cancer therapy shows promise in extending survival for brain tumor patients
Researchers with Diakonos Oncology are working to extend the lives of other patients diagnosed with other forms of cancer.
FOX 26 report on suspected Medicare catheter fraud sparks new wave of complaints
A FOX 26 report exposing a suspected Medicare fraud scheme involving costly catheter claims has prompted multiple viewers to come forward. They said they were billed thousands of dollars for medical supplies they neither needed nor received.
3 defendants featured in Breaking Bond reports for getting sweetheart deals in court are now wanted
A Houston man convicted of posing as a funeral director to defraud grieving families is now wanted after allegedly violating probation, while two brothers tied to prior Heights burglaries are once again facing new accusations.
Medicare Fraud Alert: Texas woman says $10K in bogus catheter charges persist despite reporting scam
A Medicare recipient is raising concerns about potential fraud after discovering thousands of dollars in charges for medical equipment she says she never needed—despite reporting the issue to federal officials months ago.
Judge spares German Shepherd 'Hachi' after Christmas Eve bite case, ending months-long euthanasia fight
After months of uncertainty and a high-stakes court fight, a Texas judge has ruled that Hachi, the German shepherd at the center of a Christmas Eve biting incident, will be allowed to live.
Is tougher Texas catalytic converter theft law actually leading to more jail time?
In 2023, Texas lawmakers made catalytic converter theft its own offense with a maximum sentence of up to 2 years in state jail. Multiple convictions can make it a third-degree felony with a maximum sentence of 2 to 10 years in prison. But are are judges and juries utilizing the stiffer punishment?
Relative seeks justice 56 years after 23-year-old woman's murder in Galveston
Mary Ellen Robinson, 23, was murdered in Galveston on May 13, 1970. Five decades later, a relative is still trying to get justice.