UH Alumni Awards honorees
The University of Houston is celebrating distinguished graduates at the UH Alumni Awards and FOX 26's Nate Griffin spoke with honorees, Kelvin Sampson and Elvin Hayes, as well as a familiar face, former Sports Director Mark Berman!
US, Japan announce joint venture for Moon exploration
The pressurized rover will be in addition to one in development by U.S. companies that is expected to be in operation by 2030. The last lunar vehicle to be used on the Moon happened during the Apollo 17 mission in 1972.
UH Cougars men's basketball looking ahead
FOX 26 Sports Director Will Kunkel has more about the University of Houston Cougar's Men's Basketball team as they head into the off-season and who may be coming back.
Houston crash: 2 officers injured after being struck by vehicle on East Freeway
Two HPD officers are recovering after being struck from behind by a vehicle on the East Freeway.
Rice University students convert 1997 van into electric vehicle
Rice University students embarked on an electrifying journey, transforming a 27 year old van into an all electric vehicle using salvaged and custom parts!
Houston Police Department suspension of rape investigations despite DNA evidence drawing fire
Amidst a scandal revealing the Houston Police Department's shelving of nearly 100 rape cases despite DNA evidence linking suspects, victim advocates express outrage over potential serial predators evading justice, while warning of long-lasting repercussions on public trust.
TikTok planning Instagram rival – Here’s what to know
A notification was sent to some TikTok users saying that it was launching “TikTok Notes" – new app for photo posts.
Mike Pence concerned TikTok bill may get lost in 'fog of presidential politics,’ pushes Senate vote
The former vice president’s organization is leading an effort to push the TikTok bill ban through Congress and to President Joe Biden’s desk to get signed.
How to reach HPD if you filed a sex crime incident report that was never investigated
HPD has now contacted those victims by phone, email, text or going to their homes but you can reach out to HPD directly at the number inside of the article to see if your incident made the list.
Houston Police Department phone number for suspended sex crimes incident reports
In response to a backlog of 264,000 suspended incident reports, the Houston Police Department (HPD) has launched a dedicated hotline for individuals seeking information or clarification regarding any previous incident report filed with HPD.
Houston stabbing: One dead at gas station on Cullen Blvd on Sunday
According to the HPD Homicide Division, police received a call about a fatal stabbing at 13306 Cullen Blvd.
Former HPD Sergeant wrote letter regarding 264,000 uninvestigated incidents back in 2021
A Houston Police Department Sergeant wrote a letter in 2021 regarding the 264,000 criminal incidents marked with code that were suspended for "lack of personnel".
WANTED: Houston man wanted for fatal stabbing at car wash on Harwin Drive
The fatal stabbing happened in the parking lot of a car wash on Harwin Drive.
University of Houston coach Kelvin Sampson named AP coach of the year for men's college basketball
University of Houston coach Kelvin Sampson was announced as the Associated Press coach of the year for men's college basketball on Friday.
Apple lays off more than 600 workers in California in its first major round of post-pandemic cuts
Apple is laying off more than 600 workers in California, marking the company’s first big wave of post-pandemic job cuts amid a broader wave of tech industry consolidation.
'Quit-Tok' goes viral among younger workers as job experts caution against public pronouncements
One young worker regrets shaming former employer on TikTok — 'the next day I felt like it was stupid.'
Houston crime: Resident shot after altercation with complex security at Scott & Faulkner complex
A dispute between apartment complex security guards and a resident escalated into a shooting in south Houston.
Amazon removing cashier-less 'Just Walk Out' technology from grocery stores
Amazon says it is replacing its "Just Walk Out" technology Dash Carts that enable shoppers to scan groceries, connect to online shopping lists, and complete their grocery checkout process.
University of Houston to provide $3M scholarship for working students
Working juniors and seniors at the University of Houston will have the chance to apply for a portion of a new $3 million donation for the Houston Works Scholarship Fund.
HPD suspended reports scandal: 'Some' charges filed in ongoing investigation
Houston Police Chief Troy Finner gave a brief update on the more than 250,000 suspended incident reports being investigated due to a "lack of personnel" code.