More than 800 firearms collected during Houston's first gun buyback program
During the city's first gun buyback program Saturday, more than 800 firearms were collected and nearly $100,000 in gift cards were distributed.
Dozens of Houstonians line up for city's first gun buyback program
FOX 26's Shelby Rose caught up with Houston residents to get their thoughts on the city's plan to reduce crime.
Mayor visits northeast Houston apartment where residents are living in ‘deplorable conditions’
After complaints from residents forced to live in “deplorable conditions” at a northeast Houston apartment complex reached city hall, Mayor Sylvester Turner responded with a visit to see for himself.
Houston mayor fires back against allegations of environmental racism
There was serious pushback against Justice Department allegations the City of Houston has committed environmental racism, with much of it coming from Mayor Sylvester Turner.
Houston mayor fires back against allegations of environmental racism
There was serious pushback against Justice Department allegations the City of Houston has committed environmental racism, with much of it coming from Mayor Sylvester Turner.
Mayor Turner hosts 9th annual Juneteenth Parade held in Acres Homes
Juneteenth celebrations kicked off Saturday morning at the Acres Homes Multi-Service Center, where Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is hosting the 9th annual Acres Homes Juneteenth Parade. FOX 26's Chelsea Edwards has the story.
Mayor Turner overjoyed Houston will be a host city for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Houston was selected as one of 16 cities to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. FOX 26 Sports Director Mark Berman shows how overjoyed Mayor Sylvester Turner was at the news!
Mayor Turner adds voice to call for emergency special session addressing school safety, gun reform
22 days have passed since the Uvalde school shooting and here in Houston - leaders are scrambling to better protect local campuses. FOX 26's Greg Groogan is here to tell us about the two different paths with the same goal.
Third Ward residents turn back 'historic neighborhood' designation
The term “Historic District” sounds pretty appealing, but when folks living near Riverside Terrace started uncovering added costs and long-term responsibilities, a majority quickly soured on the city’s deal.
Houston city council approves $5.7 billion budget without firefighter hazard pay
Collectively, through dozens of amendments, council members sought to spend millions of additional dollars on everything from flood control studies to new chairs at City Hall. However, the mayor said 'no,' and no member of this council has the political support to challenge him.
Houston city council unanimously approves mayor’s $5.7 billion budget
Collectively, through dozens of amendments, councilmembers sought to spend millions of additional dollars on everything from flood control studies to new chairs at City Hall. However, the mayor said 'no,' and no member of this council has the political support to challenge him.
Houston officials detail public safety, security plan for 2022 NRA convention
The convention will begin Friday, May 27th through Sunday, May 29th, just days after an 18-year-old gunman killed 19 children and two adults at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas.
Mayor Turner proclaims May 25th as George Floyd Remembrance Day
Two years ago on May 25th, Houston native George Floyd died at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer. His death set off a summer of protests and demands for change in policing. FOX 26’s Tiffany Justice shares how Houston held a series of events honoring his memory.
Houston's first Art Bike Festival kicks off in MacGregor Park
Houston is known for its iconic art car parade; and on Saturday, that creativity moved to two-wheels with the inaugural Art Bike Festival.
Mayor Turner to proclaim May 25th as George Floyd Remembrance Day
In memory of the Houston native, Mayor Sylvester Turner is expected to proclaim May 25th as George Floyd Remembrance Day on the 2nd anniversary of his death.
Houston's first Art Bike Festival kicks off in MacGregor Park
Hundreds of residents gathered at MacGregor Park in south Houston Saturday for Houston's first Art Bike Festival!
Who killed Axel Turcios? $25K reward offered to find assailants who shot teen, robbed him of shoes
Axel Turcios, 14, was shot and killed before he was robbed by two men in west Houston, but his assailants are still at large. A $25,000 reward has been offered to help find those responsible.
Mayor Turner, HPD Chief Finner deliver remarks with family of teenager shot to death, robbed of his shoes
Nearly two weeks have passed since Axel Turcios, 14, was shot and killed before he was robbed of his shoes by two men outside an apartment in west Houston. However, his assailants are still at large, so Chief Troy Finner and Mayor Sylvester Turner held a press conference urging the public to help bring his killers to justice.
Mayor Turner, Chief Finner meet with President Biden to discuss increased crime in Houston
Mayor Sylvester Turner highlighted the One Safe Houston plan —which as you know is a multimillion-dollar initiative to fight crime. The funds for that were made possible by the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package passed in 2021.
Mayor Turner, Chief Finner meet with President Biden to discuss increased crime in Houston
Along with HPD Chief Troy Finner, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner highlighted the One Safe Houston plan, a multimillion-dollar initiative to fight crime. The funds for that were made possible by the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package passed in 2021.