Chief Troy Finner gives preliminary details on HPD officer involved in train crash
During a press conference, Houston PD Chief Troy Finner confirmed Vidal Lopez, 42, a senior officer with HPD, was driving his personal vehicle when he was hit by a train in the Heights area.
Houston PD officer involved in train crash on Fulton St. while 'reporting to work'
Chief Troy Finner confirmed in a press conference that Vidal Lopez, 42, a senior police officer with HPD was in his personal vehicle when he was involved in a train crash and is "fighting for his life."
Delano Burkes still missing, Congresswoman, local Houston leaders ask public for help
Houston leaders are joining in the calls for answers to the mysterious disappearance of Delano Burkes after he was seen running from McIntyre's Bar in the Heights.
Search continues for Delano Burkes seen on video running away from Heights area bar
26-year-old Delano Burkes was last seen outside a bar in the Heights on Nov. 12. His family and friends continue searching for him after six full days of him missing.
2 shot by passing vehicle on North Fwy, police investigating
It's unclear if the incident was road rage-related, but the victims told police they were driving when a passing vehicle opened fire.
Authorities investigating several bogus threats made against Houston area schools
Just this week across the Houston area, at least four schools have reported receiving false threats made against their campuses.
New trendy sushi restaurant in the Heights includes a vegetarian menu
With more than 35,000 followers on Instagram, the Bayou City is buzzing about the latest sushi spot to the Houston Heights serving up boatloads of sushi, including vegetarian options.
A taste of Napa in the Heights
The Mutiny Wine Room is a wine experience that brings the best of Napa Valley to Houston.
Houston PD officer, also president of little league group, accused of misappropriation of funds
According to the lawsuit, HPD Officer Maria Butron has been president of Heights-Norhill Little League for nearly five years.
Houston PD patrol car crashes into ditch during chase with stolen truck
During a chase with a stolen truck the driver reportedly ran through the side gate of an apartment complex and went into a ditch. Responding officers also following the truck, drove into the ditch as well.
Houston opens first medical marijuana store
Houston’s first medical marijuana store is now open along Houston Avenue in the Heights. Texas Original is the state’s largest medical cannabis provider.
Grandmother distraught after 9-year-old shot, killed allegedly by mother's ex-boyfriend
FOX 26’s Damali Keith hears from the grandmother of a 9-year-old girl who was shot and killed Monday night. The girl's mom was also shot but survived.
22-year-old convicted felon accused of killing 9-year-old girl was free from jail on multiple felony bonds
While Jeremiah Jones claims to FOX 26 he's innocent, he's got quite the rap sheet at just 22-years-old.
Man wanted for allegedly killing ex-girlfriend's 9-year-old daughter arrested, claims he didn't do it
A man, who was wanted for allegedly shooting his ex-girlfriend and killing her 9-year-old daughter, is now in police custody.
9-year-old girl 'executed' by mom's ex-boyfriend in Heights, police say; suspect on run
Houston police are looking for 22-year-old Jeremiah Jones who allegedly shot and killed his ex-girlfriend's 9-year-old daughter, and injured his ex-girlfriend.
'Welcome To Austin' mural outside upcoming Houston Heights beer garden
A beer garden is coming this summer to the Heights, you'll know you've arrived once you're welcomed to Austin.
Small business owners say increased break-ins are costing them thousands
The owner of Preslee’s, a restaurant in the Heights, says within the past three months, they’ve had over 10 break-ins.
Houston-area resident says 3 packages were 'delivered' but remain unaccounted for
A woman in the Heights says packages that made it to the post office were never delivered to her.
Teen charged in Heights High School shooting accused in other violent crimes at school
Alex Owiesy, the 17-year-old charged in connection with a shooting at Houston's Heights High School last week, is also facing charges for other violent crimes against students in March.
Coffee, bar, full legal CBD-THC dispensary in the Heights is one of a kind in America
Many customers say they’ve never seen a place like WILD anywhere in America. WILD is incorporating coffee, cocktails and a full legal CBD and THC dispensary under one roof.