Houston weather: Excessive heat warning issued for portions of Houston-area
Dangerously hot temperatures will be affecting the Houston area on Memorial Day and the National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for some counties.
Houston weather: Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for several counties southwest of Houston-metro
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for several counties southwest of the Houston-metro area.
Houston weather: FOX 26 Storm Alert Day issued for Thursday
Thursday is once again another FOX 26 Storm Alert Day. That means conditions are favorable for the development of threatening weather that could cause some disruptions to your Thursday outdoor plans.
Wharton ISD: Support staff member terminated over inappropriate relationship with student
A Wharton ISD support staff member was terminated after the district was made aware of an inappropriate relationship with a student, officials say.
Houston weather: Latest watches, warnings, advisories ahead of arctic blast
The arctic blast is being felt in the Houston area, and several warnings, advisories and watches have been issued.
El Campo detective arrested, charged with sexual assault in Manvel
John Edward Mark, 40, was arrested and charged with Aggravated Sexual Assault and Aggravated Kidnapping and El Campo police detective Freddie Charles Douglas Jr., 43, was arrested and charged with Aggravated Sexual Assault.
El Campo police detective arrested for sexual assault in Manvel
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Wharton missing person: Clear Alert issued for Gerald Blystone
Authorities need your help locating a missing man who was last seen in Wharton on Sunday morning.
Wharton County scam: Authorities warning residents about new scam
A new scam has authorities in Wharton County sounding the alarm and warning residents.
Wharton High, Junior High return to class after lockdown, round of ammunition found
Wharton High School and Wharton Junior High School are both under lockdown as a precaution after a round of ammunition was found on campus.
Wharton County: Multiple agencies collaborate to combat fire in El Campo
Firefighters recently contained fire at rice warehouse in El Campo, TX.
3 sentenced to prison for bank robberies in Brazoria, Wharton Co.
Tony Wayne Mitchell, Kevin McCoy, and Mikell Phillips were sentenced for their roles in robbing banks in small rural towns around Houston.
Nearly 30 dogs surrendered to Houston Humane Society
The Houston Humane Society said the owner, from El Campo, Texas in Wharton County, was in breach of a city ordinance limiting five dogs per household. Instead, the owner had about 27 Chihuahuas.
Gun safety: Firearms instructor stresses importance of gun safety around children
Firearms instructor Mark Giordonello explains the simple steps anyone can take to prevent an accidental shooting, especially with children.
3-year-old dead from self-inflicted gunshot wound in Wharton, sources say
A 3-year-old child is reportedly dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Wharton.
40-year-old habitual offender sentenced to death in Wharton Co. for killing family of 3, burning their bodies
It only took five hours for a Wharton County jury to find Robert Satterfield guilty of capital murder, and just 45 minutes to sentence him to death.
2 students injured in stabbing at Wharton High School
FOX 26 Reporter Tiffany Justice has the latest on what happened following a fight that escalated into a stabbing at Wharton High School on Wednesday afternoon.
2 Wharton ISD students hospitalized after stabbing causes lockdown on 2 campuses
Authorities say two students were hospitalized, and three people are in custody after a brawl resulted in two Wharton ISD campuses going on lockdown Wednesday afternoon.
2 Wharton ISD students hospitalized after stabbing causes lockdown on 2 campuses
Authorities say two students were hospitalized, and three people are in custody after a brawl resulted in two Wharton ISD campuses going on lockdown Wednesday afternoon.
Fire crews go back to Wharton chemical plant after fire reignites
A shelter-in-place in Wharton has been lifted after a massive fire at a Prime Eco plant overnight, but flames reignited after fire crews left.