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5 days ago
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Ground stop in place at Houston's Bush Airport, two-hour delay for arrivals
The Brief The ground stop is in effect until 8 p.m. Sunday. Arriving flights are delayed by an average of about two hours. A Flood Advisory is in effect for the area. HOUSTON - A ground stop has been reissued for flights that are scheduled to land at Houston's Bush Airport due to storms across the area. What we know According to the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Airspace System, the ground stop is in effect until 8 p.m. Sunday. The stop impact flights arriving at Bush Airport. Those arriving flights are also being delayed by an average of 171 minutes (two hours, 11 minutes). Big picture view A Flood Advisory is in effect for Montgomery County and northern Harris County - which includes the Bush Airport area - until 8:45 p.m. Sunday. The National Weather Service detected 1–2 inches of rain for the affected area, which could cause minor flooding in "low-lying and poor drainage areas." The FOX 26 weather team is predicting an unsettled weather pattern for Southeast Texas with storms returning on Monday. MORE: Flood Advisory for Harris, Montgomery Counties MORE: Monday continues off-and-on storms The Source Federal Aviation Administration and the National Weather Service - Houston/Galveston
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12-06-2025
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Family grieves boy hit and killed while riding his bike in northeast Houston
HOUSTON - A family is calling for someone to step forward about a hit-and-run incident that killed a 12-year-old boy Tuesday night. What they're saying 12-year-old Zachariah Benjamin was a middle school student at Forest Brook who had dreams of playing pro football. "A loving kid who wanted to be outside all the time, wanted to play with his friends, like he did yesterday. Just a people's person," said Benjamin's sister, Monique Brown. "(He) loved football, loved playing. Just loved being a regular kid, loved having fun." Zacariah was tragically killed Tuesday night while heading home on his bike after playing with friends. A route he took often. His sister said they are devastated. "To go through death like my family. We lost our mother in 2016. A couple months later, our grandmother. A year later, our sister from a car crash. So it hits home. You get numb to it, almost. Somebody who was innocent, that hasn't finished his full life yet, to be taken," said Brown. The Harris County Sheriff's Office said around 9 p.m. Tuesday along Suburban Road, Zachariah was riding his bike on the sidewalk when a dog ran out and chased him, causing him to lose control of his bike. He fell on the roadway and was hit by a car that drove off. "I just want the person to come forward. I feel like you're making it worse for yourself when you left the scene and all you could have done was a mistake something that could have been prevented if they weren't driving fast," said Brown. Authorities said they have surveillance video of the incident and found car and bike parts on scene. Witnesses told police they saw the car speeding and said the driver failed to stop at a stop sign. The Harris County Sheriff's Office says they are looking for the driver of possibly a black Chrysler 300 year model range from 2015 to 2023. What you can do Right now, the crash is under investigation. Anyone with information can call one of the following agencies: Harris County Sheriff's Office: 713-221-6000 Crime Stoppers: 713-222-TIPS (8477) The Source Information in this report comes from the Harris County Sheriff's Office. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann spoke with the family of 12-year-old Zacariah Benjamin.
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07-06-2025
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Fondren Road crash: Female passenger dies following Thursday crash involving 2 vehicles
The Brief A female passenger, who was critically injured in a two-vehicle crash on Fondren Road, has died. The crash occurred on Thursday afternoon around 2 p.m. Two other people involved in the crash are said to be in stable condition. HOUSTON - FOX 26 has an update on a crash that occurred on Fondren Road on Thursday afternoon. According to Houston police, one of the three people that were injured in the crash, has died. Officials said a female passenger in one vehicle, who was taken to the hospital in critical condition, died at the hospital. What we know The crash happened at about 2 p.m. Thursday in the 9300 block of Fondren Road near South Braeswood Boulevard. According to HPD Lt. Larry Crowson, a Honda was speeding in the southbound lanes on Fondren near a Ford F-150. The Honda reportedly tried to avoid another vehicle that was coming from a side street when it struck the F150. Both of the vehicles rolled over several times, according to the lieutenant. The Honda crashed into a tree and was split into two parts. The Honda also struck two power poles, causing an outage in the area. The drivers of both vehicles are said to be in stable condition. Police had to close off the roadway for several hours following the crash on Thursday. What we don't know There are allegations that the two cars that crashed were racing, but police say that hasn't been confirmed. The Source Information from the Houston Police Department.
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04-06-2025
- Health
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Cypress parent speaks out after daughter allegedly bullied and exploited at daycare
The Brief A Cypress mother claims her daughter was bullied and coerced into taking explicit photos at a daycare, leading to an investigation after the images were shared on Snapchat. Attorney Tasha Ricks asserts that KinderCare is responsible for the incident, while KinderCare's internal investigation found no fault with their staff. The Harris County Sheriff's Office is actively investigating the case. CYPRESS, Texas - A Cypress mother is speaking out after discovering her daughter was allegedly bullied and coerced into taking explicit photos at a local daycare. The incident has sparked an investigation, leaving the parent shocked and concerned. What they're saying Tenesha Whitfield, a concerned parent, expressed her dismay after learning that explicit photos of her daughter were being shared and sold on Snapchat. Her daughter, who was 7-years-old at the time, was one of three minors involved, alongside two others aged nine and eleven. "It's disheartening. Disappointing. It also gives me a feeling of disgust that a person would do this, especially with children," Whitfield said. Whitfield explained that investigators found the photos circulating on Snapchat, leading to an active investigation. "Very shocking. I was confused and it made me anxious. I was calm enough to hear what they had to say. I didn't take it very lightly," she added. Whitfield shared her daughter's emotional struggle, saying, "She thought she was the one in the wrong. After thoroughly explaining to her what took place, I had to let her know you were victimized. I feel like my daughter was handpicked because my daughter is very sweet. She's non-confrontational. And she lacks in the self-defense department, so I know she's not going to stir up anything or put herself in a predicament." Attorney Tasha Ricks stated, "As I understand it, there is a pending criminal investigation against the adult who solicited the photos." When asked about accountability, Ricks pointed to KinderCare, saying, "KinderCare because they had full possession of our client's child at the time the incident occurred. They also were the first reporting agency." The other side FOX 26 reached out to KinderCare, which stated that their internal investigation found no fault with their staff regarding the incident. "Nothing is more important to us than the health and safety of children in our care. As soon as we were made aware of these concerns in June 2023, we immediately self-reported to state licensing, Child Protective Services, and local law enforcement. We also conducted our own internal investigation. State licensing informed us in July 2023 that their investigation found nothing to support any claims that a lack of supervision led to this incident." What's next The Harris County Sheriff's Office is actively investigating the case. The Source FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia spoke with the victim's mother, Tenesha Whitfield, the attorney representing the family, Tasha Ricks, and confirmed with the HCSO that there is an investigation. KinderCare sent FOX 26 a statement.
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03-06-2025
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Illegal immigrant suspect in Jocelyn Nungaray's murder now accused of prior sexual assault in Costa Rica
One of two suspects charged in Jocelyn Nungaray's murder is now accused of raping an American woman in Costa Rica, according to former Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg. Two Venezuelan illegal immigrants who may have ties to the Tren de Aragua gang — Franklin Jose Pena Ramos, 26, and Johan Jose Rangel Martinez, 21 — are charged in the 12-year-old's June 2024 murder. They allegedly sexually assaulted and strangled the pre-teen to death, leaving her body tied up in a bayou in Houston. Ogg told FOX 26 Houston last week that she learned over the course of her investigation as DA, before her successor Sean Teare took office last year, that Pena Ramos had been involved in a prior sexual assault in Costa Rica involving an American woman who was apparently on vacation at the time. "It happened in Costa Rica. It happened to an American citizen who came forward with that information after their pictures were shown on national television," Ogg told the outlet. "When she reported it to the authorities in Costa Rica, they did nothing. Imagine the frustration of that individual. I don't want that to be swept under the carpet." Mom Of Girl Allegedly Killed By Illegals Says Wildlife Refuge Renaming 'Means The World' To Family The victim is not from Texas but felt compelled to come forward when Nungaray's murder made national headlines and she saw the suspects' photos on the news. Read On The Fox News App "The courage of any crime victim to come forward like that is remarkable to me and that played a major role in determining whether the death penalty is appropriate," Ogg told FOX 26. Texas Wildlife Refuge Renamed For Murdered 12-Year-old, Jocelyn Nungaray, Unveils Signage: 'Her Life Mattered' Ogg, who was seeking the death penalty for both suspects while in office, added that "authorities had no idea of their past behavior," such as charges in other countries, which "makes it hard to determine if someone is going to be a future danger." The former district attorney said she came forward with the information to FOX 26 now because she is "very concerned about the decisions" that Teare "has been making," referencing multiple cases that have been dismissed recently. "I think it's important for the public to get the final say," Ogg added. "Do they deserve death for the rape and murder of Jocelyn? Or should they spend their life in the penitentiary? What I don't want is some backdoor deal done in the quiet of the night and a long time after people have forgotten the horror of this case. I just want people to remember Jocelyn, and I want them to hear and make a decision about the evidence." Illegal Immigrant Admitted To Killing Woman On Her 21St Birthday Alexis Nungaray, Jocelyn's mother, has since become an advocate for victims of crimes allegedly committed by illegal immigrants. In a May interview, Alexis Nungaray described the 12-year-old as "a very creative, talented, free-spirited 12-year-old girl." Nungaray said Jocelyn "was very quirky" and "an old soul." She liked dressing in 1990s-style cargo jeans and Converse and loved listening to music from as far back as the 1940s and 1950s. Texas Da Seeking Death Penalty In Jocelyn Nungaray Case Warns Migrant Criminals: 'You Cannot Run And Hide' "She was very different and unique. She was an amazing friend," Nungaray said. Nungaray also said she is grateful to President Donald Trump for both his support and for "keeping his promises" regarding immigration enforcement. Da To Seek Death Penalty Against Illegal Immigrants Accused In Nungaray Murder Case "I support immigration, but I say there's just a right way and a wrong way to do it," she explained. "He's protecting the people, and he's taking consideration to the people, us the citizens and making sure we're safe and our kids are safe, women are safe, that we're all safe in our communities." "We've still got a long way to go," she went on. "But I will always advocate for her and be her voice and stand up for better border control and immigration laws. Because I know 1 million percent, Jocelyn's death should have been preventable." WATCH: JOCELYN NUNGARAY'S MOTHER TESTIFIES BEFORE CONGRESS Pena Ramos illegally crossed into El Paso, Texas, in May 2024, sources with the Department of Homeland Security previously confirmed to Fox News. He was caught by Border Patrol agents and was released into the U.S. with a Notice to Appear in court. Rangel Martinez also crossed illegally into El Paso in March and was caught by Border Patrol. He was released into the U.S. on an unknown basis. Jocelyn had been at a convenience store and was talking to her 13-year-old boyfriend on the phone after sneaking out of her family's apartment. The boyfriend told investigators that he could hear Nungaray talking with two people. Fox News' Peter Pinedo contributed to this article source: Illegal immigrant suspect in Jocelyn Nungaray's murder now accused of prior sexual assault in Costa Rica
