
Randy Wallace
Five-time Emmy award winner Randy Wallace graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a B.A. in Broadcasting. After being told he had "no future in radio" by station managers in several markets, Randy came to Houston where he was quickly hired by KPRC Radio. He spent several years there, making a name for himself as a competitive reporter covering the police beat. In December of 1989, Randy was offered a job at KRIV FOX 26, and became one of the first reporters to appear on the station's highly acclaimed City Under Siege program. Even before FOX 26 News launched its first investigative unit, Wallace was "kicking up dust" around town in Houston. In fact, his extensive coverage of the prison system's controversial "mandatory release" program earned him the prestigious Edward R. Morrow Award in 1996. From 2001 to 2005, Randy was nominated nine times for regional Emmy awards, winning six times for his investigative reports. In 2005, he and photographer Jim Dunham were the first FOX 26 News employees to be nominated for a National Emmy. That same year, he was named Television Reporter of the Year by the Houston Press Club, becoming the first FOX 26 News reporter to win that award. Over the years, Randy's First on FOX investigations continued to "kick up dust" in the community. Few can forget his 2001 report on an elderly widow's eviction by her homeowner's association. His series of reports not only helped Wenonah Blevins get her house back… they also prompted lawmakers to give homeowners more legal rights when dealing with homeowner associations. In 2003, Randy was the first in the nation to report on Medicare wheelchair fraud. He found Houston to be a hotbed for schemes involving motorized wheelchairs and scooters… schemes that were taking place throughout the United States. However, Randy is most proud of his reports on a local, state-funded halfway house that's home to hundreds of convicted sex offenders and other violent criminals. Through his Emmy award winning undercover investigations, Randy showed FOX 26 News viewers how criminals were openly smoking crack and dealing drugs in a facility that touts drug and alcohol treatment. Randy loves exposing "bad guys" and tax-payer waste. If you know of any wrong doing that needs to be exposed, give Wallace a call … he'd love to hear from you!
The latest from Randy Wallace
Westbury High School alumni becomes Commander of the International Space Station
It’s not everyday a high school can watch one of its own 1983 graduate Shannon Walker become commander of the International Space Station.
How to spend the day walking, playing with a dog without the commitment in Galveston
These dogs all have one thing in common, unconditional love for you. But if you can’t commit, then why not just borrow one.
Breaking Bond: Judges who allowed defendants to remain free on bond that ended with deadly consequences
What do six criminal district court judges have in common? They allowed at least six defendants in their courts to remain free on multiple felony or PR bonds until they were charged with killing someone.
New proposed law could mean immediate parole eligibility for over 20,000 violent offenders
If House Bill 1805 passes, it could mean some big changes for violent prisoners.
Prayer vigil held for victims of mass shooting in Bryan
The gathering was to grieve with those mourning and unify the community in the midst of this tragedy.
Breaking Bond: What the Governor, Lt. Governor think about revolving door at Harris Co. criminal courthouse
In our ongoing series Breaking Bond, we’ve told you how since 2018, 105 Harris County residents have been killed allegedly at the hands of repeat violent offenders free from jail on multiple felony and personal recognizance bonds.
Former Galveston PD SWAT officer gets new trial due to prosecutorial misconduct
He has a baby daughter he hasn’t even met because he’s been in jail in solitary confinement for almost a year for violating his bond conditions.
Residents fear getting shot at Houston southwest side gas station, surveillance video shows why
Some residents are worried about being shot or injured at a gas station on Houston's southwest side.
North Houston facility to house 500 unaccompanied teens who crossed the border
Unaccompanied minors crossing the border isn’t new. The number of kids crossing the border last year was low, the pandemic is probably why.
Some question why report on bail reform left out violent crime data committed by offenders freed from jail
105 flags have the names of people police each say were killed by repeat violent offenders free from jail on multiple felony and personal recognizance bonds.