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
Contest allows Houston pet owners to show off their cute critters, help abused and abandoned animals
If you're looking for a way to show off your cute pet, while helping abused and abandoned dogs out from Houston’s so-called Corridor of Cruelty at the same time, you're in luck!
Fire Chief visits family that was wrongly told by 2 paramedics a 14-year-old special needs boy was dead
A heartwarming follow-up to a story about a local family who was told their child with special needs was mistakenly pronounced dead when he wasn’t. HFD Fire Chief Sam Pena visited the family to offer a formal apology.
New Houston-area homeowners angry after discovering their yards are smaller than what they are paying for
Homeowners in Beasley, Texas have learned, after signing on the dotted line, that their yards are smaller than what they're paying taxes for.
Harris Co. Criminal Dist. Court judge repeatedly grants bond, frees convicted felon now with 14 bonds
38-year-old convicted felon Jeffery Robertson just keeps showing up over and over again in the 230th Criminal District Court. Every time Robertson gets a new charge, like burglary, Judge Chris Morton frees him from jail by granting him another bond.
Magistrate judge gives repeat violent offender accused of stabbing a woman 40 times a $150,000 bond
In the probable cause hearing, Magistrate Eva Flores points out Ramon’s prior felony convictions and the fact that he was out on bond when he allegedly killed the woman.
Houston’s animal advocate community mourn loss of 61-year-old man who saved the lives of thousands of dogs
Cary Robinson saved an untold number of dogs from being euthanized by paying for boarding and vet bills.
Criminal District Court Judge frees repeat violent offender from jail even after he’s charged with murder
38-year-old Brandon Andrus’s criminal history is so lengthy he has more mug shots than some people have selfies.
2 HFD paramedics suspended after mistakenly telling grandmother of a 14-year-old special needs boy he was dead
As you can see by his infectious smile and laugh, 14-year-old Jacah Jefferson is very much alive.
More than 100 residents concerned about Houston’s growing crime problem attend town hall meeting
“For the first half of this year, the west side has experienced 31 murders,” said HPD Westside Commander David Angelo. “That’s compared to 17 this time last year, that’s an 82% increase in Westside murders.”
Man questions Houston police response time after holding peeping Tom at gunpoint
A homeowner in Houston wants to know why it took so long for Houston police to respond after calling 911 saying there was a peeping Tom outside his daughter's window.