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2026 Elections

Balance of power latest: Democrats win control of Congress in 2026 midterm elections

Democrats won majorities in both chambers of Congress in Tuesday’s midterm elections to take control of Congress. The historic victory flips both the House and the Senate, giving Democrats the legislative reins.

Mississippi US Senate seat flips as Scott Colom tops incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith

Following 'blue tsunami,' Ted Cuz moves to rebuild Texas GOP with new Austin headquarters

Texas $1,500 relief checks: Lawmaker files bill to send one-time payment to every household

Patrick supports curbing power of office he lost to Democrat Vikki Goodwin

Texas Lt. Governor-elect Vikki Goodwin announces transition leadership team

Local News

Hurricane Harvey relief fraud: 56-year-old Texas woman sentenced to federal prison

A Texas woman has been sentenced to 71 months in federal prison and ordered to pay $537,209 after fraudulently obtaining a custom Hurricane Harvey relief home and threatening a witness.

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Theft suspect flees Spring gas station after assaulting manager, bystander

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HAZMAT scene blocking La Porte street near Highway 225

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Humble man sentenced for 2021 murder of his cousin in Sugar Land

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$3 million Texas Lottery ticket sold at northeast Houston store

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Traffic: Exit ramp lanes near US-59, Highway 288 stalled due to lost load

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Texas News

Federal jury convicts two brothers in $240 million Fort Worth cattle Ponzi scheme

A federal jury in Fort Worth convicted brothers Joshua and Jason Link for orchestrating a $240 million Agridime cattle investment Ponzi scheme that defrauded over 2,200 victims.

Killeen ISD announces districtwide closure ahead of Nidal Hasan execution

USDA reports sharp spike in New World screwworm infestations across Texas, New Mexico and Arizona

Texas man who decapitated his three children set to be executed Thursday

Texas dance, drill teams push for official UIL sanctioning

Katy approves Zipline drone hub as local restaurant embraces aerial takeout deliveries

National News

Shooting in DC's Logan Circle: What we know about the suspect

One person was killed and four others were wounded Thursday in Washington, D.C.’s Logan Circle neighborhood before the suspect barricaded himself in an apartment.

Florida city cancels St. Patrick’s Day parade, Pride event over state DEI law

Soldier who scolded Hegseth, aides at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier awarded medal

Watch: Missing teen found and rescued after nearly a week in Australian forest

DC shooting: 1 killed, 4 hurt in Logan Circle gym attack, suspect identified by sources

Woman found buried in basement nearly 40 years ago finally identified

Politics

Texas $1,500 relief payments proposal: What you should know

Senate Bill 297 would provide a one-time $1,500 payment per qualifying Texas household, with no income limit.

Balance of power latest: Democrats win control of Congress in 2026 midterm elections

Mississippi US Senate seat flips as Scott Colom tops incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith

Following 'blue tsunami,' Ted Cuz moves to rebuild Texas GOP with new Austin headquarters

New Trump admin rule would cut SNAP benefits for 6.3 million people

Texas $1,500 relief checks: Lawmaker files bill to send one-time payment to every household

Sports

How to watch NFL football: Week 10

As the second half of the season begins, some teams made major moves to upgrade their rosters heading into Week 10 as they begin their push for a postseason run.

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Dan Hicks, longtime television sportscaster, dies at 64

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USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino poised to leave US Soccer for Manchester United: Reports

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Frankie Muniz hospitalized after crash at Daytona International Speedway: Report

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C.J. Stroud named AFC Offensive Player of the Week after dominant 5-TD win over Chargers

November 11, 2026 12:02pm CST

Former Houston Astros catcher Brad Ausmus named as new manager

November 11, 2026 11:17am CST

Consumer & Recalls

Popular cheddar cheese recalled in 12 states over Listeria concerns

Family Farmstead Dairy is recalling cheddar cheese products because they may be contaminated with Listeria.

DOJ sues Lyft for denying rides to passengers with wheelchairs, service dogs

Over 1.2M Ford Explorers investigated over airbags deploying unexpectedly

Bojangles expanding its footprint with 20 new locations planned for Las Vegas metro

Recalled baby bottle sterilizer dryer could overheat, cause burns

Ice cream recall upgraded to highest risk level over Listeria concerns

Entertainment

Nutcracker Market returns to Houston

The Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market is back in town this weekend for its 46th year. FOX 26 photojournalist Darlene Janik Faires spoke to a Houston Ballet executive and one of the many vendors open at the market.

Randall England, 'General Hospital' star, dies at 75

Celebrity deaths of 2026: The entertainers and artists we lost this year

Anthony Clark, star of ‘Yes, Dear’ and ‘Last Comic Standing’ host, dies at 62

Christina Applegate investigating breast implant illness after MS misdiagnosis

Frankie Muniz hospitalized after crash at Daytona International Speedway: Report

Things To Do

Tokyo X Japanese festival in Houston on Saturday

Tokyo X Japanese festival is back in Houston on Saturday at the Reliant Center. Ruben Dominguez spoke to some representatives about what guests can expect.

Houston Chicken Wing Festival bringing full day of food to Buffalo Bayou Park

World Naked Bike Ride rolls back into EaDo Houston on Sept. 12