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Houston weather: Heat, humidity to continue for Thursday

Heat, humidity to continue for Thursday across Houston area

Expect the heat and humidity to continue across the Houston area for your Thursday and much of the rest of the week before some storms may move in this weekend.

July 29, 2026 5:44pm CDT

18-year-old charged in deadly teen shooting now accused of fatal Midtown incident

July 29, 2026 5:38pm CDT

Fort Bend ISD parent says school closure led family to leave district ahead of new school year

July 29, 2026 5:35pm CDT

Body found partially burned near Houston's Sim Bayou

July 29, 2026 4:42pm CDT

Elderly residents claim rat infestations at senior apartment complex in The Woodlands

July 29, 2026 4:29pm CDT

Texas City man sentenced to 90 years for continuous sexual abuse of children

July 29, 2026 4:25pm CDT

Texas News

Willie Nelson slams ‘water thieving’ data centers in Texas

Willie Nelson is urging residents to oppose an AI data center planned near his hometown of Abbott, Texas.

Highly radioactive capsule found buried in West Texas

Texas approves use of new test for public university admissions

Texas puppy business under investigation by Attorney General’s Office

Former Texas deputy pleads guilty to child exploitation charges, faces 60 years

Boat crash off Padre Island leaves teen boy dead

National News

Judge clears use of police interview in trial for man accused of murdering Tupac Shakur

A judge ruled that a 2008 interview with Duane “Keffe D" Davis can be used in his upcoming trial in August. Davis is charged with murder in rapper Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing.

Trace Adkins survived ex-wife's 'kill shot' after bullet passed through heart and lungs

French man discovers 5 dead babies hidden in boxes in his home after argument with wife: prosecutors

Jared Leto accused of sexual misconduct with teen girls, report says

US Postal Service unveils new series of 10 Barbie Doll stamps

More than $72 million already spent in midterm elections by sports betting industry

Online sports betting companies are starting to become a major player in the 2026 midterm elections. Recent estimates have bettors pouring in more than $72 million into races across the country as the emerging trend from prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are bringing in fresh competition and scrutiny to online betting.

Sen. Lindsey Graham remembered at funeral service in South Carolina

Mail ballot delays put Postal Service under scrutiny before midterm elections

Texas Republican subject of House Ethics Committee investigation

Dr. Anthony Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment 111 times, declines to testify at Senate hearing on COVID-19

Governor to Mitch McConnell: 'Address the people of Kentucky ... or resign'

Sports

UH Get to Know: Shadre Hurst

FOX 26's Lenard Davis Jr. chats with senior UH transfer and offensive guard Shadre Hurst.

July 26, 2026 8:15pm CDT

UH Get to Know: Brandon Mack

July 26, 2026 8:11pm CDT

1-on-1 with UH Football's Jordan Allen

July 26, 2026 6:53pm CDT

Jordan Devey, Super Bowl-winning ex-Patriots lineman, dies

July 26, 2026 11:01am CDT

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan suffers significant injuries in offseason car wreck

July 25, 2026 12:43pm CDT

Simone Biles undergoes procedure after near-death experience in June: Reports

July 24, 2026 4:55pm CDT

Consumer & Recalls

People are willing to go into debt for beauty products, report shows

From premium skincare to high-end hair products, a growing number of consumers report going into debt to maintain their personal care routines.

Fed holds key interest rate steady. Here's what It means for your wallet

Costco shoppers may be eligible for payout after email settlement. Here’s how to qualify

Social Security August payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks

Today is National Chicken Wing Day - Here are some deals and discounts

Over 12,000 pounds of imported smoked bacon recalled over inspection issues

Entertainment

Kavinsky, the electro-pop composer known for “Nightcall," found dead at his home

The French electro-pop composer behind the song “Nightcall" died at the age of 50, the Associated Press reported.

Trace Adkins survived ex-wife's 'kill shot' after bullet passed through heart and lungs

Jared Leto accused of sexual misconduct with teen girls, report says

Irish musician Glen Hansard killed in motorcycle crash

Kelly Ripa undergoes surgery, leaving her unable to speak, husband shares

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

Offbeat & Unusual

Student standing behind Trump at Georgia speech speaks out after going viral

A Wheeler High School graduate went viral global after doing an impression of Donald Trump behind the president during a speech in Marietta.

Empire State Building climbers display quote on banner: What does it say?

Trump official suggests U.S. takeover of Greenland could bring back Red Lobster's endless shrimp: Report

Chaos erupts on American Airlines flight as unruly passenger allegedly bites fellow traveler midair

UFO insider claims US has bodies of 4 different alien species from downed spacecraft in government custody

Watch: RFK Jr. wrangles snakes on Dr. Oz's patio

Things To Do

Tommy Davidson performing at Houston Improv June 19-21

Actor and comedian Tommy Davidson is in Houston for three nights at the Houston Improv this weekend. He stopped by the Houston Morning Show to share more about what's going on.