Austin, Houston included in NHL expansion chatter, reports say

The NHL is apparently considering both Austin and Houston as sites for a possible expansion hockey team, according to multiple reports.

Axiom Space redomiciles in Texas

Axiom Space, a commercial human space exploration company, announced they have redomiciled in Texas.

27 Ways in 27 Days: Kerr County flooding victims’ legacies live on 1 year later

It’s been nearly a year since a devastating flood along the Guadalupe River killed more than 100 people in Kerr County. Over the next 27 days, FOX 4 will share 27 updates on the children who who died and how their legacy lives on.

Texas 7-year-old saves toddler brother from drowning, earns rare sheriff’s commendation

A 7-year-old North Texas boy has been nominated for a rare police commendation after his quick thinking and bravery saved his unresponsive 1-year-old brother from a backyard swimming pool, authorities said.

Tesla official says driver in deadly Katy crash overrode self-driving

A Tesla official says a driver who claimed to be using autopilot when his car slammed into a Katy home actually overrode self-driving by pressing on the accelerator. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is still investigating the deadly crash.

New World screwworm in Texas: New cases detected

The first case of New World screwworm in the United States was reported on June 3, 2026. Since then, the country has recorded 16 total cases across two states, all found in domestic animals rather than wildlife.

Southeast Houston recycling facility fire continues to burn, air monitoring continuing

A massive plume of smoke is rising from a fire at a recycling facility in southeast Houston. The fire was reported near Kellogg Street and Manchester Street and is currently at three alarms.

Texas to spend $8 million to fix errors in controversial Bluebonnet curriculum in school

Texas is spending over $8 million in taxpayer dollars to fix thousands of text and image errors in its controversial, state-published "Bluebonnet" school curriculum.

Former Harris County jailer sentenced, loses license after handcuff assault on inmate

Former Harris County corrections officer Jaylin Sherman has been sentenced to a probated jail term and stripped of her TCOLE license after being convicted of striking an inmate with handcuffs.

Gov. Abbott orders Texas agencies to expand trade and workforce training

Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered an immediate expansion of workforce training and trade programs across four Texas agencies to help connect more residents with high-demand, skilled jobs.