Back-to-school shopping underway as families look for ways to stretch their budgets

Houston parents and college students are finding ways to save on back-to-school shopping as school supply costs add up. Here's what families are doing to stretch their budgets.

Texas lawmakers reconsider tax incentives for data centers

Texas lawmakers are reconsidering massive tax breaks offered to attract data centers, pointing to a dramatic shift in the political and economic climate since the incentives were first established twelve years ago.

Texas forces Discord to implement UK-style age verification and safety rules

Texas and Discord have agreed to a temporary injunction requiring the platform to roll out its UK-standard age verification and teen safety features to Texas users within 90 days as a state lawsuit against the company proceeds toward a 2027 trial.

Rice University police search for missing Jordanian athlete participating in Genuine Cup

The Rice University Police Department has issued a Be On the Lookout (BOLO) alert for a Jordanian athlete who went missing while attending the Genuine Cup, an international soccer tournament for athletes with disabilities at Rice University.

14 Cyclosporiasis cases confirmed in Galveston County, 4 being investigated

Galveston County health officials are investigating a recent increase in Cyclosporiasis in the area after more than a dozen cases confirmed.

Texas man charged with capital murder after 2-year-old dies in locked car while he slept

A 25-year-old Texas man has been charged with capital murder after his 2-year-old daughter died inside a locked vehicle while he slept for hours following a night of drinking, police said.

Traveler's Cart closing Montrose location after nearly 2 years

If you are a fan of Traveler's Cart, you only have a few more days to stop by the Montrose restaurant before it closes its doors for good.

Texas investigates major tampon, cosmetics manufacturers for alleged deceptive health claims

The Texas Attorney General's office has launched sweeping, industry-wide investigations into major manufacturers of feminine care and cosmetic products over concerns that companies may be misleading consumers about the presence of toxic chemicals and heavy metals.

Texas high schools face mandatory heat safety rules for outdoor activities starting Aug. 1

Stricter heat-safety standards for Texas high school athletics and marching bands will become mandatory statewide on Aug. 1, following a formal rule change by the University Interscholastic League.

Houston crash: 1 dead after head-on crash between truck, sedan on Tidwell Road

One driver is dead and another in critical condition at the hospital after a major crash in the East Houston area late Sunday evening, Houston police say.

Harris County detectives searching for gunman after fatal convenience store shooting

A man died after being shot early Saturday in the parking lot of a convenience store in north Harris County, and investigators are searching for the gunman, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.

Firefighters battle 2-alarm fire at abandoned Houston school

Firefighters battled a two-alarm fire at an abandoned school early Sunday after crews were dispatched to reports of smoke coming from the vacant building.

Good Samaritan helps girl who fled from Humble mall shooting

A 12-year-old girl spoke to FOX 26 about how she fled Deerbrook Mall during the shooting with just one shoe that she was trying on. A Good Samaritan saw her story and stepped in to help finish the family's shopping trip.