Can you pass this Texas Independence Day history quiz?
Think you’re a true Texan? It’s time to prove it. March 2 marks the day Texas officially went its own way. Take our trivia challenge to test your Lone Star IQ.
Think you’re a true Texan? It’s time to prove it. March 2 marks the day Texas officially went its own way. Take our trivia challenge to test your Lone Star IQ.
Woman accused of posing as Wells Fargo employee to scam 2 Houston customers out of thousands
A woman is accused of posing as a Wells Fargo employee to scam two Houston residents out of more than $30,000 combined in an elaborate scheme FOX 26 reported on last year.
A woman is accused of posing as a Wells Fargo employee to scam two Houston residents out of more than $30,000 combined in an elaborate scheme FOX 26 reported on last year.
Trump launches flurry of endorsements en route to Texas visit
Trump took to Truth Social Friday morning sending off endorsements in congressional and statewide races in Texas.
Trump took to Truth Social Friday morning sending off endorsements in congressional and statewide races in Texas.
Trump in Texas: President to speak on energy, economy in Corpus Christi Friday
The president is expected to speak at the Port of Corpus Christi about his energy and economic policies.
The president is expected to speak at the Port of Corpus Christi about his energy and economic policies.
Blue Bell’s Lone Star Scoop Tour of Texas gives you chance to score free ice cream
Blue Bell, the iconic Texas-based ice cream company, is offering fans free frozen treats during its annual customer appreciation event, which starts this weekend.
Blue Bell, the iconic Texas-based ice cream company, is offering fans free frozen treats during its annual customer appreciation event, which starts this weekend.
Buc-ee's sues Ohio chain for trademark infringement, arguing logos too similar
Buc-ee's has filed a federal lawsuit, claiming trademark infringement against the Ohio-based Mickey's chain of convenience and gas stations.
Buc-ee's has filed a federal lawsuit, claiming trademark infringement against the Ohio-based Mickey's chain of convenience and gas stations.
Gallery: Go Texan Day 2026 in Houston: Submit your photo
Are you ready for the rodeo? Put on your cowboy hat and your boots because it's Go Texan Day! Check out our photo gallery to see how Houston is celebrating.
Are you ready for the rodeo? Put on your cowboy hat and your boots because it's Go Texan Day! Check out our photo gallery to see how Houston is celebrating.
Houston Rodeo Parade 2026: Downtown route, start time, how to watch live
A parade will take over Downtown Houston on Saturday to usher in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Whether you're attending in person or want to watch online, here's what you should know.
A parade will take over Downtown Houston on Saturday to usher in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Whether you're attending in person or want to watch online, here's what you should know.
Friday is the last day for early voting in Texas primaries
Friday is the last day of early voting in the 2026 Texas Primary Elections.
Friday is the last day of early voting in the 2026 Texas Primary Elections.
Cows escape property near Oates Prairie, wrangled back home
Several cows decided they wanted to take a late-night walk around the northeast Houston-area ahead of the rodeo.
Several cows decided they wanted to take a late-night walk around the northeast Houston-area ahead of the rodeo.
Nigerian national sentenced to 19 years for $4M scam involving fraudulent marriage attempts
A Nigerian national living in Houston was sentenced to 19 years in federal prison for orchestrating a $4 million scam. Prosecutors say Mba attempted to obtain lawful permanent residency through multiple fraudulent marriages after his initial application was denied,
A Nigerian national living in Houston was sentenced to 19 years in federal prison for orchestrating a $4 million scam. Prosecutors say Mba attempted to obtain lawful permanent residency through multiple fraudulent marriages after his initial application was denied,
'Primary border wall' construction in Big Bend National Park may begin this year: CBP
Large stretches of the U.S. southern border within Texas' Big Bend National Park are now due to receive "primary border wall system," some of which could start construction before the end of the year.
Large stretches of the U.S. southern border within Texas' Big Bend National Park are now due to receive "primary border wall system," some of which could start construction before the end of the year.
TSU, UH students team up for voter march, block party
Texas Southern University students are blending civic engagement with campus culture this week — hosting a Voters March & Block Party aimed at bringing hundreds of students to vote at Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, many for the first time.
Texas Southern University students are blending civic engagement with campus culture this week — hosting a Voters March & Block Party aimed at bringing hundreds of students to vote at Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, many for the first time.
US military accidentally shoots down own drone at Texas border, lawmakers say
The U.S. military accidentally used a "laser-based" anti-drone system to shoot down a Customs and Border Protection drone Thursday night in Texas, lawmakers say.
The U.S. military accidentally used a "laser-based" anti-drone system to shoot down a Customs and Border Protection drone Thursday night in Texas, lawmakers say.
Serial burglar steals from family-owned business in Bellaire for kids on the spectrum
Any kid would love to spend time at We Rock the Spectrum, a kid's gym in Bellaire specifically designed for sensory play and kids on the spectrum. But there's a repeat uninvited visitor that's stealing cash and even treats meant for kids.
Any kid would love to spend time at We Rock the Spectrum, a kid's gym in Bellaire specifically designed for sensory play and kids on the spectrum. But there's a repeat uninvited visitor that's stealing cash and even treats meant for kids.
Houston ISD board votes to close 12 campuses
The proposal was met with disapproval from public speakers before the vote was made.
The proposal was met with disapproval from public speakers before the vote was made.
2 killed in Fifth Ward after vehicle hits tree; Lockwood closed off
A deadly crash was reported on Lockwood Drive near Clinton Drive.
A deadly crash was reported on Lockwood Drive near Clinton Drive.
Texas law requires automatic explanations from insurance companies in 2026
A new Texas law effective January 1, 2026, mandates that insurance companies automatically provide written explanations for any declined, canceled, or non-renewed home and auto policies to increase industry transparency.
A new Texas law effective January 1, 2026, mandates that insurance companies automatically provide written explanations for any declined, canceled, or non-renewed home and auto policies to increase industry transparency.
Houston weather: Warm weather expected for Friday
Weather for your Friday will be warm and quiet for the World Championship BBQ Cookoff at NRG Stadium.
Weather for your Friday will be warm and quiet for the World Championship BBQ Cookoff at NRG Stadium.
Texas hits 100 degrees for first time in 2026 – and it’s only February
While the Lone Star State is no stranger to heat, hitting the triple-digits in late February is certainly outside the norm.
While the Lone Star State is no stranger to heat, hitting the triple-digits in late February is certainly outside the norm.