BARC euthanizes more adoptable dogs and cats than any other shelter in Texas, says nonprofit

Best Friends Animal Society (BFAS) says it compiled data from 390 shelters across Texas. When comparing 2024 to 205, the nonprofit says Texas leads the country for killing healthy, treatable pets.

2 dead after Forth Worth crash with 10 buckets of liquid meth in van

Two people are dead after a Thursday crash in Fort Worth. Police say they found nearly 500 pounds of suspected liquid methamphetamine in the vehicle after the crash. 

Houston weather: Stormy weekend ahead, FOX 26 Storm Alert issued

A stormy weekend is on tap for the Houston area this weekend. As a result, a FOX 26 Storm Alert has been issued for Saturday night into early Sunday morning.

American Airlines says no thanks to United merger

The idea of a merger between American Airlines and United Airlines appears to be going nowhere.

ERCOT sent back to drawing board after predicting quadrupled power demand by 2032

The people who run the power grid in Texas, the Electric Reliability Council, or ERCOT, this week said the state should prepare for a surge in power demand over the next six years. They predict numbers that are nearly quadruple what we currently use.

Will tailgating be allowed at Texas World Cup matches?

Reports circulated widely this week that an American football tradition would not be allowed during the World Cup, but that news has since become confused amid a flurry of official statements.

These Texas cities rank among the best places to live in the US

Nine Texas cities have made the cut as some of the best places to live in the United States, according to Livability.

Painted Tree Boutiques abruptly closed all locations, vendors and employees left scrambling

A shocking shutdown is leaving small business owners and employees scrambling across the country. Painted Tree Boutiques has abruptly closed all of its stores nationwide, impacting more than 60 locations, including six in the Houston area. The sudden move has blindsided vendors and employees who relied on the marketplace.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Arlington officials clarify tailgating rules for Dallas matches

At a town hall meeting hosted by Arlington city council member Mauricio Galante on Thursday night, Arlington police confirmed that tailgating itself will be allowed during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. However, by Friday morning, officials walked back that statement.

The Waco siege: A timeline of the 51-day confrontation between federal agents and the Branch Davidians

The 1993 Waco siege was a 51-day armed standoff between U.S. federal agents and the Branch Davidians, near Waco, Texas. Following a deadly February 28 ATF raid, the FBI began a siege that ended in a fire on April 19, killing 76 people inside.