East Texas firefighters rescue two from crashed hot air balloon

Firefighters in Longview, Texas, rescued two people that got trapped in a hot air balloon Saturday after it got stuck on a cell phone tower.

Deadly fire reported in Magnolia

A fire is said to be on Wildflower Drive and Lilly Court in Magnolia.

Texas lawmakers react to US strikes in Iran

The United States and Israel conducted military strikes on Iran on Saturday and President Donald Trump called on the Iranian public to “seize control of your destiny" by rising up against Islamic leadership in the country.

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.

2 Texas Most Wanted fugitives captured by state troopers

Two of Texas' most wanted criminals are behind bars after state troopers' efforts to find the fugitives. 

Trump gets table number 47 at Whataburger in Texas stop

After his speech in Corpus Christi Friday afternoon, President Donald Trump stopped in at a local Whataburger, where the employees gave him an iconic table number tent with the number 47.

Air Force airman from Texas gets life in prison for kidnapping girl from Colorado

A man in the U.S. Air Force has been sentenced to life in prison for kidnapping a 14-year-old girl from Colorado, sneaking her into his military dormitory in Texas, and sexually abusing her numerous times. 

Scouting America cuts DEI programs after pressure from Pentagon, Hegseth

Scouting America will make changes to several policies after Secretary of War Pete Hegseth threatened to pull the department's support for the organization.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.