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2022 FIFA World Cup

‘It is a somber mood’: U.S. reflects on opportunity squandered vs. Netherlands

Matt Turner said the "silence was deafening" in the United States' locker room after the team's disappointing 3-1 defeat to the Netherlands.

8 hours ago

World Cup Saturday guide: US eliminated after 3-1 loss to the Netherlands

8 hours ago

Social media reacts to USA loss to Netherlands: US fans let it all out

11 hours ago

World Cup: US coach Gregg Berhalter to draw on Dutch lessons ahead of quarterfinals

1 day ago

World Cup Friday guide: South Korea tops Portugal; both advance

1 day ago

Netherlands, fighting flu outbreak ahead of U.S. match, makes surprise pivot

1 day ago

2022 Midterm Elections

Harris Co. Commissioners certify results of controversy-plagued election

Harris Co. Commissioner’s court certify 2022 midterm results despite mishaps on Election Day

Despite a host of Election Day irregularities and an ongoing criminal investigation, Harris County commissioners have voted to certify the midterm results

November 22

Harris Co. Commissioner’s court certify 2022 midterm results despite mishaps on Election Day

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Harris Co. Commissioner’s court certify 2022 midterm results despite mishaps on Election Day

November 22

TX Supreme Court says Harris County can include 2,100 late-cast ballots in certifying midterm election results

November 22

Live midterm election results: Key U.S. House races

November 21

Election 2022: Republicans win slim majority in House

November 16

Protesters remain livid over 2022 midterm election issues in Harris County

November 15

Crime & Public Safety

Southeast Houston shopping center catches fire, three stores damaged

A shopping center caught fire on Saturday causing three stores to sustain damage in southeast Houston.

8-year-old allegedly shoots 5-year-old in north Houston, child in critical condition

14 arrested in Galveston after sting operation for solicitation of minors, prostitution

Uvalde shooting victims seek $27B, class action in lawsuit

6 children found, mother arrested after abduction in San Antonio

Can of Red Bull left in casino leads to suspected serial bank robber's arrest

Texas Headlines

Republican Caucus backs Dade Phelan as Texas House speaker

Republican members of the Texas House endorsed Speaker Dade Phelan’s bid for reelection in a nonbinding vote on Saturday. An official vote from the entire Texas House will take place in January.

To combat opioid overdoses, Gov. Greg Abbott says he supports decriminalizing fentanyl testing strips

McDonald's unveils a Texas test restaurant with drive-thru food conveyor belt

Congresswoman-elect Jasmine Crockett on working with Republicans and what Democrats are doing wrong in Texas

6 children found, mother arrested after abduction in San Antonio

Who is Patrick Xavier Clark, Takeoff's alleged killer?

Consumer & Recalls

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FULL VIDEO: Sullivan's Smart Sense Holiday Survival Guide

FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on how you can survive the holidays.

Free online returns going away as retailers change return policies

Free returns going away as retailers change policies

8 million laundry and cleaning products recalled over bacterial contamination

Recalled toys being sold online this holiday season, parents warned

Parents beware: Recalled toys being sold online

Parents being warned as recalled toys are being sold online this holiday season

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Parents being warned as recalled toys are being sold online this holiday season

Gas prices fall to lowest level since February, GasBuddy data shows

Politics

Republican Caucus backs Dade Phelan as Texas House speaker

Republican members of the Texas House endorsed Speaker Dade Phelan’s bid for reelection in a nonbinding vote on Saturday. An official vote from the entire Texas House will take place in January.

Congresswoman-elect Jasmine Crockett on working with Republicans and what Democrats are doing wrong in Texas

Texas Lt. Governor details how state will spend $30 billion budget surplus

Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick details how state will spend $30 billion budget surplus

Senate passes landmark same-sex marriage bill

Houston FD collective bargaining, backpay issue goes before TX Supreme Court

McConnell skewers Trump for dinner with Kanye, Fuentes: 'Highly unlikely' he'll be elected president

With the holiday season in full swing, this weekend will have several Christmas tree lightings, holiday festivals, and even a screening of Home Alone with a live performance by the Houston Symphony. Get the full list here.