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Mother, boyfriend accused of injuring toddler

A mother and her boyfriend are in Harris County custody as her toddler remains in critical condition from her reported injuries. FOX 26's shares the latest details from court records and the courtroom.

August 12, 2026 12:57pm CDT

Southeast Houston shooting: Man ambushed in garage, shot multiple times

Man ambushed in garage shot multiple times on Tiltree Street

August 12, 2026 6:39am CDT

Houston brides left in limbo after Crystal Ballroom at the Rice closes

August 11, 2026 11:20pm CDT

Former Magnolia ISD teacher indicted on 2 new charges

August 11, 2026 10:22pm CDT

Mother charged after 2-year-old toddler was found unresponsive, mother's boyfriend also charged

August 11, 2026 9:23pm CDT

Thief targets Houston-area non-profit that's saved more than 100,000 pets from euthanasia

August 11, 2026 9:06pm CDT

Texas News

Houston law firm withdraws from contract consideration to represent migrant children

A Houston law firm said it would be withdrawing from consideration of a federal contract to represent unaccompanied migrant children in immigration court.

Texas intervenes in surrogate baby medical treatment dispute

Tropical Storm Cristobal becomes third named storm for hurricane season

League City Councilmembers unanimously vote to allow voters to decide on Flock camera use in November

Federal government to sell Texas warehouses once planned as ICE detention centers

Bulldozers begin work on border security project in Big Bend National Park

National News

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt leaving White House: What we know

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is leaving her job, President Trump announced Wednesday.

2 adults, 1 child dead in incident at in-home daycare in Hopkins, Minnesota

Five teen friends killed after vehicle plunges down Colorado cliff, leaving community shattered

Venomous snake found in high school football players helmet

Video: Man saves woman trapped on Florida train tracks with seconds to spare

Lindsey Graham's sister Darline advances to GOP runoff for US Senate

Politics

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt leaving White House: What we know

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is leaving her job, President Trump announced Wednesday.

Houston law firm withdraws from contract consideration to represent migrant children

Lindsey Graham's sister Darline advances to GOP runoff for US Senate

Medicaid to stop paying for gender-affirming care for some transgender minors

Texas intervenes in surrogate baby medical treatment dispute

Judge blocks Trump’s mail-in voting executive order again

Sports

Dallas Cowboys ranked most valuable NFL team

The Dallas Cowboys top this year’s list of the most valuable NFL teams.

August 12, 2026 12:33pm CDT

Houston Texans vs. Chargers preseason opener: Game preview, kickoff time and roster battles

August 10, 2026 1:24pm CDT

NBA Hall of Fame coach Don Nelson dies at 86

August 9, 2026 2:06pm CDT

Roger Craig reveals vascular dementia diagnosis during Hall of Fame speech

August 8, 2026 3:32pm CDT

Lionel Messi’s father Jorge dies at 68 after long illness

August 8, 2026 1:12pm CDT

Memphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke's cause of death revealed

August 7, 2026 7:53pm CDT

Consumer & Recalls

Toyota recalls over 500K vehicles due to instrument panel issues

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration officials said Toyota’s new recall affects certain Camry Hybrid vehicles built between 2025 and 2026.

Tesla recalls over 20K vehicles due to too-bright headlights

Nearly 50,000 Chrysler vehicles recalled over seat belt safety defect

Nearly 30,000 pounds of raw beef recalled over missed import inspection

Annual report ranks the best and worst states for 2026

18 prepared foods under alert as jalapeño Salmonella outbreak sickens 345

Entertainment

Eminem auctioning off autographed sneakers to benefit youth foundation

Fans of Eminem will get a chance to own a piece of hip-hop history after the “Real Slim Shady" put over 100 pairs of his personal sneakers on the auction block.

Earth, Wind & Fire drummer makes plea after medical emergency

Tedde Moore, Miss Shields from 'A Christmas Story,' dies at 79: reports

Miss North Carolina USA organizers deny politics, faith behind stripping winner of crown

The Drop - The Temper Trap, Sting and much more!

Foodies & Friends - Bistro Mistral

Offbeat & Unusual

Large alligator with ‘old bullet hole’ found lounging in Texas pool

A large alligator who had clearly been through it was recently found lounging in the backyard pool of a South Texas home.

Student standing behind Trump at Georgia speech speaks out after going viral

Empire State Building climbers display quote on banner: What does it say?

Trump official suggests U.S. takeover of Greenland could bring back Red Lobster's endless shrimp: Report

Chaos erupts on American Airlines flight as unruly passenger allegedly bites fellow traveler midair

UFO insider claims US has bodies of 4 different alien species from downed spacecraft in government custody

Things To Do

Tommy Davidson performing at Houston Improv June 19-21

Actor and comedian Tommy Davidson is in Houston for three nights at the Houston Improv this weekend. He stopped by the Houston Morning Show to share more about what's going on.