FOX 26 Houston | Local News, Weather, and Live Streams

Local News

3 persons of interest sought in deadly northeast Houston shooting of Floydrick Washington

Police are asking for the public’s help identifying three persons of interest in the deadly shooting of Floydrick Washington, who was killed while stopped at a red light in northeast Houston earlier this year.

August 8, 2026 1:12pm CDT

Records: Spring man admits to critically injuring girlfriend's toddler

August 8, 2026 12:47pm CDT

Man dies after accidental shooting during family dispute, Houston police says

August 8, 2026 10:13am CDT

Man in wheel chair hit, killed by car while crossing street in SE Houston

August 8, 2026 9:28am CDT

Driver killed in collision after running red lights in SE Houston, police say

August 8, 2026 8:45am CDT

Houston weather: Rain and storm chances linger this weekend

August 8, 2026 8:29am CDT

Texas News

League City man accused of fatally stabbing mother, critically injuring father

The suspect's father called 911 reporting that he and wife had been stabbed Friday night.

Texas Gov. Abbott defends data center pause after Trump calls policy a ‘mistake’

Whataburger 76th anniversary deals: 76-cent items and BOGO burgers during August

Westwood Elementary to start classes Aug. 24 following mold-related delay

Texas wildlife officials acquire new wildlife management area in Stephens County

Texas governor’s race tightens as Abbott’s lead over Hinojosa shrinks in new poll

National News

Election 2026: What to know about the November midterm key races

Election 2026 will determine which party controls Congress, with Republicans defending narrow majorities in both the House and Senate.

Nationwide recall issued for dog, horse medications after glass fibers found in vials

More than 1,000 climbing ropes recalled over potentially deadly fall hazard

Todd Blanche confirmed as attorney general

Beachgoers warned after deadly 'flesh-eating' bacteria kills 5 in southern state

Memphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke's cause of death revealed

Politics

Election 2026: What to know about the November midterm key races

Election 2026 will determine which party controls Congress, with Republicans defending narrow majorities in both the House and Senate.

Todd Blanche confirmed as attorney general

Texas governor’s race tightens as Abbott’s lead over Hinojosa shrinks in new poll

Cruz says Democrats want to cancel Christmas, Thanksgiving

DOJ: Duke Law illegally used race in consideration for admission

New Texas polls show a tight Senate race between Talarico and Paxton

Sports

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

Lionel Messi’s father, Jorge, died on Friday at age 68 following a long illness, his family confirmed.

August 8, 2026 1:12pm CDT

Memphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke's cause of death revealed

August 7, 2026 7:53pm CDT

Houston Texans training camp: Day 7 recap

August 5, 2026 6:46pm CDT

Talking Houston Texans at training camp

August 5, 2026 1:29pm CDT

Robby Albarado, two-time Preakness-winning jockey, dies at 52

August 4, 2026 7:30pm CDT

Houston Texans detail Toro District timeline, future options for Reliant Stadium campus

August 4, 2026 6:16pm CDT

Consumer & Recalls

Nationwide recall issued for dog, horse medications after glass fibers found in vials

A nationwide recall has been issued for certain veterinary medications after glass fibers were discovered in some injection vials during routine testing.

More than 1,000 climbing ropes recalled over potentially deadly fall hazard

Whataburger 76th anniversary deals: 76-cent items and BOGO burgers during August

Kellogg to remove artificial dyes from cereals

Mortgage rates climb to highest level in over a year: What homebuyers need to know

Over 1.7 million ladders sold at Home Depot, Lowe’s recalled over serious fall hazard

Entertainment

Foodies & Friends - Bistro Mistral

Katie Stone checks out Bistro Mistral as Houston Restaurant Weeks are well underway.

Foodies & Friends - The Chef's Table

Jeff Conolly, ‘The Lyres’ frontman, dies at 69: reports

William Orbit, Grammy-winning producer behind Madonna’s ‘Ray of Light,’ dies at 69

Celebrity deaths of 2026: The entertainers and artists we lost this year

Tommy Detamore, respected country musician and producer, dies at 70

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.