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2026 Elections
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2026 midterm elections: 21 key House races to follow
Voters across the country will decide which party controls the House as a handful of closely watched races shape the 2026 midterm elections.
Local News
View MoreHouston proposes new gas station restrictions after Riverside Terrace residents push back against development
Houston city leaders are considering new restrictions on where gas stations can be built, a move that comes months after residents in Riverside Terrace fought against a proposed gas station and convenience store near their homes.
Texas News
View MoreChickenpox outbreak at Shepherd High School: What parents should know
Shepherd ISD is warning families about a chickenpox outbreak at Shepherd High School, saying it is monitoring the situation and taking precautions to protect students and staff.
National News
View More3 defendants released on PR bonds after competency rulings now missing, accused of violations
We've reported on this issue before, which is obviously a public safety concern. Defendants deemed mentally incompetent to stand trial ordered to state mental hospitals, then in only a matter of months, they are declared competent and released from jail on personal recognizance bonds.
Politics
View MorePolitical texts piling up? Houston voters describe campaign overload as tech expert explains data brokers
Houston voters discuss political texts and campaign mailers ahead of the 2026 midterm election. FOX tech expert Juan Guevara Torres explains how data brokers collect personal information, while political analyst Mark Jones discusses why voting early could reduce campaign texts.
Sports
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Houston Rockets legend opens diner ahead of new season
Wednesday was a big day at the Toyota Center on and off the court. FOX 26's Coco Dominguez got a look at Rudy T's Diner, opened by Rockets legend Rudy Tomjanovich, on the team's opening night.
Consumer & Recalls
View MoreAirbnb tells hosts to stop asking guests to do time-consuming checkout chores
Airbnb is changing its guidelines to reduce guests’ checkout chores and require hosts to clearly disclose fees and house rules before booking.
Entertainment
View MoreUnsolicited mailers arriving in mailboxes addressed to children
Unsolicited political mailers addressed directly to children are popping up in mailboxes across Texas, including Katy and Tomball. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart has more.
Things To Do
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Tokyo X Japanese festival in Houston on Saturday
Tokyo X Japanese festival is back in Houston on Saturday at the Reliant Center. Ruben Dominguez spoke to some representatives about what guests can expect.
