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Local News

Houston former banker sentenced to 50 months for fraudulent PPP loan scheme

A Houston man who helped customers obtain fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program loans during the COVID-19 pandemic has been sentenced to more than four years in federal prison.

September 18, 2026 11:34pm CDT

Houston crime: Suspect arrested after reaching 120 mph in stolen vehicle chase

Suspect arrested after reaching 120 mph in stolen vehicle chase through southwest Houston

September 18, 2026 11:26pm CDT

Lee Gilley Case - No Death Penalty Being Sought

September 18, 2026 10:07pm CDT

Harris County: 2-year-old toddler dies after being found in swimming pool

2-year-old toddler dies after being found in pool in Atascocita South area

September 18, 2026 7:55pm CDT

Lee Gilley case: Harris County District Attorney says they will not seek death penalty

Harris County District Attorney says they will not seek death penalty against Lee Gilley

September 18, 2026 7:43pm CDT

AI-generated event flyers are catfishing Houstonians: What you need to know

September 18, 2026 7:26pm CDT

Texas News

TxDOT offering free car seat inspections for child passenger safety week

To raise awareness during Child Passenger Safety Week, TxDOT is offering free car seat inspections to help Texas parents correct common installation errors and protect young passengers.

Texas governor race swings to Hinojosa in latest poll

Texas awarded $7.5 billion in federal funding for border security operations

Texas urges home insurers to offer discounts for storm-resistant upgrades

Abbott attacks Hinojosa in Lotería-themed social media post

Texas jobless rate ticks down in August but sits higher than national rate

National News

Melissa & Doug recalls toy sold at Target due to choking hazard

A popular Melissa & Doug children’s fire truck toy has been recalled after a small plastic part was reported to come loose, creating a potential choking hazard.

Trump says he is banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from White House

Senate Democrat blocks data center electricity costs bill

Woman convicted in homicide of Super Bowl reporter

Man arrested after allegedly taking 1-year-old child from shopping cart at Walmart

Hayden Panettiere’s celebration of life planned for this weekend: Report

Politics

Texas governor race swings to Hinojosa in latest poll

The latest poll comparing Gov. Greg Abbott and his Democratic opponent Gina Hinojosa shows the challenger leading by four points.

Trump says he is banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from White House

Senate Democrat blocks data center electricity costs bill

Abbott attacks Hinojosa in Lotería-themed social media post

Texas puts brakes on new Flock camera installations along state roads

Who leads 2026 Texas Senate race? Paxton vs. Talarico poll tracker

Sports

How to watch NFL football: Week 2

After an opening week of surprise wins and losses, several teams look to hit their stride by getting in the win column. See the full schedule of this weekend’s matchups here.

September 17, 2026 8:33am CDT

Houston Texans set to play Bengals

September 16, 2026 6:10pm CDT

Protect College Sports Act passes first vote in Senate; minority groups oppose bill

September 16, 2026 4:52pm CDT

Texans icon Andre Johnson criticizes C.J. Stroud’s body language, sparking fan debate

September 16, 2026 1:21pm CDT

Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair fined by NFL: Eye black pays tribute to dead Palestinian girl

September 16, 2026 1:02pm CDT

Florida sheriff’s deputy lands UFC contract after impressive victory

September 16, 2026 11:50am CDT

Consumer & Recalls

Melissa & Doug recalls toy sold at Target due to choking hazard

A popular Melissa & Doug children’s fire truck toy has been recalled after a small plastic part was reported to come loose, creating a potential choking hazard.

Amazon settlement expands, which could mean more money for you

400K pool heaters recalled over carbon monoxide poisoning risk

Dozens of burn injuries lead to recall of heated blankets sold on Amazon

Gas prices are climbing again with no end in sight, experts say: Here's why

Diesel prices hit record high in Texas, putting pressure on truckers and consumers

Entertainment

72nd Houston Pink Elephant sale underway

Over 1,000 people showed up Friday for the 72nd annual Pink Elephant Sale in the River Oaks area. FOX 26's Denise Middleton got a look at the scene and learned how the sale benefits Houston.

Flyers for fake events catfishing Houstonians

Hayden Panettiere’s celebration of life planned for this weekend: Report

Duncan Sheik, singer-songwriter behind ‘Barely Breathing,’ dies

Annie Dillard, Pulitzer-winning author, dies at 81

Robert Kraft says Ed Sheeran asked him to pledge $2 million amid Macklemore controversy

Offbeat & Unusual

Grisly discovery from legendary Roman emperor's reign reveals soldiers' remains, weapons

A Roman military camp from the reign of Marcus Aurelius was unearthed near Šurany, Slovakia — with a soldiers' skeletal remains, weapons and rare gate designs found at the site.