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Driver shot to death in SUV at northeast Houston intersection

Police are searching for a shooter after a driver was shot to death in his vehicle at an intersection in northeast Houston on Wednesday night.

April 23, 2026 8:21am CDT

Conroe PD launches drone program to improve response times and public safety

April 22, 2026 9:58pm CDT

Harris County crash: Motorcyclist critically injured after crashing into back of truck on Beaumont Highway

Motorcyclist crashes into back of truck on Beaumont Highway in Harris County

April 22, 2026 9:30pm CDT

Missing Yorkie in Houston prompts pet recovery scam warning

April 22, 2026 8:48pm CDT

Calls for accountability grow after video allegedly shows HPD officer using racial slurs

April 22, 2026 7:15pm CDT

Houston police controversy draws reaction from officer's patrol area

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Houston police controversy draws reaction from officer's patrol area

April 22, 2026 7:03pm CDT

The high-stakes legal showdown over the future of Texas’ hemp industry has been pushed back. A hearing on the continuation of the lifted ban, originally scheduled for today, April 23, has been postponed by agreement between legal counsel until at least April 28.

Mexican national sentenced to 17+ years for smuggling meth in propane tanks

Armenian national pleads guilty in Texas to smuggling U.S. tech to Russia

Baylor University hosts dueling political events featuring Ken Paxton and LGBTQ+ advocates

2 Texas universities named to Forbes "New Ivies" list for AI-ready graduates

Kalshi fines, suspends Texas politician for betting on his own election

National News

Virginia redistricting update: Judge blocks certification of new congressional maps

A Virginia judge has blocked certification of the state’s newly approved congressional maps, striking down the election certification less than a day after voters backed the mid‑term redistricting plan.

Medical marijuana reclassified as less dangerous drug under new order

Cantaloupes recalled nationwide over salmonella fears — what shoppers need to know

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

'Rich and Unemployed' podcaster sentenced for $3.8M scheme

Poll reveals record low support for Congress

Sports

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NFL Draft Special | Texas Live & Local

Just ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, FOX 26 sports producer Lenard Davis Jr shares his predictions for the draft and talks to two local NFL prospects.

April 22, 2026 8:35pm CDT

FCC commissioner backs frustrated American sports fans as leagues pivot to streaming services

April 22, 2026 11:29am CDT

2026 NFL Draft: Here’s how to watch

April 22, 2026 10:28am CDT

Rooting for Rockets for Game 2 | Bayou City Buzz

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Rooting for Rockets for Game 2 | Bayou City Buzz

April 21, 2026 11:44pm CDT

Texas A&M women’s volleyball honored by President Trump at White House for 2025 NCAA National Championship

April 21, 2026 5:55pm CDT

Elizabeth Smart wins top honors at Utah bodybuilding show: ‘I refuse to be ashamed’

April 21, 2026 4:40pm CDT

Things To Do

Galveston County Fair kicks off this weekend!

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Galveston County Fair kicks off this weekend!

It's fair season in Galveston! The Galveston County Fair and Rodeo will run from April 17 - 25 and we have some special guests in the studio to help show you what you'll get to see and experience!

'Melody Maids' documentary coming to River Oaks Theatre

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'Melody Maids' documentary coming to River Oaks Theatre

Fleet Week Houston guide: Ship tours, free events, parade

Guide: Fleet Week Houston brings military ship tours, free events

Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe: You can spend the night or grab a day pass

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Spring Break at Margaritaville Conroe

Apostle Islands ice caves closed due to winter storm

Offbeat & Unusual

Parachutist carrying US flag slams into stadium scoreboard

A parachutist who was carrying the U.S. flag as part of a three-person skydiving team crashed into the scoreboard at Virginia Tech’s 2026 spring football game Saturday.

Estimated 6 people arrested in downtown LA after sex toys thrown at police during anti-ICE protest

'Yes...96 bananas': Men steal dozens of bananas from Pennsylvania Wawa, police say

See it: NASA astronaut shares photo of egg-shaped object with tentacles growing on International Space Station

Tourist sues New York taco joint over spicy salsa: Reports

See the photos: Florida inmate twists handcuff off

Consumer & Recalls

Cantaloupes recalled nationwide over salmonella fears — what shoppers need to know

A Florida produce distributor has recalled thousands of cantaloupes due to a potential risk of salmonella contamination, and now the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning of an increased risk.

California claims Amazon pressured sellers to boost prices on their sites

FCC commissioner backs frustrated American sports fans as leagues pivot to streaming services

Meta scam ad lawsuit alleges company profited billions while misleading users

Meta profited billions from scam ads while misleading users: lawsuit

Where your state ranks on housing costs — The most and least expensive revealed

World's top condom maker to raise prices due to Iran war

Politics

Virginia redistricting update: Judge blocks certification of new congressional maps

A Virginia judge has blocked certification of the state’s newly approved congressional maps, striking down the election certification less than a day after voters backed the mid‑term redistricting plan.