Tax preparer sentenced for $600 million COVID-era tax fraud scheme
A New York woman is headed to prison for her role in a COVID-era tax scheme that sought to bilk the U.S. government out of hundreds of millions of dollars in tax credits that were meant to help businesses weather the pandemic.
A New York woman is headed to prison for her role in a COVID-era tax scheme that sought to bilk the U.S. government out of hundreds of millions of dollars in tax credits that were meant to help businesses weather the pandemic.
Houston senior receives new roof thanks to nonprofit, roofing company
A Sunnyside senior received a brand-new roof through the Senior Assistance Fund and community partners after struggling with roof problems for nearly a decade.
A Sunnyside senior received a brand-new roof through the Senior Assistance Fund and community partners after struggling with roof problems for nearly a decade.
Non-profit builds new roof for Sunnyside senior
After nearly a decade of problems with her roof, a non-profit and a roofing company stepped in with a solution. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour got a look at a local non-profit helping seniors.
After nearly a decade of problems with her roof, a non-profit and a roofing company stepped in with a solution. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour got a look at a local non-profit helping seniors.
Oakland teen, with a 4.3 GPA, gets accepted to all 31 colleges he applied to
An Oakland high school senior, with an impressive 4.3 grade point average, was accepted to all 31 colleges to which he applied.
An Oakland high school senior, with an impressive 4.3 grade point average, was accepted to all 31 colleges to which he applied.
Pearland officer rescues ducklings trapped in storm drain
A Pearland police officer jumped into action to rescue several ducklings that were trapped in a storm drain.
A Pearland police officer jumped into action to rescue several ducklings that were trapped in a storm drain.
Carnival Cruise ship rescues sailor and his cat from sailboat in distress
A sailor and his cat are safe after being rescued by a Carnival Cruise ship on Tuesday night, according to a release.
A sailor and his cat are safe after being rescued by a Carnival Cruise ship on Tuesday night, according to a release.
Third Ward bar celebrating 20 years with $20K giveaway | HTX @ 10
The Spot Lounge & Bar is celebrating two decades in Houston by giving back to the community. FOX 26's Ruben Dominguez stopped by to learn how you could apply for the bar's $20,000 giveaway.
The Spot Lounge & Bar is celebrating two decades in Houston by giving back to the community. FOX 26's Ruben Dominguez stopped by to learn how you could apply for the bar's $20,000 giveaway.
New COVID-19 variant spreading through multiple states: What to know
BA.3.2, a new COVID-19 variant, has been detected in wastewater samples from 25 states. The variant has mutations that could evade immunity from a previous infection or vaccination.
BA.3.2, a new COVID-19 variant, has been detected in wastewater samples from 25 states. The variant has mutations that could evade immunity from a previous infection or vaccination.
Meet Houston's 'Metro' Man: From crash survivor to crosswalk guardian
At the bustling intersection of Montrose Boulevard and Westheimer Road, drivers are often moving too fast to notice the pedestrians on the curb. But for the last five months, Davonta Robbins (AKA "Metro") has made sure they are seen.
At the bustling intersection of Montrose Boulevard and Westheimer Road, drivers are often moving too fast to notice the pedestrians on the curb. But for the last five months, Davonta Robbins (AKA "Metro") has made sure they are seen.
'We still do': Married couples of 60+ years renew vows on Valentine's Eve
Four Houston-area couples renewed their commitment to one another on Valentine's Eve. FOX 26 spoke to two of those couples, each with over 60 years of marriage under their belts.
Four Houston-area couples renewed their commitment to one another on Valentine's Eve. FOX 26 spoke to two of those couples, each with over 60 years of marriage under their belts.
US population growth slowest since COVID-19 pandemic
The US population growth slowed significantly last year, and was at its lowest growth rate yet since the coronavirus and Spanish flu pandemics. Trump’s immigration crackdown contributed.
The US population growth slowed significantly last year, and was at its lowest growth rate yet since the coronavirus and Spanish flu pandemics. Trump’s immigration crackdown contributed.
S.H.A.P.E. Community Center celebrates Kwanzaa after Third Ward blaze
S.H.A.P.E. Community Center leaders say recovery continues after a January fire as programs resume in limited capacity.
S.H.A.P.E. Community Center leaders say recovery continues after a January fire as programs resume in limited capacity.
Harris County deputy speaks on saving woman from overturned vehicle
The Harris County Precinct 8 Constable's Office shared footage pf a deputy saving a woman from an overturned vehicle just before it caught fire. FOX 26's Karys Belger spoke one-on-one with the deputy.
The Harris County Precinct 8 Constable's Office shared footage pf a deputy saving a woman from an overturned vehicle just before it caught fire. FOX 26's Karys Belger spoke one-on-one with the deputy.
Paychecks, Prices and Bonuses | D.C. Daily
President Trump's take on the economy gets push back. The President's ballroom getting bigger and more expensive. The U.S. is selling arms to Taiwan.
President Trump's take on the economy gets push back. The President's ballroom getting bigger and more expensive. The U.S. is selling arms to Taiwan.
Pasadena woman saving dogs from euthanasia
A 21-year-old woman has been stepping in to change the reality for dozens of dogs at the Pasadena Animal Shelter. She shares her story with FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour.
A 21-year-old woman has been stepping in to change the reality for dozens of dogs at the Pasadena Animal Shelter. She shares her story with FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour.
Student Loan Plan Canceled | D.C. Daily
Income-based student loan repayment SAVE Plan canceled. President Trump says economic policies will bear fruit next year. Defense spending bill vote today. Federal Reserve to announce 2026 rate cut forecast. Noem: Mamdani may be violating the constitution
Income-based student loan repayment SAVE Plan canceled. President Trump says economic policies will bear fruit next year. Defense spending bill vote today. Federal Reserve to announce 2026 rate cut forecast. Noem: Mamdani may be violating the constitution
'We're a home': Harris County organization providing long-term stability for kids
For over 50 years, Boys and Girls Country has been providing stability and a sense of family for local children.
For over 50 years, Boys and Girls Country has been providing stability and a sense of family for local children.
Houston-area org provides long-term home for dozens of children
For over 50 years, a non-profit in Hockley has been providing a long-term home and stability for many children. FOX 26's Melissa Wilson introduces you to Boys and Girls Country.
For over 50 years, a non-profit in Hockley has been providing a long-term home and stability for many children. FOX 26's Melissa Wilson introduces you to Boys and Girls Country.
Ex-TV anchor sentenced to 10 years for $63M PPP Fraud
A co-founder of the lender service Blueacorn was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison and ordered to pay $63 million in restitution for orchestrating a scheme that fraudulently secured over $63 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.
A co-founder of the lender service Blueacorn was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison and ordered to pay $63 million in restitution for orchestrating a scheme that fraudulently secured over $63 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.
43 day government shutdown is over | The D.C. Daily
After 43 days, the longest government shutdown in history has ended. President Trump signed a spending deal to fund and reopen the government for 11 weeks. So what does this mean for SNAP benefits? Plus, the full Epstein files are one step closer to being released.
After 43 days, the longest government shutdown in history has ended. President Trump signed a spending deal to fund and reopen the government for 11 weeks. So what does this mean for SNAP benefits? Plus, the full Epstein files are one step closer to being released.