Baytown students hold town hall following fatal stabbing at Sterling High

Frustrated students and parents hosted a town hall Friday to demand stricter safety measures and more transparent disciplinary policies from Goose Creek ISD.

Abbott demands Mexico extradite suspect in Texas commissioner’s slaying

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has demanded that Mexico extradite the suspect named in the shooting death of a state commissioner over the weekend.

Major Houston court cases scheduled for trial in 2026

Several high-profile criminal cases are set to go to trial in Houston in 2026. Here's a look at some of the cases we're tracking.

Texas justice 2026: The high-profile trials to track this year

As Texas enters 2026, the state’s legal docket is dominated by high-profile trials ranging from the Uvalde school shooting response to a viral "wedding of the century" assault. These cases have captured national attention due to their tragic nature, celebrity involvement or viral social media origins.

Homeless man rescues mother, infant after crash in Dickinson Bayou

Officials report a homeless man used his canoe to rescue a mother and infant who crashed into Dickinson Bayou on Thursday evening.

Texas teen fighting for life after being struck by 2 vehicles

A mother is begging for justice and prayers after her 19-year-old daughter was struck by two vehicles that didn't stop, critically injuring the teen.

Two Houston New Year's parties end with shootings; 7 confirmed injured, police say

Seven people were injured in two separate shootings at vacation rental properties in Houston early New Year’s Day, incidents that unfolded as the city began enforcing new regulations aimed at curbing large, unruly gatherings at short-term rentals.

Spring man allegedly robbed of $50,000 worth of Pokémon cards

A man tells FOX 26 that thieves broke into his home and stole hundreds of unopened Pokémon trading card packs.

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A Spring man's plans to open a collectible store is being pushed back after thieves stole Pokémon cards worth tens of thousands of dollars. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez spoke to the man and shared surveillance footage.

Suspect arrested after SWAT scene in Southeast Houston, police say

Police were reportedly called to MLK Boulevard after the suspect fired a gun in an apartment while arguing with a relative.