Caring for your plant with temperature swings
Texas weather can change quickly and you never know what you're going to get. FOX 26's Denise Middleton spoke to Zach Buchanan, the owner of Buchanan's Native Plants, about tips for keeping your plants safe from temperature swings.
Texas weather can change quickly and you never know what you're going to get. FOX 26's Denise Middleton spoke to Zach Buchanan, the owner of Buchanan's Native Plants, about tips for keeping your plants safe from temperature swings.
See the pictures: Death Valley having its best superbloom in a decade
Death Valley is having its best superbloom since 2016. See the pictures.
Death Valley is having its best superbloom since 2016. See the pictures.
Channelview residents raise concerns about chemical barges, cancer rates at San Jacinto River town hall
Channelview residents gathered at a town hall to discuss pollution concerns tied to chemical barges on the San Jacinto River and a state cancer study showing elevated rates of several cancers in nearby communities.
Channelview residents gathered at a town hall to discuss pollution concerns tied to chemical barges on the San Jacinto River and a state cancer study showing elevated rates of several cancers in nearby communities.
Pollution from power plants spiked last year, report finds: Here's why
Pollution from power plants in the United States increased significantly in 2025, according to an analysis of Environmental Protection Agency data.
Pollution from power plants in the United States increased significantly in 2025, according to an analysis of Environmental Protection Agency data.
Houston bayou pollution: Human-made problem in the city’s waterways
Each year, thousands of pounds of trash and pollution make their way into the Houston bayous' waterways. One organization works year-round to remove debris, but crews say the problem continues to grow because of littering.
Each year, thousands of pounds of trash and pollution make their way into the Houston bayous' waterways. One organization works year-round to remove debris, but crews say the problem continues to grow because of littering.
Spring Fire Department shares tips on disposing lithium batteries properly after large fire in Dayton
A Dayton recycling plant caught fire Tuesday afternoon, possibly from improperly disposed lithium batteries, according to the Liberty County Fire Marshall.
A Dayton recycling plant caught fire Tuesday afternoon, possibly from improperly disposed lithium batteries, according to the Liberty County Fire Marshall.
Downtown Houston gets a cooling makeover ahead of the FIFA World Cup
Houston’s heat is no joke. and with the FIFA World Cup on the horizon, the city is taking action to help residents and visitors stay cool. Construction is now underway in downtown Houston as part of a major effort to lower temperatures and create more comfortable walking corridors in preparation for the big event.
Houston’s heat is no joke. and with the FIFA World Cup on the horizon, the city is taking action to help residents and visitors stay cool. Construction is now underway in downtown Houston as part of a major effort to lower temperatures and create more comfortable walking corridors in preparation for the big event.
Trump administration revokes EPA's ability to regulate climate change
The Trump administration revoked the EPA’s 2009 endangerment finding, which has served as the legal foundation for regulating greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act.
The Trump administration revoked the EPA’s 2009 endangerment finding, which has served as the legal foundation for regulating greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act.
Controversial weed killer dicamba approved for some GMO crops: What to know
The EPA has reapproved a controversial weed killer for use on two genetically modified crops. Environmentalists fear the chemical will drift and destroy nearby farms, as it has in the past.
The EPA has reapproved a controversial weed killer for use on two genetically modified crops. Environmentalists fear the chemical will drift and destroy nearby farms, as it has in the past.
Could this have been prevented? Satellite tech shows I-10 ground was shifting long before sinkhole opened
While the immediate fix is underway for the sinkhole on Houston's East Freeway, researchers at UH are providing a perspective on the disaster and what caused it.
While the immediate fix is underway for the sinkhole on Houston's East Freeway, researchers at UH are providing a perspective on the disaster and what caused it.
Houston freeway sinkhole possibly tied to years-long ground shift
As TxDOT works to reopen the part of the East Freeway impacted by a sinkhole, a UH associate professor says the sinkhole may be tied to a years-long ground shift. He shares his research with FOX 26's Sherman Desselle.
As TxDOT works to reopen the part of the East Freeway impacted by a sinkhole, a UH associate professor says the sinkhole may be tied to a years-long ground shift. He shares his research with FOX 26's Sherman Desselle.
Channelview fire believed to be source of 'strong odor' reported across Houston
Houston Fire officials say they're aware of reports of a strong smell across the city.
Houston Fire officials say they're aware of reports of a strong smell across the city.
Houston Police: Sewage flowing from online grocery giant into Brays Bayou
HPD executes a search warrant at a Weee! Distribution warehouse in Houston after they say a red-dye test reveals raw sewage flowing into Brays Bayou.
HPD executes a search warrant at a Weee! Distribution warehouse in Houston after they say a red-dye test reveals raw sewage flowing into Brays Bayou.
Florida man’s morning commute halted by bear wandering through his yard
A Florida man’s morning work commute was delayed after he was greeted by a black bear strolling across his front yard.
A Florida man’s morning work commute was delayed after he was greeted by a black bear strolling across his front yard.
MN Boundary Waters: US House revokes mining ban in Superior National Forest, vote moves to Senate
Lawmakers at the U.S. House of Representatives voted to lift a federal ban on mining in the Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, setting up another vote in the Republican-controlled Senate.
Lawmakers at the U.S. House of Representatives voted to lift a federal ban on mining in the Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, setting up another vote in the Republican-controlled Senate.
Crews managing grass fire at west Houston reservoir
If you're seeing smoke in west Houston, the Houston Fire Department is asking you to NOT call 911 about it.
If you're seeing smoke in west Houston, the Houston Fire Department is asking you to NOT call 911 about it.
Texas students compete for $2,500 scholarships in environmental video contest
A statewide video contest by Take Care of Texas is now open for public voting, offering middle and high school students a chance to win college scholarships and camera gear for their environmental messages.
A statewide video contest by Take Care of Texas is now open for public voting, offering middle and high school students a chance to win college scholarships and camera gear for their environmental messages.
Environmental experts say Texas data centers come with uncertainty
Texas is home to approximately 400 data centers — some currently operational, others still under construction and a number that are still in the planning stages. Experts say the boom comes with a lot of uncertainty.
Texas is home to approximately 400 data centers — some currently operational, others still under construction and a number that are still in the planning stages. Experts say the boom comes with a lot of uncertainty.
Texas officials warn a new bug is threatening grazing land
The pasture mealybug has been found in 22 counties in the Lone Star State, and it's the first time this species has been reported in North America.
The pasture mealybug has been found in 22 counties in the Lone Star State, and it's the first time this species has been reported in North America.
Houston finally clearing months-old debris piles in neighborhoods
Months-old debris piles in southwest Houston are finally being cleared after residents complained that vegetation, trash and storm remnants sat untouched since late summer. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle shared the update.
Months-old debris piles in southwest Houston are finally being cleared after residents complained that vegetation, trash and storm remnants sat untouched since late summer. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle shared the update.