New laws taking effect in 2026: What you need to know
A wide range of new state laws will take effect in 2026, bringing changes that impact workers, students, renters and consumers across the country.
A wide range of new state laws will take effect in 2026, bringing changes that impact workers, students, renters and consumers across the country.
Houston New Year's Eve fireworks, events near me: Where to watch map
Ring in 2026 with a dazzling fireworks show in the Houston area. Here's a look at some New Year's Eve events.
Ring in 2026 with a dazzling fireworks show in the Houston area. Here's a look at some New Year's Eve events.
Watch: FOX New Year's Eve Live! Fireworks, live performances, countdown to midnight
Ring in the new year with FOX NYE Live! Fireworks, drone shows, live performances, celebrity surprises, and the energy of New Year’s Eve unfolding city by city!
Ring in the new year with FOX NYE Live! Fireworks, drone shows, live performances, celebrity surprises, and the energy of New Year’s Eve unfolding city by city!
First Day Hikes scheduled at Texas state parks to welcome 2026
Texas Parks and Wildlife offers Texans an opportunity to start 2026 off with First Day Hikes at a Texas state park.
Texas Parks and Wildlife offers Texans an opportunity to start 2026 off with First Day Hikes at a Texas state park.
New Year's Eve DUI campaigns in Harris, Fort Bend County
Harris and Fort Bend County are announcing plans to cut down on drunk driving for New Years Eve. FOX 26's Jade Flury has more details on the plans.
Harris and Fort Bend County are announcing plans to cut down on drunk driving for New Years Eve. FOX 26's Jade Flury has more details on the plans.
From '6 7' to 'Skibidi': 15 of the most-used Gen Alpha slang terms of 2025
For anyone dreading sitting across from their teenage cousin and feeling like the oldest person to ever walk the earth as families gather over the next few weeks for the holidays, this one is for you.
For anyone dreading sitting across from their teenage cousin and feeling like the oldest person to ever walk the earth as families gather over the next few weeks for the holidays, this one is for you.
Houston New Year’s Eve fireworks events near me 2025: Where to watch
Ring in 2026 with a dazzling fireworks show in the Houston area. Here's a look at some New Year's Eve events.
Ring in 2026 with a dazzling fireworks show in the Houston area. Here's a look at some New Year's Eve events.
Some stores are charging for holiday gift returns: See the list
If you need to return holiday gifts this year, be ready to pay a price for avoiding return lines in some stores.
If you need to return holiday gifts this year, be ready to pay a price for avoiding return lines in some stores.
Christmas tree recycling: Houston locations, times to take your live tree
Whenever you're ready to take down the Christmas tree, there are a few locations where you can recycle or dispose of them in the Houston-area.
Whenever you're ready to take down the Christmas tree, there are a few locations where you can recycle or dispose of them in the Houston-area.
2026: Things that happened 120 years ago
In 2026, the United States marks the 120-year anniversaries of several major events that shaped the nation’s history, innovation, and culture.
In 2026, the United States marks the 120-year anniversaries of several major events that shaped the nation’s history, innovation, and culture.
Pope Leo XIV calls for 'peace and consolation' in first Christmas Mass
Pope Leo XIV presided over his first Christmas Mass, calling for “peace and consolation" for victims of wars, injustice, political stability, religious persecution and terrorism.
Pope Leo XIV presided over his first Christmas Mass, calling for “peace and consolation" for victims of wars, injustice, political stability, religious persecution and terrorism.
Electrical safety during the holiday season
If you've decked your halls with lights, candles, or a Christmas tree, the U.S. Fire Administration warns that 156,000 fires happen each holiday season, often from dry trees or faulty wiring. Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan talked with Joe Bany with John Moore Services on ways to keep your holiday decor safe.
If you've decked your halls with lights, candles, or a Christmas tree, the U.S. Fire Administration warns that 156,000 fires happen each holiday season, often from dry trees or faulty wiring. Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan talked with Joe Bany with John Moore Services on ways to keep your holiday decor safe.
Powerball's $1.7B jackpot could make Christmas Eve unforgettable
Does it seem like lottery jackpots get bigger than they used to? It’s true - the odds are tougher now after a systematic change. But one lucky player could still have an unforgettable Christmas Eve.
Does it seem like lottery jackpots get bigger than they used to? It’s true - the odds are tougher now after a systematic change. But one lucky player could still have an unforgettable Christmas Eve.
Real vs. fake Christmas trees: An expert guide on what to buy this year
From cost and maintenance to sustainability, an industry expert weighs in on how to choose the right Christmas tree for your home and budget.
From cost and maintenance to sustainability, an industry expert weighs in on how to choose the right Christmas tree for your home and budget.
Santa Tracker: Watch NORAD track Santa Claus and his reindeer as they deliver gifts around the world
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) team is all systems go to track Santa Claus as he and his reindeer deliver gifts around the world.
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) team is all systems go to track Santa Claus as he and his reindeer deliver gifts around the world.
Harris County law enforcement increasing safety awareness during holiday shopping
As last-minute holiday shopping ramps up, law enforcement officials are urging shoppers to stay alert and take extra precautions to avoid becoming targets of crime. Harris County Constable Precinct Four says deputies are increasing patrols in busy retail areas throughout the holiday season.
As last-minute holiday shopping ramps up, law enforcement officials are urging shoppers to stay alert and take extra precautions to avoid becoming targets of crime. Harris County Constable Precinct Four says deputies are increasing patrols in busy retail areas throughout the holiday season.
Extra security measures for holiday shopping in Harris County
As Harris County authorities work to prevent crime against holiday shoppers, they're reminding the shoppers themselves on how to stay safe. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann spoke to Precinct 4 law enforcement on what they're doing and they say shoppers can do to stay protected.
As Harris County authorities work to prevent crime against holiday shoppers, they're reminding the shoppers themselves on how to stay safe. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann spoke to Precinct 4 law enforcement on what they're doing and they say shoppers can do to stay protected.
H-E-B gives customers free groceries for Christmas after computer glitch
Shoppers at an H-E-B store in North Texas were surprised with free groceries just in time for the Christmas holiday.
Shoppers at an H-E-B store in North Texas were surprised with free groceries just in time for the Christmas holiday.
2025 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: USPS, FedEx, UPS important dates to remember
With the holidays right around the corner, you need to be sure to mail packages early to ensure on-time delivery. Keep these essential 2025 shipping deadlines in mind from USPS, FedEx, and UPS to ensure your cards and gifts reach their destinations in time for Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and other holidays.
With the holidays right around the corner, you need to be sure to mail packages early to ensure on-time delivery. Keep these essential 2025 shipping deadlines in mind from USPS, FedEx, and UPS to ensure your cards and gifts reach their destinations in time for Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and other holidays.
Leaving cookies, milk, and carrots for Santa and his reindeer now costs over $8, study finds
Before children around the world get ready for a good night’s sleep on Christmas Eve, they’ll leave out cookies, milk, and carrots for Santa and his reindeer.
Before children around the world get ready for a good night’s sleep on Christmas Eve, they’ll leave out cookies, milk, and carrots for Santa and his reindeer.