Judge rules City of Houston must collectively bargain with firefighters
A judge has ruled that the City of Houston must immediately collectively bargain with firefighters for five of the seven years they have been without a contract.
16 arrested in Fort Bend County including high school principal for prostitution-related charges
Sixteen men have been arrested and charged in Fort Bend County for the solicitation and promotion of prostitution, including the principal at Clements High School.
Harris County DA Kim Ogg pushes back after 'admonishment' by Democratic Party
Harris County District Attorney spoke one-on-one with OX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan after local Democratic Precinct chairs voted to admonish the county's prosecutor.
Houston shooting: Man killed in elevator at Haven at Elgin apartment complex
Houston police are investigating after a man was found shot to death in an elevator at the Haven at Elgin apartment complex at 3719 Elgin Street.
Houston water bill relief: City Council passes ordinance changes
Houston City Council on Wednesday voted to pass ordinance changes aimed at providing water bill relief to residents.
Supreme Court to take up restrictions on abortion pill mifepristone
Mifepristone is one of two drugs used in medication abortions, which account for more than half of all abortions in the United States.
Zelenskyy pleads his case on Capitol Hill, White House as aid package for Ukraine risks collapse
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has told Americans his country is fighting for “our freedom and yours” as he made an impassioned for Congress to approve more assistance to fight Russia’s invasion.
Family of Houston road rage victim speaks with FOX 26
The family of a 17-year-old killed in a weekend road rage incident are talking about her with FOX 26.
Michigan teen admits to encouraging Montgomery County teen to commit suicide
A teenager in Michigan is admitting to encouraging a Montgomery County teen to commit suicide while they were communicating through online games.
Houston mother of teen stabbed to death outside Galleria says daughter leaves behind 6-month old
Houston mother of 17-year-old stabbed to death outside The Galleria mall says her daughter was a new mom to a 6-month-old and was getting her GED, trying to make ends meet.
Texas laws going into effect on January 1, 2024
From tax savings to new license plates there are several new laws going into effect in Texas when the calendar flips to 2024.
Montgomery County shooting: Murder-suicide suspected in shooting, children believed to have witnessed incident
Two children, who may have witnessed their parents murder, are now with relatives as police investigate the motive behind the deadly shooting.
Edna cheerleader murder: Suspect accused of murdering Lizbeth Medina was undocumented, had prior history
The suspect accused of murdering a 16-year-old Edna High School cheerleader was an undocumented man from Mexico, according to Edna Police. Records show he had a prior criminal history.
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee gears up for Congressional race against Amanda Edwards
Following her loss in the Houston mayoral race, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee announced that she will be running for re-election in the 18th congressional district. In response, Former At- Large City Council member Amanda Edwards has also announced her plan to run against Lee.
Former Harris County deputy charged with murdering his wife found not guilty
A former Harris County Sheriff's Office Deputy was found not guilty after being charged with murdering his wife.
Houston weather: Rain, thunderstorms expected; strong cold front arrives
The Storm Prediction Center has moved their severe weather outlook further to the East and now no longer includes Texas. However, showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected late in the day as a front moves through Southeast Texas.
FAFSA Overhaul Alert: Millions of students at risk as new form launches with outdated data
A recent analysis indicates that the Federal Department of Education failed to adhere to a federal law mandating annual updates to these crucial figures.
Bodycam video of shootout on US 59 Southwest Freeway at Chimney Rock with 19-year-old, Houston police
On Nov 11, a 19-year-old suspect was shot and died as a result of the shooting on 5201 Southwest Freeway. 5-year veteran Houston police officer, J. Gibson was shot by the suspect before he was gunned down by other responding officers.
Livingston ISD Freshman student struck, killed by 18-wheeler after getting off school bus
A 15-year-old student was killed after being struck by an 18-wheeler while getting off a school bus.