Problems caused by the arctic blast
With Houston locked into another night of freezing temperatures, plumbers prepare for a lot for a lot of calls on busted pipes. FOX 26's Matthew Seedorff speaks to plumbers about the issues they're already seeing.
With Houston locked into another night of freezing temperatures, plumbers prepare for a lot for a lot of calls on busted pipes. FOX 26's Matthew Seedorff speaks to plumbers about the issues they're already seeing.
Rapper Tory Lanez found guilty in shooting of Megan Thee Stallion
Rapper Tory Lanez was found guilty of three felonies in the 2020 shooting of hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion.
Rapper Tory Lanez was found guilty of three felonies in the 2020 shooting of hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion.
CenterPoint Energy warns rotating power outage fraudulent texts
CenterPoint Energy sent out a warning to watch out for fraudulent messages about rotating power outages taking place Friday evening.
CenterPoint Energy sent out a warning to watch out for fraudulent messages about rotating power outages taking place Friday evening.
House passes $1.7 trillion spending bill with Ukraine aid
The bill runs for 4,155 pages, not including amendments the Senate added.
The bill runs for 4,155 pages, not including amendments the Senate added.
Samsung recalling over 663,000 top-load washing machines over fire hazard
The roughly 663,500 top-load washing machines with super speed wash have been recalled because they "can short-circuit and overheat, posing a fire hazard," consumer safety officials say.
The roughly 663,500 top-load washing machines with super speed wash have been recalled because they "can short-circuit and overheat, posing a fire hazard," consumer safety officials say.
Temperatures plummet across Houston area as arctic winter freeze arrives
Temperatures across the Houston area dropped quickly Thursday afternoon. After reaching roughly 60 degrees, temperatures fell into the twenties by Thursday evening.
Temperatures across the Houston area dropped quickly Thursday afternoon. After reaching roughly 60 degrees, temperatures fell into the twenties by Thursday evening.
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried allowed $250 million bond, house arrest
Cryptocurrency entrepreneur Sam Bankman-Fried has left Manhattan federal court after his parents signed a $250 million personal recognizance bond.
Cryptocurrency entrepreneur Sam Bankman-Fried has left Manhattan federal court after his parents signed a $250 million personal recognizance bond.
Senate passes $1.7T spending bill to fund government, aid Ukraine
The Senate has passed a $1.7 trillion bill to finance federal agencies through September, aid Ukraine and provide assistance to communities recovering from hurricanes, floods and other natural disasters.
The Senate has passed a $1.7 trillion bill to finance federal agencies through September, aid Ukraine and provide assistance to communities recovering from hurricanes, floods and other natural disasters.
Target’s Pillowfort Weighted Blankets recalled after asphyxiation deaths of 2 children
The weighted blankets pose an entrapment hazard for children which can lead to asphyxiation, the CPSC warns.
The weighted blankets pose an entrapment hazard for children which can lead to asphyxiation, the CPSC warns.
Daycare worker arrested for Indecency with Child, had access to children at 15 work locations
Dennis Michiel McDaniel, 31, was arrested for Indecency with a Child and further investigation says he had access to children at 15 other work places within Montgomery County and Harris County.
Dennis Michiel McDaniel, 31, was arrested for Indecency with a Child and further investigation says he had access to children at 15 other work places within Montgomery County and Harris County.
Houston's airports gear up for final rush before Christmas as bitterly cold weather approaches
Saturday and Christmas Day aren't expected to be busy fly days. However, on Thursday and Friday, more than 300,000 people are expected to fly out of Hobby and Bush Airports.
Saturday and Christmas Day aren't expected to be busy fly days. However, on Thursday and Friday, more than 300,000 people are expected to fly out of Hobby and Bush Airports.
Dangerously cold temperatures surging towards Texas, hardware store in Houston out of freeze supplies
A powerful winter storm with life-threatening cold temperatures is now surging across the country. In the Houston area, no precipitation is expected.
A powerful winter storm with life-threatening cold temperatures is now surging across the country. In the Houston area, no precipitation is expected.
Houston Health Department officials say new cases of RSV, flu trending up
According to new data from the Houston Health Department, new cases of RSV and the flu are trending upward in our area after a brief decline.
According to new data from the Houston Health Department, new cases of RSV and the flu are trending upward in our area after a brief decline.
Package thefts continue locally, nationwide
260 million packages have been stolen in the past year, which is up from the year before.
260 million packages have been stolen in the past year, which is up from the year before.
Deadly Houston bar shooting suspect turns himself in to police
A man connected to a deadly shooting outside a Houston bar has turned himself in to police.
A man connected to a deadly shooting outside a Houston bar has turned himself in to police.
Houston church facing lawsuit alleging child abuse
A Houston church is facing a lawsuit involving disturbing accusations of child abuse.
A Houston church is facing a lawsuit involving disturbing accusations of child abuse.
Harris County law enforcement reaches out to homeless before arctic blast
As much of southeast Texas prepared for freezing temperatures, the Harris County Sheriff's Homeless Outreach team has been going into the streets to make sure those experiencing homelessness know there are resources available. FOX 26's Gabby Hart reports more on what law enforcement is doing to help.
As much of southeast Texas prepared for freezing temperatures, the Harris County Sheriff's Homeless Outreach team has been going into the streets to make sure those experiencing homelessness know there are resources available. FOX 26's Gabby Hart reports more on what law enforcement is doing to help.
Warming centers opening in Galveston, Houston amid arctic blast
Several warming centers are starting to open up in Houston and its surrounding areas and the Salvation Army here in Galveston says its emergency overnight shelter last night was already over capacity with nearly 100 people. FOX 26?s Natalie Hee is reporting from Galveston at Salvation Army with a look at preparations for the arctic blast.
Several warming centers are starting to open up in Houston and its surrounding areas and the Salvation Army here in Galveston says its emergency overnight shelter last night was already over capacity with nearly 100 people. FOX 26?s Natalie Hee is reporting from Galveston at Salvation Army with a look at preparations for the arctic blast.
Arctic Blast: Tracking flights in the US
Mother Nature will be delivering a big cold snap across the entire United States this week.
Mother Nature will be delivering a big cold snap across the entire United States this week.
GM recalls nearly 140K Chevy Bolt EVs for seat belt problem that can cause fires
The recall covers certain Chevy Bolt EVs from the 2017 to 2023 model years. General Motors found three reports of fires that could have been caused by the problem.
The recall covers certain Chevy Bolt EVs from the 2017 to 2023 model years. General Motors found three reports of fires that could have been caused by the problem.