RodeoHouston: New carnival rides, games
If you're into the carnival rides and games, there's a couple new ones you can try out! Ben Prickett, Vice President of RCS Carnival, shares more details!
If you're into the carnival rides and games, there's a couple new ones you can try out! Ben Prickett, Vice President of RCS Carnival, shares more details!
Texans trade for Lions RB David Montgomery to bolster backfield: Reports
The Houston Texans are making a major move to jump start their ground game, reportedly acquiring veteran running back David Montgomery from the Detroit Lions.
The Houston Texans are making a major move to jump start their ground game, reportedly acquiring veteran running back David Montgomery from the Detroit Lions.
Congress set to debate war powers as Iran conflict is already unfolding
The U.S. Congress is preparing to open a war powers debate over President Donald Trump’s authority to strike Iran even as the bombing is already underway and the country is effectively at war.
The U.S. Congress is preparing to open a war powers debate over President Donald Trump’s authority to strike Iran even as the bombing is already underway and the country is effectively at war.
RodeoHouston: Trying new carnival foods with Midway Gourmet
One of the best parts of the rodeo is the food! Sally MacDonald and Melissa Wilson are out on the fairgrounds with Dominic Palmieri to try old favorites and new items.
One of the best parts of the rodeo is the food! Sally MacDonald and Melissa Wilson are out on the fairgrounds with Dominic Palmieri to try old favorites and new items.
Here's where things stand after the US, Israeli strikes on Iran
After the U.S. and Israel targeted Iran in attacks during the weekend, there are concerns of a broader regional war after Iranian strikes hit Israel and U.S. military bases in the region and Gulf nations.
After the U.S. and Israel targeted Iran in attacks during the weekend, there are concerns of a broader regional war after Iranian strikes hit Israel and U.S. military bases in the region and Gulf nations.
RodeoHouston: Tina Knowles making gumbo debut at the rodeo
Tina Knowles is debuting her gumbo at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo for the first time ever and attendees are eager to get a taste! Nate Griffin spoke with Mama Tina ahead of the gates opening.
Tina Knowles is debuting her gumbo at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo for the first time ever and attendees are eager to get a taste! Nate Griffin spoke with Mama Tina ahead of the gates opening.
First day of Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo!
It's officially the first day of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo! Ruben Dominguez speaks to Danielle Grossman, the Director of Strategic Communication for HLSR, about what you need to know before you head over.
It's officially the first day of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo! Ruben Dominguez speaks to Danielle Grossman, the Director of Strategic Communication for HLSR, about what you need to know before you head over.
Houston rally draws Iranian-American supporters
A rally in Houston brought out members of the Iranian-American community Sunday after the killing of Ayatollah Ali Hosseini Khamenei.
A rally in Houston brought out members of the Iranian-American community Sunday after the killing of Ayatollah Ali Hosseini Khamenei.
Austin mass shooting investigated as possible act of terrorism
A mass shooting in downtown Austin over the weekend left three people dead and 14 injured. The FBI reports they are investigating the shooting as a potential act of terrorism. Jessica Rivera from our sister station in Austin has more information.
A mass shooting in downtown Austin over the weekend left three people dead and 14 injured. The FBI reports they are investigating the shooting as a potential act of terrorism. Jessica Rivera from our sister station in Austin has more information.
2026 Cowtown Marathon results: Top finishers, highlights from North Texas' largest race
The 48th Cowtown Marathon set a registration record with over 29,000 runners and featured a historic overall victory by McKale Montgomery, the first woman to win the ultra-marathon outright.
The 48th Cowtown Marathon set a registration record with over 29,000 runners and featured a historic overall victory by McKale Montgomery, the first woman to win the ultra-marathon outright.
Houston morning news: Iran latest, Austin shooting, pre-rodeo weather
FOX 26's Denise Middleton and Allison Gargaro cover the top morning reports from Houston and beyond for March 1, 2026.
FOX 26's Denise Middleton and Allison Gargaro cover the top morning reports from Houston and beyond for March 1, 2026.
Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 29 latest updates
It's been one month since Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, went missing from her Tucson-area home.
It's been one month since Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, went missing from her Tucson-area home.
Iran protesters take to streets in Houston
The intersection of Post Oak Boulevard and Westheimer Road became a focal point for Houston’s Iranian American community Saturday as news of U.S. and Israeli airstrikes in Iran triggered a wave of clashing demonstrations.
The intersection of Post Oak Boulevard and Westheimer Road became a focal point for Houston’s Iranian American community Saturday as news of U.S. and Israeli airstrikes in Iran triggered a wave of clashing demonstrations.
Iran's leader killed in strike by US, Israel
The United States and Israel have conducted military strikes on Iran amid tensions over the country’s nuclear program. Iran has responded by firing drones and missiles into Israel.
The United States and Israel have conducted military strikes on Iran amid tensions over the country’s nuclear program. Iran has responded by firing drones and missiles into Israel.
Scholar explains US-Israeli strikes on Iran
Richard Sindelar, a global diplomacy scholar with Rice U's Baker Institute, joined FOX 26's Melissa Wilson to explain the build-up and the potential aftermath of the strikes on Iran.
Richard Sindelar, a global diplomacy scholar with Rice U's Baker Institute, joined FOX 26's Melissa Wilson to explain the build-up and the potential aftermath of the strikes on Iran.
Iranian Houston family celebrate reports of supreme leaders death in US-Israeli strikes
The U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Tehran in the early morning hours of Saturday, February 28th. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez spoke to an Iranian-American family in Houston who is celebrated the reported death of Iran's supreme leader.
The U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Tehran in the early morning hours of Saturday, February 28th. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez spoke to an Iranian-American family in Houston who is celebrated the reported death of Iran's supreme leader.
Attack on Iran expected to impact US gas prices
Fears of US-Iran conflict have already brought up gas prices, but the strikes on Iran could lead to prices going even higher. FOX 26's Lina de Florias spoke to UH Downtown Professor Dietrich von Biedenfeld about the possible impact.
Fears of US-Iran conflict have already brought up gas prices, but the strikes on Iran could lead to prices going even higher. FOX 26's Lina de Florias spoke to UH Downtown Professor Dietrich von Biedenfeld about the possible impact.
Houston rodeo ready: Your 2026 guide to parking, savings, and security
With the 2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo just days away, officials are urging fans to swap their stress for a strategy. From live parking lot trackers to interactive food maps, the Rodeo is leaning into technology to manage the millions of fans expected to descend on NRG Park.
With the 2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo just days away, officials are urging fans to swap their stress for a strategy. From live parking lot trackers to interactive food maps, the Rodeo is leaning into technology to manage the millions of fans expected to descend on NRG Park.
Houston rodeo parking tips
2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ just days away, officials are urging fans to swap their stress for a strategy. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart shared travel tips during the first day of the rodeo's BBQ contest.
2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ just days away, officials are urging fans to swap their stress for a strategy. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart shared travel tips during the first day of the rodeo's BBQ contest.
Delta pauses flights to Israel following strikes on Iran
Delta Air Lines has paused flights to Israel and issued travel waivers as military strikes under "Operation Epic Fury" escalate in the Middle East.
Delta Air Lines has paused flights to Israel and issued travel waivers as military strikes under "Operation Epic Fury" escalate in the Middle East.