Houston Council candidates in runoff make final pitch for support

On Saturday, voters in Houston will choose a new voice to represent them on City Council as an "at-large" member representing the entire population.

Woman hit, killed by SUV that crashed into parked cars
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An investigation is underway after a woman was hit and killed by an SUV that crashed into parked cars in Houston's Third Ward. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour has the latest.

FULL VIDEO: Officials provide update following high speed chase
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Officials with the Harris County Sheriff's Office provide the latest after a high speed chase that occurred on Wednesday in Harris County that ended in the Galleria area.

Hidden 'Treasure Island:' Wisconsin demolition exposes shuttered store

Brown Deer is growing. The village has multiple major developments underway. But one of those projects has revealed a "hidden treasure."

Clear Springs High School parents claim to have received 'confusing' text about possible school shooter threat

Tuesday afternoon, parents at Clear Springs High school reported to have received a text message from the school district in regard to a possible school shooter in the parking lot.

Judge rules mistrial for suspect in deadly 2022 Houston police chase; family reacts

Yasmir Reyes was on trial for felony murder after he allegedly ran a red light while fleeing police on June 13, 2022. The resulting T-bone crash killed Chaz Joubert, a 27-year-old rideshare driver and injured a 16-year-old passenger. The defense argued that jurors were able to see Reyes' leg shackles during the trial.

Clear Creek High School parents confused by school threat warning
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FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez spoke with one parent about the threat warning that was received and also spoke with the district about what occurred.

Mistrial declared following deadly chase
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FOX 26 Reporter Sherman Desselle explains why the mistrial was declared on Wednesday afternoon.

Beachcomber has rare encounter with octopus in Texas
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An avid beachcomber in Padre Island, Texas, came across a common octopus earlier this week - a sight that's not quite so common in the Lone Star State.

Winter weather across the U.S. | Forecasting with Friends
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It's been pretty chilly in the Houston area, but conditions are slightly worse for other parts of the U.S. Mike Iscovitz and Peyton Galyean check out the conditions in and outside of Greater Houston.

Tips to avoid scams while using AI shopping tools

Up to 60% of consumers are expected to use AI for holiday shopping this year to find gift ideas and deals.  But cybersecurity experts warn that they’re already spotting holiday shopping scams.

Tools & tips for holiday shopping with AI | Sullivan's Smart Sense
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AI can be helpful for finding gifts for the holidays, but it's also being used for holiday scams. FOX 26 consumer reporter Heather Sullivan has tips for smart online shopping.

Paxton accuses Texas doctors in gender-affirming care cases of healthcare fraud

Two North Texas doctors at the center of a lawsuit from the state attorney general's office accusing them of violating the state's laws banning gender-affirming care are now accused of fraudulently billing the state's Medicaid to provide that care.

Texas initiative could lower age for property tax breaks
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Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the launch of an operation in hopes to lower the age minimum residents to qualify for saving money on property taxes. FOX 26's Jade Flury explains "Operation Double Nickel."

Student Loan Plan Canceled | D.C. Daily
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Income-based student loan repayment SAVE Plan canceled. President Trump says economic policies will bear fruit next year. Defense spending bill vote today. Federal Reserve to announce 2026 rate cut forecast. Noem: Mamdani may be violating the constitution

SCOTUS won't rule on Texas library's book banning case

It all started in 2021, when a community in a small county near Austin decided to rid their public library's shelves of “inappropriate” literature.