DEA launches 'Fentanyl Free America' initiative
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 The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is using a new three-pronged approach to combat fentanyl overdoses. FOX 26's Greg Groogan explains the "Fentanyl Free America" initiative.

Chauvin files for new trial over conviction in George Floyd's murder

Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of second-degree unintentional murder for the death of George Floyd, has filed an appeal asking for a new trial.

Wife stabbed by husband in Houston Parkway home | Full police report
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An investigation is underway after an alleged altercation between a married couple led to the wife being stabbed on Dec. 3. Harris County Sgt. Tommy Smith provided information at the scene.

Houston finally clearing months-old debris piles in neighborhoods
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Months-old debris piles in southwest Houston are finally being cleared after residents complained that vegetation, trash and storm remnants sat untouched since late summer. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle shared the update.

Monk injured in crash during 'Walk for Peace' in Liberty County has leg amputated

According to “Walk for Peace" on Facebook, the monk, identified as Bhante Dam Phommasan, had surgery on Wednesday morning to have his leg amputated.

Houston finally clearing months-old debris piles in Southwest neighborhoods

Houston begins clearing months-old debris piles in southwest neighborhoods, adding $2 million to a cleanup contract as crews work through hundreds of pending pickup requests. Residents are urged to call 3-1-1 for debris removal.

Stay frosty: Mug Root Beer unveils new cologne in time for holidays

Root beer fans who have ever wanted to - voluntarily - wear it, are in luck. Just in time for the holidays, Mug Root Beer is releasing its first-ever limited edition cologne.

Trump auto industry plan announced scuttling Biden era mileage, emissions standards

President Donald Trump announced a federal plan calling to weaken vehicle mileage rules in the auto industry - causing reverberations among Big Three auto makers.

Rainy rest of the week, and a severe weather shopping list | Forecasting with Friends
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John Dawson and Peyton Galyean give a rundown on rain chances from Dec 3-5. We also hear the latest from Central Texas following the deadly July 4 floods, and Dawson sits with an Academy store director to go through the FOX 26 Hurricane Quicklist.

BBB warns consumers of tap-to-pay scams this holiday season

A warning before you shop in a crowded mall or attend a busy festival or sporting event this holiday season. The Better Business Bureau is issuing an alert that tap-to-pay scams are rising.

Tap-to-pay scam: BBB warns consumers of ghost tapping
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The Better Business Bureau is issuing an alert that tap-to-pay scams are rising. Here's how ghost tapping works and what you need to look out for.

Fireplace Yule Log with Christmas Music
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A four-hour video of a yule log burning in a fireplace with Christmas music and crackling sounds.

Elden Campbell, former Laker and Clemson’s all-time leading scorer, dies at 57

Elden Campbell, who played for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1990s and holds the record as the all-time leading scorer at Clemson, died at the age of 57.

'88 & Still Working': Viral GoFundMe helping Michigan vet retire

The Army veteran would have retired a long time ago, but for the past 13 years, life has not gone according to plan. His story was the substance of a viral video that took flight online this week - raising over a million dollars.

Pokémon card traded in for $30K sets record at Texas GameStop

A customer traded in a fully-authenticated PSA 10 Holo Gengar Pokémon card worth more than $33,000 at a Grapevine, Texas GameStop.

DPS Finds 23 Illegal Immigrants Stuffed Inside Truck Cab in La Salle Co.
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On Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, just after 5:00 p.m., a DPS Trooper conducted a traffic stop on a white Freightliner truck tractor for driving on an improved shoulder along IH-35. During the traffic stop, the Trooper learned that the driver, identified as John David Amaya, 24, from Laredo, was operating the vehicle without a commercial driver license (CDL). With assistance from a Border Patrol K-9, the Trooper ultimately discovered 23 illegal immigrants hidden inside the vehicle’s sleeping area. Amaya was arrested and charged with 23 counts smuggling of persons – a state jail felony. The 23 illegal immigrants from Nicaragua, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Mexico were referred to Border Patrol. As a reminder, Governor Greg Abbott signed legislation in 2023 creating a mandatory 10-year minimum prison sentence for individuals convicted of smuggling of persons. If convicted, Amaya could face prison time.

SNAP Payments on Pause
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White House threatening SNAP admin. payments but not benefits. President Trump and War Secretary Hegseth say they knew nothing about second Venezuelan boat strike. President Trump pausing immigration for some migrants looking for green cards or citizenship. Money for American babies may be available thus summer.

Houston family seeks justice after hit-and-run kills mother

A Houston family is demanding answers and justice after their loved one, 35-year-old Tara Brim, was killed in a hit-and-run crash along Highway 249. The incident happened around midnight ten days ago on November 23. Harris County deputies say they are still searching for the driver who left the scene.