Seventh victim found near San Antonio in migrant train car smuggling

The discovery of a seventh body along railroad tracks in Bexar County on Monday has expanded an investigation into a human smuggling operation that left six other migrants dead in a shipping container in Laredo.

Texas man sentenced to 30 years for third federal child pornography conviction

A Texas man and former federal inmate was sentenced Monday to 30 years in prison for his third child pornography conviction, federal prosecutors announced.

Spring Branch ISD considers closing Northbrook Middle School amid $24M deficit

Spring Branch ISD is considering the permanent closure of Northbrook Middle School as the district grapples with a projected $24 million budget shortfall for the 2026-2027 academic year. The proposal, which would consolidate the middle school’s approximately 500 students into three neighboring campuses, has sparked concerns among families north of Interstate 10 who say their neighborhood is being disproportionately affected by district-wide cuts.

What to know about hantavirus: What is it? How common is it?
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The hantavirus is in the spotlight right now after an outbreak on a cruise ship. So what is hantavirus? How common is it? How does it spread? Here are the answers to your questions. 

Checking out Artechouse Houston
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FOX 26's Coco Dominguez has more from Artechouse Houston and why the Bayou City is buzzing about it. 

Spring Branch ISD board votes to close Northbrook Middle School

On Monday night, the Board of Trustees for Spring Branch Independent School District voted 7-0 to close Northbrook Middle School in the 2026-27 school year, which includes related boundary adjustments.

Houston officials detail transportation, security, infrastructure plans ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

Houston leaders unveiled new transportation, safety, FanFest and infrastructure plans ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including expanded Metro service, anti-drone security technology, downtown cooling corridors and airport upgrades designed to handle hundreds of thousands of visitors.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Houston officials detail transportation, security and more
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We're just a month away from FIFA World Cup 2026 taking over Houston. City leaders gave new details on Monday about how the city is preparing from transportation to security and downtown infrastructure. FOX 26's Karys Belger has the latest. 

Spring Branch ISD unanimously approves closure of Northbrook Middle School
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The Spring Branch ISD School Board unanimously approved the closure of Northbrook Middle School during a meeting on Monday night. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann has the latest. 

Hantavirus outbreak: 2 patients being monitored at Emory Hospital in Atlanta

Emory Healthcare officials provided an update on Monday regarding two patients being monitored in Atlanta after a deadly hantavirus outbreak on the M/V Hondius cruise ship.

Netflix sued by Texas for allegedly spying on users, secretly selling personal data

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Netflix, alleging the company deceived consumers by secretly collecting and sharing their personal data with third parties despite promises of privacy.

Nancy Guthrie: 100 days since Savannah Guthrie's mom went missing

Monday, May 11 marks 100 days since Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC “Today" host Savannah Guthrie, disappeared after authorities say she was taken from her home against her will.

DOJ charges Southern California mayor for acting as Chinese government agent

The mayor of Arcadia has been charged by the U.S. Department of Justice with acting as an illegal agent of the People's Republic of China (PRC), officials announced on Monday. She will also resign from office. 

Katy: Mother charged in connection to the death of her 2 daughters

A Katy mother has been charged in connection to the death of her two daughters following an incident back in February 2026.

Cost of eating fast food continues to rise
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The cost of eating fast food continues to rise. One industry analysis found average prices grew 39 to 100% in the last decade. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka says the latest complaint is about what people are getting for their money. 

The Woodlands man arrested for online solicitation of a minor
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A man from The Woodlands was arrested after allegedly showing up at an elementary school to meet who he believed to be a 13-year-old Harris County girl he had been sending explicit messages to, the Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office says. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle has the latest. 

Methodist employee stabbed inside parking garage
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An employee was attacked and stabbed inside a parking garage in Houston on Monday morning. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour has the latest.