Free meals for eligible K-12 students for next 2 years
More eligible K-12 students can now get school breakfast and lunch at no cost for the next two school years, thanks to nearly $20 million in the new state budget. No Kid Hungry Texas and Representative Armando Walle have been advocating to expand this program. Stacie Sanchez Hare, the Director of No Kid Hungry Texas, talked with Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan about it.
More eligible K-12 students can now get school breakfast and lunch at no cost for the next two school years, thanks to nearly $20 million in the new state budget. No Kid Hungry Texas and Representative Armando Walle have been advocating to expand this program. Stacie Sanchez Hare, the Director of No Kid Hungry Texas, talked with Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan about it.
FBI warns of new 'phantom hacker' scam
The FBI just issued a warning about a new, 3-phase scam they call The Phantom Hacker that combines three scams you may have already heard about. Erik Beguin with Austin Capital Bank joins us to tell us what to watch out for.
The FBI just issued a warning about a new, 3-phase scam they call The Phantom Hacker that combines three scams you may have already heard about. Erik Beguin with Austin Capital Bank joins us to tell us what to watch out for.
BakerRipley sees rise in seniors arriving for free meals
BakerRipley says that there are seeing a rising number of seniors arriving at their Senior Health and Wellness Center for congregate meals, which is a free meal for seniors. Cristina Cave with BakerRipley came by to tell us about it. They need donations to help provide more meals. Donations can be made at BakerRipley.org/seniormeals.
BakerRipley says that there are seeing a rising number of seniors arriving at their Senior Health and Wellness Center for congregate meals, which is a free meal for seniors. Cristina Cave with BakerRipley came by to tell us about it. They need donations to help provide more meals. Donations can be made at BakerRipley.org/seniormeals.
Body of WA triple-murder suspect Travis Decker found, authorities say
Authorities say the body of Travis Decker, the Washington man wanted in the kidnappings and murders of his three daughters, has been found.
Authorities say the body of Travis Decker, the Washington man wanted in the kidnappings and murders of his three daughters, has been found.
13th body found in Houston Bayous this year
Houston police reported another body was just recovered Thursday from the Buffalo Bayou area near Jensen and east of downtown.
Houston police reported another body was just recovered Thursday from the Buffalo Bayou area near Jensen and east of downtown.
Epic Universe guest becomes unresponsive, dies after riding Stardust Racers: Universal
A guest visiting Universal's Epic Universe in Florida became unresponsive after riding one of its roller coasters and later died at the hospital, a spokesperson for the theme park said.
A guest visiting Universal's Epic Universe in Florida became unresponsive after riding one of its roller coasters and later died at the hospital, a spokesperson for the theme park said.
Epic Universe death: Man identified, cause of death revealed; ruled 'accidental'
A guest at Epic Universe who died after riding the theme park's Stardust Racers roller coaster suffered "multiple blunt impact injuries," according to the Orange County Medical Examiner's Office.
A guest at Epic Universe who died after riding the theme park's Stardust Racers roller coaster suffered "multiple blunt impact injuries," according to the Orange County Medical Examiner's Office.
One-on-one interview with JJ Watt | Houston Live & Local
Houston Texan player-turned-NFL Analyst JJ Watt was at Houston's Baybrook Mall to open card packs with kids. FOX 26's Coco Dominguez spoke to him about the event, his love for H-town, his analysis of the Texans so far, and more.
Houston Texan player-turned-NFL Analyst JJ Watt was at Houston's Baybrook Mall to open card packs with kids. FOX 26's Coco Dominguez spoke to him about the event, his love for H-town, his analysis of the Texans so far, and more.
Senate expected to vote Friday on dueling stopgap bills
U.S. senators are expected to vote Friday on competing stopgap bills that both aim to temporarily fund the government past the Sept. 30 deadline, according to POLITICO.
U.S. senators are expected to vote Friday on competing stopgap bills that both aim to temporarily fund the government past the Sept. 30 deadline, according to POLITICO.
Senate confirms 48 Trump nominees in single vote
The U.S. Senate has confirmed dozens of President Donald Trump's nominees at once, voting for the first time this session under the chamber's new "nuclear" rules.
The U.S. Senate has confirmed dozens of President Donald Trump's nominees at once, voting for the first time this session under the chamber's new "nuclear" rules.
Texas A&M president to step down in midst of LGBT course content controversy
The move comes after pressure from Texas legislators to reshape school leadership in response to LGBT content being taught on campus.
The move comes after pressure from Texas legislators to reshape school leadership in response to LGBT content being taught on campus.
Charlie Kirk latest: Jimmy Kimmel show canceled, Kirk remembrance day official, and more
Charlie Kirk's birthday, Oct. 14, has been designated by the U.S. Senate as the "National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk."
Charlie Kirk's birthday, Oct. 14, has been designated by the U.S. Senate as the "National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk."
Harris County residents speak on 2026 budget proposal
Thursday, Sept. 18, was the last day for the public to give their thoughts on the bipartisan $2.7 billion budget proposal for Harris County. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour spoke to locals at Commissioners Court.
Thursday, Sept. 18, was the last day for the public to give their thoughts on the bipartisan $2.7 billion budget proposal for Harris County. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour spoke to locals at Commissioners Court.
Charlie Kirk latest: Suspect turned himself in; Utah university resumes classes
As Utah Valley University resumes classes one week's since Charlie Kirk was shot on campus, officials provide more information on what led to the suspect allegedly turning himself in. Fox News' Sarah Alegre joined FOX 26 live from Utah.
As Utah Valley University resumes classes one week's since Charlie Kirk was shot on campus, officials provide more information on what led to the suspect allegedly turning himself in. Fox News' Sarah Alegre joined FOX 26 live from Utah.
Criminal charge dropped against Houston Texans' Jimmie Ward
A Montgomery County grand jury "no billed" the criminal case against the Texans safety. He was charged with Assault - Family Violence.
A Montgomery County grand jury "no billed" the criminal case against the Texans safety. He was charged with Assault - Family Violence.
Missing UH student found dead
Jade McKissic was reported missing after she was last seen on Sept. 11. Houston Police confirmed with FOX 26 that McKissic was found deceased in Brays Bayou.
Jade McKissic was reported missing after she was last seen on Sept. 11. Houston Police confirmed with FOX 26 that McKissic was found deceased in Brays Bayou.
Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward assault charge dismissed
Charges have been dropped against Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward after he was arrested and charged with assault in June.
Charges have been dropped against Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward after he was arrested and charged with assault in June.
Tony Earls trial: 9-year-old's cause of death explained by medical examiner
A Harris County court has adjourned for Day 2 of the trial on Arlene Alvarez's 2022 death. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann gives a recap of the second day.
A Harris County court has adjourned for Day 2 of the trial on Arlene Alvarez's 2022 death. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann gives a recap of the second day.
Chattin? with TikTok Star Shanta Q?
TikTok Star Shanta Q shares how her health crisis was the inspiring force behind her humor. ?
TikTok Star Shanta Q shares how her health crisis was the inspiring force behind her humor. ?
Mid-Atlantic cyclone and Houston's hot summers | Forecasting With Friends
FOX 26 meteorologists Mike Iscovitz and Peyton Galyean give the latest weather news, and John Dawson compares Houston's summer temps over the years with Climate Central's Shel Winkley.
FOX 26 meteorologists Mike Iscovitz and Peyton Galyean give the latest weather news, and John Dawson compares Houston's summer temps over the years with Climate Central's Shel Winkley.