Non-profit erases medical debt for 127,000 Texans
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The non-profit organization Undue Medical Debt says that it just paid off $245 million dollars in medical debt for 127,000 Texans, buying it for pennies on the dollar. The group says recipients are receiving letters notifying them of the payoff.

Houston City Council approves $314 million in federal recovery funds

Houstonians whose homes were damaged during last year's two big storms, Hurricane Beryl and the May derecho, will now be getting much-needed help after Houston City Council approved $314 million in federal recovery funds.

Houston news today: Attempted kidnapping suspect; Gulf tropical update
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Houston news to know today, August 14, 2025, includes the search for an attempted kidnapping suspects, parents calling for action after two Cleveland ISD school bus crashes in three days, the arrest of a man for murder, and the latest on potential tropical development in the Gulf.

Trump seeking takeover extension? | The D.C. Daily
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More federal agents are in Washington D.C. as President Trump's takeover of the capital now includes street checkpoints, national guard troops, and more. Plus, a federal appeals court rules Trump can cut billions of dollars of foreign aid after overturning a lower court ruling blocking the cuts.

14-year-old Debra Moore missing from Harris County
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Harris County teen Debra Moore has been missing since July, and her family is worried she may be in danger.

7-year-old track star gaining national attention
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A 7-year-old track athlete absolutely dominating the anchor leg of a relay race at a recent meet in humble. The video has garnered more than 10 million views on Instagram alone. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle met with the young star.

Donor gives $1,000 to Fort Bend County Animal Shelter
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A generous FOX 26 viewer donated $1,000 to the Fort Bend County Animal Shelter and says he'll donate another grand if others donate $1,000 in total.

Newsom unveils plan for redistricting California

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced the state is moving forward with a partisan plan to redraw congressional maps.

Wells Fargo returns $3,900 to scheme victim after FOX 26 gets involved

When we met Clifton Donato last week, his Wells Fargo tune had a familiar ring. We've heard this scheme so many times, we could set it to music.

Houston to receive $314 million federal funding for Hurricane Beryl, derecho recovery
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The city council approved a new plan that would allocate $100 million to repair homes damaged by Hurricane Beryl and the 2024 derecho. FOX 26's Caroline Collins gives the breakdown of what the full $314 million is planned to cover.

Man accused of throwing Subway sandwich at federal officer charged with felony assault

D.C. U.S. Attorney General Jeanine Pirro announced on Wednesday that a man seen on video throwing a sandwich at a federal officer is now facing federal charges. 

Tennessee flash flooding kills family of three
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The city of Chattanooga, Tennessee, reported its second-wettest day on record with over six inches of rain. FOX News' Asher Redd gave a Wednesday evening update on flooding in Tennessee and Wisconsin.

New homes for veterans opened in Houston's Veterans Village
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The Tunnel to Towers Foundation opened over 10 new comfort homes to provide housing to senior veterans. FOX 26's Darlene Janek Faires attended the opening and spoke to two Veterans Village residents.

Brazoria County: Man arrested for wife's 2024 death in Sweeny
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A man was arrested for the 2024 death of his wife in Sweeny. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour talked to the victim's family and received a statement from Sweeny PD.