Texas Democrats evacuated from Illinois hotel due to bomb threat
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Texas House Democrats fled the state on Sunday to block the vote on redistricting. FOX 26's Lina de Floria is in Chicago as the Democrats continued their standoff for a third day

Texas Redistricting Effort Explained | Special Coverage
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The redistricting process can be complex. FOX 26 has you covered. Reporters Shaun Rabb and Steven Dial break it down for viewers in a podcast special.

AG Paxton accuses Beto O'Rourke's org. of illegally funding quorum break

Paxton said Wednesday that any “Democrat coward" found to have taken a “Beto Bribe" in an attempt to prevent the mid-decade redrawing of congressional districts will be held accountable.

Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale helping Texas Hill Country
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Well-known Houstonian Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale joined Houston Live and Local on Wednesday to talk about what he's doing to help the Texas Hill Country.

"Did you get your package?": Car crashes into Amazon delivery truck

A driver who reportedly fell asleep behind the wheel crashed into an Amazon delivery truck in North Texas. A doorbell camera captured video of the crash, as well as the Amazon driver's concern for his customers.

Hulk Hogan’s daughter didn’t attend his funeral: Here’s what she did instead

Hulk Hogan’s family and friends said goodbye to the iconic wrestler in a private ceremony in Clearwater on Tuesday, but his daughter, Brooke, was reportedly absent. 

JD's experience with Hawaii tsunami warning, Central California wildfires, and more | Forecasting With Friends
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FOX 26 Meteorologist Allison Gargaro shares the latest weather reports from Houston and beyond for August 6, 2025. Meanwhile, John Dawson shares his experience being in Hawaii during its tsunami warning.

Hiroshima bombing memorial met with anti-war protests
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August 6 and 9, 2025, marks 80 years since the U.S. dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan. As victims are remembered in Japan, many local protested against all wars.

Florida nurse impersonator arrested after treating over 4,400 patients, deputies say

Florida woman, Autumn Bardisa, was arrested for impersonating a nurse and treating over 4,400 patients without a license at AdventHealth hospital in Palm Coast, according to the Flagler County Sheriff's Office.

Texas Democrats evacuate Illinois hotel after threat
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A bomb threat was made at the Illinois hotel where Texas Democratic lawmakers are staying after fleeing the state to block a vote on a newly drawn congressional map, officials said Wednesday morning.

Saving on back-to-school shopping for kids
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The Deloitte Houston 2025 back-to-school retails survey found that local K-12 parents plan to spend less than last year. Tax-free weekend is this weekend so FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some help on ways you can save some money.

Trump threatens to take federal control of DC after ex-DOGE employee attacked

President Donald Trump once again threatened to take federal control of the District of Columbia in a lengthy Truth Social post shared Tuesday, after a famed former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) employee was allegedly beaten in the nation's capital.

Houston news today: Ex-deputy constable charged; man survives dramatic crash
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In Houston news today, August 6, 2025: A former Harris County Pct. 6 deputy constable has been arrested a year after a deadly wrong-way crash. A man survived after his car crashed underneath an 18-wheeler and caught fire. A pole vault team was targeted in an expensive Humble theft. The FBI reveals the first-ever Houston Most Wanted fugitive list. Plus, the latest on the Texas redistricting fight.

Lamar Little League from Richmond headed to Williamsport
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FOX 26's Coco Dominguez was there as Lamar Little League from Richmond punched their ticket to head to the Little League World Series.

Houston crime: Youth pole vault team’s truck, $50K in equipment stolen during trip

A youth pole vault team visiting Houston for the AAU Junior Olympics had their coach’s truck and $50K in gear stolen in minutes, all caught on surveillance video.

Local school districts announce cell phone policies
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Some of the first Houston-area school district cell phone policies are dropping ahead of the new school year after the statewide ban went into law. FOX 26's Abigail Dye breaks down what parents should expect this school year.

Pole vault team targeted in expensive theft
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A group of athletes had their pickup truck in nearly $50,000 worth of equipment, all stolen in Humble over the weekend.