Animal abuse case under investigation in Montgomery County
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A horrific case of animal cruelty is now under investigating in Montgomery County. FOX 26's Randy Wallace has more.

Montgomery County animal abuse case now under investigation

A mother and adult daughter who rented a home in Cleveland left behind the remains of several dogs that suffered horrible deaths.

ICE Houston arrest wrong man due to name mix-up
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A Houston man was mistakenly detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and released hours later. The agency admits they arrested the wrong person due to similarities in appearance and identical names.

Gov. Abbott wants Rep. Wu removed from office
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Gov. Greg Abbott has filed a lawsuit to remove Rep. Gene Wu (D-Houston), the Texas Democrat Caucus Chair, from office.

While politicians and activists argue about redistricting, there's a process to make it happen

Texas is considering redrawing its congressional lines to secure more Republican seats, following President Trump's request. This move, while unusual, is legally allowed under the U.S. Constitution, which mandates redistricting after each census to reflect population changes. Texas Republicans argue that the state's population growth justifies the change. The process must adhere to guidelines ensuring equal representation and compliance with the Voting Rights Act to protect minority communities. This decision could set a precedent for other states seeking partisan advantages.

Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease on the rise: How parents can protect their children

There is an uptick in Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease (HFMD) cases in children in the United States, health officials say. Here's everything you need to know.

New Montgomery County school has water woes
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Hundreds of students enrolled at a new Montgomery County school may face delays as the year begins due to issues with water at the new complex.

Family demands justice after Houston heat death
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A Houston family is demanding justice from an apartment complex after a grandmother died of apparent heat-related causes in her home.

Texas redistricting: Legal requirements explained
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Texas Democrats meet in Chicago during quorum break
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More than 50 Texas House Democrats have fled the state to try to stop Republican state lawmakers from redrawing congressional districts maps that could help the GOP flip five Democratic seats during the 2026 midterm elections.

Houston ISD announces no students will be returning to F-rated school campus this year

The Houston Independent School District reported on Tuesday in a news release that no students will be returning to an F-rated campus this upcoming school year.

FULL INTERVIEW: Man wrongfully detained
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Watch the fully interview with FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia who spoke with one man who was wrongfully detained by ICE due to name confusion.

Attorney discusses immigration detention procedures
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An immigration attorney discusses the standard procedure when ICE or a federal agent detains or arrests someone.