Daycare owner accused of leaving kids in a hot car
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Houston daycare owner is accused of leaving five kids in a hot car while she went grocery shopping. It's hard to even fathom.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott orders arrest of Democrat lawmakers
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Governor Greg Abbott has ordered the arrest of Democrat lawmakers, who left the state to keep the House from having enough members to vote. At issue is House Republicans plans to redraw congressional redistricting, something we've been reporting on. And some Democrats are in Chicago now. Others are in New York State or even in Boston.

Houston daycare owner charged with leaving 5 kids in hot car while shopping

A Houston daycare owner has been arrested after five kids under her care were found inside of a hot car while she was inside a grocery store.

Gov. Abbott orders arrest of Texas Democrats in legislative standoff

Texas Democrats have fled the state to block a vote on a new redistricting map. Gov. Abbott has ordered their arrest, stalling critical legislation and raising legal questions.

Monday storms, extended Hurricane Gear Test | Forecasting with Friends
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Mike Iscovitz tracks scattered storms for Monday afternoon and JD has an extended version of his Hurricane Gear test where he reviews dry bags.

Texas State Rep. Jolanda Jones on Democrats leaving state over redistricting
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Texas State Rep. Jolanda Jones, who serves the Houston area, speaks during a press conference with New York Governor Kathy Hochul and other Democratic lawmakers who left Texas to stop progress on congressional redistricting in the state. She responds to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott?s attempts to get them to return.

Houston news today: Texas redistricting fight; deadly shooting
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In Houston news today, August 4, 2025, we're following these stories: Texas Democrats leave the state to stop progress on congressional redistricting. A man was killed and a teen was injured in a Rosenberg shooting. Several people were detained after shots were fired during a house party in northeast Houston.

Texas governor threatens to remove Democrats who left state
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott says he will look to remove from office the Democratic lawmakers who fled the state if they do not return by the time the House reconvenes on Monday afternoon. Texas Democrats have reportedly fled to Chicago to stop any further progress on congressional redistricting for the state.

Speaker Mike Johnson in Middle East | The D.C. Daily
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House Speaker Mike Johnson is in the Middle East to visit Israeli settlement in the West Bank. Plus, the Smithsonian questioned on removing references to President Trump's first two impeachments in his first term, and an investigation into former Special Counsel Jack Smith.

Texas Democrats break quorum in redistricting fight
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Overnight, Governor Abbott accused absentee Democrats of committing felonies after they broke quorum and traveled to Chicago to block a vote on a new congressional redistricting map.

Founder of EquuSearch reflects on devastating TX floods
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Tim Miller, founder & director of Texas EquuSearch says he was in Kerrville for 14 days and reflects on how Kerrville was devastated. Miller says although there was pain, he and others found joy in the people they met to came together to help. Miller says those impacted by the floods in Kerrville, will have a long journey ahead but its important that people continue to help.

Texas' new tallest tower in the works
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A tower is Austin is set to take the title of Texas' tallest tower. FOX 7 got to check out the tower mid-construction.

Houston weather: Your August 3 evening forecast
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With warm air and plenty of moisture in place, we expect some afternoon storms and downpours on Monday.

Injured children from Gaza brought to Houston for treatment
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Two kids from Gaza were flown to Houston for the critical injuries they suffered in separate attacks. FOX 26's Abigail Dye spoke to a doctor working with the organization that brought them to Houston.

Rosenberg mobile home resident speaks on deadly shooting
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A Saturday night shooting killed a man, injured a teenager, and had another man taken to jail. FOX 26 spoke to an anonymous resident at the mobile home park where the shooting happened.

Several detained for gunshots at NE Houston house party
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No one was believed to be hurt by the gunfire, but officials say they saw one person firing rounds in a fenced area.