Leaders sound off against proposed gas station in Third Ward community
State Rep. Jolanda Jones led a city hall against a proposed gas station set to be built in the Riverside Terrace neighborhood. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart shares why leaders, authorities, and residents are against the new store.
State Rep. Jolanda Jones led a city hall against a proposed gas station set to be built in the Riverside Terrace neighborhood. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart shares why leaders, authorities, and residents are against the new store.
Nancy Guthrie: Why Mexico authorities are being contacted
As authorities still look for any suspects tied to Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, the FBI is now contacting authorities in Mexico about this case.
As authorities still look for any suspects tied to Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, the FBI is now contacting authorities in Mexico about this case.
Houston trafficking safe home in the works ahead of World Cup
The crowds expected to come into Houston for the FIFA World Cup bring concerns of increased sex trafficking in the city as well. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez visited a safe home that's under construction to help potential trafficking victims.
The crowds expected to come into Houston for the FIFA World Cup bring concerns of increased sex trafficking in the city as well. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez visited a safe home that's under construction to help potential trafficking victims.
Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 20 latest updates
Friday marks Day 20 since Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, disappeared from her Tucson-area home. Investigators believe she was taken against her will.
Friday marks Day 20 since Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, disappeared from her Tucson-area home. Investigators believe she was taken against her will.
Trump tariffs: What's next after SCOTUS ruling
The Supreme Court ruling against Pres. Trump's tariffs have brought up questions regarding business refunds and whether the president can impose his new tariff in response to the SCOTUS ruling. FOX 26's Tom Zizka spoke to a trade attorney about what's next.
The Supreme Court ruling against Pres. Trump's tariffs have brought up questions regarding business refunds and whether the president can impose his new tariff in response to the SCOTUS ruling. FOX 26's Tom Zizka spoke to a trade attorney about what's next.
'Jersey Shore' star Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi reveals stage 1 cervical cancer diagnosis
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi announced she has been diagnosed with stage 1 cervical cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi announced she has been diagnosed with stage 1 cervical cancer.
Galveston Co sheriff claims to know Hitchcock mayor's gambling crime before arrest
Galveston County Sheriff Jimmy Fullen claimed he was aware of the Hitchcock mayor's gambling ties before this week's raids and the mayor's arrest. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart shares what the sheriff had to say during Friday's press conference.
Galveston County Sheriff Jimmy Fullen claimed he was aware of the Hitchcock mayor's gambling ties before this week's raids and the mayor's arrest. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart shares what the sheriff had to say during Friday's press conference.
Man shot, killed in Harris County store parking lot
A man was fatally shot Friday morning in the parking lot of a convenience store on Bammel North Houston Road. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann shares surveillance footage of the shooting and what authorities had to say at the scene.
A man was fatally shot Friday morning in the parking lot of a convenience store on Bammel North Houston Road. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann shares surveillance footage of the shooting and what authorities had to say at the scene.
Orphaned baby monkey finds comfort in stuffed animal after being abandoned by mother at birth
Huge lines are forming outside a small zoo in Japan, all for one tiny monkey and the stuffed animal he refuses to let go of.
Huge lines are forming outside a small zoo in Japan, all for one tiny monkey and the stuffed animal he refuses to let go of.
University of Texas board approves new content rule for educators and students
The University of Texas System board passed a new rule for the system broadly defining the freedoms students and educators have to teach and learn undefined topics.
The University of Texas System board passed a new rule for the system broadly defining the freedoms students and educators have to teach and learn undefined topics.
Supreme Court rules that IEEPA doesn't authorize Trump to impose tariffs
The Supreme Court ruled Friday the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize President Donald Trump to impose the tariffs.
The Supreme Court ruled Friday the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize President Donald Trump to impose the tariffs.
Stimulus payment February 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends spread throughout 2025 — and they’re still circulating in 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends spread throughout 2025 — and they’re still circulating in 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Texas appeals court hears arguments in Houston-area midwife's case under abortion ban
Houston midwife Maria Rojas is the first healthcare provider charged under Texas's near-total abortion ban. She faces 15 felony counts and a potential life sentence.
Houston midwife Maria Rojas is the first healthcare provider charged under Texas's near-total abortion ban. She faces 15 felony counts and a potential life sentence.
Houston officials propose apartment inspection ordinance
Houston leaders are considering changes to the city’s apartment ordinance that would shift the city from complaint-based responses to proactive inspections for the city’s most problematic properties.
Houston leaders are considering changes to the city’s apartment ordinance that would shift the city from complaint-based responses to proactive inspections for the city’s most problematic properties.
3 hit in north Harris County shootout
Authorities are turning to the public for any information about a shooting in the Heritage Village neighborhood in north Harris County. FOX 26's Randy Wallace shares information from authorities and surveillance footage of the incident.
Authorities are turning to the public for any information about a shooting in the Heritage Village neighborhood in north Harris County. FOX 26's Randy Wallace shares information from authorities and surveillance footage of the incident.
Former 'bait dog' in the running for 'America's Favorite Pet'
After being used as bait for dog fight training, Robin is now in the running for thousands of dollars and a magazine cover. FOX 26's Randy Wallace met Robin and her owner in Huntsville.
After being used as bait for dog fight training, Robin is now in the running for thousands of dollars and a magazine cover. FOX 26's Randy Wallace met Robin and her owner in Huntsville.
Proposed apartment inspection ordinance in Houston
Houston leaders and landlords clash over a proposed Apartment Inspection Ordinance. As councilmembers look to help the city's worst properties, one District F landlord blames a costly squatter crisis and lack of city support.
Houston leaders and landlords clash over a proposed Apartment Inspection Ordinance. As councilmembers look to help the city's worst properties, one District F landlord blames a costly squatter crisis and lack of city support.
21-year-old honored one month after shooting death
21-year-old Adam Pineda was honored by family, friends, and coworkers as they wait for answers one month after his shooting death in Humble. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann spoke to Pineda's loved ones at his balloon release.
21-year-old Adam Pineda was honored by family, friends, and coworkers as they wait for answers one month after his shooting death in Humble. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann spoke to Pineda's loved ones at his balloon release.
North Texas pastor steps down after sex offender son arrested
Following the arrest of registered sex offender Caleb Crawford for registration violations, his father, Pastor Eric Crawford, has temporarily stepped down from leadership at Heritage Baptist Church and Heritage Christian Academy pending an internal review.
Following the arrest of registered sex offender Caleb Crawford for registration violations, his father, Pastor Eric Crawford, has temporarily stepped down from leadership at Heritage Baptist Church and Heritage Christian Academy pending an internal review.
US-Iran: Global diplomacy scholar speaks on rising tension
Both the US and Iran are threatening military action upon one another over the Islamic Republic's nuclear program. Global diplomacy scholar Richard Sindelar talked about it with FOX 26's Rashi Vats on "Houston Live & Local."
Both the US and Iran are threatening military action upon one another over the Islamic Republic's nuclear program. Global diplomacy scholar Richard Sindelar talked about it with FOX 26's Rashi Vats on "Houston Live & Local."