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."
Houston midwife seeks to reopen clinics after abortion accusations
A Texas appeals court heard arguments in a civil lawsuit against a Houston-area midwife accused of illegally provided abortions. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart breaks down what happened in court on Thursday.
A Texas appeals court heard arguments in a civil lawsuit against a Houston-area midwife accused of illegally provided abortions. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart breaks down what happened in court on Thursday.
Hitchcock mayor arrested after gambling raids
Hitchcock Mayor Christopher Armacost is out on bond after being arrested for allegedly engaging in organized criminal activity. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez breaks down the allegations against the mayor and why 20 places in the city were raided on Wednesday.
Hitchcock Mayor Christopher Armacost is out on bond after being arrested for allegedly engaging in organized criminal activity. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez breaks down the allegations against the mayor and why 20 places in the city were raided on Wednesday.
Eric Dane, 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Euphoria' star, dies at 53 after ALS battle
Eric Dane — best known for playing Dr. Mark Sloan, the charismatic "McSteamy," on Grey's Anatomy — has died at the age of 53 following a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
Eric Dane — best known for playing Dr. Mark Sloan, the charismatic "McSteamy," on Grey's Anatomy — has died at the age of 53 following a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
Twin pilots honored at Houston City Hall
FOX 26 first featured twin pilots Jamil and Jalal Paul last year. On Thursday, they came from the airport runway to Houston's City Hall to be awarded at the annual Black History Month celebration. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour caught up with the twins.
FOX 26 first featured twin pilots Jamil and Jalal Paul last year. On Thursday, they came from the airport runway to Houston's City Hall to be awarded at the annual Black History Month celebration. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour caught up with the twins.
Houston-area veterans gifted free van
An engaged couple, both military veterans with disabilities, were gifted a new Dodge van to help them and their family. FOX 26's Isiah Carey was present for the reveal.
An engaged couple, both military veterans with disabilities, were gifted a new Dodge van to help them and their family. FOX 26's Isiah Carey was present for the reveal.
Magnolia ISD approves daily prayer time for students
A Montgomery County school district is one of the first in Texas to approve a voluntary prayer time for students.
A Montgomery County school district is one of the first in Texas to approve a voluntary prayer time for students.
Former Prince Andrew's arrest tied to Epstein
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the brother of the UK's King Charles III, has been released after being arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the brother of the UK's King Charles III, has been released after being arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Thousands of tips in Nancy Guthrie case
With tens of thousands of tips reported for Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, officials are using a metric system to determine which tips to look into first.
With tens of thousands of tips reported for Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, officials are using a metric system to determine which tips to look into first.