Evacuations ordered at Clearwater high-rise after structural crack discovered

Dozens of residents were urgently evacuated from a 12-story condominium building on Tuesday after construction workers discovered a growing crack in a support column in the building’s parking garage.

Houston man charged with murder tied to fentanyl
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A Houston man is accused of giving his own daughter a fatal dose of fentanyl and then sexually assaulting her friend.

Brenham neighbors tried to save 10-year-old swept away by rising water

Neighbors in a small Brenham neighborhood say they witnessed and tried to save 10-year-old Devah Woods, who was swept away by floodwaters.

Harris County crime: Machete threat, attack leads to arrest in Humble

A Harris County man is facing felony charges after documents say he assaulted his wife and her two daughters — one just 11-years-old — during a violent outburst that ended with him allegedly threatening to kill them while wielding a machete.

Child swept away by rising water in Brenham
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Neighbors in Brenham spoke with FOX 26 as they recalled what happened to a 10-year-old girl and her sister being swept away by rising water.

This Bay Area native just unseated Taylor Swift as world’s youngest self-made woman billionaire

At age 30, a Bay Area native and artificial intelligence entrepreneur has now dethroned celebrity powerhouse Taylor Swift as the world’s youngest self-made woman billionaire, in a new Forbes review.

Mayor Whitmire proposes "Balanced" City of Houston Budget for 2026

Houston Mayor John Whitmire is set to present a balanced $7 billion budget to the City Council, aiming to eliminate a $300 million deficit. Key strategies include savings from severance packages accepted by over 1,000 retirement-eligible employees and operational efficiencies from audit-driven reorganizations. Whitmire's approach focuses on transparency and integrity, avoiding tax increases while addressing legal settlements and optimizing municipal operations.

7-year-old Houston girl allegedly assaulted inside elementary school restroom, family demanding action

A mother says her 7-year-old daughter was sexually assaulted by a classmate inside a school restroom at Barbara Bush Elementary School. The mother claims authorities aren’t taking appropriate action to protect her child.

Good Samaritan gifts vehicle to Honduran woman who was detained by police
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A Good Samaritan felt compelled to gift a Honduran woman a car who was detained by Houston police when her car caught on fire after watching a FOX 26 Report by Jonathan Mejia. The Good Samaritan stepped up and gave the woman the surprise of a lifetime.

Houston Mayor unveils budget for the coming year
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Houston Mayor John Whitmire unveiled his budget for the upcoming year. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan has more.

Houston mother says 7-year-old girl was sexually assaulted at school
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A disturbing allegation at a local elementary school. A mother says that her 7-year-old daughter was assaulted by another student inside of a school restroom. That mom is now speaking out because she claims authorities are not taking the appropriate action to protect her child.

Peter Montes gifts car
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After watching FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia's report on Guadalupe Perdomo's car going up in flames, he gifts her a car.

Guadalupe Perdomo receives car
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A Honduran woman is gifted a car after hers caught on fire on her way to work. Guadalupe Perdomo called 911 and HPD detained her due to an ICE systemic failure.

ICE agents went into DC restaurants asking to see staff I-9 forms

Some D.C. residents are on edge following reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids at restaurants in popular neighborhoods.

FULL UPDATE: Brenham girl found dead after being swept away
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Authorities say a 10-year-old girl's body has been recovered after she was swept away in floodwaters while walking home from school on Monday.

Trump on Canada being 51st state: 'Never say never'
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Donald Trump has made waves calling for Canada to become the U.S.'s 51st state. After Canadian PM Mark Carney said the country will never be for sale, the president responded "never say never."

Brenham girl, 10, swept away by rising water found dead

A 10-year-old Brenham Elementary School student who was swept away by rising water in Brenham on Monday has been found dead, officials say.