HPD, Homeland Security bust multiple game rooms
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A widespread raid of illegal gaming rooms took place Wednesday across Houston. The raids involved numerous agencies, many people arrested, and officers confiscating machines.

Houston's huge overtime tab draws warning from City Controller

Houston City Controller Chris Hollins warns of a financial crisis due to excessive overtime costs for police, firefighters, and trash collectors, while Mayor Whitmire dismisses the concerns as politically motivated, pledging to fix the city's budget deficit within two months.

Texas Senate passes bill to ban junk food purchases with SNAP benefits

A bill that would prevent Texas SNAP recipients from using their benefits to purchase junk food is moving forward in the state legislature.

Judge dismisses corruption case against Mayor Eric Adams

The judge denied prosecutors the ability to potentially bring the criminal case back after the mayoral election.

Houston city controller: City could go $72 million past overtime budget
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According to the City of Houston Controller's Office, the overtime pay to vital municipal workers is deepening the city's $300 million deficit. FOX 26's Greg Groogan explains how the overtime pay is connected to understaffed departments.

Animal behaviorist gives signs of potential aggression in dogs
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Baytown officials say a 6-month-old girl died on Tuesday after she was attacked by a dog in her family's apartment. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour spoke with a specialist about signs in dogs before they potentially become aggressive.

Autism diagnoses increase in adults
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A JAMA Network Open study says the rate of autism diagnoses in people ages 26-34 increased by 450% between 2011 and 2022. Two women from New York share how their diagnoses have answered questions they've had about themselves since childhood.

Austin-based company promotes drones for Texas school security
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While Texas law requires one armed security guard for every public school, state lawmakers are considering the use of drones as extra security.

Houston weather: Wind Advisory returns Thursday; possible storms up north
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The National Weather Service has issued a rare high risk for severe storms and tornadoes for parts of Arkansas, Tennessee, Missouri and Kentucky. For SE Texas, there is a slight chance for strong storms closer to Huntsville, College Station and Livingston over the next few days.

Trump tariffs: Houston company CEO speaks on business amid tariff announcements
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On Wednesday, President Trump announce plans to impose "reciprocal" tariffs, starting with a 10% baseline tax on imports from all countries. FOX News' Sarah Alegre spoke with a steel distributing company owner who says he prepped ahead of Trump's tariffs.

Houston in Final 4: UH sends Cougars off to San Antonio
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The University of Houston Cougars men's basketball team left for San Antonio on Wednesday, receiving a spirited send-off from fans as they prepare for the Final Four. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia spoke with students and alumni about their excitement for the team.

Baytown: Neighbor speaks on dog attack that killed 6-month-old
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Officials say a 6-month-old girl died on Tuesday after she was attacked by a dog in her family's apartment. A neighbor spoke with FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour about what happened after the alleged attack.

Houston mayor defends overtime pay
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According to the City of Houston Controller's Office, the overtime pay to vital municipal workers is deepening the city's multi-million-dollar deficit. FOX 26's Greg Groogan explains the clash between Controller Chris Hollins and Houston Mayor John Whitmire.

Frisco track meet stabbing: 1 student killed, another charged with murder

The Frisco police say one student was killed, and another student is in custody after two students got into a fight this morning at the UIL District 11-5A Championship track meet.

Houston crime: Local, federal officials raid alleged illegal game rooms
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Multiple targets suspected to be illegal game rooms were targets of multiple raids across the Houston area on Wednesday. FOX 26's Abigail Dye reported near one raid site.

Chattin? with The Wiley?s | Chattin' with Chelsea
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Comedian and premiere entertainer, Marcus D. Wiley, stops by to talk clean comedy and his wife, Erica Wiley, reveals the one joke about her that wasn?t so funny.

Houston weather: Watching U.S. tornado threat; wind, rain chances in SE Texas
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The National Weather Service has issued a rare high risk for severe storms and tornadoes for parts of Arkansas, Tennessee, Missouri and Kentucky. FOX 26 Meteorlogist Remeisha Shade looks at the threat as well as Houston's wind and rain conditions for the week.