Texas' economic forecast weakens as international hotel bookings lag ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
Texas World Cup organizers are shifting focus from ticket sales to traveler spending as a new study warns that high costs may be pricing out the high-spending international visitors needed for a true economic win.
Texas World Cup organizers are shifting focus from ticket sales to traveler spending as a new study warns that high costs may be pricing out the high-spending international visitors needed for a true economic win.
Thief targets honor system farm stand
A family's beloved farm stand in Tomball was targeted by a thief, and the family is sharing what happened, not to press charges, but to raise awareness. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann has more.
A family's beloved farm stand in Tomball was targeted by a thief, and the family is sharing what happened, not to press charges, but to raise awareness. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann has more.
Political uncertainty in Galena Park
A closely contested mayoral election in Galena Park has quickly escalated into controversy, as the newly elected mayor raises allegations against his predecessor, disputed claims emerge from city staff, and some residents call on the state to step in. FOX 26's Randy Wallace explains.
A closely contested mayoral election in Galena Park has quickly escalated into controversy, as the newly elected mayor raises allegations against his predecessor, disputed claims emerge from city staff, and some residents call on the state to step in. FOX 26's Randy Wallace explains.
11 arrested, including 4 Fort Hood soldiers, in Central Texas child sex sting
11 men, including four active-duty military members, were arrested in a Central Texas law enforcement sting for attempting to solicit sex from minors online.
11 men, including four active-duty military members, were arrested in a Central Texas law enforcement sting for attempting to solicit sex from minors online.
New Houston apartment rule puts pressure on landlords
The Houston City Council approved a new rule that's meant to improve apartments with poor conditions. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle explains the new ordinance and what tenants should know.
The Houston City Council approved a new rule that's meant to improve apartments with poor conditions. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle explains the new ordinance and what tenants should know.
Immigration concerns ahead of Houston's World Cup preparations
Following the back-and-forth over Houston's immigration ordinance, some are concerned about immigration enforcement during FIFA World Cup 2026. FOX 26's Karys Belger spoke to a local advocate about the concerns.
Following the back-and-forth over Houston's immigration ordinance, some are concerned about immigration enforcement during FIFA World Cup 2026. FOX 26's Karys Belger spoke to a local advocate about the concerns.
Suspect's shooting death raises self-defense questions
A suspected burglar was shot and killed a homeowner in north Harris County. Can the homeowner claim self-defense? An attorney tells FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour why the answer currently isn't clear.
A suspected burglar was shot and killed a homeowner in north Harris County. Can the homeowner claim self-defense? An attorney tells FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour why the answer currently isn't clear.
Harris County bike trails could be demolished
Bike trails in Harris County could disappear over time. FOX 26's Tom Zizka explains the conflict between Harris County leaders and the cyclists who maintain the trails.
Bike trails in Harris County could disappear over time. FOX 26's Tom Zizka explains the conflict between Harris County leaders and the cyclists who maintain the trails.
EPA issues final mandate for San Jacinto River Waste Pits cleanup
A decades-long battle for environmental justice reached a critical turning point as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final legal mandate forcing the cleanup of the San Jacinto River Waste Pits.
A decades-long battle for environmental justice reached a critical turning point as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final legal mandate forcing the cleanup of the San Jacinto River Waste Pits.
Hantavirus outbreak on cruise leads to more evacuations
Three more people were evacuated from a cruise ship amid a rare outbreak of the hantavirus. Argentinian officials shared the suspected start of the outbreak.
Three more people were evacuated from a cruise ship amid a rare outbreak of the hantavirus. Argentinian officials shared the suspected start of the outbreak.
Houston police return to home of Lee Gilley to possibly serve a warrant
Authorities have returned to the home of Lee Gilley, the husband accused of killing his pregnant wife, then allegedly cut off his GPS monitor to flee the U.S. to Italy, where he was later apprehended.
Authorities have returned to the home of Lee Gilley, the husband accused of killing his pregnant wife, then allegedly cut off his GPS monitor to flee the U.S. to Italy, where he was later apprehended.
Final cleanup order issued for San Jacinto River waste pits
After decades of toxic waste and years of delays, a final order has been issued for two companies to clean up the San Jacinto River. FOX 26's explains the new demands from the Environmental Protection Agency.
After decades of toxic waste and years of delays, a final order has been issued for two companies to clean up the San Jacinto River. FOX 26's explains the new demands from the Environmental Protection Agency.
Disgruntled employee who allegedly pointed gun at security guard at HEB now behind bars
The disgruntled employee who allegedly pointed a gun at a security guard at HEB and caused the store to temporarily lock down, has been identified, according to court records.
The disgruntled employee who allegedly pointed a gun at a security guard at HEB and caused the store to temporarily lock down, has been identified, according to court records.
Suspect arrested for 40-year-old Montgomery County murder case
Four decades after the death of a 16-year-old girl, a suspect has been identified as her killer. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart gives the timeline of the case and how the suspect was arrested 40 years later.
Four decades after the death of a 16-year-old girl, a suspect has been identified as her killer. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart gives the timeline of the case and how the suspect was arrested 40 years later.
Proposed fee for Houston trash questioned by City Council
The Houston mayor's fee proposal for trash was faced with concern from the City Council on Wednesday. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle shares the highlights of the meeting.
The Houston mayor's fee proposal for trash was faced with concern from the City Council on Wednesday. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle shares the highlights of the meeting.
Texas mass shooting: Police release video, identify victim
Police are investigating after a mass shooting in Travis County that began with an altercation inside a restaurant that spilled into the parking lot. Police have released a video from inside the restaurant.
Police are investigating after a mass shooting in Travis County that began with an altercation inside a restaurant that spilled into the parking lot. Police have released a video from inside the restaurant.
These New York-area airports saw the most flight disruptions last month
Thousands of flights across the U.S. were canceled in April, and things like rising oil prices and Spirit Airlines' recent shutdown haven't helped.
Thousands of flights across the U.S. were canceled in April, and things like rising oil prices and Spirit Airlines' recent shutdown haven't helped.
Virginia lawmaker Louise Lucas’ office raided in FBI probe
The FBI executed search warrants Wednesday at the office of Virginia Senate President Pro Tempore L. Louise Lucas as part of a corruption investigation.
The FBI executed search warrants Wednesday at the office of Virginia Senate President Pro Tempore L. Louise Lucas as part of a corruption investigation.
50+ sloths dead in failed Sloth World project; Florida leaders want accountability
Florida leaders and sloth experts are calling for more accountability over Sloth World after dozens of sloths connected to the previously planned attraction have died.
Florida leaders and sloth experts are calling for more accountability over Sloth World after dozens of sloths connected to the previously planned attraction have died.
Locomotive fire in downtown Dallas brings trains to brief halt
Trains were briefly halted in a part of downtown Dallas on Wednesday after a a locomotive caught fire.
Trains were briefly halted in a part of downtown Dallas on Wednesday after a a locomotive caught fire.