Houston morning news: Post-freeze temps, trail ride shooting, and more
The FOX 26 morning crew brings you more news and coverage on "The Weekend After Show" for Feb. 1, 2026.
The FOX 26 morning crew brings you more news and coverage on "The Weekend After Show" for Feb. 1, 2026.
Dunnellon Fire: Treated railroad ties burning in Marion County, officials say
A large stockpile of chemically-treated railroad ties caught fire on Sunday morning in Marion County, sending huge plumes of potentially irritating smoke into the air.
A large stockpile of chemically-treated railroad ties caught fire on Sunday morning in Marion County, sending huge plumes of potentially irritating smoke into the air.
Texas' 18 Congressional District election results: Christian Menefee wins runoff
Houston Democrat Christian Menefee has been elected to the U.S. House, filling the vacant seat in Texas' 18th Congressional District.
Houston Democrat Christian Menefee has been elected to the U.S. House, filling the vacant seat in Texas' 18th Congressional District.
Amanda Edwards speaks as early voting results pend
Amanda Edwards – an attorney – has sought to represent CD-18 twice before –first in a losing head-to-head primary with Sheila Jackson Lee, and again in a very close contest with Turner decided by Democratic precinct chairs in favor of the former Mayor. She recently served as an At-Large Houston City Council Member.
Amanda Edwards – an attorney – has sought to represent CD-18 twice before –first in a losing head-to-head primary with Sheila Jackson Lee, and again in a very close contest with Turner decided by Democratic precinct chairs in favor of the former Mayor. She recently served as an At-Large Houston City Council Member.
Christian Menefee speaks as runoff results pend
Democrat Christian Menefee worked as a commercial litigator in Houston before becoming the youngest and first Black Harris County Attorney in 2020.
Democrat Christian Menefee worked as a commercial litigator in Houston before becoming the youngest and first Black Harris County Attorney in 2020.
Casual Mediterranean dining on the menu for Eat Drink HTX
If you've been craving Lebanese cuisine in Houston, Crafty Pita is an option! Owner and Chef Raffi Nasr joined FOX 26's Tom Zizka to explain deals for Eat Drink HTX.
If you've been craving Lebanese cuisine in Houston, Crafty Pita is an option! Owner and Chef Raffi Nasr joined FOX 26's Tom Zizka to explain deals for Eat Drink HTX.
Houston news: Freeze Warning, rodeo jobs, and more
FOX 26's Tom Zizka and John Dawson cover the top afternoon reports from Houston and beyond for Jan. 31, 2026.
FOX 26's Tom Zizka and John Dawson cover the top afternoon reports from Houston and beyond for Jan. 31, 2026.
Galveston cruise boom | Sullivan's Smart Sense
The Port of Galveston is now the 4th most popular port in the country for cruising. Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan talks with Port CEO Rodger Rees about new ships, terminals, and more in the Port.
The Port of Galveston is now the 4th most popular port in the country for cruising. Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan talks with Port CEO Rodger Rees about new ships, terminals, and more in the Port.
Humble man arrested after allegedly waiting for female students at Humble ISD school bus stop
Harris County Constable Precinct 4 deputies arrested 18-year-old Nicolas Guillory on January 26 in relation to an incident on December 17, 2025.
Harris County Constable Precinct 4 deputies arrested 18-year-old Nicolas Guillory on January 26 in relation to an incident on December 17, 2025.
Humble man arrested, accused of waiting for female students at Humble ISD bus stop
FOX 26 Reporter Angie Rodriguez spoke with parents about what happened and also received a statement from the district.
FOX 26 Reporter Angie Rodriguez spoke with parents about what happened and also received a statement from the district.
Houston mother says 4-year-old mistakenly placed in wrong car during HISD dismissal
A Houston mother says her 4-year-old daughter was mistakenly placed into a stranger’s car during dismissal at an elementary school in the Houston Independent School District, prompting a police report and renewed concerns about student safety.
A Houston mother says her 4-year-old daughter was mistakenly placed into a stranger’s car during dismissal at an elementary school in the Houston Independent School District, prompting a police report and renewed concerns about student safety.
FULL INTERVIEW: Houston mother reacts after she says her child was put in the wrong vehicle at school dismissal
FOX 26 Anchor Caroline Collins spoke with a Houston mother after she says her child was put in the wrong vehicle during school dismissal.
FOX 26 Anchor Caroline Collins spoke with a Houston mother after she says her child was put in the wrong vehicle during school dismissal.
Dallas will be next Texas city to remove rainbow crosswalks after defunding threat
Dallas is set to be the next major Texas city to comply with a TxDOT directive to remove decorative road markings or risk losing road funding.
Dallas is set to be the next major Texas city to comply with a TxDOT directive to remove decorative road markings or risk losing road funding.
Montgomery County small business pleads for customers amid big-box competition
After buying an old local grocery store that went out of business, the owner of Lake Conroe Ace Hardware turned to social media in hopes he won't be the next store out of business. He shared his story with FOX 26's Tom Zizka.
After buying an old local grocery store that went out of business, the owner of Lake Conroe Ace Hardware turned to social media in hopes he won't be the next store out of business. He shared his story with FOX 26's Tom Zizka.
Houston facility accused of dumping sewage into waterways
A tip has led to an investigation into a warehouse accused spilling raw sewage into Brays Bayou. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle shares the details provided so far.
A tip has led to an investigation into a warehouse accused spilling raw sewage into Brays Bayou. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle shares the details provided so far.
'Batman' demands action from Bay Area city council ahead of ICE's expected Super Bowl presence
A man wearing a Batman costume spoke at the Santa Clara City Council on Tuesday evening to criticize a lack of action against the federal immigration crackdown.
A man wearing a Batman costume spoke at the Santa Clara City Council on Tuesday evening to criticize a lack of action against the federal immigration crackdown.
Galveston plane crash: NTSB releases preliminary report following December 2025 plane crash that killed 6
The National Transportation Safety Board has released its preliminary report following a December 2025 plane crash that killed six people and seriously injured two others in Galveston.
The National Transportation Safety Board has released its preliminary report following a December 2025 plane crash that killed six people and seriously injured two others in Galveston.
Texas CD-18 candidates' final messages ahead of runoff elections
Saturday, Jan. 31, is election day for Texas Congressional District 18, which includes much of inner-city Houston and the surrounding areas. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez spoke to both runoff candidates for their final messages to voters.
Saturday, Jan. 31, is election day for Texas Congressional District 18, which includes much of inner-city Houston and the surrounding areas. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez spoke to both runoff candidates for their final messages to voters.
Cold-stunned turtles released at Galveston beach
The Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research releases cold-stunned sea turtles at Galveston's Stewart Beach.
The Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research releases cold-stunned sea turtles at Galveston's Stewart Beach.
ICE Out march held in Minneapolis, Bruce Springsteen plays Defend Minnesota concert
A second "National Day of Action" happened in Minneapolis on Friday to demand "ICE Out" of Minnesota, only hours after Bruce Springsteen made a surprise appearance at a protest concert at First Avenue.
A second "National Day of Action" happened in Minneapolis on Friday to demand "ICE Out" of Minnesota, only hours after Bruce Springsteen made a surprise appearance at a protest concert at First Avenue.