New data on Harris County cancer cases released
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Are you concerned about the prevalence of cancer in your Harris County neighborhood? If the answer is yes, there is now a slew of fresh data and truly comprehensive interactive maps available online to answer your questions. FOX 26's Greg Groogan explains.

New Texas licensing rule could impact thousands of workers
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A newly approved rule by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation is expected to impact about 18,000 licensed workers. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour explains the new rule and shares why one business owner is against it.

Houston man launches 'line-sitting' service as TSA wait times soar during partial government shutdown

As the partial government shutdown reaches day 40, Houston entrepreneur Steven Dial is capitalizing on four-hour TSA wait times at IAH by charging travelers $65 an hour to stand in line as a professional placeholder.

2026 FIFA World Cup tickets to go on sale on first-come first-serve basis

FIFA is launching their final, first-come, first-served ticket sales phase on April 1 for the 2026 World Cup. It includes a new seat-selection map and an official resale marketplace.

Houston man holding place in line for airport travelers
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One Houston man is charging a fee to hold your place in line at TSA while you get to the airport. FOX 26's MeKenna Earnhart spoke with the man about the "professional placeholder" service. 

Suspect killed in Houston shootout involving police
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A suspect died on Wednesday following a shootout with officers in southwest Houston. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann shares details provided by police and the witness who called 911.

Deadly SW Houston shooting involving police | Full press conference
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A suspect died on Wednesday following a shooting involving Houston police on Glenmont Drive. HPD Assistant Chief Luis Menendez-Sierra provided information at the scene.

Witness speaks on deadly Southwest Houston shooting involving officers
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A suspect was pronounced dead following a shooting with Houston police on Wednesday afternoon. A witness spoke to the press about what she saw leading up to the shooting.

VIDEO: Viewer captures shootout between suspect, police
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A viewer submitted video to FOX 26 showed the moment a suspect and Houston police exchanged gunfire on Glenmont in Houston on Wednesday afternoon. 

Texas oil production ticks up amid Iran war, but Dallas Fed warns of price uncertainty

The war with Iran is driving up global oil prices and fueling an increase in local oil production. But it’s not a significant increase, according to the Dallas Federal Reserve.

Democrats score two upset wins in Florida special elections

Florida Democrats are touting two upset victories after Tuesday’s special elections, including one in Palm Beach County and another in a closely watched state Senate race in Hillsborough County.

Talarico responds after Hegseth’s pastor wishes him ‘crucified’

State Rep. James Talarico has responded to statements made by a man described as a spiritual adviser to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth that called for the Democratic senate candidate to be "crucified."

Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 53 latest updates

Wednesday marks Day 53 in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, as we enter the seventh week since her disappearance from her Tucson-area home on Feb. 1.