Houston pedicab crackdown threatens punishment for riders, drivers

A pedicab, sometimes called a bicycle taxi, is a bicycle-powered vehicle that transports passengers and is commonly seen in downtown Houston during sporting events, concerts, festivals, and other large gatherings.

Houston pedicab riders could be punished amid crackdown
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As Houston Police crack down on illegal pedicab drivers, they're warning riders that they could get in trouble along with the drivers. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour shares HPD's tips on how to spot an illegal pedicab.

FOX 26 contributor finds suspected homestead exemption fraud
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Using AI, FOX 26 contributor and "civic watchdog" Charles Blain says he found over 600 people who he believes are taking advantage of Texas' homestead exemptions. He shared his findings with political reporter Greg Groogan. 

Houston City Council passes FY2027 $7B budget proposal

Houston City Council passed the FY2027 budget on Wednesday that includes a new $5 garbage fee despite fierce debate over city spending.

NASA Artemis III crew: Meet the astronauts, mission timeline updates

NASA will reveal the four astronauts who have been selected for the Artemis III mission during a news conference Tuesday at Johnson Space Center in Houston.

Gallery: Prada’s new Artemis IV garment makes sure NASA astronauts are cool, literally

A key to fashion is knowing how to layer. If someone is going to wear a Prada spacesuit when strolling around the moon, it’s only natural to want the layer underneath to make sure they stay cool, in more ways than one. 

Data centers in Texas: Google launches water fund, stewardship plan

Google is offering a new multimillion-dollar water fund to help build more data centers in Texas, even amid water usage concerns by residents.

Amazon sued over Ring facial recognition technology

A Virginia man filed a lawsuit against Amazon over Ring’s facial recognition software. The complaint alleges that the doorbell camera’s feature gathers and stores data of people without their consent.

Houston City Council tackles budget challenges, new admin fee ahead of June 10 vote

Houston Mayor John Whitmire’s proposed budget faced a wave of mixed reactions from city officials, labor unions, and frustrated residents during a City Council meeting on Wednesday, where a new admin fee for garbage pickup and the diversion of public utility funds took center stage.

Uber's latest lost and found list includes ankle monitor, grillz and human hair

From smartphones and wallets to viral Labubu plushies, Uber’s latest Lost & Found Index reveals the most surprising items riders left behind this year.

Mixed reactions to proposed Houston 2027 budget
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Houston Mayor John Whitmire’s proposed budget faced a wave of mixed reactions from city officials, labor unions, and frustrated residents during a City Council meeting on Wednesday. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle gives a recap of the meeting.

Calculator tool to break down Houston trash fee proposal
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The Houston City Controller launched a website for locals to calculate how they could be impacted by the proposed trash fee. FOX 26's Anthony Antoine tested out the site.

Life on the moon? NASA unveils its 3-phase plan timeline to build a permanent moon base

NASA has unveiled a three-phase strategic roadmap to establish a permanent moon base spanning hundreds of square miles, starting with three foundational robotic missions targeted for completion by late 2026.

Montgomery County man charged with murder in mother's shooting death

Montgomery County officials are investigating the murder of a woman early Memorial Day morning and have arrested her 23-year-old son as a suspect.

Social media addiction case against Meta settled by Kentucky school district

Meta has settled a lawsuit with a Kentucky school district before it was set to go to trial. Other social media companies have settled separate cases with groups to combat children’s social media addiction.