What’s next for Cesar Chavez Blvd? Community meetings and budget fears delay city discussions

A high-profile plan to rename one of the East End’s thoroughfares has hit a sudden procedural snag as city officials and community leaders grapple with the cultural fallout of stripping Cesar Chavez’s name from the boulevard.

Trump administration begins to release new UFO files to the public

The Pentagon on Friday released some never-before-seen images and video of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) as part of a historical effort the Trump administration has vowed to declassify.

Houston approves proactive apartment inspections, cracking down on 'high-risk' rentals

Houston City Council passes an Apartment Inspection Ordinance, moving from a complaint-based system to proactive enforcement. The measure aims to hold "high-risk" landlords accountable and ensure safe living conditions for all Houstonians.

New Houston apartment rule puts pressure on landlords
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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.

Proposed fee for Houston trash questioned by City Council
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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 DPS Brush Team takedown in Roma
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Texas state troopers and federal agents apprehended six people, including someone they name a "special interest alien" from China, during a tactical border enforcement operation in South Texas.

Elon Musk hit with $1.5M fine in Twitter disclosures settlement

Elon Musk will pay the massive fine to settle a long-running Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit over his 2022 acquisition of Twitter. The deal resolves allegations that Musk delayed disclosing his initial stake in the company.

‘Let’s buy Spirit’ TikTok campaign unexpectedly goes viral

A TikTok campaign to buy Spirit Airlines has gained so much momentum that thousands of people have backed it, more than $130 million has been pledged and scam sites have spawned.

Apple settlement: Owners of some iPhone models could get $95

Apple agreed to a massive multimillion dollar settlement for a class-action lawsuit in a deal that means owners may receive up to $95 for each eligible iPhone device. Here’s what you need to know.

HPD officer fired after racist video still has active peace officer license, TCOLE says

Former Houston police officer Ashley Gonzalez, fired after a racist video surfaced, still has an active peace officer license, according to TCOLE. The DA is now reviewing her cases.

'Administrative' trash fee proposed for City of Houston
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Houston Mayor John Whitmire is proposing an "administrative fee" for residents' garbage services. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle explains the proposal, why some city officials support it, and why one expert says it could backfire.

Body-camera video released of deadly police shooting on West Bellfort

Houston police have released the body camera video from a deadly shooting involving three officers in April at an apartment complex on West Bellfort Avenue.

Study: Houston views economy as 'biggest problem'
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The Rice University Kinder Institute for Urban Research has released the results of its 45th Annual Kinder Houston Area Survey, shedding light on the economic, environmental, and social issues most pressing to local residents. FOX 26's Greg Groogan visited the Kinder Institute for more insight.

Cases involving ex-Houston police officer Ashley Gonzalez under review

The Harris County District Attorney's Office is now reviewing cases involving former Houston police officer Ashley Gonzalez, who was terminated last week following an investigation into a racist rant.

Houston police officer Ashley Gonzalez terminated after investigation of racist rant video

The Houston Police Department has terminated the employment of Ashley Gonzalez after video surfaced of the officer repeatedly using a racial slur to describe Black people.

Houston police issue new directive for amended immigration ordinance passed by City Council

The Houston Police Department issued a new directive to comply with the amended immigration ordinance approved by Houston Mayor John Whitmire and the majority of City Council members on Wednesday.