Father's viral TikTok brings thousands of Latinos to national donor database

A father posted his first TikTok this month, in a last-ditch effort to find a bone marrow donor for his teenage son. His plea to the Latino community to join the National Marrow Donor Program went viral, and encouraged thousands of people to sign up. 

Fort Bend County deputy struck in west Houston hit-and-run

Officials say the deputy was helping a stranded driver on the Katy Freeway when another vehicle struck him.

NASA: Artemis II launch delayed over new issue

NASA troubleshooting issue that has pushed the March launch window out of consideration, officials say.

Three engineers charged with allegedly stealing Google trade secrets and sending them to Iran

The engineers allegedly stole confidential information, including Google trade secrets and transferred the sensitive data to Iran and other places, according to the Department of Justice.

Houston proposes new 'high-risk' apartment ordinance to crackdown on worst rental properties

Houston is debating a proposed "high-risk" apartment ordinance that would subject the city's 20 worst-rated rental properties to mandatory inspections and steep daily fines for safety violations.

Proposed apartment inspection ordinance in Houston
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Houston leaders and landlords clash over a proposed Apartment Inspection Ordinance. As councilmembers look to help the city's worst properties, one District F landlord blames a costly squatter crisis and lack of city support.

Mark Zuckerberg testifies in landmark social media addiction trial

Mark Zuckerberg is testifying Wednesday in a major social media trial. The plaintiff in the case is seeking to hold Meta and other social media organizations responsible for harms to children who use their platforms.

Famed Houston forensic artist breaks retirement to release unofficial sketch in Nancy Guthrie search

The world-record-holding artist says she felt a deep emotional pull to help the Guthrie family and is willing to face professional criticism if her unofficial contribution leads to a break in the high-profile case.

Texas ranks #2 in U.S. for Friday the 13th ‘bad luck’ odds, according to study

A new study based on five years of Google Trends data reveals that Texas ranks second in the nation for "Bad Luck Odds" due to a massive spike in superstition-related searches surrounding Friday the 13th.

Texas sues Snapchat alleging addictive design and child safety violations

Texas has filed a lawsuit against Snap, Inc., alleging the company misleads parents about Snapchat’s safety while using "addictive" design features and mature content that put children at risk.

UH Police investigate aggravated robbery near campus housing

UH police are investigating an aggravated robbery at Bayou Oaks near campus. Students say they’ve been concerned about crime at the complex for months.

Houston freeway sinkhole possibly tied to years-long ground shift
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As TxDOT works to reopen the part of the East Freeway impacted by a sinkhole, a UH associate professor says the sinkhole may be tied to a years-long ground shift. He shares his research with FOX 26's Sherman Desselle.

Houston chase suspect hits detective vehicle before crashing into building
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A Houston detective and a suspect were hospitalized on Thursday following a chase in the Midtown area. FOX 26's FOX 26's McKenna Earhart shares details from authorities at the scene.