Deputy Almendarez’s widow speaks with FOX 26 after Texas senate pass law to combat catalytic converter thefts
It’s been a year since Harris County Deputy Darren Almendarez was gunned down by criminals in the act of stealing his truck’s catalytic converter.
Mom charged in death of 2-month-old son receives new bond conditions
27-year-old Yalitza Macias and 33-year-old Lionel Guerrero were arrested last week and charged with injury to a child-serious bodily injury in connection with their son's death.
TikTok fined $15.9M by UK watchdog for misusing children’s data
The watchdog says TikTok allowed as many as 1.4 million kids in the U.K. under 13 to use the app despite the platform's rules prohibiting children that young from setting up accounts.
Lawsuit regarding alleged 'defunding of law enforcement' in Harris Co. rescinded, feuding continues
It all started when all eight Harris County Precinct Constables protested what they saw as plans to "defund" police and wanted action to be taken on the issue in a letter that FOX 26 received back in April 2022.
Artemis II: NASA announces astronaut names for 2023 mission
It?s a historic day in Houston as NASA announced the names of the four astronauts that will orbit the moon late next year. It?s the first lunar mission with a crew onboard in 50 years.
Driver in serious condition after chase ends in crash on Whittington
Authorities said the driver made eye contact with an officer while in the stolen vehicle and sped off before crashing into a tree.
‘God must have put you in my car!’: Uber driver donates kidney to passenger
A New Jersey man’s Uber ride turned into a trip that would save his life.
Artemis II mission: Meet the 4 astronauts to make historic trip around the moon in 2024
NASA and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) have announced the four astronauts who will blast off aboard an Orion spacecraft on an out-of-this-world mission that will take them on a 10-day journey around the moon in 2024.
NASA Artemis II crew announcement: Astronauts for mission to orbit moon
Artemis II will be the program’s first mission to orbit the moon with this crew flying farther into space than any person since the Apollo program ended in 1972.
Members of Congress active on TikTok defend app’s impact to reach voters
Congressional members on TikTok say they use it to connect with voters they wouldn't otherwise reach. But most lawmakers are in favor of limiting the popular social media app or even banning it.
NASA to announce astronauts for Artemis II mission
Artemis II will be the program?s first mission to orbit the moon with this crew flying farther into space than any person since the Apollo program ended in 1972.
Texas man uses Apple Airtag to track down stolen truck, then shoots, kills suspect: police
The owners used an Apple Airtag to track their stolen truck from their North San Antonio home to a shopping center on the opposite side of town, says police.
Netflix scaling back movie output, cuts jobs in restructuring
Netflix produced more original movies than any other Hollywood company in recent history.
Twitter pulls blue verification check mark from New York Times account
Elon Musk, who owns Twitter, set a deadline for verified users to buy a premium Twitter subscription or lose the checks on their profiles.
White House won't pay for Twitter verification under Elon Musk's new rules: report
In email guidance, the White House told staff members it will not pay for their Twitter verification.
Motorcyclist goes flying on Highway 288 in Houston, lands on top of Fort Bend Co. Sheriff's Office vehicle
Officials said the crash occurred on Highway 288 and Holcombe around 4 p.m.
More arrests likely for 2019 shooting death of husband, father killed in his Katy home
Four years after 9-year-old Brenton Estorffe was murdered in his own home, his accused killer, 21-year-old Jadon Carpy has finally been arrested and detectives say even more arrests are likely.
Starbucks' Howard Schultz grilled by Senate over anti-union actions
Longtime Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz insisted the coffee chain hasn't broken labor laws and is willing to bargain with unionized workers during an often testy, two-hour appearance before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.
Memorial service Houston City Councilmember Ada Edwards to be held Friday
The longtime city council member and activist served six years on Houston City Council representing District D. Before that, Edwards founded the Free South African Movement. She died recently at the age of 80.
Houston Area Women's Center creates hub for Spanish-speaking abuse victims
Houston Area Women's Center is also kicking off its campaign to encourage abuse victims to have a Safety Plan before leaving, especially for east Houston's Hispanic population, who are reportedly three times less likely to reach out for help.