Skeptical US lawmakers grill TikTok CEO over safety concerns
The CEO of TikTok has been grilled by a U.S. congressional committee to make the case for why the hugely popular video-sharing app shouldn’t be banned.
Grandma Great becomes TikTok star at 79-years-old
Usually, the stars on TikTok are teens and young adults, but 79-year-old Sharon Barber is sharing her wisdom with a massive audience. She now has 2.3 million followers and 29.2 million likes. She's known as Grandma Great on the app and says she loves inspiring younger and older generations online.
How TikTok collects your data, even if you don’t use TikTok
Questions over how ByteDance collects and shares information – and who the company shares it with – have been plaguing the social media giant for months.
Houston Triple Shooting: Persons of interest sought in connection with weekend shooting
The Houston Police Department needs your help locating a man and woman sought for questioning in connection with a deadly triple shooting last weekend.
March Madness 2023: Mattress Mack pays for buses taking UH students to cheer on Coogs at Sweet 16
Two busloads of students from UH will depart for Kansas City on Thursday to help cheer on their fellow Coogs as they take on Miami Friday night. And Jim “Mattress Mack" McIngvale will be paying for all the student buses.
Child sexual assault suspect dies of apparent suicide at Harris County jail
Investigators said Fabian Cortez, 41, was arrested on felony charges of continuous sexual assault of a child and child pornography. Hours later, he was found unconscious at the Joint Processing Center restroom at the Harris Co. Jail.
TikTok CEO to tell Congress video-sharing app is safe, urge against ban
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is due to answer questions Thursday from U.S. lawmakers concerned about the social media platform's effects on its young user base and possible national security risks.
Man steals vape pens from Houston convenience store, punches employee in the face
The Houston Police Department needs your help locating a man who stole several vape pens from a convenience store and punched an employee in the face while fleeing.
University of Houston to decide what's next after 3 student deaths by suicide at Agnes Arnold Hall
A heartbreaking tragedy at the University of Houston after two student suicides in just about a month. Now students and staff alike are searching for answers. A University of Houston professor is also sharing her story of her father and grandfather dying by suicide.
Houston Crime: Suspects rob man of large amount of cash, pull gun on him before fleeing
On Monday, February 13, around 1:20 pm, a man that just parked his vehicle in a business parking lot at the 6400 block of Windswept Lane, in Houston. The man stated that while he was still in his vehicle, a man he didn't know opened his rear passenger door, reached into his center console, and removed an envelope containing cash.
HCSO Sheriff: Father charged with murder in death of his own 2-year-old daughter following chase, standoff
A father is facing murder charges in connection to the death of his 2-year-old own daughter following a brief standoff in northwest Harris County.
Briar Forest robbery: Police identify suspect who ambushed elderly woman in her Houston garage
The Houston Police Department needs your help locating a suspect who ambushed an elderly woman in her garage last month.
Body of missing 2-year-old Nadia Lee believed to have been located in Pasadena bayou
FOX 26 has learned the body of missing 2-year-old Nadia Lee was located in a bayou in Pasadena on Monday. According to Houston police, the remains were found in Vince Bayou.
Death on University of Houston campus prompts class cancellations
No details were shared on the death, but officials confirmed there was no threat on campus and all classes, as well as activities, were canceled. Additionally, the offices were closed and employees will be working remotely.
Nearly $40,000 in scholarship money awarded to 26 graduating seniors
“It was a good day to reward such deserving students with these scholarships totaling $39,000," Sheriff Eric Fagan said in a statement.
Amazon to cut 9,000 more jobs amid 'uncertain economy'
Amazon announced Monday that it plans to cut an additional 9,000 roles within the next few weeks amid the uncertain economic environment.
Houston Shooting: Three men found dead in parking lot on Beechnut Street
Three people were killed in a shooting on Beechnut Street in Houston around 5:50 Sunday morning. Police received a call that three men were laying on the ground in a parking lot in the 10800 block of Beechnut Street. Once on the scene, police found three men dead and multiple shell casings.
Houston Cougars headed to the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16
In Birmingham, Alabama, the University of Houston Cougars are dancing their way to the Sweet 16 for the fourth year in a row! The team defeated the Auburn Tigers 81-64 thanks to a dominant second half. FOX 26 Sports Director Mark Berman speaks to the team following their huge win.
Disney managers told to identify layoff candidates, with 4K job cuts expected by April: report
Disney managers were given an April deadline to propose budget cuts and make a list of employees to be laid off.
University Houston Cougars prepare to play Auburn in NCAA Tournment
The University of Houston Cougars advanced to the second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament after defeating Northern Kentucky in the opening round and now prepare to face Auburn for a chance at the Sweet Sixteen.