Houston leaders doubling fines for illegal dumping

By unanimous vote, Council doubled the maximum fine for offenders breaking the city's dumping law to $4,000.

What jobs are out there!
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It's time to go back to work; as Governor Greg Abbott ends the extra unemployment money next month. Now if that impacts you, there are thousands of open positions available. FOX 26 Houston caught up with April. Maggio, Regional Sales Practice Director with Corestaff Services to save the day and let you know what's out there.

Texas governor signs Fetal Heartbeat-Abortion Ban
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Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a bill into law that effectively bans all abortions in our state. So what are the chances it will be successfully challenged? Professor Josh Blackman from South Texas College of Law joins us live to tell us more.

Houston city council moves forward on $2 billion rate hike for water

Houston city council moving forward Wednesday on what will eventually be a $2 billion rate hike - spread out over the next 15 years.

City council moves forward on $2 billion rate hike for water
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Houston city council moving forward Wednesday on what will eventually be a $2 billion rate hike - spread out over the next 15 years.

NY attorney general: Trump Organization probe is now criminal

The New York attorney general’s office says that it is conducting a criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump’s business empire, expanding what had previously been a civil probe.

Schools become mobile vaccination sites as providers target 12 to 15-year-olds

Vaccine providers are partnering with schools to host mobile vaccine clinics. Houston city leaders and educators are feeling encouraged by the momentum.

Attorney: Some of Deshaun Watson's accusers spoke with NFL investigator, police

Attorney Tony Buzbee says four of the women who filed civil lawsuits against Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson have spoken with an NFL investigator and at least eight of them spoke with police.

Judge to consider longer sentence for Derek Chauvin

Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill says he will consider an aggravated durational departure from the sentencing guidelines for Derek Chauvin.

New White House task force to look at politicization of science within government

The effort was spurred by concerns that the Trump administration had politicized science in ways that put lives at risk, eroded public trust and worsened climate change.

Facebook Oversight Board member criticizes indefinite Trump ban: 'Their rules are in shambles'

A member of Facebook's Oversight Board criticized the platform in the wake of its indefinite ban on former President Donald Trump, saying Facebook's rules are in "shambles" and that the company "exercises too much power."

Catholic bishops debate if Biden should receive communion given abortion stance

There’s a deep gulf between Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco and Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego in the high-stakes debate over whether politicians who support abortion rights should be denied Communion

The Obamas announce death of beloved dog, Bo, after battle with cancer

The Obamas announced the death of the family dog Bo after his battle with cancer, calling him “a true friend and loyal companion.”