Surfside Beach police chief speaks during search for missing swimmer
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Crews in Surfside Beach were called for a search effort for find a missing teen swimmer. Police Chief Philip Hester spoke to FOX 26's Caroline Collins during the search Friday night.

Breaking down Houston's 2026 Michelin Stars
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Houston's food scene filled up the 2026 Michelin Guide. FOX 26's Caroline Collins spoke with Houston food influencer Shawn the Food Sheep to break down the guide and local restaurants on the lists.

Trump Accounts: How parents claim children's accounts
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Over 70 million eligible US children have been automatically enrolled for Trump Accounts, but parents still need to claim those accounts for their kids to receive the $1,000 bonus in the future. FOX 26's Caroline Collins spoke to a marketing adjunct professor with UH-Downtown about the eligibility criteria, what the money can be used for, and other things parents should know.

Minors seen riding bikes through Houston's Galleria mall
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A video of kids riding bikes through Houston's Galleria is raising security concerns. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez spoke to the man who took the video and the head of the Houston Police Union.

Texas to hold first lethal injection since Christa Pike's execution attempt
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Texas is set to carry out the first scheduled US execution after the failed attempt for Christa Pike. FOX 26's Jade Flury explains the Texas case and compares the state's lethal injections to Tennessee's.

FBI raids underway across Houston
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FBI Houston worked with other law enforcement agencies to conduct multiple raids in the area on Wednesday morning. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour shares the details we know so far and the details we're working to find as of Wednesday afternoon.

Annual Houston event connects veterans to local resources
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The 33rd annual "Stand Down" event happened in Houston on Friday, connecting veterans and families to basic resources. An Air Force veterans talked to FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez about his rough journey after leaving the force and how the event renewed his sense of hope.

100M oil barrels to be released for lower fuel costs
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Reports say the international G-7 have agreed to released 100 million barrels of oil to help reduce gas prices. UH VP for Energy and Innovation, Prof. Ramanan Krishnamoorti, gives FOX 26's Rashi Vats an estimated timeline for the price change.

Nor'easter expected to hit US East Coast
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A developing nor'easter is expected to bring major coastal flooding in East Coast starting Wednesday night. FOX Weather's Robert Ray joined FOX 26's Coco Dominguez on Houston Live and Local with a live look in North Carolina as conditions developed.

Addressing violence among school students | Houston Live and Local
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Following multiple violent incidents involving Houston-area schools, Houston Crime Stoppers CEO Rain Mankarious joined "Houston Live and Local" to share resources for family and community members to address youth violence and their access to weapons.

Legal insight on media banned from White House
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CNN, MS NOW and Politico filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration after President Donald Trump barred the news outlets from the White House. FOX 26's Coco Dominguez spoke to UH law professor Emily Berman about the ban and the lawsuit.

NBC helicopter crash: Insight from aviation expert
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An aviation expert joined FOX 26's Coco Dominguez on Houston Live and Local to give his thoughts on the LA helicopter crash that killed a journalist, a pilot, and a pedestrian.

Interest rate hike: What spenders, homebuyers should know
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The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by 3.75% to 4.00%, creating challenges for borrowers. FOX 26's Coco Dominguez spoke to Houston business professor Dietrich Von Biedenfeld and FOX's Olivianna Calmes about what borrowers and homebuyers should know about the new rate.

Man finds parents dead in alleged murder-suicide
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Harris County officials are investigating a possible murder-suicide scene after a son found his parents dead in their home near the Cypress area. FOX 26's Jade Flury shares the limited details available so far.

Harris County: Teen girl dies from 'possible medical emergency'
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A 13-year-old's death is under investigation after a possible medical emergency in north Harris County on Thursday. FOX 26's Randy Wallace shares the limited details available so far.

Houston Restaurant Weeks 2026 preview | Houston Live and Local
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Chef Aaron Bludorn and Katie Stone join Caroline Collins on "Houston Live & Local" to give a look at the Houston Restaurant Weeks menu at the Bludorn restaurants.

Houston ICE shooting: Family, leaders speak on man's death | Houston Live & Local
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FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez shares the latest details about an ICE-involved shooting that killed a man in Houston, including what the man's son had to say during a press conference.

Shots fired outside Houston funeral service | Houston Live and Local
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Police were looking for a shooting victim on Friday after an altercation reportedly led to a shootout outside a church in Houston's Sunnyside area. A Houston Police lieutenant provided information at the scene.

Mother, children killed in suspected murder-suicide | Houston Live and Local
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A mother and her two children are dead after a reported murder-suicide at a hotel in Houston's Braeswood area. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann shares the details provided as of Friday afternoon.