Bayou City Buzz: Inside Kiss Houston
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FOX 26's Coco Dominguez has a sneak peek at what's happening inside Kiss Houston.

TWC: Unemployment benefits decided case-by-case if worker declines to be vaccinated

For workers who risk being fired by employers for not being vaccinated, most legal experts say their chances of collecting unemployment benefits are slim. However, the Texas Workforce Commission says it's decided case-by-case.

Houston mom creates sanctuary to help kids in foster care

In this Positively Houston, we highlight a mom whose family continues to grow and a team of people who support her.

Students suffer in mathematics due to pandemic
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FOX 26 Maria Salazar explains how the performance of students in mathematics has declined during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Repairing electronic devices can save the cost of replacing them
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Now that students are heading back to school, you may be getting ready to buy new laptops, tablets, or smartphones. But shortages are making them expensive, and you may not need to spend that much money. Repairs and tune-ups can be a fraction of the cost.

Is your parenting style toxic?

Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini says these five toxic tactics are damaging to a child’s mental health and get passed along to their adulthood.

Helping students with math skills after learning loss from the COVID-19 pandemic

With the 2021-2022 school year upon us, concerns loom over the learning loss during the COVID-19 pandemic - fortunately, FOX 26 has found some resources to help with free educational resources.

Learning loss during the pandemic and how to get our students back to reading on grade-level

As we gear up for the new school year, many students are still in need of extra support to make up for disrupted learning during the pandemic. Studies show kids are behind in reading achievement, especially in the early grades.

Literacy loss during the pandemic
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Denise Middleton looks at the loss in reading skills among students during the pandemic and how to bring them back up to grade level.

Police: Man shoots alleged thieves trying to steal his catalytic converters

Authorities are investigating a shooting in northwest Houston after a homeowner woke up to the sound of two alleged thieves trying to steal his catalytic converter.

For the second time in less than a week, convicted felon free from jail on multiple bonds dies during shootout

Even though he’s got six felony convictions and three stints in prison that didn’t stop 180th Criminal District Court Judge Desean Jones from freeing Attaway from jail by granting him nine felony bonds in 2020.

Felon free on multiple bonds killed in shootout
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FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace explains as another felon who was free on multiple bonds was killed in a shootout with police.

Pearland couple says car wash smashed windshield while they were in car

A Pearland man says he and his fiancé were terrified when he says an automatic car wash smashed their windshield while they were inside the car.

FOX 26 Legal Analyst breaks down mask mandate lawsuits and penalties
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A political chess match remains underway between state, local authorities, and public schools as lawsuits pile up. But how will this affect our taxpayer dollars?