Houston teenage 'country boy' looking for a forever home

16-year-old Ronnie believes teenagers need a loving, permanent home just as much as younger kids. "Still get a family to love on you until you’re eligible to get your own stuff," he said.

Experience Friday the 13th, One Night Only at 13th Floor Haunted House

Friday the 13th is upon us and you’re in for a scary treat. 13th Floor Haunted House is opening for just one night, on Friday, August 13.

Experience Friday the 13th, One Night Only at 13th Floor Haunted House
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Friday the 13th is upon us and you?re in for a scary treat. 13th Floor Haunted House is opening for just one night, on Friday, August 13. FOX 26's Coco Dominguez has a sneak peak.

Building a positive relationship with your child’s teacher from the start

Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini says creating a trusting relationship where you and your child’s teacher can share concerns regarding your child benefits everyone. Here are six suggestions of ways parents can help.

62-year-old man killed in shootout with constables was free from jail on PR bond
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FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace has more on the man who had 17 felony convictions who was out on a PR bond. He was killed Sunday after a shootout with HCSO deputies.

Family of murder victim pleads with Harris County for bond reform
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The friends and family of murder victim, Donovan O'Keife Carter, are pleading with Harris County Commissioners to do something about felony bond reform.

Five subtle signs of back-to-school stress in children

If you’re concerned that your child may be dealing with anxiety and stress, Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares five signs to be aware of.

Tackling Houston's "silent crisis": adult illiteracy
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There's another problem in Houston that is not getting as much attention as the pandemic: adult illiteracy. One in three adults has low functional literacy in our area. Federico Salas-Isnardi shares what the Houston Mayor's Office of Adult Literacy is doing to combat the problem.

Saving more on just taxes for school supplies this Tax-Free Weekend
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The rush is on to stock up on school supplies as the tax-free weekend is underway. You may not find everything you need, and some items will cost you more.

EXPLAINER: Texas' voting rights for previously convicted felons

With voter fraud becoming one of the largest buzzwords among debates with lawmakers and a Houston resident making headlines for allegedly voting illegally as a previously convicted felon, FOX 26 consulted experts to learn more.

Texas won’t require schools to notify parents of COVID-19 cases

The new guidance will allow for remote learning for up to 20 days for students that are sick with COVID-19 or have been exposed to it.

One Tank Trip: Beaumont's museums and nature
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FOX 26 reporter Chelsea Edwards takes you back in time with a visit to Beaumont's Lamar University for the Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum. She also takes us into nature at the city's Cattail Marsh Scenic Wetlands & Boardwalk.

Making the most of car buyback offers

Car dealers are offering to buy back more and more cars, as they desperately try to replenish low inventory.

TEA releases new public health guidance ahead of upcoming school year

The Texas Education Agency has released its new public health guidance as the school year is quickly approaching across the state.

Local attorney breaks down voting rights for previously incarcerated individuals
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We're learning more about voting rights for previously convicted, so we turned to Gary Polland, a local attorney and editor/publisher for Texas Conservative Review.