Texas puts brakes on new Flock camera installations along state roads

Gov. Abbott has ordered TxDOT to stop issuing permits allowing the installation of Flock cameras and other automatic license plate readers along state roads.

'Stop the AI Race' rally outside Dreamforce in San Francisco

About two dozen protesters in San Francisco gathered Thursday morning to express their disapproval of artificial intelligence during the final day of the Dreamforce conference.

Generator workshop happening this weekend
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A generator company in Tomball is hosting a workshop for people who want to better understand how to use a portable generator. FOX 26 meteorologist John Dawson went to DuroMax for a preview.

Texas data centers could face penalties over water reporting

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the state's water development board to start penalizing major water users if they haven't complied with water use reporting requirements.

Creepy 'Cat in the Hat' trend targets schools as costumed figure allegedly chases teen girl

Authorities report that a disturbing social media trend that has already led to several juvenile arrests. Some posters are using AI-generated, menacing versions of "The Cat in the Hat" to make online threats against local schools and students.

FULL VIDEO: Body-worn camera video released following August officer-involved shooting
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The Houston Police Department has released body-worn camera video following an August shootout with a suspect that has been charged with seven felony charges. Watch the full video here. 

Conroe City Council to debate future of Flock license plate readers

The Conroe City Council is putting the future of its own camera program on the chopping block during Thursday evening's budget discussion.

Teens allegedly fired gunshots for livestream in Pasadena neighborhood
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A Pasadena neighborhood dealt with a shock over the weekend after a group of teens allegedly livestreamed themselves firing gunshots. A resident shared his bystander experience with FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez, and it raises concerns about minors on social media.

Apple unveils foldable iPhone called Duo, iPhone 18 Pro lineup

Apple is making a major move into the future of smartphones. From its first-ever foldable iPhone to upgraded Pro models, here’s what Apple unveiled Wednesday.

Viral ‘Cat in the Hat’ trend sparks school safety concerns in Texas

Law enforcement agencies and school districts across Texas are warning families about a viral social media trend involving threatening messages directed toward schools, students and communities.

Viral Cat in the Hat trend sparks safety concerns
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Law enforcement agencies and school districts across Texas are warning families about a viral social media trend involving threatening messages directed toward schools, students and communities.

Zoox launches first airport robotaxi service in major milestone

Zoox has launched its first airport transportation service, allowing passengers to book rides in driverless robotaxis between an international airport and nearby destinations.

Hikers who used AI to plan trip had to be rescued, authorities say

Three novice hikers from Roseville, California, were rescued from Mount Shasta after using Google’s Gemini AI to help plan their trip.

DOJ, X hunt hackers targeting hundreds of thousands of users

The Justice Department is working with X to identify the cybercriminals behind an attempted password-recovery attack that targeted hundreds of thousands of users.

Driverless robotaxis to expand into more US cities

Two major robotaxi operators are expanding their driverless ride-hailing operations into additional cities, giving riders more transportation options as the race to scale autonomous taxis accelerates across the U.S.

Apple Maps switches to ‘Lake America’ for some users

Apple has changed the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America in its popular Maps app, but only for users in the United States. The new name began appearing for users on Tuesday, just a day after the Trump administration revealed that it appealed directly to the tech giant to make the switch.