Katy death: Authorities investigating incident on Hayman Drive
Harris County authorities are investigating following a deadly incident in Katy on Wednesday morning.
Harris County authorities are investigating following a deadly incident in Katy on Wednesday morning.
Texas man found guilty of smuggling migrants in cattle trailer behind hay bales
A 28-year-old Corpus Christi man was convicted of transporting people who were in the country illegally after authorities found eight migrants hidden behind hay bales in a cattle trailer, according to federal prosecutors on Wednesday.
A 28-year-old Corpus Christi man was convicted of transporting people who were in the country illegally after authorities found eight migrants hidden behind hay bales in a cattle trailer, according to federal prosecutors on Wednesday.
How to claim your child’s Trump Account after Treasury auto-enrolls millions of kids
Millions of children may receive automatically created Trump Accounts, but parents must take separate steps to claim the $1,000 contribution.
Millions of children may receive automatically created Trump Accounts, but parents must take separate steps to claim the $1,000 contribution.
South Texas to get $22B power project tied to data center
The United States and South Korean governments are working together on a plan that would bring a large gas power plant to La Salle County, Texas, to directly power data centers.
The United States and South Korean governments are working together on a plan that would bring a large gas power plant to La Salle County, Texas, to directly power data centers.
Houston Proposition A: What the marijuana enforcement and no-knock warrant measure would do
Houston voters will decide Proposition A, the Houston Freedom Act, on November 3, 2026. The proposed charter amendment addresses misdemeanor marijuana enforcement, no-knock search warrants and police transparency without legalizing marijuana.
Houston voters will decide Proposition A, the Houston Freedom Act, on November 3, 2026. The proposed charter amendment addresses misdemeanor marijuana enforcement, no-knock search warrants and police transparency without legalizing marijuana.
Trump administration announces $174 million investment in HBCUs
The U.S. Department of Education announced more than $174 million in one-time additional funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
The U.S. Department of Education announced more than $174 million in one-time additional funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
Harris County shooting: 1 person shot on Veterans Memorial Drive
Harris County authorities are on the scene following a shooting in northwest Harris County on Wednesday afternoon.
Harris County authorities are on the scene following a shooting in northwest Harris County on Wednesday afternoon.
Conroe crash: Authorities on scene of 18-wheeler, pedestrian crash on I-45 North at SH 242
Authorities are on the scene following a crash involving a pedestrian and an 18-wheeler.
Authorities are on the scene following a crash involving a pedestrian and an 18-wheeler.
Suspect in deadly west Houston apartment shooting claims he shot woman on accident
A woman was pronounced dead Monday after she was found with a gunshot wound. A man is in custody on a murder charge for the shooting.
A woman was pronounced dead Monday after she was found with a gunshot wound. A man is in custody on a murder charge for the shooting.
Texas schools banned more than 8,000 books, report says
Texas public schools banned 8,193 books during the 2025-26 school year, more than twice as many as any other state, according to PEN America.
Texas public schools banned 8,193 books during the 2025-26 school year, more than twice as many as any other state, according to PEN America.
Most Americans now in favor of Medicare for All, according to new poll
Public support for Medicare for All reached a new high, with a poll finding over half Americans supporting a single-payer healthcare system.
Public support for Medicare for All reached a new high, with a poll finding over half Americans supporting a single-payer healthcare system.
White House responds to backlash over Trump's ‘take out’ LA, San Diego remarks
The White House is pushing back against backlash over President Trump’s comments about attacks on California cities, saying his remarks were misunderstood, and the reaction was “not rooted in reality."
The White House is pushing back against backlash over President Trump’s comments about attacks on California cities, saying his remarks were misunderstood, and the reaction was “not rooted in reality."
45 Chihuahua-mix dogs suffering infections rescued from north Houston home
Forty-five Chihuahua-mix dogs were rescued from a home in north Houston after deputies found the animals living in what authorities described as deplorable conditions.
Forty-five Chihuahua-mix dogs were rescued from a home in north Houston after deputies found the animals living in what authorities described as deplorable conditions.
USPS ready for 2026 Christmas card mailing with 185 million Christmas stamps printed
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has released its 2026 Christmas stamp featuring a depiction of the Madonna and Child.
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has released its 2026 Christmas stamp featuring a depiction of the Madonna and Child.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Why mammograms, early detection saves lives
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and doctors are reminding women not to delay getting life-saving screenings.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and doctors are reminding women not to delay getting life-saving screenings.
Tropical Storm Isaias develops in the Gulf, will Houston-area be impacted?
We could see the first hurricane develop of the Atlantic season in the Gulf this with Tropical Storm Isaias. It could have minor impacts on the Texas coastline.
We could see the first hurricane develop of the Atlantic season in the Gulf this with Tropical Storm Isaias. It could have minor impacts on the Texas coastline.
Houston family shares daughter's story after she was killed, boyfriend charged with murder
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and a Houston area family is sharing the story of 27-year-old Abrianna Hall, who was allegedly stabbed to death by her boyfriend. The family hopes it will help others recognize the importance of checking in on their loved ones.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and a Houston area family is sharing the story of 27-year-old Abrianna Hall, who was allegedly stabbed to death by her boyfriend. The family hopes it will help others recognize the importance of checking in on their loved ones.
FOX 26 viewer donates $3,000 to Fort Bend Animal Shelter
A year ago, Randy Hartley was donating money to Fort Bend County Animal Services when an Orange tabby, named Garf, caught his eye. Garf was 14-years-old.
A year ago, Randy Hartley was donating money to Fort Bend County Animal Services when an Orange tabby, named Garf, caught his eye. Garf was 14-years-old.
Houston residents participate in National Night Out, meet with local law enforcement
National Night Out has been happening every year since 1984. It's a chance for people to get to know their neighbors and law officers who routinely patrol their neighborhoods.
National Night Out has been happening every year since 1984. It's a chance for people to get to know their neighbors and law officers who routinely patrol their neighborhoods.
Former Magnolia mayor pleads guilty to assaulting pregnant person, official oppression
Former Magnolia Mayor Matthew “Doc" Dantzer has pleaded guilty to assaulting a pregnant person as well as official oppression, according to court records.
Former Magnolia Mayor Matthew “Doc" Dantzer has pleaded guilty to assaulting a pregnant person as well as official oppression, according to court records.