Missing 12-year-old last seen in Spring area

Lola Santacruz was last seen June 2 near Cypresswood Road and Treaschwig Drive.

Frontier passengers tackle man who allegedly choked off-duty flight attendant, tried to open door mid-flight

Federal officials have filed charges against the man accused of assaulting a flight attendant and trying to escape a Frontier Airlines plane before passengers pinned him down while the plane was en route to Chicago earlier this week. 

Texas towing company owner pleads guilty to trying to bribe Bexar County Sheriff

A Bexar County towing company owner pleaded guilty in federal court on Thursday to conspiring to bribe the Bexar County Sheriff in a failed bid to secure a lucrative county towing contract, federal prosecutors announced.

Ford issues recall for nearly 420,000 vehicles over seat belt defect

Ford’s new recall covers certain Expedition and Lincoln Navigator model vehicles manufactured between 2018 and 2022, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Water begins flowing into Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after renovations

Water began flowing back into the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Thursday following weeks of renovations to coat its massive granite basin.

USDA confirms first US case of flesh-eating screwworm in Texas, triggering quarantines

Federal agricultural officials on Wednesday confirmed the first U.S. case of the destructive New World screwworm in a Texas calf, triggering emergency quarantine measures and sparking a sharp political clash over the adequacy of the government's response.

Magnolia apartment residents shocked by soaring water bills as Aqua Texas defends rate hikes

Residents in fast-growing suburban communities like Magnolia and Spring may want to pay close attention to who provides their water service — and how much it could cost. Tenants at a Magnolia apartment complex are reporting dramatic increases in their monthly water bills, with some saying charges have more than doubled.

Houston City Council tackles budget challenges, new admin fee ahead of June 10 vote

Houston Mayor John Whitmire’s proposed budget faced a wave of mixed reactions from city officials, labor unions, and frustrated residents during a City Council meeting on Wednesday, where a new admin fee for garbage pickup and the diversion of public utility funds took center stage.

Katy-area house fire possibly sparked by lightning

Crews were at the home minutes after the 911 call Tuesday and saw flames rising through the roof.

Dispatch audio obtained from night Brazoria County deputy shot Lake Jackson teen

As Texas DPS continues to investigate what led a Brazoria County deputy to shoot and kill an 18-year-old man in Lake Jackson, FOX 26 has obtained dispatch audio from that night.

Family, advocates gather for vigil honoring Persia Amara Conway, call for answers in death investigation

Family members, advocates and community leaders gathered in Houston to honor the life of Persia Amara Conway and call for answers as police continue investigating her death. Speakers at the vigil emphasized dignity, justice and concerns about transgender safety during Pride Month.

Houston non-profit, Kids' Meals, is seeking donations as summer break increases need for child hunger relief

As schools across the Greater Houston area dismiss for summer break this Friday, Kids' Meals, is ramping up efforts to ensure thousands of children continue receiving daily meals. The nonprofit says rising food and fuel costs are increasing demand while making it more expensive to deliver meals to families in need.