Midland active shooting leaves 1 dead, 10 injured in West Texas town

A gunman in Midland has killed at least one person and injured as many as 10 others as part of an active shooting that officials said has turned into a standoff.

27 Ways in 27 Days: Kerr County flooding victims’ legacies live on 1 year later

It’s been nearly a year since a devastating flood along the Guadalupe River killed more than 100 people in Kerr County. Over the next 27 days, FOX 4 will share 27 updates on the children who who died and how their legacy lives on.

Third batch of UFO files released by Pentagon

A third batch of declassified UFO files were released by the Pentagon Friday. The latest such release in the Trump administration's new wave of public disclosure of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP). 

Houston weather forecast Friday: Hot, humid

Hot and humid weather continues across Houston for FIFA Fan Festival on Friday, with highs in the 90s and heat index values likely climbing above 100 at times.

National Hurricane Center expands Gulf area-to-watch toward Texas

An area in the Gulf of America that was highlighted for the possibility of tropical development this week has expanded toward Texas.

USA vs Paraguay: Houston watch parties for FIFA World Cup; where to stream

Team USA plays its first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup today, taking on Paraguay. Whether you want to catch the match at a watch party in Houston or tune in from home, we have you covered.

Accused Charlie Kirk killer back in court, lawyers dispute bullet comment

The legal defense team for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk want a judge to hold prosecutors in contempt for comments they made in the media about bullet fragments recovered from Kirk's body.

Iran latest: Trump says US-Iran peace deal could be signed this weekend

After calling off new military strikes on Iran on Thursday, President Donald Trump told reporters a peace deal could be signed by both countries as soon as this weekend.

Family continues calls for justice after deputy fired in John Mendoza Jr. shooting

Friends and family of John Mendoza Jr. are continuing their calls for justice after former Brazoria County Deputy Kevin Tippit was fired for violating department policy involving the handling and discharge of his firearm. Legal experts say the firing is significant but does not automatically mean criminal charges will follow. The Texas Rangers continue investigating the Lake Jackson shooting.

Texas man declared dead by Social Security forced to prove he was alive after benefits stopped

A Texas man says he spent weeks trying to convince the Social Security Administration that he was still alive after receiving a condolence letter informing him of his own death.

Houston dog rescue seeks help after screwworm restrictions halt out-of-state adoptions

A Houston-area nonprofit dog rescue is urgently seeking adopters, foster families and donations after new restrictions tied to Texas screwworm concerns abruptly halted plans to transport 16 rescued dogs to approved homes outside Harris County.

Pasadena police release video of officer shooting inside department parking garage

Pasadena police released video showing an officer accidentally shooting another officer in the department’s parking garage during what the chief described as horseplay involving loaded guns.

Houston activates FIFA World Cup emergency hub, launches public safety alert system

As Houston gets ready to take the global stage, city officials are locking down their safety and communication plans. The city has set up two distinct text message tracks depending on whether you call Houston home or are traveling in for the matches.

OB-GYN group issues first-ever vaccine recommendations

A leading OB-GYN organization is breaking from federal vaccine guidance. The new schedule aligns with prior recommendations, before changes were made under the Trump administration.

Harris County Flood Control Director resigns from her position

Dr. Tina Petersen, the Harris County Flood Control District Director, has resigned after a push to remove her from office due to severe project backlogs.

Ban on Big Bend border wall fails in U.S. House committee

A proposal to ban the Trump administration from building a border wall in Big Bend National Park failed Wednesday in the U.S. House Appropriations Committee in a vote along party lines.