BARC euthanizes more adoptable dogs and cats than any other shelter in Texas, says nonprofit
Best Friends Animal Society (BFAS) says it compiled data from 390 shelters across Texas. When comparing 2024 to 205, the nonprofit says Texas leads the country for killing healthy, treatable pets.
Best Friends Animal Society (BFAS) says it compiled data from 390 shelters across Texas. When comparing 2024 to 205, the nonprofit says Texas leads the country for killing healthy, treatable pets.
2 dead after Forth Worth crash with 10 buckets of liquid meth in van
Two people are dead after a Thursday crash in Fort Worth. Police say they found nearly 500 pounds of suspected liquid methamphetamine in the vehicle after the crash.
Two people are dead after a Thursday crash in Fort Worth. Police say they found nearly 500 pounds of suspected liquid methamphetamine in the vehicle after the crash.
Harris County: Man found dead under vehicle on Treeline Bluff Trail
Authorities are investigating after a man was found dead under a vehicle in Harris County on Friday evening.
Authorities are investigating after a man was found dead under a vehicle in Harris County on Friday evening.
Houston weather: Stormy weekend ahead, FOX 26 Storm Alert issued
A stormy weekend is on tap for the Houston area this weekend. As a result, a FOX 26 Storm Alert has been issued for Saturday night into early Sunday morning.
A stormy weekend is on tap for the Houston area this weekend. As a result, a FOX 26 Storm Alert has been issued for Saturday night into early Sunday morning.
Former Pasadena ISD teacher accused of aggravated sexual assault of a minor
A former Pasadena ISD teacher is facing charges of aggravated sexual assault of a minor, according to court records.
A former Pasadena ISD teacher is facing charges of aggravated sexual assault of a minor, according to court records.
American Airlines says no thanks to United merger
The idea of a merger between American Airlines and United Airlines appears to be going nowhere.
The idea of a merger between American Airlines and United Airlines appears to be going nowhere.
ERCOT sent back to drawing board after predicting quadrupled power demand by 2032
The people who run the power grid in Texas, the Electric Reliability Council, or ERCOT, this week said the state should prepare for a surge in power demand over the next six years. They predict numbers that are nearly quadruple what we currently use.
The people who run the power grid in Texas, the Electric Reliability Council, or ERCOT, this week said the state should prepare for a surge in power demand over the next six years. They predict numbers that are nearly quadruple what we currently use.
Will tailgating be allowed at Texas World Cup matches?
Reports circulated widely this week that an American football tradition would not be allowed during the World Cup, but that news has since become confused amid a flurry of official statements.
Reports circulated widely this week that an American football tradition would not be allowed during the World Cup, but that news has since become confused amid a flurry of official statements.
18-wheeler fire shuts down Eastex Freeway in New Caney
The southbound lanes are closed off near Legion Road.
The southbound lanes are closed off near Legion Road.
Former Goose Creek CISD counselor accused of improper student relationship
A high school student claimed to have had a "weird relationship" with Lorinda Bocardo since he was in middle school.
A high school student claimed to have had a "weird relationship" with Lorinda Bocardo since he was in middle school.
Houston man accused of pregnant woman's murder pleaded guilty 2 months ago to assaulting her
The Houston man accused of killing the mother of his unborn child pleaded guilty just two months ago to assaulting her, court records show.
The Houston man accused of killing the mother of his unborn child pleaded guilty just two months ago to assaulting her, court records show.
Houston police lieutenant accused of soliciting minor online
The lieutenant allegedly interacted with an undercover detective who was posing as a teen online.
The lieutenant allegedly interacted with an undercover detective who was posing as a teen online.
Houston baby's death investigated at apartment on S Dairy Ashford
Police are investigating the death of a 4-month-old infant at a west Houston apartment early Friday morning.
Police are investigating the death of a 4-month-old infant at a west Houston apartment early Friday morning.
These Texas cities rank among the best places to live in the US
Nine Texas cities have made the cut as some of the best places to live in the United States, according to Livability.
Nine Texas cities have made the cut as some of the best places to live in the United States, according to Livability.
Painted Tree Boutiques abruptly closed all locations, vendors and employees left scrambling
A shocking shutdown is leaving small business owners and employees scrambling across the country. Painted Tree Boutiques has abruptly closed all of its stores nationwide, impacting more than 60 locations, including six in the Houston area. The sudden move has blindsided vendors and employees who relied on the marketplace.
A shocking shutdown is leaving small business owners and employees scrambling across the country. Painted Tree Boutiques has abruptly closed all of its stores nationwide, impacting more than 60 locations, including six in the Houston area. The sudden move has blindsided vendors and employees who relied on the marketplace.
Pasadena police searching for fake delivery driver who stole package, withdrew $3K from bank
Police say the suspect posed as a delivery driver, dropped off an empty box, and stole a real package from a Pasadena home.
Police say the suspect posed as a delivery driver, dropped off an empty box, and stole a real package from a Pasadena home.
Freeze alerts issued in Texas as weather whiplash turns heads this weekend
Parts of Texas are bracing for freezing weather this weekend as a powerful cold front marches across the state.
Parts of Texas are bracing for freezing weather this weekend as a powerful cold front marches across the state.
Families sue Texas charter school claiming coach's punishment hospitalized students
Twelve families are suing a Texas charter school claiming a coach's punishment led to the hospitalization of 20 students.
Twelve families are suing a Texas charter school claiming a coach's punishment led to the hospitalization of 20 students.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Arlington officials clarify tailgating rules for Dallas matches
At a town hall meeting hosted by Arlington city council member Mauricio Galante on Thursday night, Arlington police confirmed that tailgating itself will be allowed during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. However, by Friday morning, officials walked back that statement.
At a town hall meeting hosted by Arlington city council member Mauricio Galante on Thursday night, Arlington police confirmed that tailgating itself will be allowed during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. However, by Friday morning, officials walked back that statement.
The Waco siege: A timeline of the 51-day confrontation between federal agents and the Branch Davidians
The 1993 Waco siege was a 51-day armed standoff between U.S. federal agents and the Branch Davidians, near Waco, Texas. Following a deadly February 28 ATF raid, the FBI began a siege that ended in a fire on April 19, killing 76 people inside.
The 1993 Waco siege was a 51-day armed standoff between U.S. federal agents and the Branch Davidians, near Waco, Texas. Following a deadly February 28 ATF raid, the FBI began a siege that ended in a fire on April 19, killing 76 people inside.



















