Houston weather: FOX 26 Storm Alert for Tuesday night

Before the showers take over this week, Monday is looking mostly dry and humid. The area will face several days of stormy weather beginning Tuesday night.

Texas felon sentenced to 14 years in federal prison after grabbing officer's gun during courtroom brawl

A Liberty, Texas, man with a felony record has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison after grabbing a law enforcement officer's gun during a courtroom brawl last year, federal prosecutors announced.

Texas DPS chase with alleged intoxicated driver ends after 2 PIT maneuvers

The Texas Department of Public Safety dashcam video shows law enforcement attempting to stop an alleged intoxicated driver who is leading them on a chase.

Texas May 26, 2026 primary runoff elections: Key races to watch in Houston

Voters across Texas will head to the polls for the Democratic and Republican primary runoff elections. Here are some races to watch in the Houston area.

Early voting for Texas primary runoffs is underway

Early voting for the Texas primary runoff elections begins Monday and runs through Friday.

3 top Texas high school baseball teams forced out of playoffs over players' UIL eligibility

Three Texas high school baseball programs, including two defending state champions, have been forced to withdraw from the UIL postseason after self-reporting eligibility violations that required them to forfeit their games.

Secret Service: 14 skimming devices found at Houston-area businesses

Officials say the two-day operation prevented about $14 million being taken from customers. The top motive for the operation was to protect travelers during the World Cup.

Houston launches $30M 'Demolition Days' using controversial flood dollars

Houston has launched a $30 million "Demolition Days" initiative to tear down more than 2,000 dangerous, abandoned buildings, starting with eight properties this weekend. However, the project has sparked intense controversy at City Hall because the funding was pulled from the city’s Stormwater Fund.

Houston weather: High humidity, dangerous rip currents threaten Southeast Texas beachgoers

A surge of Gulf moisture is bringing high humidity and dangerous beach conditions to Southeast Texas this weekend, ahead of an unsettled weather pattern expected to lower temperatures and trigger widespread storms next week.

Houston Flamingo Drive: Woman accused of stabbing family member

Officers were called to a disturbance on Flamingo Drive. While they were there, a woman reportedly stabbed a family member.

Houston’s World Cup celebration gets bigger with 'The Ranch Presents Pitch Live'

A 39-day, multi-venue experience from restaurateur Ben Berg, nightlife impresario Army Sadeghi and soccer legend Brian Ching will transform EaDo into Houston’s ultimate gathering place during FIFA World Cup 2026.

'Teen Takeover' trend impacting skating rinks in Harris County

A nationwide trend organized on social media called “Teen Takeover" is becoming a growing concern in the Houston area, prompting businesses and malls to tighten security measures.

Katy residents say they pay more than $100 a month for water that contains sediment

Residents in a growing Katy subdivision say they’re paying high monthly water bills for water they don’t trust to use for cooking, bathing children or even giving to pets.

Big Bend border security: $1.7 billion awarded despite 'no wall' in CBP plans

Despite "no wall" being planned for Big Bend National Park at Texas' southern border, a $1.7 billion contract has been awarded for ongoing U.S. Customs and Border immigration-deterring construction. 

Texas investigates meat packing industry over 'manipulated' market

The office of the Texas attorney general is launching an investigation into the major movers in the meat packing industry, claiming that potential anticompetitive conduct has jacked up grocery prices.