Popular Houston wedding venue suddenly closes, leaving couples scrambling

A popular wedding venue in downtown Houston has unexpectedly shut down, leaving brides and other couples scrambling to find new venues for their big day. A bride tells FOX 26 she found out the Crystal Ballroom at the Rice along Texas Avenue was permanently closing in an email.

7 defendants now on the run after being found competent to stand trial, released on bond

Five of the seven defendants are charged with violent crimes. In about the last month, we've found a total of 10 defendants who skip bond after being found competent to stand trial and are nowhere to be found. It makes us wonder how many more are out there.

Logan Michael Parker sentenced to two life terms for kidnapping, sexual assault of pregnant Conroe store clerk

A 23-year-old man was sentenced to two life terms after a Montgomery County jury convicted him of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a pregnant convenience store clerk in Conroe, authorities announced.

Georgia Provost dies at age 85

Beloved photographer, educator, and community activist Georgia Provost has died. She served as president and CEO of Provost Studios, a nearly 80-year-old business that photographed generations of Houstonians and shot portraits for Black schools before integration.

Fulshear Police Department launches e-moto, e-bike, e-scooter safety campaign amid growing concerns

The Fulshear Police Department is stepping up education and enforcement surrounding e-motos, e-bikes and e-scooters as the devices continue to grow in popularity, particularly among younger riders.

Man accused of dismembering Texas man’s body

The dismembered body of a Texas man was discovered during a search by investigators last week.

Former Friendswood teacher accused of child sexual assault

Due to his previous employment at The Galloway School, police believe the suspect may have assaulted other children.

Houston Back-to-School Block Party helps thousands of families prepare for new school year

Thousands of Houston-area families packed the parking lot outside Johnny Dang & Co. Sunday for an annual back-to-school block party aimed at making sure students have the supplies — and encouragement — they need before heading back to class.

Tropical activity grows with peak of hurricane season a month away

The peak of the Atlantic hurricane season is a month away and, seemingly on cue, activity in the tropics has started ticking up.

How AI in dentistry is transforming smiles

Dentists are adopting dynamic artificial intelligence platforms in their daily practice to streamline patient care.

Meta gives Texas data center standards a thumbs up

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, said Monday it endorses the new data center standards in Texas.

15-year-old in custody after woman was shot near Atascocita

A 15-year-old has been taken into custody after a shooting that injured a 49-year-old woman on Monday morning, authorities say.

Bristol Myers Squibb opening pharmaceutical manufacturing campus near Houston

Global biopharmaceutical company Bristol Myers Squibb will establish a new pharmaceutical manufacturing campus near Houston, bringing nearly 500 jobs, the governor's office says.

Houston weather forecast: Rain, storms possible Monday

Scattered showers and storms are possible today, with brief heavy rain and even localized flooding in spots.

Teen passenger shot in Houston on I-45 near Airtex

A teen was taken to the hospital after he was shot in a pickup truck on I-45 in north Houston on Sunday night, police say.

Vigil honors woman killed, man injured in League City stabbing; son charged

A League City community came together Sunday evening to remember a woman killed in a stabbing that also left her husband injured. Their son has been charged.