Who leads 2026 Texas Senate race? Paxton vs. Talarico poll tracker
Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.
Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.
Texas Senate race: Talarico holds razor-thin lead over Paxton in latest poll
Democrat James Talarico holds a small lead over Republican Ken Paxton as their heated Senate race enters the final stretch.
Democrat James Talarico holds a small lead over Republican Ken Paxton as their heated Senate race enters the final stretch.
Shon Davis appointed as first Black police chief for Tomball Police Department
Shon Davis has been named the new Chief of Police for the Tomball Police Department, making him the department's first Black police chief.
Shon Davis has been named the new Chief of Police for the Tomball Police Department, making him the department's first Black police chief.
Talarico challenges Paxton to debate hosted by TMZ
James Talarico suggested that a debate between him and Ken Paxton could be held on TMZ.
James Talarico suggested that a debate between him and Ken Paxton could be held on TMZ.
Harris County early voting turnout tracker: Daily vote totals for November 2026 election
Harris County had a record-setting start to early voting for the Nov. 3 midterm election. Follow our daily tracker to see how many voters are heading to the polls and how many mail ballots have been received.
Harris County had a record-setting start to early voting for the Nov. 3 midterm election. Follow our daily tracker to see how many voters are heading to the polls and how many mail ballots have been received.
West Texas man sentenced to 21 years in federal prison for fatal fentanyl overdose
A 34-year-old Texas man has been sentenced to 21 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl that led to a fatal overdose, federal prosecutors announced.
A 34-year-old Texas man has been sentenced to 21 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl that led to a fatal overdose, federal prosecutors announced.
Texas Panhandle man arrested on federal child pornography charges following FBI investigation
Tharon Thomas Drake, 53, of Borger, Texas, was arrested on federal charges of receiving child sexual abuse material, officials announced.
Tharon Thomas Drake, 53, of Borger, Texas, was arrested on federal charges of receiving child sexual abuse material, officials announced.
Fulshear considers e-bike, scooter safety measures after two deadly crashes in Fort Bend County
Fulshear city leaders are considering additional safety measures for electric bikes and scooters after two children died in crashes in neighboring communities. The proposed safety ordinance was on the agenda for Tuesday's city council meeting.
Fulshear city leaders are considering additional safety measures for electric bikes and scooters after two children died in crashes in neighboring communities. The proposed safety ordinance was on the agenda for Tuesday's city council meeting.
Record-breaking or near record breaking early voting numbers seen in surrounding counties
There's a lot of interest in the November 3 election and surrounding counties are showing big early voting numbers.
There's a lot of interest in the November 3 election and surrounding counties are showing big early voting numbers.
Firefighter injured battling 2-alarm apartment fire in Meyerland area, around 20 units damaged
One firefighter was taken to the hospital after 100 firefighters battled a 2-alarm fire in the Meyerland area of Houston on Tuesday evening.
One firefighter was taken to the hospital after 100 firefighters battled a 2-alarm fire in the Meyerland area of Houston on Tuesday evening.
Texas Girls Flag Football may need to wait longer than expected to get state sanctioned
Girls flag football is officially on the track to becoming a sanctioned high school sport in Texas, but local athletes and advocates say the state's timeline may leave a generation of players behind.
Girls flag football is officially on the track to becoming a sanctioned high school sport in Texas, but local athletes and advocates say the state's timeline may leave a generation of players behind.
FOX 26 legal analyst shares insight after Texas wedding refund dispute draws criticism
A wedding venue’s handling of a grieving bride’s refund request is drawing sharp criticism online. FOX 26's Senior Legal Analyst Chris Tritico weighed in.
A wedding venue’s handling of a grieving bride’s refund request is drawing sharp criticism online. FOX 26's Senior Legal Analyst Chris Tritico weighed in.
Shepherd ISD reporting chickenpox outbreak at Shepherd High School
The Shepherd Independent School District has issued a health notice regarding a chickenpox outbreak at Shepherd High School.
The Shepherd Independent School District has issued a health notice regarding a chickenpox outbreak at Shepherd High School.
Houston weather: Another beautiful day on the way for Wednesday
Pleasant mornings stick around all week while afternoons get gradually warmer. Most inland areas will climb to the upper 80s by Thursday with muggier low 80s near the coast.
Pleasant mornings stick around all week while afternoons get gradually warmer. Most inland areas will climb to the upper 80s by Thursday with muggier low 80s near the coast.
Alief ISD weighs school closures, rezoning as enrollment declines 21%
Alief ISD is reviewing school closures, consolidations, rezoning, expanded programs and grade configuration changes amid declining enrollment. Community meetings continue through Nov. 19 before draft scenarios and a planned board vote.
Alief ISD is reviewing school closures, consolidations, rezoning, expanded programs and grade configuration changes amid declining enrollment. Community meetings continue through Nov. 19 before draft scenarios and a planned board vote.
Texas outpaces nation in job growth as over 15,000 people join work force: report
Texas is outpacing the nation's annual job growth rate by 0.8 percentage points, according to data released by the Texas Workforce Commission.
Texas is outpacing the nation's annual job growth rate by 0.8 percentage points, according to data released by the Texas Workforce Commission.
Former Washington County firefighter indicted on arson charge tied to wildfires
Ronald Perry, 49, of Brenham, was indicted by a Washington County grand jury on Oct. 14 on a second-degree felony arson charge, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.
Ronald Perry, 49, of Brenham, was indicted by a Washington County grand jury on Oct. 14 on a second-degree felony arson charge, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.