Texas woman arrested for furnishing alcohol to teen killed in crash

State troopers have arrested a 30-year-old woman accused of providing alcohol to a teenager who was later killed in a single-vehicle crash last month, authorities said Tuesday.

Drug kingpin sentenced in Waco for Texas fentanyl ring that killed Army spouse

A Puerto Rican man was sentenced in federal court Tuesday to more than 15 years in prison for leading a drug trafficking organization that distributed thousands of fentanyl pills and caused the death of a U.S. Army spouse.

Solar will pass coal in power generation in Texas in 2026

Annual electric power generated from solar will surpass that of coal in Texas for the first time in 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration's latest Short-Term Energy Outlook.

Houston resident admits to Nigerian email scam used to funnel nearly $1M in stolen funds

A 34-year-old Nigerian national living in Houston pleaded guilty Tuesday to operating an illegal money-transmitting business that funneled proceeds from a sophisticated international email scam.

Highlands Little League impacted after copper theft at Kaminski Park

The field lights are out at Kaminski Park in Highlands after someone allegedly stole copper wiring from the park’s electrical panel over the weekend. Volunteers say the damage impacts several teams.

Houston-area gymgoers walking extra miles to help feed kids in need

Planet Fitness gave members a big reason to spend more time on the treadmill, other than improving their health. It's a generous donation to Kid's Meals Inc.

Paxton accuses Chinese national of running fake childcare businesses in Texas

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against a North Texas business he said is being used to issue fraudulent work visas for employees.

Is your child safe? What 'The Candyman' arrest reveals about the digital gap in our neighborhoods

The arrest of "The Candyman" in The Woodlands is a wake-up call for parents. FOX 26’s Sherman Desselle explores the digital trap predators use and how AI tools and better communication can close the dangerous safety gap.

Stopping at Buc-ee’s for gas? Here is the new payment rule you need to know

Buc-ee’s has updated its payment policy to require all credit and debit card fuel transactions to be completed at the pump, limiting inside registers to cash and gift card purchases for gas.

Houston weather: Hotter days ahead this week

The warm temperatures are here in the Houston area for the next several days this week following a wet start to the week.

Cornyn moves to honor Trump with Highway 287 renaming bill

Cornyn said on social media the renaming would honor “the most effective and influential president of our lifetime.”

Texas water supply: Data centers could make up 9% of demand by 2040, paper finds

Up to 9% of Texas' water supply could be used by data centers alone as early as 2040, a newly released paper from the University of Texas at Austin says.