2026 TEA accountability ratings: Houston-area school districts

The Texas Education Agency on Friday released A-F Accountability Ratings for 2026. Check your school district or campus.

Sam Rayburn Lake search: Husband reported missing while swimming, wife rescued

An afternoon swim at Sam Rayburn Lake has turned into a search operation after a couple became separated from their boat and the husband hasn't been seen.

John Mendoza Jr. shooting: Lawyer representing former Brazoria Co. Deputy says deputy didn't know gun went off

Guy Womack, the lawyer representing former Brazoria County Deputy Kevin Tippit, spoke with FOX 26 on Thursday evening after Tippit was indicted this week for the shooting death of John Mendoza Jr that occurred in July.

Viral TikTok highlights persistent Houston railroad crossing failures—and the legal hurdles preventing fixes

Drivers in northwest Houston are facing recurring, hours-long traffic gridlocks due to malfunctioning crossing gates on Pinemont Drive that lower and freeze even when no train is present. The ongoing frustration led one local to physically hold up the 40-pound gate for two hours so trapped commuters could pass, sparking a viral social media movement and highlighting the severe public safety risks of extended repair delays.

Houston weather: Warm, humid weather to remain for Friday, spotty storms possible

Very warm and humid weather will continue across Southeast Texas. Houston should climb into the middle to upper 90s, with plenty of sunshine and humidity making it feel even hotter.

DFW Airport could soon be adding more Islamic foot-washing stations

More foot-washing stations for Islamic travelers could soon be added to a terminal at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.

Galveston beachgoers warned about 'sea lice': What are they?

Conversations have been popping up about "sea lice" after someone posted on social media they caught a case last year in Galveston. So, what is "sea lice"?

Surveillance video of car wash shooting suspect in southeast Houston released

Houston police are searching for a suspect who allegedly shot a man during an attempted car wash robbery and then shot at a Harris County constable deputy.

Court lifts block on Texas mail-in ballot ID requirements

Identification requirements for mail-in ballots that became Texas law in 2021 can be enforced after a court ruling issued Wednesday.

Two central Texas men killed in two-truck crash in Fisher County, DPS says

Two central Texas men were killed, and another driver was injured Wednesday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash at an intersection in Fisher County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

New details on Crystal Ballroom at the Rice closure as couples await refunds

A bride impacted by the sudden closure of the Crystal Ballroom at the Rice in Downtown Houston has shared a new email with FOX 26 that provides more details about why the venue allegedly shut down.