Texas lawmakers call for audit of Broadband Development Office

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dustin Burrows are calling for an audit of the Texas Broadband Development Office after concerns over how the agency distributes grant money were raised last month.

President Trump attends dignified transfer for four US Army soldiers killed in the Middle East

President Donald Trump traveled to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware Wednesday for the dignified transfer of the four U.S. Army soldiers who were killed in action last week in the Middle East. 

All-clear issued after chemical incident at Arkema Houston facility

CAER has issued an update after a chemical release incident at the Arkema Inc. facility near Houston on Wednesday morning.

Federal judge bars deportation of witness in deadly Houston ICE shooting

A federal judge has barred the deportation of one of the passengers who was in the van the day Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot and killed by an ICE officer in Houston.

Tropical Storm Watch issued in Texas as Bertha moves closer

A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for parts of Texas as Tropical Storm Bertha moves closer to the state.

Body found in Brays Bayou near University of Houston

A body was found in Brays Bayou just south of the University of Houston on Wednesday morning. There's no indication of a connection to the campus at this time.

Extreme Heat Warning for Houston today: What it means

An extreme heat warning has been issued for the Houston area on Wednesday amid dangerously hot conditions. Here's what you need to know.

Woman shot in neck near Gulf Freeway while in business parking lot

A woman is hospitalized after being shot while in a parking lot in the Greater Eastwood area and Houston police are trying to piece together what happened.

Italian court blocks Lee Gilley's extradition over sentencing concerns

Gilley faces a capital murder charge in the 2024 death of his pregnant wife, Christa Gilley. He remains in custody in Italy, where a court is deciding whether to extradite him back to the United States.

Magnolia woman questions $2,327 Aqua Texas water bill showing 97,200 gallons of usage

A Magnolia woman says she was stunned after receiving a $2,327 water bill from Aqua Texas that showed her household used 97,200 gallons of water in one month—an amount she believes is impossible for her three-bedroom mobile home.

How to stay active safely during Houston's dangerous heat

Dangerous heat continues across the Houston area, and for many people, staying indoors is not an option. FOX 26 spoke with Sean Harris, CEO and founder of Cypherdemics Fitness, about how to stay safe while working, exercising or running errands outdoors.

Driver arrested after 22 kilograms of fentanyl found hidden in spare tire at Texas border

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers arrested a driver after seizing over 22 kilograms of fentanyl concealed inside a pickup truck's spare tire at the Presidio, Texas Port of Entry.

Residents say broken elevator leaves seniors stranded at Acres Homes apartment complex

Residents at a senior apartment complex in Houston's Acres Homes neighborhood say they're frustrated after one of the building's elevators has remained out of service for nearly two weeks.

Coalition calls for citywide shutdown following fatal ICE shooting in Houston

Community organizers and faith leaders held a press conference outside Houston City Hall on Tuesday to demand an independent investigation and accountability following the fatal July 7 shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by an ICE agent.

Texas targets hospitals, providers in new executive order on 'birth tourism'

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed an executive order directing multiple state agencies to investigate and crack down on healthcare providers involved in "birth tourism" schemes.