Second child allegedly shocked by same light pole at Houston park

A family says their 9-year-old son was shocked by the same light pole at F.M. Law Park in southeast Houston just weeks before another child reportedly went into cardiac arrest after touching it.

Richmond homeowners say they're paying more than $100 a month for water that's brown, smells like rotten eggs

Residents in Vacek Country Meadows in Richmond say they continue dealing with discolored, foul-smelling water even after Quadvest says it flushed hydrants and tested the system following customer complaints shared by FOX 26.

Abandoned RV torn down in Acres Homes days after FOX 26 report

Two days after FOX 26 reported about an abandoned RV in Acres Homes, residents watched in glory as as the weeks-old eyesore was torn down.

17-year-old dead, another injured after shooting at southeast Houston park

A late-night shooting at a park in southeast Houston left a 17-year-old boy dead and another teenager hospitalized, sparking a plea from neighbors and community advocates for parental intervention as summer violence begins to spike.

Worker alleges wage theft at LBJ Hospital project: 'You Have to Settle for Less'

More workers are coming forward with allegations of wage theft and harsh conditions at the multi-billion-dollar LBJ Hospital expansion project in Northeast Houston. Local union leaders claim contractors are failing to properly pay their employees.

Roy files legislation to track data center water, power use

U.S. Rep. Chip Roy filed legislation Friday that would require the Department of Energy to track and report water and energy used by big data centers that received expedited permitting under an executive order.

Texas appeals federal court ruling on anti-immigration law

Texas is appealing a federal court ruling that blocked provisions of the state's anti-immigration bill a day before it was set to take effect.

Houston man sentenced to life for 2024 murder of estranged girfriend

Anthony Sorel Haywood was sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty for the murder of his on-and-off girlfriend in 2024.

Montrose home invasion suspect met resident on dating app

A man is in custody after allegedly forcing his way into a Montrose home on West Alabama Street after meeting a resident on a dating app, police report.

Mother demands answers after 14-year-old shocked by light pole at Houston park

A mother is demanding answers after her 14-year-old son was shocked by an energized light pole while playing at F.M. Law Park in southeast Houston Tuesday evening. Authorities say the incident caused the teen to go into cardiac arrest.

Houston renters urged to prepare now as hurricane season approaches

Houston emergency officials are urging renters to prepare for hurricane season before storms develop in the Gulf. Here’s what apartment residents should know about flood risks, evacuation zones, renter’s insurance and emergency kits.

Retired Houston couple battling CenterPoint over who should pay after power surge causes thousands in damage

A Houston couple says a power surge linked to CenterPoint Energy work in their neighborhood destroyed multiple appliances and electronics in their home, but the utility denied their damage claim, citing a tariff that places responsibility for surge protection on customers.

Hidden camera found in Rosenberg restroom leads to arrest

A 41-year-old man was arrested Wednesday after investigators allegedly uncovered a hidden camera inside the restroom of a commercial building containing several businesses.