Baytown mother pushes for 'Andrew’s Law' after 16-year-old son killed at school
A Baytown mother is pushing for new legislation in Texas after her 16-year-old son was killed at school last year. Andrew Meismer was allegedly stabbed to death by a classmate with a pair of scissors during a fight over a vape pen inside Sterling High School in December 2025. Now, his mother, Rebecca Meismer, is turning her heartbreak into action, pushing for a proposed law in her son’s honor in hopes of preventing another tragedy.
A Baytown mother is pushing for new legislation in Texas after her 16-year-old son was killed at school last year. Andrew Meismer was allegedly stabbed to death by a classmate with a pair of scissors during a fight over a vape pen inside Sterling High School in December 2025. Now, his mother, Rebecca Meismer, is turning her heartbreak into action, pushing for a proposed law in her son’s honor in hopes of preventing another tragedy.
Washington County crash: 3 dead, 3 critically injured in head-on crash on State Highway 105
Three people are dead, and three others were injured in a head-on crash on State Highway 105 in Washington County.
Three people are dead, and three others were injured in a head-on crash on State Highway 105 in Washington County.
Isaias strengthens to strong Category 2 hurricane with 105-mph winds, forecasted to become Cat. 3 on Friday
Hurricane Isaias has become a strong Category 2 storm as it moves north across the Gulf.
Hurricane Isaias has become a strong Category 2 storm as it moves north across the Gulf.
Houston crime: 2 brothers arrested following September road rage shooting on West Loop South
Two brothers have been arrested and charged in connection with a road rage shooting in September.
Two brothers have been arrested and charged in connection with a road rage shooting in September.
Breaking Bond: Repeat theft defendant Richard Herrin pleads guilty, walks free
Richard Herrin, a repeat felony theft defendant previously featured in a FOX 26 Breaking Bond report, pleaded guilty Tuesday and walked out of court after a judge sentenced him under a provision allowing him to serve his time in county jail, instead of state jail.
Richard Herrin, a repeat felony theft defendant previously featured in a FOX 26 Breaking Bond report, pleaded guilty Tuesday and walked out of court after a judge sentenced him under a provision allowing him to serve his time in county jail, instead of state jail.
Dallas man faces 8 years in prison for unauthorized airport drone flights
A 24-year-old Dallas man has been charged with repeatedly flying a drone into a restricted airspace around Dallas Love Field and Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
A 24-year-old Dallas man has been charged with repeatedly flying a drone into a restricted airspace around Dallas Love Field and Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
Man killed in Independence Heights-area shooting; suspect on the run
Police say a 70-year-old man was found shot at the scene following an alleged shootout.
Police say a 70-year-old man was found shot at the scene following an alleged shootout.
Texas roofing company ordered to pay $500K to victims it scammed
A North Texas roofing company has been ordered to pay back multiple people who the company scammed out of tens of thousands of dollars, authorities said Thursday.
A North Texas roofing company has been ordered to pay back multiple people who the company scammed out of tens of thousands of dollars, authorities said Thursday.
Teen McDonald's employee killed in stabbing in Cypress, 16-year-old co-worker charged
One teenager is dead and another in custody after Harris County officials were called about a stabbing at a McDonald's restaurant in northwest Harris County.
One teenager is dead and another in custody after Harris County officials were called about a stabbing at a McDonald's restaurant in northwest Harris County.
Texas Free College Application Week Oct. 12–18: How to apply without fees
Texas residents will be able to apply to undergraduate programs at any public college or university in the state without paying an application fee during Free College Application Week, which runs Oct. 12–18.
Texas residents will be able to apply to undergraduate programs at any public college or university in the state without paying an application fee during Free College Application Week, which runs Oct. 12–18.
Disability Rights Texas outlines next steps after judge orders Klein ISD to allow monitoring access
Disability Rights Texas (DRTx) says it plans to enter Klein ISD schools and speak with students and staff after a federal judge ruled the district violated federal law by restricting the organization’s monitoring access.
Disability Rights Texas (DRTx) says it plans to enter Klein ISD schools and speak with students and staff after a federal judge ruled the district violated federal law by restricting the organization’s monitoring access.
Harris County Precinct 4 shuts down Flock camera system
Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones says all 61 Flock cameras have been shut off and covered following concerns raised by residents.
Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones says all 61 Flock cameras have been shut off and covered following concerns raised by residents.
Houston weather: Continuing to monitor Hurricane Isaias
Beautiful weather continues across the Houston area with mostly sunny skies, lower humidity and warm afternoons.
Beautiful weather continues across the Houston area with mostly sunny skies, lower humidity and warm afternoons.
AI firm AMAX agrees to $2.48 million settlement over ineligible PPP loan
Federal prosecutors announced that an artificial intelligence data center engineering firm has agreed to pay $2.48 million to resolve allegations that it improperly received a second-draw PPP loan.
Federal prosecutors announced that an artificial intelligence data center engineering firm has agreed to pay $2.48 million to resolve allegations that it improperly received a second-draw PPP loan.
Texas among top 10 hardest-working states in America, study finds
Texas ranked among the top 10 hardest-working states in America in a new study conducted by WalletHub.
Texas ranked among the top 10 hardest-working states in America in a new study conducted by WalletHub.