Houston-Harris County Winter Storm Relief Fund invests $1.65M in emergency grants

$1.5 million is being invested in the Disaster Home Repair Collaborative, and $150,000 is allocated to Connective, a disaster recovery and preparedness system for the Texas Gulf Coast Region.

Man fatally shot in car on Houston's south side

Police say a man died after he was shot in the passenger seat of a car on Houston's south side.

Texas expecting at least 200,000 Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines in initial allotment

A third COVID-19 vaccine has now been approved for emergency use in the United States. According to a spokesperson from Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), Texas is expected to receive more than 200,000 initial doses of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine.

New Jersey plumbers drive to Houston to help people with broken pipes

Thousands of homes in Texas remain without running water after 2 weeks since a deadly winter storm paralyzed the state. Hearing the tragic news, a couple of plumbers drove to Texas from New Jersey. 

Federal judge in Texas rules CDC eviction ban "unconstitutional"

Many tenants may find they are no longer protected by the CDC's eviction moratorium after a federal judge in Texas ruled it unconstitutional.

Expect traffic delays during President Joe Biden’s visit to Houston

Authorities say traffic delays intermittent traffic delays should be expected while President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden are in Houston on Friday.

Open COVID-19 vaccine slots fill within minutes, more than 300,000 people sit on virtual waiting list

As a result of new appointments opening in Houston, some FOX 26 viewers have expressed confusion. Their main questions; where are these new slots coming from and how come they’re not being filled by people already on the virtual waiting list?

Tenants can apply for Houston-Harris County Emergency Rental Assistance Program

The Houston-Harris County Emergency Rental Assistance Program will provide relief for past-due rent, some past-due utilities, as well as some future rent payments for those financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's how to apply.

Missing 86-year-old man last seen in southwest Houston

Authorities are searching for a missing 86-year-old man who was last seen in southwest Houston on Wednesday.

Harris County, City of Houston offering $159M combined rental aid

Harris County and the City of Houston voted to offer a combined $159 million, plus the state of Texas is making $1.3 billion available. 

Harris County event offers free legal aid for renters facing eviction

Harris County renters facing the possibility of eviction for nonpayment of rent can learn about their rights and get help applying for rental assistance during a free event this weekend.

HPD: Man fatally shot outside of club on Houston's south side

Police say a 30-year-old man died in a shooting outside of a club on Houston’s south side early Wednesday morning.

15 more Houston-area CVS Pharmacy locations to offer COVID-19 vaccines

COVID-19 vaccines will be available at 15 more CVS Pharmacy locations in the Houston area starting this week. Here's how to make an appointment.