Too many repeat DWI offenders being released right back onto the street, Harris County officials say
Harris County officials say too many DWI offenders are being let out of jail and end up driving drunk again. Authorities say it's unsafe and sends the wrong message.
'I don't need money, I just need a kidney: Local actor, former FOX 26 employee in need of a 2nd transplant
A Houston-based actor/producer and former FOX 26 employee, who had a kidney transplant back in 2007 is in need of a second donor.
Things to do in Houston in August: Music, food, outdoor events and more
From Houston Restaurant Weeks to UFC 265 to Brewsology Beer Fest, there are plenty of events in the Houston area to enjoy this August. Check out this list.
Company offering "Buy Now, Pay Later" financing for unexpected expenses
Sunbit offers Buy Now, Pay Later financing for things like auto repairs, dental work, or eye glasses.
Appeals court rules Prop. B constitutional, nearly 3 years after Houston vote
An appeals court has ruled Proposition B, the measure that grants Houston firefighters pay parity with Houston police officers, is constitutional.
Man charged in shooting that injured two 16-year-olds in east Houston
According to Houston police, a 16-year-old was shot multiple times in the leg, and another 16-year-old suffered a graze wound to the head.
Port Houston says 2 terminals remain closed after hardware failure
Port Houston says Bayport and Barbours Cut Container Terminals will remain closed at 1 p.m..Thursday, and that they are working to restore the systems.
Driver run off road, shot at by another driver on East Loop
A driver is lucky to be alive after another driver ran him off the road and shot at his vehicle several times on a Houston freeway Wednesday night.
Driver facing charges after motorcyclist dies in crash on Houston highway
Houston police say the driver of a truck fled the scene after rear-ending the motorcycle, but a witness followed him until authorities could stop the suspect.
Remembering the legacy of ZZ Top Bassist Dusty Hill
FOX 26's Coco Dominguez spoke with a Houstonian who knew Hill well and shared how his legacy will live on.
National Buffalo Soldiers Day
July 28 is National Buffalo Soldiers Day. Our panel of guests, including descendants of Buffalo Soldiers, discuss why honoring this day is so important.
New Houston-area homeowners angry after discovering their yards are smaller than what they are paying for
Homeowners in Beasley, Texas have learned, after signing on the dotted line, that their yards are smaller than what they're paying taxes for.
'Mr. Lee,' owner of Houston's Spotlight Karaoke, dies at age 93
Mr. Lee, owner of Spotlight Karaoke, passed away in his sleep Wednesday morning at the age of 93, according to his family.
Beasley homeowners learning yards are smaller than what they expected
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace spoke with the homeowners who learned after signing on the dotted line that their yards are smaller than they expected.
19 people found in possible human smuggling case in SW Houston
FOX 26 Reporter Natalie Hee has the latest on the investigation as well as what officers found when they arrived.
ER Doctor shares reasons patients say they've refused a vaccine
As Houston hospitals begin to fill up once again following the start of a 4th COVID-19 wave, Dr. Gina Blocker from Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center says her patients often ask her for a vaccine once they learn they've tested positive for the virus. At that point, it's too late and Dr. Blocker says their reasons for not being vaccinated ahead of time are often surprising. Many don't have a reason at all, others say they don't know where to go, or are worried it will change the way their hair grows.
Voters with disabilities weigh in on voting legislation
Voters with disabilities say proposed voting legislation will make casting a ballot harder for those with physical and mental challenges.
More than 25 dogs, cats rescued from "one of the worst cases of deplorable living conditions," SPCA says
A total of 22 dogs and four cats were saved from a property filled with debris over in Sealy, Texas - just west of Houston.
More evictions expected for Houston area families as CDC moratorium ends Saturday
Thousands of more Houston area families are expected to face eviction soon as the CDC moratorium ends Saturday and won't be extended again.
NAACP activist, lawyer call video of Harris County deputies punching a woman "horrifying"
Many are outraged after seeing a video of deputies using force on a woman and she's punched and kneed in the face as they try to arrest her.