Houston mom abandoned baby, faces felony charge

First on FOX, the search is on for a Houston woman accused of abandoning her baby a week ago and she is facing felony charges. FOX 26's Abigail Dye has more on the story as a warrant has been issued for her arrest.

Houston mayor wants short-term rental crack down

Houston Mayor John Whitmire says he wants to crack down on all short-term rentals in the city. This comes after FOX 26 was the first to report on neighbors in upscale condos complaining about sex parties and violence in several rental properties near their home. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle spoke with the mayor on what he would like to see happen.

Houston tax preparer sentenced for filing fraudulent tax returns

Lynettia Profit, owner of JNL Tax Services in Houston, sentenced to 12 months and one day in federal prison for preparing fraudulent tax returns, ordered to pay over $336,000 in restitution after pleading guilty to executing a scheme to claim false credits and evade IRS scrutiny.

Texas Children's Houston Open merch

It is a fun and crazy week in Houston sports! The PGA Tour and some of the best golfers in the world are getting ready for the Texas Children's Houston Open. FOX 26 anchor Caroline Collins spoke with the head of merch about merchandise you can get once the gates open!

Texas Children's Houston Open ready to tee off

The Texas Children's Houston Open is set to tee off and some of the best golfers on the PGA Tour are ready to take a swing! FOX 26 anchor Caroline Collins is at Memorial Park Golf Course ahead of the first round tomorrow.

Houstonian killed after hit by car near Galleria

Another Houston pedestrian has died after being hit by a car near the Galleria on Westheimer and Sage. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia spoke with witnesses and Houstonians who frequent the area with changes they would like to be seen.

Bridge collapse: Are Houston bridges safe?

Houston Port officials have reached out to their counterparts in Baltimore to offer help after the Baltimore bridge collapse. FOX 26's Damali Keith has been taking a look at what's being done to keep such a disaster from happening in Houston.