NCMEC, tech experts, Crime Stoppers Houston discuss rise in A.I. generated child sexual abuse material

Senators John Cornyn of Texas (R) and Andy Kim of New Jersey (D) Tuesday introduced a bill to combat AI-generated child sexual abuse material. They’re calling it the Proactive AI Data Act.

Houston city council considers electric scooter ban in some areas

Houston city council could possibly ban electric scooters in East Downtown, Midtown and Downtown. On Thursday, the public weighed in on the proposal. Some people want a complete ban while others want stronger regulations. 

North Houston shooting, crash kills one, police say
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Houston police are investigating a deadly incident that was reported near Bush Intercontinental Airport. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle reported live at the scene.

Houston attorney accused of defrauding families with false violence relief application
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A Houston family claims they paid $15,000 to an immigration attorney who allegedly filed a false application that led to the father's deportation. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia attended a press conference on the allegation.

Houston City Council considers scooter ban for some areas
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Houston councilmembers are weighing the pros and cons on banning electric scooters for certain parts of the city. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann spoke to the owner of a scooter company who attended the council meeting about the proposed ban.

Undocumented immigrant gets 5 years in prison for fake Texas car tag scheme

An undocumented immigrant in Houston has been sentenced to federal prison for his role in a nationwide scheme to sell fake Texas paper vehicle tags.

Woman charged for allegedly driving into Houston crowd, injuring 5

A woman has been charged for allegedly driving into a crowd in the parking lot of a Houston restaurant and injuring five people over the weekend.

Houston news today: Park shooting; deadly crash; tropical update
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Our top Houston headlines this morning include a shooting near Eleanor Tinsley Park, an apartment fire that has displaced dozens of residents, the arrests of three undocumented migrants in a dating app sting, and more. Plus, a look at a plume of tropical moisture in the Gulf that will be bringing scattered showers and storms to Southeast Texas.

Houston weather: Hot Thursday; tropical moisture moves into Gulf

Thursday in Houston will be hot again, but a plume of tropical moisture will bring scattered showers and thunderstorms beginning late Thursday along the coast and to our east. That rain will spread farther inland on Friday, making it into the Houston area.

Houston Dating App Sting: Undocumented migrants accused of targeting minors

Three undocumented immigrants from El Salvador are now in the Harris County Jail, each charged with online solicitation of a minor after records say they each used the same dating app to attempt to meet underage girls for sex.

President Donald Trump pushes for Texas redistricting, sparking bipartisan debate

President Donald Trump is advocating for redrawing congressional districts in Texas, a move that has sparked debate among Democrats and Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.