Houston City Council approves short-term rental regulations

The Houston City Council has approved short-term rental regulations following community complaints and concerns about the rentals.

Houston weather: Muggy, humid day ahead for Friday; wet Easter Sunday possible

A south breeze has kicked in and will get stronger for Good Friday - wind gusts could exceed 30 mph on Friday along with very warm air and high humidity. Rain will remain sparse Thursday and Friday with only a few showers possible. Severe storms will be possible in West and North Texas.

Honduran woman detained by Houston police due to ICE error

A Honduran woman was detained by Houston police for an hour after calling for help during an emergency, due to an error in the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) system.

IMMIGRATION: Honduran woman detained by Houston police
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An Immigrations Custom Enforcement error led to a Honduran woman being detained by Houston Police. She called police during an emergency but ended up being detained and later released.

METRO to offer discounted rides to Acres Homes Farmers Market
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The Acres Home Chamber for Business is teaming up with METRO to provide residents with discounted rides to the Farmers Market, aiming to ensure easy access to healthy food options for the community.

Xavier Davis capital murder trial: Jury returns death sentence

The punishment phase is underway in the capital murder trial of Xavier Davis, the man who killed a Houston couple and their daughter in 2021.

K9 Violet's cancer diagnosis ends her career
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Only on FOX, a recent cancer diagnosis is bringing a Precinct 1 K-9's career to an end. FOX 26's Randy Wallace was their for golden retriever Violet's last day on the job.

Puppies stolen from Houston pet store returned after viral video shows child involved in theft

A Houston pet store owner says three puppies stolen in a bold theft — involving a child — have been returned after surveillance video of the incident went viral on social media.

City of Houston settles 'rain tax' lawsuit, lowering budget deficit by $70 million

Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced a settlement of the "Rebuild Houston" litigation which will allow a $70 million reduction in the City's projected budget deficit.

FOX 26 legal analyst speaks on potential lawsuits against Houston mortuary
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A Houston mortuary was ordered to cease operations after bodies were found lying on the ground and on cardboard last week. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour spoke with FOX 26 legal analyst Chris Tritico speaks on the likelihood of the mortuary being sued by clients.

Houston settlement to allow $70 million reduction to city's budget deficit
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A settlement of the "Rebuild Houston" litigation is expected to reduce the city's project deficit by one-third. FOX 26's Greg Groogan explains the settlement

Houston mother seeking infant's remains from mortuary for over a year
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A Houston mother tells FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour that she has been getting the runaround regarding her infant's remains for the last 15 months. The same mortuary was ordered to cease operations after bodies were found lying on the ground and on cardboard last week.