Amanda Edwards running for late U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner's seat

Amanda Edwards announced Wednesday that she will run for late U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner’s seat to represent Texas' 18th Congressional District.

VIDEO: Construction workers disarm robbery suspect in Houston, police say

Houston police are searching for a robbery suspect accused of trying to steal tools at a construction site. Surveillance video shows workers fighting back, and police say the workers were able to wrestle a gun away from the man.

Third suspect arrested in Houston illegal abortion investigation
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A nurse practitioner whose license is on probation by the Board of Nursing and is facing a conspiracy to practice medicine without a license charge. Two others have been charged with the illegal performance of an abortion and practicing medicine without a license.

Houston weather: Wind advisory until Tuesday night, Wednesday front brings brief showers

Although there is a wind advisory in effect until 10 p.m. Tuesday. A front will move through early Wednesday morning and will bring a brief opportunity for showers.

"I love you" : Father of Houston Lyft driver speaks out after son's death during carjacking

The father of Philip Kim, a 27-year-old Lyft driver who was tragically robbed, shot, and killed in a carjacking incident on Houston’s Southside, shares his story exclusively with FOX 26.

Houston e-biker looking to charge driver who allegedly tried to hit her
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On March 12, a woman says a driver tried to hit her while she was riding an e-bike in northern Houston. She shared video of the near-incident with FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour, then explained what happened when she followed the vehicle.

4 human trafficking victims from Texas rescued in Ohio, 2 Texas men arrested

Two men from Texas were arrested on charges of human trafficking in Ohio. The four victims, including a juvenile, were rescued. They are all from Texas.

SpaceX NASA astronauts return home
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Two astronauts and their loved ones will reunite after nine months of the astronauts in space. Space historian Jordan Bimm explains what this trip home will look like for Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore who have spent 286 days in space.

90-year-old Houston-area war veteran makes dream song
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FOX 26 photojournalist Darlene Janik Faires spoke with veteran Ken Pridgeon and Music 4 R Vets' Ricky Lee about their new music project

Houston First president speaks on confusion regarding EaDo expansion plan
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The expansion was announced with some features that were expected to connect EaDo and Downtown Houston. However, some say the plan would do the opposite. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle spoke with the Houston First president regarding the frustrations.

Houston officials face community concerns over George R. Brown Convention Center expansion

Angry residents from Houston's East End are concerned about not being included in the future plans for the George R. Brown Convention Center until a matter of weeks ago. The pushback led to a town hall meeting with city leaders, TxDot and Houston First.

Houston: Two accused of illegal abortion; attorney speaks against criminalizing abortion
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While both defendants are accused of practicing medicine without a license, one advocate and attorney tells FOX 26's Abigail Dye that this is the only charge the two should be facing.

Houston officials face pushback over George Brown Convention Center expansion plans
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The expansion was announced with some features that were expected to connect EaDo and Downtown Houston. However, some say the plan would do the opposite. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle gives the highlights of a community meeting.

Houston weather: Spring break forecast, allergy report

It won't exactly be perfect beach weather this week (due to occasional gusty winds), but should be a great week to enjoy the rodeo.

Amouranth home invastion: Two suspects appear in court
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Four suspects between the ages of 16 and 19 years old have been charged for allegedly breaking into the Twitch streamer's home and pistol whipping her.