Houston officials battle for portion of Harris County toll road profits

Houston-area toll roads are often referred to as the "cash cow" of Harris County government, generating nearly $1 billion per year in revenue, nearly a third of it "surplus" - another term for "pure profit".

Houston officials seeking portion of profits from Harris County toll roads
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Houston Mayor John Whitmire and others are making a solid case on why the city deserves a piece of profits from Harris County toll roads. FOX 26's Greg Groogan explains the argument.

Houston man charged with pregnant wife's death
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Officials say a man in the Heights area called 911 last October and claimed his wife suffered an overdose. An autopsy suggests she was actually strangled.

CAIR-Houston claims Afghan students were targeted in middle school attack
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A Houston advocacy group is calling out Houston ISD after they say an alleged attack left three Afghan middle school students hospitalized. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia spoke to the group, the victims, and their families.

Deadly shooting near Texas Southern prompts lockdown
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Police say two suspects are wanted after a man was found shot to death in a vehicle near Texas Southern University. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle was live near the scene with the latest information.

Houston woman missing for over one week

Have you seen Tamara? Officials say she was seen last week on Westridge Street in Houston before going missing.

Ways to cut grocery costs to offset potential increases from tariffs

Economists expect consumers to see rising prices in the grocery aisles first from the tariff war. We rounded up ways to cut your costs to help offset the potential increase.

Houston weather: Warm, pleasant Wednesday in low 80s with slight breeze

Clear skies and cool temps Wednesday morning, then sunny with highs in the 80s. High pressure and dry air will keep our weather nearly perfect again today.

Hermann Park Conservancy presents 'The Great Elephant Migration'

Hermann Park Conservancy, with the support of a lead gift from the Dunwoody Charitable Foundation, presents The Great Elephant Migration – a month-long public art installation featuring 100 life-sized sculptures of Indian elephants made from dried lantana plants.

Third Ward residents voice ongoing concerns over crime, safety

Third Ward residents remain worried about crime and safety as the lack of police resources persist. The local civic group is tracking issues independently.

ICE signs agreement with IRS for deportation efforts; what Houstonians need to know

The Internal Revenue Service can now share tax information with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. It's an agreement that was signed Monday in an effort to support the Trump Administration's deportation efforts, according to federal records.

Houston students advance to finals in math competition
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The Texas power grid is a point of conversation during extreme weather. Well, and the question is always will it stay on? FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace introduces us to a group of Houston-area students exploring that question for a competition with a lot of money on the line.