Texas gas prices rise as national average spikes again

Texas prices for a gallon of gas are trending up again as oil prices climbed above $100 per barrel, according to AAA.

Third Ward organization hosting new artists for residency program | HTX @ 10
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Project Row Houses in Houston's Third Ward has is giving studio space to new artists through their residency program. FOX 26's Lina de Florias spoke with one of the new artists and a person over the program on "HTX @ 10."

Houston 'ding dong ditch' shooting suspect gets $1.5M bond

Bond was set at $1.5 million for the Houston man accused of shooting and killing an 11-year-old boy following a “ding dong ditch" prank last August.

Houston Heights bar hosting Kentucky Derby events | Texas Live & Local
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There's no need to head out of town for Kentucky Derby festivities. The owner of Permission Whiskey in The Heights joined Texas Live & Local on Thursday with a rundown of events happening at the bar.

Megan Thee Stallion, Habitat for Humanity partner to repair homes of older residents

Megan Thee Stallion's Pete & Thomas Foundation is joining forces with Habitat for Humanity for a major initiative to repair the homes of senior citizens across Houston and Dallas.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Houston transit guide for NRG stadium and Fan Festivals

From expanded non-stop airport shuttles to the fan-focused Green Corridor, here is your complete guide to navigating Houston’s transit and avoiding $175 parking fees during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

10-month-old dog endures unimaginable cruelty, owner under criminal investigation

A severely injured dog just hours away from being euthanized has been given a second chance after a rescue group stepped in, as authorities now review potential animal cruelty charges tied to his condition.

Houston rep's first US bill targets Abbott's 'weaponization' of vacant seat: 'We had no voice'

As his first act as the U.S. representative for part of the Houston area, Christian D. Menefee has filed a bill to force state governors to fill vacant House seats within a reasonable time frame. 

Man's body found in Houston's Buffalo Bayou

A man’s body was found in Buffalo Bayou in east Houston on Thursday morning.

Corpse abuse charges dismissed against Houston mortuary co-director

Charges have been dismissed against one of the two Richardson Mortuary directors charged with abuse of a corpse. Previous records revealed multiple bodies were found decomposing in a storage room.

Willowbrook Mall enforcing temporary 'youth curfew'

Willowbrook Mall representatives say there will be a temporary "youth curfew" for the next two Saturdays "out of an abundance of caution."

Houston unveils FIFA World Cup 2026 volunteer uniforms as 43-day countdown begins

With 43 days until FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off, the Houston Host Committee officially unveiled the exclusive 10-piece uniform kit that will be worn by 4,100 local volunteers. These ambassadors will be stationed across the city for the 39-day tournament, providing essential support at major airports, team hotels, and the 34-day FIFA Fan Festival.

Kinder Survey reveals huge lapse in job market confidence

Job market confidence among Houston-area residents has experienced its largest single-year plummet since the oil bust of 1982. That was the eye-popping finding of Rice University Kinder Institute researchers in the organization's latest expansive annual survey.

Houston 'Ding-Dong ditch' suspect now facing capital murder of a child charge

The Houston man accused of fatally shooting an 11-year-old boy following a "ding-dong ditch" prank last August is now facing a capital murder of a child charge.

Houston business owner gets prison time over $1.6M in unpaid taxes

A Houston business owner and former CPA has been sentenced to prison for failing to pay over $1.6 million in taxes withheld from his employees' wages. 

Paxton accuses Houston-area business of running birth tourism scheme

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is accusing a Houston-area business of running a “birth-tourism” operation, coaching clients through visa scrutiny and falsely advertising medical and nursing services.