Houston mother grieving after daughter killed during house party in on Dagg Road

A local family is searching for answers and justice after 17-year-old Mariah Alatorre was shot and killed at a house party on the city’s South Side on Valentine’s Day morning.

Kingwood shooting: Father claims he was shot in the face by his son

A suspect is in custody after allegedly shooting his father while at his home near the Kingwood-area early Sunday morning, according to the Houston Police Department.

Houston severe weather: Viewers capture rain, wind damage videos

FOX 26 viewers are submitting video of weather impacts after heavy rains, strong winds and tornado watches and warnings swept through the area Saturday night. 

'We still do': Married couples of 60+ years renew vows on Valentine's Eve

Four Houston-area couples renewed their commitment to one another on Valentine's Eve. FOX 26 spoke to two of those couples, each with over 60 years of marriage under their belts. 

Downtown Houston gets a cooling makeover ahead of the FIFA World Cup

Houston’s heat is no joke. and with the FIFA World Cup on the horizon, the city is taking action to help residents and visitors stay cool. Construction is now underway in downtown Houston as part of a major effort to lower temperatures and create more comfortable walking corridors in preparation for the big event.

Famed Houston forensic artist breaks retirement to release unofficial sketch in Nancy Guthrie search

The world-record-holding artist says she felt a deep emotional pull to help the Guthrie family and is willing to face professional criticism if her unofficial contribution leads to a break in the high-profile case.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Houston committee previews anti-trafficking plan

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Houston Host committee explained how they plan on tackling issues like labor and sex trafficking during events like Fan Festival and others.

Rockets midseason report: All-star power, unanswered questions

At the Midseason, mark of the NBA, the Houston Rockets find themselves firmly in the Western Conference playoffs race, fueled by All-Star performances and defensive consistency. Injuries have tested Houston's depth and created problems on offense, but the team remains in a strong position.

2026 FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour in Texas: Schedule and how to get tickets

The 2026 FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour is bringing soccer’s most iconic prize to Texas this spring, offering fans in Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio a rare chance to see the original solid-gold trophy and participate in interactive fan festivals ahead of the summer tournament.

Houston shooting: 15-year-old hospitalized, suspects fled in truck

Houston police are at the scene of a shooting in northeast Houston after reports a teen was shot in an apparent drive-by shooting.

2 Texas men admit to $700K multistate ATM robbery ring

Two Texas men have pleaded guilty to four counts of bank robbery and two counts of attempted bank robbery for a multistate robbery scheme in which they disabled ATMs and assaulted repair technicians to steal cash, federal prosecutors said.

Houston House shooting: Woman, man found dead inside apartment

Two people were found dead in an apartment in Houston in the Central Business District and Houston police are investigating the scene.

Houston teen handcuffed at Rockets game after false theft accusation, family speaks out

A Tomball man says he's filing internal affairs complaints against some Houston Police Department officers after his 18-year-old son was handcuffed during a Rockets game and falsely accused of theft.