Hurricane Beryl death toll increases: 26 killed in Houston-area by fallen trees, flooding, fire

The Hurricane Beryl death toll in the Houston area has risen to 26, including a civilian Houston Police Department employee, a grandmother, a man sheltering with his family and a fire victim.

16-year-old gunned down in Atascocita, killer still at large

The family of a 16-year-old boy murdered in Atascocita is pleading for the public's help in finding his killer after months.

Petco Love grants $25K to Houston's BARC for hurricane recovery, lifesaving efforts

Houston's BARC animal shelter to receive a $25,000 grant from Petco Love to recover from Hurricane Beryl damage and continue lifesaving work for the city's pets.

Houston City Council expresses concern over hurricane preparations, resilience

Houston City Council members criticized the city's response to Hurricane Beryl, highlighting disparities in services, inadequate flood protection, and a lack of transparency from utility companies.

Massive wire fraud bust by FBI in Houston
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FBI Houston is searching for three people connected to a massive bust involving a downtown Houston bail bond company. Fifty people have already been arrested and the same company was raided by the FBI in 2022. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour has more details on what we know so far.

New firefighters promised bonus but not getting it
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Some new hires at the Houston Fire Department are puzzled after being promised a $5,000 bonus and receiving an email saying otherwise. FOX 26's Damali Keith is outside HFD headquarters with more on the story.

Vice President Kamala Harris lands in Houston
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Vice President Kamala Harris is making a campaign stop in Houston to speak an event on Thursday. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle has more at on what is expected from Harris's visit.

City leaders frustrated over Beryl preparation
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As Greater Houston gets back into action after Hurricane Beryl, leaders at City all are looking into what went right and what went wrong. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan is in southwest Houston to report on what councilmembers had to say.

FBI Houston: 53 indicted in wire fraud scheme linked to bail bonds, 3 wanted

FBI Houston and the U.S. Attorney's Office reports 53 people were indicted in a wire fraud scheme involving Houston bail bonds company, AABLE Bonds.

SEAM surrogacy scandal: Families scrambling for funds

The recent scandal involving Surrogacy Escrow Account Management, has recent Houston-area families looking for alternative ways to get funds to meet their surrogate payments.

Funeral arrangements for late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee announced

The final funeral arrangement and tribute services for the beloved late U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee has been announced by her family.

Texas Tax-Free Weekend: Everything you need to know for Aug. 9-11

Mark your calendars for August 9-11, as Texas rolls out its annual Sales Tax Holiday, offering an opportunity to save on school supplies, clothing, and more.

Deer Park teen shot defending mom during carjacking; suspect in custody after chase

A man suspected of shooting a 16-year-old boy in Deer Park during a carjacking was taken into custody after a chase that ended in a crash in Houston, authorities say.

Who will succeed Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee?

As the political landscape shifts following Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee's passing, former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and several other notable figures are gearing up for a potential run at the 18th Congressional District seat.