Houston man claims he killed two homeless people due to 'mission' from Yahweh

A man is facing a capital murder charge after he confessed to the murder of two homeless people, threatening to kill more, because he says he was sent on a "mission" by Yahweh.

Houston officer-involved shooting near NRG Stadium, 1 dead

Houston Police Department authorities are at the scene of an officer-involved shooting just north of NRG Stadium where one person has been reported barricaded in an apartment.

FBI needs your help: Identify man in child exploitation investigation

The FBI is seeking the public’s help in identifying a man known as John Doe 48, who may have critical information regarding a child victim in an ongoing sexual exploitation investigation.

Houston woman inspires others after getting carjacked       

Dr. Laura Murillo is the President and CEO of the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce who wrote a book about her harrowing experience as a teen, when her life was threatened.

Finding Families: 11-year-old girl looking for a forever home

There are more than 20,000 children in foster care in the state of Texas, and many of them are available for adoption at any given time.

Is there beef between Whitmire and Hidalgo?
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Back and forth continues between two of Houston's leaders after Mayor John Whitmire made a comment on Judge Hidalgo's social media account about her fiance. FOX 26's Sherman Deselle breaks down the debacle.

South Houston Animal Shelter director resigned
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Only on FOX, the mayor of the City of South Houston informed residents the animal shelter director who has been at the center of disturbing allegations has resigned. FOX 26's Randy Wallace has the update on the story we've been following.

Houston cooling centers open Wednesday due to heat advisory

A heat advisory has been issued for the city of Houston until 8 p.m. on Wednesday. Heat index values are forecasted to reach 108 degrees on Wednesday.

Houston dental office owner employed unlicensed dentists, submitted fraudulent claims

A Houston man who operated a dental clinic in Houston has been sentenced to prison for submitting $6 million in fraudulent Medicaid claims and employing unlicensed dentists at the clinic, including his son.

Cyberattack cripples car dealerships nationwide: CDK Global silent on timeframe to fix

A cyberattack on CDK Global, a software company managing car dealerships, disrupts sales, repairs, and paperwork nationwide, leaving dealerships scrambling for solutions.

Houston area man who burned 90% of body out of ICU
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A Houston area man was burned on nearly every part of his body back in March and on Tuesday, he started rehab after spending 86 days in the hospital. FOX 26's Damali Keith spoke with the victim whose story is nothing short of a miracle.

Doctors accused of leaving heart surgeries
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The FBI is investigating three local doctors who are accused of leaving operating rooms during high-stakes heart surgeries, leaving unqualified residents by themselves. Healthcare attorney Keith Lefkowitz stopped by FOX 26 to answer some questions on the case.

$10M bond for Jocelyn Nungaray murder suspects
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The second man accused of killing 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray last week is now held on a $10 million bond as prosecutors share disturbing details about what happened the night she died. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia gives more details on the case so far.

Houston mayor calls Judge Lina Hidalgo's fiancé 'nerd' in Facebook comment

Houston Mayor John Whitmire's office says the mayor "meant no harm" after he commented on a Facebook post calling Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo's fiancé a "nerd."

Southwest Summer of Go sweepstakes: Chance to win travel getaway

Southwest Airlines is offering travelers the chance to win summer adventure with their Summer of Go sweepstakes, offering destination getaways!

Lawsuit filed against surrogacy escrow fund, court froze assets

A Harris County Court has frozen the assets of a surrogacy escrow agency after multiple families claiming thousands of dollars is missing from their accounts.