Houston Food Bank gives goods as SNAP benefits potentially run out
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The Houston Food Bank gave away goods to families as many worry about a possible federal food assistance halt coming in November. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez spoke to a TSA agent, a federal worker missing paychecks, who volunteered at the event.

Houston City Council approves property purchase for homeless facility
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On Wednesday, Houston City Council approved the purchase of a property in East Downtown to create the city’s first centralized homeless intake facility. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour explains the information available so far and why one councilmember voted against the purchase.

How to keep pumpkins from rotting: Testing jack-o-lantern social media hacks

You and your kids put elbow grease into carving your creepy Halloween pumpkins, but we know they can rot pretty quickly while sitting on the front porch. We put some social media hacks to the test to help them last longer.

Montgomery Co. employees handed flyer that tested positive for fentanyl: authorities

Authorities in Montgomery County say two county employees began to experience dizziness and other symptoms after being handed a flyer that later tested positive for fentanyl. A woman reportedly handed them the flyer in the parking lot of a library.

Houston City Council considers 'high-risk' apartment inspection program

A proposed ordinance in Houston would create a High-Risk Apartment Inspection Program to address and improve complexes with health, safety, and habitability violations.

Houston fire: Apartment units damaged near Olympia, Hayes

Two people were taken to the hospital and others were treated for smoke inhalation after an apartment fire in west Houston on Wednesday morning, officials say.

Houston City Council to vote on 'high-risk' apartment inspection program
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The proposed ordinance would create a High-Risk Apartment Inspection Program to address and improve complexes with health, safety, and habitability violations.

United Airlines flight lands safely in Houston's Bush Airport as emergency declared

United Airlines says a flight from Washington Dulles to Houston landed safely at Bush Airport on Tuesday night after experiencing an apparent engine compression stall.

Houston weather: Cold front, wind advisory, Halloween forecast

The Houston area is experiencing the coolest air since early April, with highs only reaching the upper 60s despite sunny skies.

Houston Texans' Jalen Pitre tackling hunger for homeless community
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Texans safety Jalen Pitre is serving up meals of love through his Pitre Boyz Foundation. FOX 26's Coco Dominguez caught up with as he brought plates to the Salvation Army.

Houston musician stuck in Jamaica during Hurricane Melissa
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Houston violinist Dominique Hammons couldn't make it out of Jamaica before Hurricane Melissa made landfall. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle kept track of updates on the musician's social media.

'Survivor's remorse': Jamaican Houstonians react to Hurricane Melissa making landfall

Hurricane Melissa made landfall as a Category 5 storm, slamming into Jamaica, leaving Houstonians with ties and loved ones on the island watching from afar nervously.

Hurricane Melissa: Jamaican Houstonian, Jamaica radio host react
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Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour spoke to a Houstonian with a family in Jamaica, and she reached back out to a Jamaica radio host just before Melissa made landfall.

Houston officer-involved shooting: Suspect identified, charged

The suspect involved in an officer-involved shooting in Houston on Monday has been identified and charged, according to the Houston Police Department.