Houston, Texas April Fools' jokes: Conroe Trump statue, Beyoncé pop-up show

From a giant statue of President Trump in Montgomery County to a "fun-sized" addition at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, here are some Houston-area April Fools' Day posts.

Semi-truck stolen from Houston truck stop caught on camera, police investigating

Houston police are investigating a bold and unusual theft after a semi-truck was stolen from a local truck stop, and the crime was caught on camera.

Sweden, DR Congo secure final 2026 World Cup spots at Houston Stadium

The final pieces of Houston’s 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage schedule are now in place, with Sweden and DR Congo earning the last remaining spots to complete the lineup of international teams set to play at NRG Stadium.

Man makes 'tortilla' pizza after breaking into downtown Austin restaurant: affidavit

A man was arrested for burglary after breaking into a downtown Austin restaurant last week. According to an affidavit, the man made a “tortilla" pizza and took the restaurant's checkbook.

Two Houston men sentenced to 13 years in prison for trafficking 130 kilograms of meth

Two Houston men have been ordered to serve more than 13 years in federal prison following a massive narcotics investigation that uncovered over 130 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine, federal officials announced.

I-45 crash in Houston: Man hit by 3 vehicles near Rankin Road

A man died after he was hit by at least three vehicles on the North Freeway in Houston on Monday night, authorities say.

Houston weather: Tuesday foggy then breeze; rain on the way later this week

Tuesday morning starts with patchy fog across Southeast Texas and then warms quickly. After, we will see a steady breeze and a mix of sun and clouds.

Judge orders release of Army reservist’s wife after hearing in immigration detention case

In an update to a case FOX 26 reported on last week, a Texas Army reservist says his wife will be released from detention after a federal judge ruled her due process rights were violated following a scheduled immigration check-in in December.

TSA lines improve at Houston's Bush Airport as paychecks are restored

After more than a month without pay, Transportation Security Administration officers are finally getting compensated. At George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, conditions have changed dramatically in just a matter of days.

EEOC alleges Houston-area Kroger failed to accommodate, fired employee with disability

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a federal lawsuit alleging that a Kroger in Houston's Clear Lake area stripped a disabled employee of an existing accommodation and then fired her.

Houston-bound flight from Knoxville diverted after engine issue

A flight from Tennessee to Houston was diverted to Mississippi on Monday after experiencing an engine issue, officials confirm.

Woman killed, another injured in hit-and-run crash in Houston's Acres Homes

Houston police are searching for a suspect in an Acres Homes hit-and-run crash that left a woman dead and another injured on Friday night.

Houston shooting on Rockhill Street leaves 1 dead

Police are investigating a shooting that left a 36-year-old man dead in southeast Houston.

Artemis II mission: The road to the Moon runs through Texas

As NASA prepares for the historic Artemis II mission, Texas is reinforcing its role as the primary hub for America’s return to the moon.

6 shot at north Houston house party, police investigating

Six people were shot, one critically, after gunfire erupted at a large house party in north Houston on Saturday night, according to the Houston Police Department.

Houston 'No Kings' rallies on Saturday, March 28

Several "No Kings" protests are being held across the Houston area on Saturday. We have live updates and coverage.

Houston shooting: Mother detained after allegedly shooting son

Houston police detained a mother after she allegedly shot her son at a home east of Houston early Saturday morning.