New NASA astronaut class includes Houstonian
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FOX 26's Darlene Janik Faires spoke with one of the newest members of the astronaut class for 2025, and she's a Houstonian.

Inside the shuttered Funplex
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For people enjoyed Houston's indoor amusement park, the Funplex in Alief, but the doors are now closed. Well, the nearly 200,000 square foot facility shut down last year and was sold to some new owners who have plans to move in a different direction.

Houston weather: Fall is here, but heat still remains, scattered storms possible

The fall equinox occurred at 1:19 p.m. which marked the start of Autumn, but it will not feel like fall until late this week. Expect warm air and lots of humidity with scattered storms over the next couple of days, especially in the afternoon. Our highest rain chances arrive on Wednesday and very early Thursday.

Houston 'ding dong ditch' shooting: Suspect's bond set to $1.3 million

Bond has been set at a total of $1.3 million for a man charged in the deadly shooting of an 11-year-old boy who police say was killed while playing “ding dong ditch" in Houston last month.

Houston weather: Fall begins Monday; cold front brings rain Wednesday

After a muggy Monday morning, expect a very warm afternoon with scattered storms likely. Highs will be in the low to mid 90s.

Wharton County: 2 dead after plane crashes in Louise
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Two people have been confirmed dead after a small plane crashed in Wharton County on Saturday night.

Houston weather: Storm chances increase

High temperatures in the low to mid-90s are expected, with chances for rain and thunderstorms increasing throughout the week.

Houston brand DIOS teams up with UGK for film and merch drop

Houston-based clothing brand DIOS has collaborated with Southern rap legends UGK to release a short film celebrating the group's legacy, featuring participation from Pimp C’s widow Chinara Butler and UGK co-founder Bun B.

Houston: Buffalo Bayou paddler discovers body, police say
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Sept. 20 marked the fifth body that was recovered from a Houston bayou within a week. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez shares the available information on the latest discovery.

West Harris County: Woman found shot in vehicle; death investigation underway

Deputies say a woman was pronounced deceased on Friday in a vehicle on Sierra Blanca Drive. Anyone with information can call Crime Stoppers or the Sheriff's Office.

Tony Earls trial: Day 3 recap
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Prosecutors on Day 3 of Tony Earls Jr's trial focused on the gun that was allegedly used in the shooting that killed 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez in 2022.

Investigation underway at Spring Branch ISD school over alleged doxxing incident

Spring Branch ISD is investigating allegations that parents leaked students and staff members' personal information after a Turning Point USA chapter was formed at a high school.