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River Flood Warning
is in effect, Polk County

Matagorda County

Harris, Fort Bend, other counties must close bars, rollback business capacity

Harris, Fort Bend, other counties must close bars, rollback business capacity

Harris, Fort Bend, Matagorda, Waller and other counties have crossed the state's COVID-19 hospitalization threshold triggering rollbacks on the state's reopenings. Bars will close and business capacities will decrease.

January 6
Bay City ISD reviews tablet settings after complaints of sexual icons on app

Bay City ISD reviews tablet settings after complaints of sexual icons on app

Bay City ISD says they are reviewing settings on their tablets after getting complaints about images and words pertaining to sexual content found in an application on the devices.

September 9, 2020
After four near-drownings, Matagorda Co. officials warning about dangerous riptides

After four near-drownings, Matagorda Co. officials warning about dangerous riptides

Officials said with the weather conditions after Hurricane Laura, it’s predicted that the riptides will be even worse than other weekends. 

August 28, 2020
Texas primary runoff elections: Everything you need to know to vote

Texas primary runoff elections: Everything you need to know to vote

The Republican and Democratic primary runoff elections are July 14 in Texas. This guide has the list of polling locations and sample ballots for Houston-area counties.

July 13, 2020
THE LATEST: Coronavirus COVID-19 cases, deaths, recoveries in greater Houston area

THE LATEST: Coronavirus COVID-19 cases, deaths, recoveries in greater Houston area

The patients have been linked to a mix of both international travel and community spread.

July 8, 2020
Matagorda Co. issues mandatory shelter in place

Matagorda Co. issues mandatory shelter in place

The mandatory shelter in place will take effect on April 2 at 2:15 p.m. and will extend until further notice in Matagorda County.

April 2, 2020
Matagorda County reports second COVID-19 related death

Matagorda County reports second COVID-19 related death

According to the Matagorda County Health Department, the man in his 70s passed away at Matagorda Regional Medical Center with symptoms consistent with COVID-19.

April 1, 2020
COMPLETE LIST of cancellations and closures due to coronavirus outbreak

COMPLETE LIST of cancellations and closures due to coronavirus outbreak

Many events are canceled, and clinics and schools are closing. You can find the full list here. 

March 19, 2020
Texas’ first COVID-19 death was 97-year-old World War II veteran

Texas’ first COVID-19 death was 97-year-old World War II veteran

Before his death, a coronavirus test was administered, and on Monday—a day after his death—it came back positive for COVID-19, according to a press release from the Matagorda County Hospital District.

March 18, 2020
Houston area's first COVID-19 death
video

Houston area's first COVID-19 death

Eddie Roberts, 97, of Bay City was a World War Two veteran of the US Army when he died Sunday.

March 18, 2020
Matagorda County reports 1st COVID-19 death in Houston area

Matagorda County reports 1st COVID-19 death in Houston area

Matagorda County has confirmed the first COVID-19 case in the Houston Metro area. Officials say the patient who passed away was a man in his 90s.

March 16, 2020
First COVID-19 presumptive positive case confirmed in Matagorda County

First COVID-19 presumptive positive case confirmed in Matagorda County

Matagorda County's first COVID-19 presumptive positive patient is a woman in her 60s who was hospitalized due to complications caused by pneumonia. The woman's test has been sent to the CDC for verification.

March 14, 2020
Bay City mother arrested after 7-year-old child found dead

Bay City mother arrested after 7-year-old child found dead

Lauren Kay Dean was arrested after her bed-ridden child was found dead on Jan. 31 in Bay City.

February 1, 2020
Windy, cold morning for Houston area ahead of Freeze Warning tonight

Windy, cold morning for Houston area ahead of Freeze Warning tonight

A Freeze Warning goes into effect Tuesday night into Wednesday morning for several counties.

November 12, 2019
Imelda takes its toll on Matagorda County

Imelda takes its toll on Matagorda County

Parts of Matagorda County are bracing for potentially more rainfall after they were one of the worst areas hit by Tropical Storm Imelda. 

September 18, 2019
Imelda takes its toll on Matagorda County
video

Imelda takes its toll on Matagorda County

FOX 26 reporter Natalie Hee

September 18, 2019
Hundreds gather for prayer vigil for missing teen
video

Hundreds gather for prayer vigil for missing teen

FOX 26 reporter Randy Wallace

September 18, 2019
Siblings realize dreams of becoming doctors
video

Siblings realize dreams of becoming doctors

FOX 26 News anchor Jonathan Martin

July 5, 2018
Teen finds bodies of his parents
video

Teen finds bodies of his parents

FOX 26 News reporter Natasha Geigel

January 5, 2018
Missing infant may be with woman
video

Missing infant may be with woman

FOX 26 News reporter Ivory Hecker

December 20, 2017

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AMBER Alert issued for three-month-old Houston girl cancelled

AMBER Alert issued for three-month-old Houston girl cancelled

2020 becomes Earth’s second hottest year on record

2020 becomes Earth’s second hottest year on record

Ice cream from China contaminated with coronavirus: report

Ice cream from China contaminated with coronavirus: report

Spring man faces federal charges for role during Capitol riot

Spring man faces federal charges for role during Capitol riot

3-year-old girl recovering after being mauled by dog in Spring

3-year-old girl recovering after being mauled by dog in Spring

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Houston-area father-son duo getting Hollywood attention

Houston-area father-son duo getting Hollywood attention

You may have unclaimed money with state, city, or county

You may have unclaimed money with state, city, or county

Attorney for Houston police officer who resigned for being involved in US Capitol speaks with FOX 26

Attorney for Houston police officer who resigned for being involved in US Capitol speaks with FOX 26

Woman charged with murder after body, car recovered from Harris County canal

Woman charged with murder after body, car recovered from Harris County canal

Missing man, 22, last seen walking after vehicle accident in Liberty County

Missing man, 22, last seen walking after vehicle accident in Liberty County

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