15-year-old drowns in Trinity River, near Lake Livingston Dam
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a 15-year-old drowned while swimming in the Trinity River.
Man accused of stealing redeemed bingo tickets in custody after chase, standoff on Eastex Freeway
A man accused of stealing redeemed bingo tickets an Indian reservation casino was taken into custody after leading police on a chase that ended in a standoff on the Eastex Freeway.
Houston-area school closures, delays and cancellations due to severe weather
With severe weather hitting the Houston-area, here is an up-to-date list of school closures, delays and cancellations.
7 years after Katy man's disappearance, his family searches for answers on his murder
Detectives know Kyle Rugg went fishing on Lake Livingston the day he vanished. They know it was five years before his remains were found and they know he was murdered but they still don't know who did it or why.
Kyle Thomas Rugg: Remains found in Polk Co. in 2020 identified as missing Katy man
The sheriff’s office says remains found in Polk County in 2020 have been identified through DNA as those of Kyle Thomas Rugg, who was 20 years old when he went missing in March 2015.
Local horse rescuer loses her sanctuary to eviction, but the story still has happy ending
Facing an eviction is tough for anyone, but just imagine how hard it would be when you've got several animals you've got to find a home for too.
Helicopter crash in Polk County leaves 1 dead, 3 others injured
A Polk County helicopter crash has left one person dead and three people hospitalized, Texas DPS says
Houston-area school campus closures due to COVID-19
Latest list of school districts announcing campus closures due to COVID-19.
Onalaska ISD campuses close until September 7 due to COVID-19
Onalaska ISD campuses will be closed until September 7 "due to the rising number of students and staff members who are currently ill with COVID-19, demonstrating symptoms that are consistent with COVID-19, or who have experienced possible exposure.”
Father calls out judge for giving daughter's rapist a light sentence
A Polk County dad is speaking out after his 14-year-old daughter was raped and the judge handed down a sentence that will allow the rapist to walk free about 100 days from now.
Father speaks out against daughter’s attacker given zero prison time.
A Polk County dad is speaking out after his 14-year-old daughter was sexually assaulted and the judge handed down a sentence that will allow the rapist to walk free about 100 days from now. FOX 26 reporter Ivory Hecker has the story.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch canceled for counties north of Houston
A severe thunderstorm watch is posted for Grimes, Montgomery, Polk, San Jacinto, Walker and Washington counties until 9 p.m. Tuesday.
Thursday marks one year since deadly EF-3 tornado caused extensive damage in Polk Co.
Cellphone video shared publicly on Facebook showed the devastating storm on April 22, 2020. The tornado killed three people, injured dozens more, and damaged an estimated 600 homes in Polk County.
1 dead, 3 critical after taking drugs laced with unknown chemicals in Polk County
Sheriff Bryon Lyons wants Polk County residents to be aware of drugs such as crystal meth and heroin being sold that are suspected of being laced with an unknown chemical or possibly fentanyl.
Pandemic could cause rural animal shelters like SPCA of Polk County to close without donations
The Polk County Animal Shelter is a 501C non-profit organization that gets no funding from the city county or state. It’s public donations that allow the shelter to save lives.
Car found in front of Houston FBI building after multi-county chase
A car was found at the front gate of the FBI building in Houston after a chase that began near Livingston overnight.
Cleanup continues in Onalaska following deadly EF-3 tornado in April
According to the National Weather Service, the April twister was the deadliest tornado in the Houston area in more than 30 years. Three people were killed and more than 30 were injured.
Healing and rebuilding in Onalaska following deadly April tornado
ONLY ON FOX: Onalaska community continuing to rebuild and recover after an EF-3 tornado ripped through the town back in April.
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.
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.