EXCLUSIVE: Land Commissioner George P. Bush calls cancelled housing deal 'potentially criminal'

The commissioner of the Texas General Land Office is saying potential crime has been committed at Houston City Hall, gathering evidence, George P. Bush is referring to that controversial affordable housing contract and he spoke exclusively with our Greg Groogan.

Marathon Petroleum says crude oil release contained on-site at Galveston Bay refinery

Marathon Petroleum says a crude oil release from one of its storage tanks at the company's Galveston Bay refinery has been contained on-site and cleanup is underway.

Mother reunites with good Samaritan who leapt into action to save her son from choking
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A good Samaritan came to the rescue after a woman's son began choking while they were driving in Texas City. The mother shares the frightening experience with FOX 26 and her gratitude to the man for his heroic actions.

LIST: Mask mandate, virtual option for Houston-area school districts

As Houston-area school districts are heading back to school, students and parents may be faced with a mask mandate in their school district.

"Violating parental rights": Gov. Abbott's office responds to districts adding masks to dress code

"Governor Abbott has been clear that the time for mask mandates is over; now is the time for personal responsibility," says the governor's press secretary in a statement in response to Texas City ISD and Paris ISD adding masks to their dress codes as a loophole to the governor's executive order.

Houstonians filling hospitals at an alarming rate as COVID-19 continues to spread

A dozen church members test positive for COVID after their pastor died Sunday. Some in the congregation regret not being vaccinated. A West University woman also talks about her vaccine breakthrough case of COVID.

Police: Texas City officer injured during struggle with man

According to the Texas City Police Department, an officer who responded to a crash was injured during a struggle with a man he was trying to take into custody.

'Mainland Militia' making a comeback following viral video
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Last year during quarantine, FOX 26 introduced you to a Texas City baseball team that made a viral video promoting social distancing. Well, they're back!

Fireworks, festivals & parades: Fourth of July events in the Houston area

Need Fourth of July plans? Check out this list of festivals, parades and firework shows around the Houston area this Independence Day weekend.

Police find buckets of liquid meth during Texas City traffic stop

Police say 13 five-gallon buckets containing liquid methamphetamine were found in the back of a pickup truck during a traffic stop in Texas City.

Texas City, Spring, and League City communities react to murder suicide of two educators

Two Houston area school districts are left stunned and saddened after a murder-suicide left a Texas City ISD principal dead and a Spring ISD assistant principal dead.

Two Houston area educators killed in murder-suicide
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Two Houston area school districts are left stunned and saddened after a murder-suicide leaves a Texas City ISD principal and a Spring ISD assistant principal dead. Fox 26 reporter Ivory Hecker has the latest.

All-clear given after shelter-in-place order for portion of Texas City, two Marathon employees hospitalized

An all-clear order has been given following a shelter-in-place order that was issued on Tuesday afternoon for a portion of Texas City. Officials said there is no further shelter-in-place order and there is no danger to the community. 

Descendants of Blacks who worked at Stringfellow Orchards in the 1800's are still benefitting today

Would it surprise you to know two African Americans are calling attention to Confederate History Month? They're pointing out a story about a confederate soldier you've likely never heard before.