News Briefing following propane facility explosion in Waller County
Authorities provide an update following a propane facility explosion in Waller County on Tuesday.
Authorities provide an update following a propane facility explosion in Waller County on Tuesday.
Chinese company breaks ground on new Prairie View factory, promising hundreds of jobs
A groundbreaking ceremony in Prairie View marks the beginning of construction for a Chinese company's new factory, which is expected to boost the local economy by creating hundreds of employment opportunities.
A groundbreaking ceremony in Prairie View marks the beginning of construction for a Chinese company's new factory, which is expected to boost the local economy by creating hundreds of employment opportunities.
Waller County man sentenced in decapitation of wife, leaving head in shower
Jared James Dicus pleaded guilty to the 2023 murder of his wife in Waller County who was found decapitated and accepted a plea deal for a 40 year sentence.
Jared James Dicus pleaded guilty to the 2023 murder of his wife in Waller County who was found decapitated and accepted a plea deal for a 40 year sentence.
Houston weather: Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued until 9 p.m. for portions of Houston area
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for several counties.
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for several counties.
Houston weather: Excessive heat warning issued for portions of Houston-area
Dangerously hot temperatures will be affecting the Houston area on Memorial Day and the National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for some counties.
Dangerously hot temperatures will be affecting the Houston area on Memorial Day and the National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for some counties.
Houston disaster relief: Severe Weather and Derecho Recovery Fund established
The Severe Weather and Derecho Recovery Fund has been established by the Greater Houston Disaster Alliance - a joint effort of the Greater Houston Community Foundation and the United Way of Greater Houston.
The Severe Weather and Derecho Recovery Fund has been established by the Greater Houston Disaster Alliance - a joint effort of the Greater Houston Community Foundation and the United Way of Greater Houston.
Waller County family on day 5 without power, water
Residents in Waller County feel like they have been forgotten after a tornado hit the area. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia spoke with a family who are still without water and power days later.
Residents in Waller County feel like they have been forgotten after a tornado hit the area. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia spoke with a family who are still without water and power days later.
Waller County families endure fifth day without power after tornado damage
Residents in Waller County voiced their feelings of abandonment in the aftermath of last week’s severe storm.
Residents in Waller County voiced their feelings of abandonment in the aftermath of last week’s severe storm.
FEMA disaster relief: New aid, streamlined application process for storm victims
For the thousands of people who have been devastated by this month's floods and storms, new help is available from the Federal Emergency Management Administration.
For the thousands of people who have been devastated by this month's floods and storms, new help is available from the Federal Emergency Management Administration.
Houston tornadoes: Two EF-1 tornadoes confirmed around Houston area
FOX 26 Meteorologist Allison Gargaro gives a more in-depth explanation on the two EF-1 tornadoes confirmed to have touched down in Cypress and in Waller County.
FOX 26 Meteorologist Allison Gargaro gives a more in-depth explanation on the two EF-1 tornadoes confirmed to have touched down in Cypress and in Waller County.
Houston weather: Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for counties north of Houston
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for several counties in the northern portion of the FOX 26 viewing area.
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for several counties in the northern portion of the FOX 26 viewing area.
Houston weather: Tornado watch issued for counties west, north of Houston
A tornado watch has been issued for counties north and west of the city of Houston for remainder of the day and into the night.
A tornado watch has been issued for counties north and west of the city of Houston for remainder of the day and into the night.
92-year-old woman who lost $30,000 to unscrupulous contractor far from being only alleged victim
Carlos Correa's construction company is facing lawsuits and default judgments exceeding half a million dollars, with one client, 92-year-old Genevieve Parker, expressing betrayal and disappointment over the subpar work and financial loss.
Carlos Correa's construction company is facing lawsuits and default judgments exceeding half a million dollars, with one client, 92-year-old Genevieve Parker, expressing betrayal and disappointment over the subpar work and financial loss.
Former Waller County DA investigator found guilty of drug trafficking, money-laundering charges
Former DA investigator Alex Kassem was convicted of drug trafficking and money laundering, potentially facing life imprisonment after transporting sham heroin and cartel money in his official police vehicle.
Former DA investigator Alex Kassem was convicted of drug trafficking and money laundering, potentially facing life imprisonment after transporting sham heroin and cartel money in his official police vehicle.
Houston weather: Latest watches, warnings, advisories ahead of arctic blast
The arctic blast is being felt in the Houston area, and several warnings, advisories and watches have been issued.
The arctic blast is being felt in the Houston area, and several warnings, advisories and watches have been issued.
I-10 18-wheeler fire: Lanes reopen at Woods Road in Waller County
Westbound lanes of I-10 have reopened in Waller County after an 18-wheeler fire on Thursday morning.
Westbound lanes of I-10 have reopened in Waller County after an 18-wheeler fire on Thursday morning.
Waller County dog struck by weight in October finds new home
A Waller County dog struck by a weight in October has a new lease on life after being adopted by a family.
A Waller County dog struck by a weight in October has a new lease on life after being adopted by a family.
Waller County Sheriff's Office calls for public assistance in solving horse killing
It was discovered Thursday morning around 8:30 a.m. on Jones Road, just south of Whitt Loggins Road, by a concerned citizen.
It was discovered Thursday morning around 8:30 a.m. on Jones Road, just south of Whitt Loggins Road, by a concerned citizen.
Train, 18-wheeler crash after truck gets stuck on tracks in Waller County on FM 114, Riley Road
The train crash occurred around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at FM 1774 and Riley Road.
The train crash occurred around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at FM 1774 and Riley Road.
Waller football coach honored by community
A beloved football coach was celebrated in Waller County, just days after he was killed in a shooting. Prairie View police say Kendrick Wilder was shot multiple times while working on the campus farm and a former coworker now faces murder charges in the incident. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle attended the game for the man's team and has more on the story.
A beloved football coach was celebrated in Waller County, just days after he was killed in a shooting. Prairie View police say Kendrick Wilder was shot multiple times while working on the campus farm and a former coworker now faces murder charges in the incident. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle attended the game for the man's team and has more on the story.



















