Texas, federal government strike deal aiming to speed up state infrastructure projects

A new agreement between the Federal Highway Administration and the Texas Department of Transportation will give the state more authority to conduct environmental reviews, a move the government says will accelerate the construction of bridge and highway projects.

ExxonMobil Baytown Main Office Building imploded in demolition

The ExxonMobil Main Office Building in Baytown, Texas, on Decker Drive was imploded on Saturday after opening its doors more than 50 years ago.

Now-former Boling ISD board president arrested for child porn charge

According to the Wharton County Sheriff's Office, Jerry James Svatek Jr. is in federal custody after bonding out of Wharton Co. Jail.

Recycling delays frustrate Houston residents as bins overflow

If your recycling bin has been sitting on the curb for weeks, you’re not alone. Across Houston, many neighbors say pick-ups have been delayed and want answers. FOX 26’s Jillian Hartmann spoke with frustrated neighbors and found out what the city is doing to fix the problem.

West Nile virus in Harris County: First case of 2025 confirmed

Health officials have confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus in Harris County this year. Here's what we know.

Texas THC ban: Ricky Williams calls for 'friend' Gov. Abbott to veto bill

Former Texas Longhorn and NFL running back Ricky Williams is the latest to call for Gov. Greg Abbott to veto Senate Bill 3, which would ban THC products in Texas outside of the state's medical marijuana program.

US plans to open fly factory in Texas to fight against flesh-eating parasite

The United States plans to open a fly factory at Moore Air Base in Texas in order to breed millions of them in an effort to keep a flesh-eating parasite from infesting American cattle.