Mother, activists want teen in federal custody to return home, asks city officials for help

The mother of a 15-year-old boy with autism wants her son returned home to her after he went missing in Houston earlier this month and ended up being placed with the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Refugee Resettlement.

Houston SWAT standoff: Person barricaded in apartment on Main Street taken into custody

A person has been taken into custody after being barricaded inside a Midtown Houston apartment after allegedly firing a gun at a METRORail platform on Tuesday morning, officials say.

West Nile Virus found in mosquitoes trapped in Sugar Land

At least one mosquito trapped in Sugar Land has tested positive for West Nile Virus, according to Sugar Land city officials.

Texas election 2025: Houston, Southeast Texas races to watch

Texas voters will head to the polls on Nov. 4 to decide on some statewide issues and local positions. Here's a look at some of the key races and how to find out what is on your ballot.

Houston free Halloween, trick-or-treat events 2025

Are you looking for a scary good time this October? Here's a list of free trick-or-treat and Halloween events across the Houston area this month.

Burn ban in effect for Montgomery, Fort Bend counties

Burn bans are in place for a few surrounding counties in the Houston-area, including Montgomery and Fort Bend County.

Houston traffic: Lanes of Bammel N. Houston Road shut down after crash

In north Harris County, drivers should expect traffic delays as a major crash has caused road closures, according to Harris County officials.

76 Texas rural hospitals on life support as state seeks $50B federal lifeline

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is pursuing $50 billion in federal funding to save and expand rural healthcare services as 76 rural hospitals face closure across the state.

Houston: Missing teen with autism in federal custody, ICE reports

A Houston teen with autism who went missing for almost a week has been in ICE custody for several days, according to a local organization. An ICE spokesperson sent a statement to FOX 26 denying the claim.

Harris County contractor allegedly took project payment without completing work

Harris County officials are searching for a contractor who allegedly took payment without finishing a project and called 911 dispatchers being abusive to operators.

3 juveniles accused of robbing male at gunpoint in Harris County, 2 charged

Three juveniles, ages 14,14, and one under 10, were accused of robbing a male at gunpoint in the 14500 block of Tomball Parkway, Harris County officials say.

Louisiana fugitives found near Channelview: 1 dead, 1 in custody

A stolen vehicle out of Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office in Louisiana was located at a Walmart parking lot near Channelview along with two fugitives.

Fan at Texas A&M game with BAC .337 had sandwich, water jug of whiskey

Texas A&M police reported a high number of game-day incidents, highlighted by one fan who was found with a dangerous 0.337 Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) after allegedly drinking whiskey from a water jug, leading to a charge of public intoxication and transfer to EMS.

Deputy shoots dog to end fatal attack on owner in Bacliff

A Bacliff man was fatally attacked by his two pit bull dogs in his yard Saturday, leading a Galveston County Sheriff's deputy to shoot one of the animals to end the assault.

Authorities seek help locating teen missing since October 3

Pasadena police are requesting the public's assistance to find 18-year-old Angel Daniel Fernandez, who has been missing since October 3rd, with his personal items found near his home.