Fort Bend County Judge suspected of soon switching political parties

A critical vote by Fort Bend County Judge KP George has political observers speculating that the controversial Democrat could be pondering a jump to the Republican Party. FOX 26's Greg Groogan discussed the prospect with a political analyst from Rice University.

Texas weather: Gov. Greg Abbott activates state emergency response resources ahead of severe storms

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced he's directed the Texas Department of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency resources ahead of increased threats of severe weather and flash flooding in large areas of the state through the weekend.

Texas NAACP joins lawsuit over Trump Administration's actions to dismantle Department of Education

The lawsuit, filed by the national NAACP and other branches of the organization, states that getting rid of the department would threaten educational equality for students of color across the country.

New job search website launches in Houston

A new website has launched to help connect jobseekers to potential work in the Houston area.

Beto O'Rourke, Gov. Tim Walz to hold town hall in Fort Bend County

Former Texas congressman Beto O'Rourke and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will hold a town hall at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds on Thursday night.

President Trump calls Rep. Jasmine Crockett a 'lowlife' after 'Hot Wheels' comment

President Donald Trump has called Representative Jasmine Crockett (D-Dallas) a “lowlife" after she referred to Texas Governor Greg Abbott as “Governor Hot Wheels."

Hirsch Road murder suspect fled to El Salvador, found dead: police

The suspect wanted for the murder of a 67-year-old in north Houston back in November 2024 was reportedly found dead after fleeing to El Salvador, according to police.

Texas Rangers identify suspect in 2016 cold case murder of woman with 9 children

The Texas Rangers and the Laredo Police Department have identified the man believed to be responsible for the 2016 killing of 33-year-old Janette Escamilla Jaramillo, of Laredo.

Houston weather: Flood watch for Southeast Texas counties Thursday, Friday

A Flood Watch goes into effect for Brazoria, Matagorda, Wharton, Jackson and Calhoun counties Thursday morning through Friday afternoon with storms expected to move across the Houston area.