Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Houston merchandise released: Shop gear

FIFA has launched its official Houston-specific 2026 World Cup merchandise, giving fans a first look at the city’s branding as NRG Stadium prepares to host seven matches.

Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Dallas merchandise released: Where to buy gear

FIFA has officially launched its first line of Dallas-themed World Cup 2026 merchandise, marking a major milestone for North Texas as the city prepares to host nine matches and a semifinal at Dallas Stadium.

Texas March 3, 2026 primary election: Houston-area sample ballots

Before you head to the polls for the March 3 primary elections in Texas, you can find out what you are voting for on your sample ballot. Southeast Texas voters can search for their county here.

Houston woman shot in house on McHenry Street

Police say someone opened fire on a Houston home Monday morning, shooting a woman in a bedroom.

Man sentenced to 25 years for continuous sexual abuse of a young child

A man was sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to continuous sexual abuse of a young child in an agreement with prosecutors, Fort Bend County officials say.

Am I registered to vote in Texas? Check status for March 3, 2026 primary

In March, Democrats and Republicans in Texas will head to the polls to select their party's candidates for the November midterm election. Here's how to check if you are registered to vote.

Texas student walkouts: AG launches investigation into 3 districts

Three Texas school districts are now under investigation by the Texas Attorney General over recent student walkouts in protest of ICE operations and immigration policies.

Woman rescued from one of the deepest caves in Texas

A specialized rescue team of more than 60 personnel successfully extricated a researcher from one of the deepest cave systems in Texas on Sunday morning after a falling rock caused serious head and back injuries nearly 500 feet below ground.

VIDEO: Pearland officers save trapped woman from fire using bedsheets

They didn't have a stretcher, so they used what they could find. Watch the moment three Pearland officers used bed sheets to carry a woman to safety as smoke filled her home.

Watch DJ Michael ‘5000’ Watts' 'Kings Day' celebration of life live stream

The celebration of life is being held Monday morning for Houston hip-hop icon DJ Michael "5000" Watts. You can watch the live stream on FOX 26.

Traffic: US 59 lanes back open at 288 after fallen hay bales

Several southbound lanes of U.S. 59 southbound at Highway 288 are back open after a truck hit an overpass and lost several bays of hay bales.

Neighbors rally to save Garden Oaks Theater, push for protections as future remains uncertain

A protest drew supporters to the Garden Oaks Theater in Houston as neighbors urged preservation and historic protections. Organizers say there are no confirmed demolition plans, but the building is not protected from future redevelopment.

Woman charged with murder of ex-boyfriend in northwest Harris County

A 23-year-old has been charged with murder after she allegedly shot her ex-boyfriend in northwest Harris County near Tomball.

Houston mother grieving after daughter killed during house party in on Dagg Road

A local family is searching for answers and justice after 17-year-old Mariah Alatorre was shot and killed at a house party on the city’s South Side on Valentine’s Day morning.