Houston Food Bank gives goods as SNAP benefits potentially run out
The Houston Food Bank gave away goods to families as many worry about a possible federal food assistance halt coming in November. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez spoke to a TSA agent, a federal worker missing paychecks, who volunteered at the event.
Houston City Council approves purchase of East Downtown property for homeless facility
Houston City Council approved the purchase of a property in East Downtown to create a centralized homeless intake facility.
Harris County commissioner raising alarm over $47 million pay increase for county employees
Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey is sounding the alarm about a $47 million proposal aimed at raising salaries for County employees under a certain pay grade.
Harris County commissioner speaks against multi-million increase in employee pay
Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey is sounding the alarm about a $47 million proposal aimed to raise salaries for County employees under a certain pay grade.
Houston City Council approves property purchase for homeless facility
On Wednesday, Houston City Council approved the purchase of a property in East Downtown to create the city’s first centralized homeless intake facility. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour explains the information available so far and why one councilmember voted against the purchase.
Texas border agents seize truck stuffed with snakes and lizards headed to Mexico
U.S. Border Patrol officers seized more than 100 snakes, spiders, lizards and salamanders from a truck attempting to cross over the border into Mexico.
Houston Police seeking persons of interest in fatal Greenspoint apartment shooting
A man was fatally shot in early October at his apartment on Plaza Verde Drive. Police released pictures of three of the four persons of interest.
'Smart Wall' border technology planned for Big Bend National Park area
The federal government’s $4.5 billion “Smart Wall" project will add hundreds of miles of high-tech border security, including detection systems through Big Bend National Park.
'Vehicle of interest' wanted in fatal Sugar Land shooting
In June 2025, a man was found fatally shot on SH-6 South. The vehicle of interest is described as a gray 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra.
Oil spill prompts closure in Galveston Ship Channel, Coast Guard says
The Galveston Ship Channel is closed from Gulf Coppers to the Pelican Island Bridge.
How to keep pumpkins from rotting: Testing jack-o-lantern social media hacks
You and your kids put elbow grease into carving your creepy Halloween pumpkins, but we know they can rot pretty quickly while sitting on the front porch. We put some social media hacks to the test to help them last longer.
Montgomery Co. employees handed flyer that tested positive for fentanyl: authorities
Authorities in Montgomery County say two county employees began to experience dizziness and other symptoms after being handed a flyer that later tested positive for fentanyl. A woman reportedly handed them the flyer in the parking lot of a library.
Houston City Council considers 'high-risk' apartment inspection program
A proposed ordinance in Houston would create a High-Risk Apartment Inspection Program to address and improve complexes with health, safety, and habitability violations.
Houston fire: Apartment units damaged near Olympia, Hayes
Two people were taken to the hospital and others were treated for smoke inhalation after an apartment fire in west Houston on Wednesday morning, officials say.
Houston City Council to vote on 'high-risk' apartment inspection program
The proposed ordinance would create a High-Risk Apartment Inspection Program to address and improve complexes with health, safety, and habitability violations.
United Airlines flight lands safely in Houston's Bush Airport as emergency declared
United Airlines says a flight from Washington Dulles to Houston landed safely at Bush Airport on Tuesday night after experiencing an apparent engine compression stall.
Houston weather: Cold front, wind advisory, Halloween forecast
The Houston area is experiencing the coolest air since early April, with highs only reaching the upper 60s despite sunny skies.
Woman shot outside Harris County Walmart during suspected child custody dispute
A shooting that left a woman injured outside of a west Harris County Walmart appears to have stemmed from a child custody dispute, the sheriff’s office says.
Fort Bend ISD mom claims 6-year-old assaulted by other students
According to a Fort Bend ISD mother, her 6-year-old son was sexually assaulted by other students at a local elementary school.
Houston Texans' Jalen Pitre tackling hunger for homeless community
Texans safety Jalen Pitre is serving up meals of love through his Pitre Boyz Foundation. FOX 26's Coco Dominguez caught up with as he brought plates to the Salvation Army.