Texas development group sues Trump administration over Big Bend border wall plans

A Presidio and Presidio County economic development organization is suing the Trump administration, claiming that plans to build a border wall and other technology will increase the risk of flooding in the Big Bend region.

Texas man receives maximum 50-year federal prison sentence for abusing two children

A Texas man has been sentenced to 50 years in federal prison for the sexual exploitation and abuse of two children, federal prosecutors announced Wednesday.

Braving triple-digit heat: How fans are staying cool at Houston FIFA Fan Fest

Despite "feels-like" temperatures soaring well into the triple digits, dedicated soccer fans are still flocking to EaDo with creative ways to stay cool for the Houston FIFA Fan Fest.

Six people hospitalized after gang-related shootout in Amarillo

A gang-related dispute in Amarillo escalated into a shootout Wednesday night, leaving six people hospitalized, including four bystanders. A suspect has been apprehended.

Archaeologists discover second intact Battle of the Alamo cannonball in three months

Archaeologists at the Alamo have unearthed a second intact 1836 battle-era cannonball, an iron projectile likely fired by Texan defenders during the historic siege.

Supreme Court strikes down federal gun ban for unlawful drug users

The Supreme Court has ruled that a federal law automatically banning unlawful drug users from possessing firearms is unconstitutional, dealing a major blow to the government’s efforts to disarm individuals over routine drug use.

Texas Highway Patrol trooper dies in northwest Texas crash with semi-truck

A Texas Highway Patrol trooper died Wednesday afternoon following a crash with a semi-truck while attempting a traffic stop in northwest Texas, state officials said.

Lee Gilley case: Sources say Italian government receives formal extradition request

FOX 26 has learned from sources that the Italian government has received a formal extradition request for Lee Gilley, the suspect accused of murdering his pregnant wife then allegedly cut off his ankle monitor, fled to Italy and was caught.

Confirmed cases of screwworm in Texas causing concern among pet owners

As concerns grow over the spread of New World screwworm, veterinarians say dogs and cats can be affected by the flesh-eating parasite, though the risk remains much higher for livestock.

Investigation finds cheating on Texas homestead exemption is widespread

Journalist and longtime Fox 26 contributor Charles Blain employed artificial intelligence to analyze a sample of 20,000 mostly Harris County exemption holders.

Fort Bend County Judge declares public health emergency to support mosquito control operations

Fort Bend County Judge Daniel Wong has issued a declaration of local public health emergency in response to extraordinary mosquito populations affecting large portions of Fort Bend County.

Texas Rangers expand cold case program across state

The Texas Department of Public Safety announced it was expanding a unit that specializes in cold case murders and sexual assaults statewide.

South Texas motorists use sledgehammers, shovels to rescue survivors of fiery plane crash

A twin-engine business jet carrying six people crashed onto a major Laredo highway and erupted in flames Tuesday night, killing one person and sparking a frantic rescue effort as passing motorists rushed toward the burning wreckage to pull survivors to safety.