Black Texas voters favor Talarico, but frustration with Democrats runs high
A poll released Monday shows 79% of Black voters support James Talarico, while just 12% support his Republican opponent, Attorney General Ken Paxton.
A poll released Monday shows 79% of Black voters support James Talarico, while just 12% support his Republican opponent, Attorney General Ken Paxton.
California man gets life in prison for trafficking missing teen in Texas
A 51-year-old man was sentenced to life in federal prison for the multi-state sex trafficking of a missing teenager after being apprehended by authorities in West Texas
A 51-year-old man was sentenced to life in federal prison for the multi-state sex trafficking of a missing teenager after being apprehended by authorities in West Texas
When Texans can catch a lunar eclipse in August
Texans will be treated to a spectacular astronomical show in August.
Texans will be treated to a spectacular astronomical show in August.
EaDo residents call for green space to be restored after FIFA Fan Fest
Some East Downtown residents are calling for grass and trees to be restored along the EaDo Promenade following the conclusion of Houston’s FIFA Fan Fest.
Some East Downtown residents are calling for grass and trees to be restored along the EaDo Promenade following the conclusion of Houston’s FIFA Fan Fest.
Texas extends deadline for flood-affected families to apply for SNAP replacement benefits
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients in Central and South Texas affected by last month's severe weather and flooding will have more time to apply for replacement food benefits, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients in Central and South Texas affected by last month's severe weather and flooding will have more time to apply for replacement food benefits, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday.
Family of 24-year-old Montgomery County Sheriff's Deputy files wrongful death lawsuit following I-45 crash
The parents of 24-year-old Montgomery County Sheriff's Deputy Erika Serrato have filed a wrongful death lawsuit following a deadly crash that took Erika's life at the end of June.
The parents of 24-year-old Montgomery County Sheriff's Deputy Erika Serrato have filed a wrongful death lawsuit following a deadly crash that took Erika's life at the end of June.
Houston weather: More dangerous heat Tuesday with some late-day storms
Highs climb into the upper 90s today, with humidity pushing the heat index near 105. An isolated storm could develop late in the afternoon, but most neighborhoods remain rain-free.
Highs climb into the upper 90s today, with humidity pushing the heat index near 105. An isolated storm could develop late in the afternoon, but most neighborhoods remain rain-free.
Houston shooting: 4 suspects sought following shooting in Houston's south side
A search is underway for four suspects following a shooting on Houston's south side on Monday evening, officials said.
A search is underway for four suspects following a shooting on Houston's south side on Monday evening, officials said.
Missing in Montgomery County: Family pleads for help finding missing woman with dementia
Authorities in Montgomery County are asking for the public's help finding a missing 58-year-old woman who disappeared two weeks ago in New Caney.
Authorities in Montgomery County are asking for the public's help finding a missing 58-year-old woman who disappeared two weeks ago in New Caney.
Stolen miniature horse reunited with owner thanks to FOX 26 report
Terry Jordan credits our July 30 report about his stolen miniature horse named “Peanut" for the safe return of his beloved pony.
Terry Jordan credits our July 30 report about his stolen miniature horse named “Peanut" for the safe return of his beloved pony.
FIFA match promoter charged with transportation of child pornography
A 42-year-old match promoter with the FIFA national football organization and a representative of Qatar's football team has been charged with transporting child pornography, federal authorities announced.
A 42-year-old match promoter with the FIFA national football organization and a representative of Qatar's football team has been charged with transporting child pornography, federal authorities announced.
UIL state basketball tournament stays at Alamodome through 2028, open to future sites
UIL officials say the agreement to hold the Texas high school basketball state championships at the Alamodome runs through the 2028 state championships.
UIL officials say the agreement to hold the Texas high school basketball state championships at the Alamodome runs through the 2028 state championships.
Fort Bend ISD closed 7 elementary schools, but what happens to the buildings now?
Seven Fort Bend ISD elementary schools will not reopen for the 2026-27 school year. The district says the campuses could be repurposed, leased, sold or demolished, while families seek specific plans, timelines and information about ongoing maintenance costs.
Seven Fort Bend ISD elementary schools will not reopen for the 2026-27 school year. The district says the campuses could be repurposed, leased, sold or demolished, while families seek specific plans, timelines and information about ongoing maintenance costs.
New Texas hunting and fishing license rules require valid ID for purchases
Under new Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) rules that took effect Monday, Texans and other customers ages 17+ must now show valid identification to purchase a recreational hunting or fishing license.
Under new Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) rules that took effect Monday, Texans and other customers ages 17+ must now show valid identification to purchase a recreational hunting or fishing license.
Houston weather: Summer heat to continue, isolated afternoon storms possible
Look for the summer heat to continue across the Houston area for Tuesday with an afternoon storm possible.
Look for the summer heat to continue across the Houston area for Tuesday with an afternoon storm possible.
La Porte police arrest man in 2012 killing of 16-month-old after cold case breakthrough
A 39-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the 2012 homicide of a 16-month-old boy after a renewed investigation by the La Porte Police Department and the Texas Attorney General’s Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit uncovered new evidence that investigators say established probable cause.
A 39-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the 2012 homicide of a 16-month-old boy after a renewed investigation by the La Porte Police Department and the Texas Attorney General’s Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit uncovered new evidence that investigators say established probable cause.
Harris County man charged with multiple child sexual abuse charges
A Harris County man has been charged with multiple child sexual abuse offenses, according to court documents.
A Harris County man has been charged with multiple child sexual abuse offenses, according to court documents.
Judge to consider gag order changes in Lee Gilley case after attorney accused of violation
A proposed agreement between prosecutors and the defense team could soon modify a gag order in Lee Gilley’s capital murder case and expand what those involved in the case can publicly say.
A proposed agreement between prosecutors and the defense team could soon modify a gag order in Lee Gilley’s capital murder case and expand what those involved in the case can publicly say.
Former Texas Rep. Kay Granger, trailblazing Fort Worth mayor, dies at 83
Former U.S. Rep. Kay Granger, Fort Worth's first female mayor, has died at 83.
Former U.S. Rep. Kay Granger, Fort Worth's first female mayor, has died at 83.
Texas halts power grid connections for new data centers over energy, water supply concerns
Gov. Greg Abbott ordered state regulators to pause grid approvals for new data centers until a comprehensive audit on power and water usage is completed.
Gov. Greg Abbott ordered state regulators to pause grid approvals for new data centers until a comprehensive audit on power and water usage is completed.