I-45 crash in Houston: Man hit by 3 vehicles near Rankin Road

A man died after he was hit by at least three vehicles on the North Freeway in Houston on Monday night, authorities say.

Where were you then: March 31, 1995, the day Selena was murdered

News of Selena’s death shocked the world on March 31, 1995. Here’s a look back at what happened and how fans around the world began to grieve.

Fort Bend ISD shares new details on school closures, boundary changes; teachers to get placement updates

Fort Bend ISD leaders shared new details on school closures and boundary changes, including teacher placements, special education timelines, transportation updates and what families can expect by mid-April.

Is tougher Texas catalytic converter theft law actually leading to more jail time?

In 2023, Texas lawmakers made catalytic converter theft its own offense with a maximum sentence of up to 2 years in state jail. Multiple convictions can make it a third-degree felony with a maximum sentence of 2 to 10 years in prison. But are are judges and juries utilizing the stiffer punishment?

Houston weather: Tuesday foggy then breeze; rain on the way later this week

Tuesday morning starts with patchy fog across Southeast Texas and then warms quickly. After, we will see a steady breeze and a mix of sun and clouds.

Judge orders release of Army reservist’s wife after hearing in immigration detention case

In an update to a case FOX 26 reported on last week, a Texas Army reservist says his wife will be released from detention after a federal judge ruled her due process rights were violated following a scheduled immigration check-in in December.

TSA lines improve at Houston's Bush Airport as paychecks are restored

After more than a month without pay, Transportation Security Administration officers are finally getting compensated. At George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, conditions have changed dramatically in just a matter of days.

EEOC alleges Houston-area Kroger failed to accommodate, fired employee with disability

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a federal lawsuit alleging that a Kroger in Houston's Clear Lake area stripped a disabled employee of an existing accommodation and then fired her.

Houston-bound flight from Knoxville diverted after engine issue

A flight from Tennessee to Houston was diverted to Mississippi on Monday after experiencing an engine issue, officials confirm.

Harris County boy, 5, reportedly drowns in pool two blocks away

A search for a missing 5-year-old boy in east Harris County ended in tragedy Monday when deputies found the child in a neighbor's pool, officials say.

Missouri City child, 5, found dead in lake after going missing

A 5-year-old child was found dead in a Missouri City lake after being reported missing on Saturday, authorities say.

Texas opens nominations to honor first responders injured or killed in the line of duty

Governor Greg Abbott has officially opened nominations for the 2026 Star of Texas Awards. This prestigious honor recognizes the bravery of peace officers, firefighters, and EMS personnel who have been seriously injured or killed in the line of duty.

Woman killed, another injured in hit-and-run crash in Houston's Acres Homes

Houston police are searching for a suspect in an Acres Homes hit-and-run crash that left a woman dead and another injured on Friday night.

Waco babysitter sentenced to 80 years in federal prison for child sexual exploitation

A Waco man has been sentenced to 80 years in federal prison for the sexual exploitation of children he was entrusted to babysit. FBI investigators discovered more than 23,000 illicit images and videos on Kevin Duane Pridemore’s devices, including recordings of his own victims.

Houston shooting on Rockhill Street leaves 1 dead

Police are investigating a shooting that left a 36-year-old man dead in southeast Houston.