Mexican national convicted in Texas for using stolen identity of dead infant for 40 years

Vidal Blanco-Blas was convicted by a federal jury in Texas for using a deceased infant's identity for more than 40 years to obtain a U.S. passport and commit drug crimes.

Chickenpox outbreak at Shepherd High School: What parents should know

Shepherd ISD is warning families about a chickenpox outbreak at Shepherd High School, saying it is monitoring the situation and taking precautions to protect students and staff.

Country Music Hall of Famer John Anderson dies at 71

Country music star John Anderson has died at 71, his family said on social media Wednesday night.

Houston proposes new gas station restrictions after Riverside Terrace residents push back against development

Houston city leaders are considering new restrictions on where gas stations can be built, a move that comes months after residents in Riverside Terrace fought against a proposed gas station and convenience store near their homes.

Political texts piling up? Houston voters describe campaign overload as tech expert explains data brokers

Houston voters discuss political texts and campaign mailers ahead of the 2026 midterm election. FOX tech expert Juan Guevara Torres explains how data brokers collect personal information, while political analyst Mark Jones discusses why voting early could reduce campaign texts.

Houston weather: Warming trend to continue on Thursday

Pleasant mornings stick around while afternoons get a bit warmer on Thursday with inland spots reaching the upper 80s and muggier low 80s near the coast. Ragweed pollen levels are high too, so allergy sufferers take note.

Alief ISD's Hastings High School lockdown lifted

The lockdown at Alief ISD's Hastings High School has been lifted, according to officials.

Humble police shoot man in FM 1960, Townsen parking lot

A man was killed in a shooting involving Humble police officers in the parking lot of a shopping center on Wednesday, officials say.

Harris County law enforcement cracking down on school zone speeders, bus violations

If you’re driving through a school zone in Harris County this week, you’ll want to keep a close eye on your speedometer. Local law enforcement is out in full force, and making a mistake will cost you.

Vance blasts GOP pushback to Ramaswamy ad featuring Acton's estranged mother during Ohio stop

Vice President JD Vance criticized some of his fellow Republicans Wednesday, saying he is "disgusted" by their pushback against an ad by Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy that features the estranged mother of his Democratic opponent, Dr. Amy Acton. 

Texas employment growth drops below long-term average as 19,000 jobs shed: Dallas Fed

The Texas Employment Forecast released by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas indicates that job growth has slowed in Texas, despite the state continuing to outpace the nation’s annual growth rate. 

2026 midterm elections: 21 key House races to follow

Voters across the country will decide which party controls the House as a handful of closely watched races shape the 2026 midterm elections.

Governor spares death-row inmate after raising doubts about evidence

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey granted executive clemency to a death row inmate, commuting his sentence to life in prison after officials raised concerns about the validity of his conviction.

Texas governor’s race: Abbott holds narrow lead over Hinojosa in latest poll

Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott holds a slim lead over Democrat Gina Hinojosa as the pair enter the final stretch of the election, according to the latest poll.