Former cruise ship worker pleads guilty to teen sexual assault after 20 years on the run
A Nicaraguan national who spent more than 20 years fleeing federal authorities has pleaded guilty to the forcible sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl on a cruise ship that departed from Galveston, federal prosecutors announced Monday.
A Nicaraguan national who spent more than 20 years fleeing federal authorities has pleaded guilty to the forcible sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl on a cruise ship that departed from Galveston, federal prosecutors announced Monday.
Earthquake rattles West Texas town
A small earthquake was reported in West Texas on Tuesday.
A small earthquake was reported in West Texas on Tuesday.
Texas man gets life for supplying fentanyl then watching, recording the victim’s overdose death
A Denison man has been sentenced to life in federal prison for supplying a fatal dose of fentanyl-laced pills to a 20-year-old woman, then recording video of her as she spent hours dying of an overdose.
A Denison man has been sentenced to life in federal prison for supplying a fatal dose of fentanyl-laced pills to a 20-year-old woman, then recording video of her as she spent hours dying of an overdose.
New World screwworm cases rise to 19 as Texas expands livestock quarantines
Federal officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has risen to 19, with all but one in Texas.
Federal officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has risen to 19, with all but one in Texas.
Camp Mystic files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy following deadly Texas flash flood investigation
Camp Mystic, the Texas Hill Country girls' summer camp where 27 campers and staff members died during a catastrophic flash flood last summer, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Camp Mystic, the Texas Hill Country girls' summer camp where 27 campers and staff members died during a catastrophic flash flood last summer, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Georgia's Marjorie Taylor Greene says she's done with Republican Party
Former Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene says she no longer supports the Republican Party.
Former Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene says she no longer supports the Republican Party.
Houston weather forecast: Saharan dust brings hazy skies amid summer heat
More typical June heat continues across Southeast Texas with highs in the 90s and heat index values above 100 each afternoon. Saharan dust may give us hazy skies at times while helping keep rain chances low.
More typical June heat continues across Southeast Texas with highs in the 90s and heat index values above 100 each afternoon. Saharan dust may give us hazy skies at times while helping keep rain chances low.
Sugar Land officer injured during traffic stop on Highway 6, suspect search ongoing
Sugar Land police are searching for a suspect who left the scene of a traffic stop on Highway 6 where an officer was injured.
Sugar Land police are searching for a suspect who left the scene of a traffic stop on Highway 6 where an officer was injured.
Lightning strike possibly sparked Webster fire that displaced 15 families
The Webster community is coming together to help more than a dozen families after a fire ripped through an apartment complex over the weekend. Officials believe a lightning strike may have caused the fire.
The Webster community is coming together to help more than a dozen families after a fire ripped through an apartment complex over the weekend. Officials believe a lightning strike may have caused the fire.
Catalytic converter thefts surge in Harris County as critics question low bonds for repeat offenders
Catalytic converter thefts are on the rise here in Harris County. If it continues, the number of thefts will double last year's total. The reason cited by officials is the rising cost of metal.
Catalytic converter thefts are on the rise here in Harris County. If it continues, the number of thefts will double last year's total. The reason cited by officials is the rising cost of metal.
Tesla sued after Katy crash leaves 76-year-old woman dead
Tesla is facing a new wrongful death lawsuit in Texas after a crash that allegedly involved the company's Autopilot system left a 76-year-old grandmother dead inside her family's home.
Tesla is facing a new wrongful death lawsuit in Texas after a crash that allegedly involved the company's Autopilot system left a 76-year-old grandmother dead inside her family's home.
San Antonio native Kingston Flemings drafted by Atlanta Hawks after stellar Houston season
University of Houston freshman guard Kingston Flemings has been selected eighth overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2026 NBA Draft after earning All-American honors and leading the Cougars to the Sweet 16.
University of Houston freshman guard Kingston Flemings has been selected eighth overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2026 NBA Draft after earning All-American honors and leading the Cougars to the Sweet 16.
Influencer Jake Lang released on bond, ordered to leave Texas within 24 hours
Pardoned January 6th rioter Jake Lang has been released from jail on a reduced $250,000 bond and ordered to leave Texas within 24 hours following a felony terroristic threat charge.
Pardoned January 6th rioter Jake Lang has been released from jail on a reduced $250,000 bond and ordered to leave Texas within 24 hours following a felony terroristic threat charge.
NBA Draft 2026: Chicago Bulls draft Texas standout Dailyn Swain at No. 15
Former Texas Longhorns standout Dailyn Swain has been selected 15th overall by the Chicago Bulls in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft following a spectacular breakout season.
Former Texas Longhorns standout Dailyn Swain has been selected 15th overall by the Chicago Bulls in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft following a spectacular breakout season.
Delta CEO Ed Bastian reveals what he says must happen for airline ticket prices to fall
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian is revealing exactly what it will take for elevated airline ticket prices to decline.
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian is revealing exactly what it will take for elevated airline ticket prices to decline.
Katy Tesla crash: Expert explains what investigators will be looking for as federal probe continues
As investigators work to determine what caused a Tesla Model 3 to crash into a Katy-area home, killing 76-year-old Martha Avila, both local experts and federal agencies are taking a closer look at the evidence.
As investigators work to determine what caused a Tesla Model 3 to crash into a Katy-area home, killing 76-year-old Martha Avila, both local experts and federal agencies are taking a closer look at the evidence.
Texas fireworks sales open June 24: What to know before buying
Texas Fourth of July fireworks sales officially kick off this Wednesday, June 24, but fire officials warn that even simple sparklers pose a serious burn risk for kids.
Texas Fourth of July fireworks sales officially kick off this Wednesday, June 24, but fire officials warn that even simple sparklers pose a serious burn risk for kids.
State Senator warns Homestead Exemption cheaters to stop or else
Cheating by Texas property owners who improperly claim the state's generous Homestead exemption has drawn the attention of State Senator Paul Bettencourt, who is urging violators to stop or face consequences.
Cheating by Texas property owners who improperly claim the state's generous Homestead exemption has drawn the attention of State Senator Paul Bettencourt, who is urging violators to stop or face consequences.
Southeast Houston Fire: What we know about the company
As investigators work to determine what caused the massive fire at a Southeast Houston recycling facility, FOX 26 is taking a closer look at the company behind the property.
As investigators work to determine what caused the massive fire at a Southeast Houston recycling facility, FOX 26 is taking a closer look at the company behind the property.
Southeast Houston recycling facility fire continues to burn, air monitoring continuing
A massive plume of smoke is rising from a fire at a recycling facility in southeast Houston. The fire was reported near Kellogg Street and Manchester Street and is currently at three alarms.
A massive plume of smoke is rising from a fire at a recycling facility in southeast Houston. The fire was reported near Kellogg Street and Manchester Street and is currently at three alarms.