Houston City Council considers 'high-risk' apartment inspection program

A proposed ordinance in Houston would create a High-Risk Apartment Inspection Program to address and improve complexes with health, safety, and habitability violations.

Houston fire: Apartment units damaged near Olympia, Hayes

Two people were taken to the hospital and others were treated for smoke inhalation after an apartment fire in west Houston on Wednesday morning, officials say.

Indiana student admits Valentine’s Day shooting plot

A transgender high school student in Indiana accused of plotting a Valentine’s Day mass shooting has reached a plea deal.

United Airlines flight lands safely in Houston's Bush Airport as emergency declared

United Airlines says a flight from Washington Dulles to Houston landed safely at Bush Airport on Tuesday night after experiencing an apparent engine compression stall.

Houston weather: Cold front, wind advisory, Halloween forecast

The Houston area is experiencing the coolest air since early April, with highs only reaching the upper 60s despite sunny skies.

Woman shot outside Harris County Walmart during suspected child custody dispute

A shooting that left a woman injured outside of a west Harris County Walmart appears to have stemmed from a child custody dispute, the sheriff’s office says.

Fort Bend ISD mom claims 6-year-old assaulted by other students

According to a Fort Bend ISD mother, her 6-year-old son was sexually assaulted by other students at a local elementary school.

Humble residents at odds with ranch that attracts thousands to neighborhood

Residents of an Humble subdivision say events at Cowboy City Ranch make it difficult to get in and out of the neighborhood. The owner of the ranch sent a statement to FOX 26 in response to neighbors' complaints.

'Survivor's remorse': Jamaican Houstonians react to Hurricane Melissa making landfall

Hurricane Melissa made landfall as a Category 5 storm, slamming into Jamaica, leaving Houstonians with ties and loved ones on the island watching from afar nervously.

Texas judges can now refuse to perform same-sex marriages

While the Texas Supreme Court's addition to the judicial conduct code does not include reasoning for the change, it follows a years-long debate over whether judges within the state are obligated to perform same-sex ceremonies.

Truck carrying research monkeys crashes in Mississippi — three still missing

Authorities in Mississippi say several monkeys were euthanized and three remain missing after a truck transporting the animals crashed on Interstate 59 in Jasper County.

More details released on Baytown crash that injured 5 children, officer

Baytown Police have released more details of the major crash that injured an officer, a woman, and five children last Thursday. Meanwhile, community members are supporting the family involved in the crash.