Former Congressman Barney Frank dead at 86
Former Congressman Barney Frank was trailblazer for gay rights and also helped craft the most significant changes to the financial system in a generation.
Former Congressman Barney Frank was trailblazer for gay rights and also helped craft the most significant changes to the financial system in a generation.
Houston shooting: 1 killed outside Richmond Avenue business
Police are investigating a deadly shooting off of Richmond Avenue in west Houston on Wednesday morning.
Police are investigating a deadly shooting off of Richmond Avenue in west Houston on Wednesday morning.
Traffic: I-610 North Loop main lanes closed due to heavy truck
There will be major traffic delays northeast of Houston due to I-610 North Loop eastbound lanes being closed on Wednesday due to a heavy truck crash.
There will be major traffic delays northeast of Houston due to I-610 North Loop eastbound lanes being closed on Wednesday due to a heavy truck crash.
3 shot, injured near Channelview apartment; suspect on the run
Investigators are looking into the shooting of three males at an apartment complex in Channelview.
Investigators are looking into the shooting of three males at an apartment complex in Channelview.
Driver warns others after 'bad gas' incident in Spring Branch
An employee at the Circle K along Long Point Road says four to six customers reported problems and that there was water in the gas. The employee says the issue has since been resolved.
An employee at the Circle K along Long Point Road says four to six customers reported problems and that there was water in the gas. The employee says the issue has since been resolved.
Galveston mother speaks out after son killed in officer-involved shooting during traffic stop
The mother of Randy Martin is calling for transparency after the 47-year-old was killed in an officer-involved shooting during a Galveston traffic stop Monday night. Texas Rangers are leading the investigation.
The mother of Randy Martin is calling for transparency after the 47-year-old was killed in an officer-involved shooting during a Galveston traffic stop Monday night. Texas Rangers are leading the investigation.
Texas adds deaf, hard of hearing designation to driver’s licenses
The Texas Department of Public Safety has expanded its Driving with Disability Program to include a new "deaf/hard of hearing" designation on driver's licenses to improve communication between officers and drivers during traffic stops.
The Texas Department of Public Safety has expanded its Driving with Disability Program to include a new "deaf/hard of hearing" designation on driver's licenses to improve communication between officers and drivers during traffic stops.
Houston weather: No warnings currently in effect in the Houston area
The daily threat for heavy rainfall for the week has arrived to the Houston area for Tuesday night.
The daily threat for heavy rainfall for the week has arrived to the Houston area for Tuesday night.
Houston crime: Suspect pleads guilty to killing Houston mechanic over $500 repair days before Christmas 2022
One of two men facing murder charges in connection of the death of a Houston mechanic days before Christmas in 2022 has pleaded guilty to the crime, according to court records.
One of two men facing murder charges in connection of the death of a Houston mechanic days before Christmas in 2022 has pleaded guilty to the crime, according to court records.
Second murder suspect this month vanishes after cutting off Harris County ankle monitor
Public court records from May 2026 reveal that Harris County prosecutors must legally petition a judge to force private tracking companies to hand over GPS logs during active fugitive manhunts. This bureaucratic process was documented after murder defendant Walter Pozos allegedly tampered with his ankle monitor and skipped his scheduled jury trial. While victim advocates argue that this extra step creates dangerous delays for law enforcement trying to track fleeing suspects, Harris County Pretrial Services has declined to comment on their data-sharing protocols or the timeline of Pozos' escape.
Public court records from May 2026 reveal that Harris County prosecutors must legally petition a judge to force private tracking companies to hand over GPS logs during active fugitive manhunts. This bureaucratic process was documented after murder defendant Walter Pozos allegedly tampered with his ankle monitor and skipped his scheduled jury trial. While victim advocates argue that this extra step creates dangerous delays for law enforcement trying to track fleeing suspects, Harris County Pretrial Services has declined to comment on their data-sharing protocols or the timeline of Pozos' escape.
River Oaks: Family members release statement following murder-suicide of Houston restaurant owners, children
Family members of Thy Mitchell, the mother killed in a River Oaks murder-suicide, have released a statement on social media.
Family members of Thy Mitchell, the mother killed in a River Oaks murder-suicide, have released a statement on social media.
River Oaks shooting: Father, mother, 2 children killed in shooting on Kingston Street
Houston police are on the scene following a deadly shooting where officials said multiple people were killed, officials said.
Houston police are on the scene following a deadly shooting where officials said multiple people were killed, officials said.
Ken Paxton, John Cornyn clash in first public comments since Trump’s Texas Senate endorsement
President Donald Trump's endorsement of Ken Paxton in the Texas Republican Senate runoff has intensified the race, sparking a sharp debate with incumbent Senator John Cornyn over party loyalty and electability.
President Donald Trump's endorsement of Ken Paxton in the Texas Republican Senate runoff has intensified the race, sparking a sharp debate with incumbent Senator John Cornyn over party loyalty and electability.
Florida lawyer, influencer daughter arrested in alleged murder-for-hire plot
A popular TikTok influencer has been arrested for allegedly conspiring with her father and boyfriend to hire someone to kill her ex-boyfriend and the father of her child, singer Jack Avery.
A popular TikTok influencer has been arrested for allegedly conspiring with her father and boyfriend to hire someone to kill her ex-boyfriend and the father of her child, singer Jack Avery.
Worst Hawaii flooding in decades disrupts farms and produce markets
Hawaii's farming industry is struggling to recover after March storms produced the worst flooding the state has seen in 20 years. The natural disaster has dealt a serious blow to local food supply chains, with state officials urging farmers not to give up.
Hawaii's farming industry is struggling to recover after March storms produced the worst flooding the state has seen in 20 years. The natural disaster has dealt a serious blow to local food supply chains, with state officials urging farmers not to give up.
Houston weather: Heavy rainfall likely on Wednesday morning; FOX 26 Storm Alert issued
Scattered thunderstorms develop late Tuesday evening and continue into early Wednesday morning across Southeast Texas. Some storms could turn strong with gusty winds, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours during the overnight hours.
Scattered thunderstorms develop late Tuesday evening and continue into early Wednesday morning across Southeast Texas. Some storms could turn strong with gusty winds, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours during the overnight hours.
New video of deadly UPS plane crash shows engine flying off upon takeoff
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released new video showing the moment an engine flew off a UPS plane before it crashed.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released new video showing the moment an engine flew off a UPS plane before it crashed.
NAACP calls for boycott of Texas, Texas A&M athletics over voting rights concerns
The NAACP is calling for Black athletes and fans to boycott athletic programs at public universities in states they say are restricting Black voting rights, including the University of Texas and Texas A&M.
The NAACP is calling for Black athletes and fans to boycott athletic programs at public universities in states they say are restricting Black voting rights, including the University of Texas and Texas A&M.
Baytown shooting: Man shot outside nursing home, suspect arrested after pursuit on I-10
A suspect is in custody following a shooting outside a nursing home in Baytown on Tuesday afternoon, officials said.
A suspect is in custody following a shooting outside a nursing home in Baytown on Tuesday afternoon, officials said.
America's best-tasting pizza chain is an old-school favorite, survey finds
The survey found that this pizza chain earned 19.1% of the votes for best-tasting fast-food pizza.
The survey found that this pizza chain earned 19.1% of the votes for best-tasting fast-food pizza.