Texas voters to decide on constitutional amendment clarifying that only U.S. citizens can vote

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed new legislation on Monday that he says makes it “crystal clear" that only U.S. citizens are allowed to vote in Texas. Texas voters will decide on the issue in November.

15 suspected Houston gang members used taco truck to deal drugs, officials say

A federal grand jury has indicted 15 suspected Houston gang members for allegedly running a drug-trafficking operation that used a taco truck and the U.S. mail for distribution.

Houston weather: Centerpoint, Entergy power outage tracker, maps

A tracker with the latest Houston power outage numbers for Centerpoint and Entergy as well as how to see the map or report an outage.

Deadly Katy Freeway crash: 1 killed, 1 injured after crash into tree

Authorities believe the weather was a factor in a crash that left a man dead and a woman in the hospital near Katy early Tuesday morning.

Houston weather: School closures, delays due for Tuesday, May 27

Strong storms moved across the Houston area on Tuesday morning, causing power outages and damage. We are keeping track of school delays and cancellations as they arise.

Texas House passes bill to legalize short-barrel firearms

"Sawed-off" shotguns may soon be legal in Texas after the House passed a bill that expands the types of firearms legally allowed in the state.

Deadly Houston crash on I-10 at Waco; 1 dead, 3 injured

A woman was killed and three others were injured in a crash involving an 18-wheeler and three other vehicles on I-10 in Houston on Monday night, police say.

Former FOX 26 Houston anchor José Griñán has died

Beloved former FOX 26 Houston anchor José Griñán has died. Though José may no longer be with us, his legacy will continue to shine brightly in the stories he told, the lives he touched, and the city he loved.

Galveston Island Beach Patrol warns of rip currents during Memorial Day

On Memorial Day, many people are either planning to take a trip to Galveston or have made their way down to the island, but Galveston Island Beach Patrol has a warning about rip currents this Memorial Day.

Houston weather: Strong storms possible overnight, FOX 26 Storm Alert issued

There's a chance for isolated showers or thunderstorms developing Monday evening for the greater Houston area. By midnight, rain chances increase, with scattered showers and thunderstorms possible  - a FOX 26 Storm Alert is in effect for overnight tonight.

'Audrii's Law' signed into effect by Governor Abbott

House Bill 2000, also known as Audrii's Law, was signed by Governor Greg Abbott on Saturday and will go into effect in September.