Houston man, 20, charged in deadly shooting at birthday party

A suspect has been charged more than two years after a shooting at a birthday party in southeast Houston left one man dead and a girl injured.

These small cities were just named the best in America: Here's why

What small U.S. cities offer the best quality of life? A new ranking looked at more than 1,300 communities, and here's what the data found.

Houston man sentenced to federal prison for $3.5M Spring medical center arson

A 55-year-old man has been sentenced federal prison after planning an arson that destroyed a Spring medical facility and injured a firefighter, costing nearly $3.6 million.

Kentucky state trooper was shot and killed during routine traffic stop

A Kentucky State Police trooper was shot and killed while conducting a traffic stop along Interstate 65, authorities said. A suspect was arrested nearly 100 miles away and is expected to face a murder charge.

4 simple habits can help slow muscle loss as you age, fitness expert says

A New York-based fitness coach says that beyond GLP-1s, there are several other reasons that adults start losing muscle as they get older.

Six Flags Magic Mountain permanently closes X2 roller coaster amid brain injury lawsuits

Six Flags Magic Mountain has announced the permanent retirement of its X2 roller coaster following guest safety concerns and lawsuits alleging rider brain injuries.

$1.4M worth of illegal drugs seized during vehicle inspection in South Texas: DPS

The Texas Department of Public Safety seized around $1.4 million worth of illegal drugs during a commercial vehicle inspection in South Texas last week, according to officials. 

Driver rescued from retention pond in Spring after missing curve

Harris County officials rescued a young woman whose car went into a retention pond on her way to work early Tuesday morning.

Planters NUTmobile is hitting the road and needs drivers - How to apply

The Planters NUTmobile is hitting the road again and looking for three Peanutters to get behind the wheel of the NUTmobile and take the iconic vehicle on the road across the country visiting festivals, parades, college campuses, community events and more. 

National Coffee Day 2026 deals, discounts

Calling all coffee lovers! National Coffee Day is bringing a fresh lineup of freebies and discounts on Tuesday, Sept. 29.

Houston-area gym abruptly closing, leaving families scrambling for answers

Families say they were given just three days’ notice that Stars Gymnastics Training Center will close on Wednesday. FOX 26 Senior Legal Analyst Chris Tritico said families could have legal options if they are not refunded.

Irving couple convicted in $9.5 million investment fraud scheme

An Irving couple was convicted in federal court of conspiring to commit wire fraud after prosecutors said they defrauded more than 700 investors of at least $9.5 million.