South Houston: Woman with machete shot by FBI agent; witnesses speak on incident

A woman was shot by an FBI agent in Houston on Thursday evening after she allegedly threatened the agent with a machete. Witnesses tell FOX 26 that the woman was actually looking for people who attacked her first.

Federal court halts Trump’s transgender passport restrictions

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from banning the use of “X" gender markers on passports, siding with the ACLU and LGBTQ+ plaintiffs who argued the policy was discriminatory.

Houston weather: Stormy Easter weekend possible across most of Texas

It's going to be windy and increasingly muggy tonight and Saturday as tough thunderstorms soak central and north Texas. Other than a few fast-moving showers on Saturday, the action will mostly stay to our west. So if you have travel plans to Austin, Waco, DFW or the Hill Country, just be aware that severe storms and heavy rain are a concern there.

Katy ISD student develops online tool to help blind students

A Katy ISD senior is making a name for herself and charting a future of success, all before she graduates high school or goes to college.

Houston: Family receives mother's remains months later, one hour before mortuary received cease and desist

Richardson Mortuary in Houston was ordered to cease operations after bodies were found exposed on April 11. One family tells FOX 26 that they received their mother's ashes one hour before the order was given.

Here's the status of property tax relief in Texas

If you haven’t received your property tax notice, you will soon. County appraisal districts are in the process of mailing them out. At the same time, state lawmakers are working to provide some relief.

Former Houston ISD executive, district vendor found guilty in multimillion-dollar corruption scheme

A former Houston ISD executive and a former district vendor have been found guilty of over 30 charges related to a nearly decade-long scheme that took millions of dollars from the district.

Houston: Woman arrested in deadly 2024 assault, accused of attacking man over fake jewelry

A woman is now the second person to be arrested in connection to a deadly Houston assault case from October 2024. Court records say the two suspects assaulted a man who sold the woman fake jewelry.

West Houston: Deadly Highway 6 road rage shooting to be reviewed by jury; police spoke with wanted men

Houston Police say they've located two people who were wanted in a deadly road rage shooting last weekend. After speaking to them, however, the case will now the reviewed by a grand jury.