Woman charged with murder of ex-boyfriend in northwest Harris County

A 23-year-old has been charged with murder after she allegedly shot her ex-boyfriend in northwest Harris County near Tomball.

Houston mother grieving after daughter killed during house party in on Dagg Road

A local family is searching for answers and justice after 17-year-old Mariah Alatorre was shot and killed at a house party on the city’s South Side on Valentine’s Day morning.

DHS shutdown: Border czar Tom Homan signals no compromising on masks

Border czar Tom Homan said this weekend that the administration was unwilling to agree to Democrats' demands that ICE officers clearly identify themselves and remove masks during operations.

Watch: Smiling toddler gets stuck inside claw machine while parents aren't looking

It only took 15 seconds for 2-year-old Cooper to get stuck inside a claw machine while his parents were momentarily distracted. The smiling toddler didn’t seem to mind.

Kingwood shooting: Father claims he was shot in the face by his son

A suspect is in custody after allegedly shooting his father while at his home near the Kingwood-area early Sunday morning, according to the Houston Police Department.

Wood County deputy, DPS trooper in critical condition after officer-involved shooting

A standoff in Wood County ended in gunfire Sunday morning after a suspect who allegedly shot two law enforcement officers late Saturday was killed during a breach of his home, authorities said. Wood County is about 100 miles east of Dallas County.

Houston severe weather: Viewers capture rain, wind damage videos

FOX 26 viewers are submitting video of weather impacts after heavy rains, strong winds and tornado watches and warnings swept through the area Saturday night. 

ICE ramps up deportation push with 92,600 new beds in $38.3B expansion

ICE is ramping up its deportation push with plans for eight mega-centers capable of housing up to 10,000 detainees each, according to an internal agency memo.

360 pounds of meth seized in Louisiana parish, one of the largest in Louisiana

More than 300 pounds of narcotics were seized as part of an investigation by Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office, making it one of the biggest in Louisiana, officials said.

Federal agents seize $6.8M in cocaine in Laredo from truck hauling flowers

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents seized nearly $7 million worth of cocaine from a tractor-trailer claiming to be carrying fresh flowers.

DHS shutdown now in effect after Congress fails to reach funding deal

The Department of Homeland Security is now partially shut down after Congress failed to pass a funding bill before the midnight deadline.

What’s open and closed on Presidents' Day 2026

With Presidents' Day falling on Monday, Feb. 16, many Americans are gearing up for a long weekend. Here's what's open and closed.

'We still do': Married couples of 60+ years renew vows on Valentine's Eve

Four Houston-area couples renewed their commitment to one another on Valentine's Eve. FOX 26 spoke to two of those couples, each with over 60 years of marriage under their belts. 

Downtown Houston gets a cooling makeover ahead of the FIFA World Cup

Houston’s heat is no joke. and with the FIFA World Cup on the horizon, the city is taking action to help residents and visitors stay cool. Construction is now underway in downtown Houston as part of a major effort to lower temperatures and create more comfortable walking corridors in preparation for the big event.

Famed Houston forensic artist breaks retirement to release unofficial sketch in Nancy Guthrie search

The world-record-holding artist says she felt a deep emotional pull to help the Guthrie family and is willing to face professional criticism if her unofficial contribution leads to a break in the high-profile case.