Maine and Massachusetts added to multistate Cyclospora outbreak
Maine and Massachusetts have become the latest states impacted by a growing nationwide Cyclospora outbreak that has now sickened more than 9,000 people, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Maine and Massachusetts have become the latest states impacted by a growing nationwide Cyclospora outbreak that has now sickened more than 9,000 people, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
One of the last living WWII Navajo Code Talkers to be honored Friday
Two Navajo Code Talkers remain. Their unbreakable WWII code helped secure U.S. victories in the Pacific and save countless lives.
Two Navajo Code Talkers remain. Their unbreakable WWII code helped secure U.S. victories in the Pacific and save countless lives.
CBP says Big Bend work is limited as legal challenges grow
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney S. Scott released a statement he said was “correcting the record” on projects happening in Big Bend National Park.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney S. Scott released a statement he said was “correcting the record” on projects happening in Big Bend National Park.
Reporter receives $850K settlement over Kansas newspaper raid
A Kansas town has agreed to pay $850,000 to a former reporter at its weekly newspaper to end her federal lawsuit over a police raid of the paper’s offices in 2023.
A Kansas town has agreed to pay $850,000 to a former reporter at its weekly newspaper to end her federal lawsuit over a police raid of the paper’s offices in 2023.
These are Texas' best and worst schools, districts for 2026
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has released its annual report cards on public school districts, campuses and charter schools.
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has released its annual report cards on public school districts, campuses and charter schools.
Suspect in World War II Memorial vandalism facing felony charges, taken into custody
Authorities have taken into custody the suspect accused of vandalizing the World War II Memorial on the National Mall, where bubbles filled a fountain and "Clean hands dirty $" was written in red paint.
Authorities have taken into custody the suspect accused of vandalizing the World War II Memorial on the National Mall, where bubbles filled a fountain and "Clean hands dirty $" was written in red paint.
2 accused of polluting Halls Bayou with oil, transmission fluid in north Harris County
Two men are facing felony charges in Harris County after authorities learned an unlicensed auto repair operation has been polluting soil and a Houston bayou.
Two men are facing felony charges in Harris County after authorities learned an unlicensed auto repair operation has been polluting soil and a Houston bayou.
2026 TEA accountability ratings: Houston-area school districts
The Texas Education Agency on Friday released A-F Accountability Ratings for 2026. Check your school district or campus.
The Texas Education Agency on Friday released A-F Accountability Ratings for 2026. Check your school district or campus.
Sam Rayburn Lake search: Husband reported missing while swimming, wife rescued
An afternoon swim at Sam Rayburn Lake has turned into a search operation after a couple became separated from their boat and the husband hasn't been seen.
An afternoon swim at Sam Rayburn Lake has turned into a search operation after a couple became separated from their boat and the husband hasn't been seen.
Woman wearing 'Force to be reckoned with' shirt captured in nationwide manhunt
Isabelle Rose Johnson was captured Thursday in the Florida Panhandle following a nationwide manhunt connected to a death investigation.
Isabelle Rose Johnson was captured Thursday in the Florida Panhandle following a nationwide manhunt connected to a death investigation.
After losing her baby boy at 26 weeks, mother has baby girl fighting for her life in NICU at Texas Children's
A New Caney mother lost her baby boy at 26 weeks and now has a baby girl fighting for her life in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Texas Children's Hospital.
A New Caney mother lost her baby boy at 26 weeks and now has a baby girl fighting for her life in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Texas Children's Hospital.
Houston shooting: Authorities investigating deadly shooting on Walnut Bend Lane, suspect detained
Houston police investigating following a deadly shooting on Thursday evening, officials said.
Houston police investigating following a deadly shooting on Thursday evening, officials said.
John Mendoza Jr. shooting: Lawyer representing former Brazoria Co. Deputy says deputy didn't know gun went off
Guy Womack, the lawyer representing former Brazoria County Deputy Kevin Tippit, spoke with FOX 26 on Thursday evening after Tippit was indicted this week for the shooting death of John Mendoza Jr that occurred in July.
Guy Womack, the lawyer representing former Brazoria County Deputy Kevin Tippit, spoke with FOX 26 on Thursday evening after Tippit was indicted this week for the shooting death of John Mendoza Jr that occurred in July.
Viral TikTok highlights persistent Houston railroad crossing failures—and the legal hurdles preventing fixes
Drivers in northwest Houston are facing recurring, hours-long traffic gridlocks due to malfunctioning crossing gates on Pinemont Drive that lower and freeze even when no train is present. The ongoing frustration led one local to physically hold up the 40-pound gate for two hours so trapped commuters could pass, sparking a viral social media movement and highlighting the severe public safety risks of extended repair delays.
Drivers in northwest Houston are facing recurring, hours-long traffic gridlocks due to malfunctioning crossing gates on Pinemont Drive that lower and freeze even when no train is present. The ongoing frustration led one local to physically hold up the 40-pound gate for two hours so trapped commuters could pass, sparking a viral social media movement and highlighting the severe public safety risks of extended repair delays.
Houston weather: Warm, humid weather to remain for Friday, spotty storms possible
Very warm and humid weather will continue across Southeast Texas. Houston should climb into the middle to upper 90s, with plenty of sunshine and humidity making it feel even hotter.
Very warm and humid weather will continue across Southeast Texas. Houston should climb into the middle to upper 90s, with plenty of sunshine and humidity making it feel even hotter.
New Mississippi law expands death penalty to include inmates on child sexual battery convictions
A new Mississippi law added sexual battery of a child under 12 to the list of crimes eligible for the death penalty.
A new Mississippi law added sexual battery of a child under 12 to the list of crimes eligible for the death penalty.
Florida State University hit with federal civil rights investigation over race, sex-based scholarship programs
The Equal Protection Project's complaint targets 32 Florida State University scholarships it alleges discriminate based on race or sex via donors.
The Equal Protection Project's complaint targets 32 Florida State University scholarships it alleges discriminate based on race or sex via donors.
Houston ISD superintendent responds to teacher's viral video: 'That is why we're here'
Superintendent Mike Miles responded to a HISD teacher's emotional video, stating the teacher's concern has been a concern for years.
Superintendent Mike Miles responded to a HISD teacher's emotional video, stating the teacher's concern has been a concern for years.
Check your bathroom cabinet: Hair mousse recalled over explosion risk
A hair mousse was recalled over a packaging defect that could cause cans to leak or explode, following an injury report.
A hair mousse was recalled over a packaging defect that could cause cans to leak or explode, following an injury report.