Houston Uber driver speaks on police incident | FULL INTERVIEW
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A Houston Uber driver is going viral after sharing a video of local police getting into his vehicle to go after a suspect. The driver spoke with FOX 26 producer Briahn Hawkins about the situation and the questions his family raised afterwards.

No 'cap': These are Texas’ most-searched slang words in 2026

If you feel like you’re having trouble understanding the latest slang being spoken by youngsters these days, you’re not alone.

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.

Viral Houston video highlights railroad crossing failure
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A persistent headache in northwest Houston led to a viral TikTok video of a man taking matters - and the railroad crossing - into his own hands. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart spoke to the man and a local who says

Royse City Police reviewing violent incident involving officer at public pool

A Royse City Police officer has been placed on administrative leave as the department reviews his actions during a disturbance at a neighborhood pool this week.

Body camera video shows missing fisherman’s rescue at Lake Tawakoni

Texas Game Wardens released video of a fisherman’s rescue at Lake Tawakoni. The man spent more than three hours in the water after being thrown from his boat.

Video: Teens on e-bikes takeover downtown Orlando; many detained, citations issued

The Orlando Police Department said hundreds of kids on e-bikes and motorized scooters were causing trouble in downtown Orlando last weekend, allegedly driving through red lights, impeding traffic, blocking roadways, and preventing emergency officials from responding to calls.

Carnival responds to viral video of passenger using fork for foot care

Carnival Cruise Line has responded after viral videos captured a passenger aboard the Carnival Sunrise using a dining fork to scratch her foot.

Who is 'Jimothy'? Why a Seattle raccoon has gone viral

He's small, he's round, and he's gone viral. "Jimothy" the racoon has been spotted in Ballard, and he's amassed millions of views.

Video: Small fire sparks at Disney World's 'it's a small world' after portable charger ignites

Guests were briefly evacuated from the typically calm and peaceful "it's a small world" ride at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom on Wednesday, July 1, after a small fire sparked within one of the ride's boats, according to a witness.

WATCH: Butterflies swarm Texas coast during mass migration

A video shows a swarm of butterflies surrounding vehicles crossing Corpus Christi Bay earlier this month.

Japanese fans clean Dallas Stadium after World Cup opener against Netherlands

Following a 2-2 World Cup draw against the Netherlands, Japanese soccer fans continued their viral post-match tradition by cleaning up trash at Dallas Stadium.

Houston-area homeowner captures USPS carrier throwing packages into driveway during rainstorm, report filed

A Houston-area homeowner is speaking out after he says a USPS carrier threw multiple packages into his driveway during a rainstorm, an incident that was captured on home surveillance video.

Waymo blocks Dallas road as first responders rush to explosion

Newly released body camera video shows a Dallas County deputy constable forced to manually drive an empty autonomous Waymo vehicle that was blocking emergency crews following a fatal natural gas apartment explosion.