How to track Texas road conditions during the 2026 winter storm
Stay safe during the arctic blast by using real-time tracking tools like Drive Texas to monitor road conditions and following official state guidance to protect your home and family.
Stay safe during the arctic blast by using real-time tracking tools like Drive Texas to monitor road conditions and following official state guidance to protect your home and family.
Texas Winter Storm: How to safely stay warm during winter storm power outages
As freezing temperatures across Texas could bring the possibility of power outages, residents are asked to stay safe when heating their homes during the Texas Winter Storm.
As freezing temperatures across Texas could bring the possibility of power outages, residents are asked to stay safe when heating their homes during the Texas Winter Storm.
Houston winter storm: How to get emergency alerts in your county
As Greater Houston preps for the weekend winter storm, multiple counties are reminding residents to sign up for their emergency alerts.
As Greater Houston preps for the weekend winter storm, multiple counties are reminding residents to sign up for their emergency alerts.
Texas winter storm: How to watch FOX 26 Houston if your power goes out
With severe winter weather on the way this weekend, these are options to stay informed about the situation even if you lose power in South Texas.
With severe winter weather on the way this weekend, these are options to stay informed about the situation even if you lose power in South Texas.
ERCOT issues Weather Watch as Texas power grid faces winter storm
ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch for January 24–27, citing the forecasted below-freezing temperatures, along with the possibility of frozen rain, higher electrical demand, and the potential for lower reserves as the reasons.
ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch for January 24–27, citing the forecasted below-freezing temperatures, along with the possibility of frozen rain, higher electrical demand, and the potential for lower reserves as the reasons.
Houston winter storm: How to winterize your gas or electric vehicle before the freeze
With a winter weather advisory looming, mechanics report a surge in appointments as drivers scramble to prepare both gas-powered and electric vehicles for the cold.
With a winter weather advisory looming, mechanics report a surge in appointments as drivers scramble to prepare both gas-powered and electric vehicles for the cold.
Prepping your home for severe winter weather
FOX 26's Tom Zizka gives homeowners some tips on how to protect their homes from the incoming severe cold weather expected to hit Texas, later in the week.
FOX 26's Tom Zizka gives homeowners some tips on how to protect their homes from the incoming severe cold weather expected to hit Texas, later in the week.
Harris County and TxDOT prepare for severe winter storm
Impacts on Houston will be felt this weekend with cold rain and possible ice pellets, freezing rain or areas of wet snow.
Impacts on Houston will be felt this weekend with cold rain and possible ice pellets, freezing rain or areas of wet snow.
Centerpoint Energy prepares for winter conditions
As temperatures drop, ahead of the expected winter storm, CenterPoint Energy leaders intend to respond properly with their Winter Readiness Plan.
As temperatures drop, ahead of the expected winter storm, CenterPoint Energy leaders intend to respond properly with their Winter Readiness Plan.
Governor Abbott activates state emergency response resources ahead of winter storm
Governor Abbott has mobilized state emergency resources and agencies to prepare for a severe arctic cold front expected to bring life-threatening temperatures and hazardous winter weather to Texas.
Governor Abbott has mobilized state emergency resources and agencies to prepare for a severe arctic cold front expected to bring life-threatening temperatures and hazardous winter weather to Texas.
Northern lights expected to light up sky in parts of the US Monday
A severe geomagnetic storm watch is in effect Monday night as people prepare for northern lights to dazzle the night sky across the U.S. Here's where.
A severe geomagnetic storm watch is in effect Monday night as people prepare for northern lights to dazzle the night sky across the U.S. Here's where.
Private jet skids 300 yards off Colorado runway, sustains severe damage in violent crosswind
A Cessna 750 lost directional control at a Colorado airport with 2 pilots and a passenger onboard.
A Cessna 750 lost directional control at a Colorado airport with 2 pilots and a passenger onboard.
2025 was one of the hottest years on record, data finds
2025 became one of Earth’s warmest year on record, according to data. Here’s where the year ranked.
2025 became one of Earth’s warmest year on record, according to data. Here’s where the year ranked.
Winter weather alerts issued for over 60 million as impactful snowstorm threatens Northeast post-Christmas
An impactful shot of snow and ice will blast through the Northeast set to dump snow threatening post-Christmas holiday travel at major airports and highways across the region.
An impactful shot of snow and ice will blast through the Northeast set to dump snow threatening post-Christmas holiday travel at major airports and highways across the region.
Texas July flooding: 911 calls released
Kerville PD released the 911 calls from the deadly July 4 flooding in order to comply with Freedom of Information Act requests. FOX 26's Randy Wallace shares some of the recordings. WARNING: The calls are not recommended for children to hear, and adults should use discretion.
Kerville PD released the 911 calls from the deadly July 4 flooding in order to comply with Freedom of Information Act requests. FOX 26's Randy Wallace shares some of the recordings. WARNING: The calls are not recommended for children to hear, and adults should use discretion.
Camp Mystic announces 2026 reopening at Cypress Lake, details new safety measures
Camp Mystic announced plans to reopen its Cypress Lake property for Summer 2026, implementing major safety upgrades to comply with and exceed new state regulations enacted after the deadly July 4th flooding at its main location.
Camp Mystic announced plans to reopen its Cypress Lake property for Summer 2026, implementing major safety upgrades to comply with and exceed new state regulations enacted after the deadly July 4th flooding at its main location.
Texas camps could pay up to 4,000% more for licenses after deadly flooding
The proposal follows new legislation that aims to protect children from disasters after the July 4 catastrophe claimed the lives of 27 campers and staffers at a popular Central Texas camp.
The proposal follows new legislation that aims to protect children from disasters after the July 4 catastrophe claimed the lives of 27 campers and staffers at a popular Central Texas camp.
Businesses help Harris County residents, first responders after severe weather
Businesses are stepping up to help residents and first responders dealing with the aftermath of Monday's severe storms. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour got a look at how the businesses assisted those in a northwest Harris County neighborhood.
Businesses are stepping up to help residents and first responders dealing with the aftermath of Monday's severe storms. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour got a look at how the businesses assisted those in a northwest Harris County neighborhood.
Houston tornado: Warnings, watches in effect; confirmed tornado near Jersey Village
A tornado watch that was in effect for the Houston area until 1 a.m. Tuesday morning has been canceled. There are currently no active watches or warnings for the Houston area as of 10:20 p.m. Monday evening.
A tornado watch that was in effect for the Houston area until 1 a.m. Tuesday morning has been canceled. There are currently no active watches or warnings for the Houston area as of 10:20 p.m. Monday evening.
Three Texas fire departments receive donated gear to help recover from Hill Country floods
Three Central Texas volunteer fire departments are rebuilding their capabilities after their equipment was lost in Central Texas floods this summer.
Three Central Texas volunteer fire departments are rebuilding their capabilities after their equipment was lost in Central Texas floods this summer.