Netflix co-CEO clarifies streaming giant’s live sports strategy amid NFL lineup expansion, federal scrutiny

Streaming giant Netflix’s push into live sports has ranged from the WWE and Formula 1 to select MLB and NFL games. While the initiative has drawn some criticism, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said the strategy is not aimed at securing full-season rights packages for any sports league.

Popular 'Revenge of the Nerds' and 'Bloodsport' actor Donald Gibb dead at 71

Donald Gibb, the towering actor best known for playing the popular brute "Ogre" in comedy classic Revenge of the Nerds, has died at the age of 71, according to multiple reports. 

Tiffany Haddish's Georgia DUI: Motion claims speedy trial rights violated

Tiffany Haddish is asking a Georgai judge to dismiss her 2022 DUI case, claiming her constitutional right to a speedy trial was violated.

Jeff Foxworthy coming to Houston
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Jeff Foxworth is bringing his tour to Texas. He has stops in the Houston area, but first, he stopped by FOX 26.

Netflix sued by Texas for allegedly spying on users, secretly selling personal data

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Netflix, alleging the company deceived consumers by secretly collecting and sharing their personal data with third parties despite promises of privacy.

Chase Matthew's bassist charged with child sex crimes following music festival

A member of Chase Matthew’s band, Carsen Richards, was arrested in Kentucky following a music festival performance. He is facing child sex crime charges.

Houston Texans 2026 Cheerleader tryouts heat up with high energy

On Sunday morning, the Houston Methodist Training Center transformed into a high-stakes stage as the 2026 Houston Texans Cheerleader tryouts reached the finalists level. A pool of over 500 applicants was narrowed down to about 60 finalists.

Texas led the nation in FCC complaints about Bad Bunny, Super Bowl

Texas took the top spot in the number of complaints filed to the Federal Communications Commission following Bad Bunny's Super Bowl LX halftime performance, with more than 200.

Betty Broderick, convicted double murderer, dead at 78

Betty Broderick, a convicted double murderer in a high-profile case from the late ‘80s, has reportedly died. She was 78.

Foodies & Friends - a'Bouzy
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Katie Stone heads to a'Bouzy to find out about all the food offering they have for its customers. 

Army vet wins largest 'The Price Is Right' prize in show history

A retired Army veteran from Virginia shattered a record on “The Price Is Right" with the most money ever won in a single game.

Where is Michael Jackson’s chimp Bubbles? The Florida retirement of a Hollywood legend

The Michael film is currently shattering box office records, and its massive success has many fans asking: what ever happened to the King of Pop’s famous chimpanzee, Bubbles?

The Drop: Young the Giant, Kacey Musgraves, Black Keys
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FOX 26's Ruben Dominguez and Cactus Music Owner Quinn Bishop have all the latest new music releases on this edition of "The Drop." 

Shakira debuts 'Dai Dai,' official World Cup song

Colombian superstar Shakira teased her new World Cup official song, “Dai Dai," a collaboration with Afrobeats star Burna Boy.

'Storage Wars' Darrell Sheets manner of death revealed: Reports

Darrell Sheets’ manner of death has been released. He appeared in the long-running reality show "Storage Wars" and also made appearances on "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno."