FIFA World Cup 2026: Day 2 at Houston Fan Fest
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The US FIFA World Cup 2026 team played Paraguay on Friday, but fans of other teams were already present in at Houston's FIFA Fan Festival. FOX 26's Coco Dominguez spoke to soccer fans from Curaçao.

Texas Tech officials address sports betting controversy surrounding transfer QB Brendan Sorsby

Texas Tech University Athletics' top leadership released an unprecedented 21-minute video defending quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s court-ordered return to the field, framing his permanent NCAA gambling ban as a matter of recovering from a medical addiction.

Harris County crime: Brisket bandit busted by authorities

One man is facing charges after authorities said he stole brisket and ribs from a Houston business, authorities said.

Search for potential victim in 'Texas Killing Fields' murders
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A tip from the latest "Texas Killing Fields" arrestee led police and search crews to a scene in League City on Thursday. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle shares the details.

On The Border restaurant to close all corporate Texas locations on Friday

On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina is closing all of its company-owned restaurants by the end of the day on Friday, June 12, while keeping franchise-operated locations open as the company evaluates the future of the brand.

WATCH: Elephant makes appearance at Texas GOP convention
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A large special guest made quite the entrance on Friday at the Republican Party of Texas Convention in Houston.

New League City search connected to Texas Killing Fields case
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Dozens of Texas Equusearch members were out at a site in League City conducting a search in connection to a Texas Killing Fields case.

22 treated for heat-related illness at FIFA Fan Fest in Houston on Thursday
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Twenty-two people were treated for heat-related illnesses Thursday at the FIFA Fan Festival, and four people were transported to hospitals, according to the Houston Office of Emergency Management.

FULL UPDATE: 11 wounded in Midland, Texas active shooting
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An active shooter has been reported in Midland, Texas on Friday morning. Officials say there are 11 victims, and one of them has died.

Pulse Nightclub shooting 10 years later: What happened, victims, Orlando memorial

It has been 10 years since the deadly mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in downtown Orlando – where 49 men and women were killed, and more than 50 others were hurt, while celebrating Latin Night at the LGBTQ club.

“8647” etched into National Mall grass under investigation

The U.S. Park Police are investigating after massive numbers reading “8647” appeared etched into the grass on the National Mall, just days before President Donald Trump’s birthday celebrations and a major UFC event planned near the White House.

Houston dog rescue seeking assistance due to screwworm restrictions
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A Houston dog rescue is seeking help after screwworms restrictions have halted out-of-state adoptions. FOX 26's Caroline Collins spoke with Mike Hood, co-founder of Sunnyside Street Dogs.

Family continues calls for justice after deputy fired in John Mendoza Jr. shooting

Friends and family of John Mendoza Jr. are continuing their calls for justice after former Brazoria County Deputy Kevin Tippit was fired for violating department policy involving the handling and discharge of his firearm. Legal experts say the firing is significant but does not automatically mean criminal charges will follow. The Texas Rangers continue investigating the Lake Jackson shooting.

Texas man declared dead by Social Security forced to prove he was alive after benefits stopped

A Texas man says he spent weeks trying to convince the Social Security Administration that he was still alive after receiving a condolence letter informing him of his own death.

Houston dog rescue seeks help after screwworm restrictions halt out-of-state adoptions

A Houston-area nonprofit dog rescue is urgently seeking adopters, foster families and donations after new restrictions tied to Texas screwworm concerns abruptly halted plans to transport 16 rescued dogs to approved homes outside Harris County.

Family, friends remember college student killed in Lake Jackson
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Family and friends gathered on Thursday evening to remember a college student who was killed in an deputy-involved shooting. The deputy involved was recently terminated by the Brazoria County Sheriff. FOX 26's Karys Belger has the latest.