Mother desperate for answers in bayou death
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A Houston mother is searching for answers after her 33-year-old son, Kenneth Young, was found dead in Buffalo Bayou just days after she last spoke with him. FOX 26's Randy Wallace has more. 

Lake Jackson deadly shooting: Family releases new statement following death of John Mendoza, Jr.

FOX 26 has received a new statement from Charles Adams, attorney for John Mendoza, Sr. and the Estate of John Mendoza, Jr. following a deadly shooting that occurred on Monday morning in Lake Jackson.

Trial Day 2 for 2025 Texas track meet stabbing
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FOX 4's Alex Boyer joined FOX 26 again Friday with a recap for Day 2 of the Karmelo Anthony murder trial. He is accused of fatally stabbing Austin Metcalf during a North Texas track meet in 2025.

Karmelo Anthony Trial: Teenage witnesses testify after jurors watch arrest, bodycam video

The second day of testimony in the Karmelo Anthony trial began on Friday morning. The former Frisco ISD student is accused of fatally stabbing another student at a high school track meet.

Lake Jackson family, supporters rally for answers in deadly deputy-involved shooting
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Supports and family members of John Mendoza Jr rallied outside an Angleton courthouse days after the 18-year-old was shot and killed by a Brazoria County deputy. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle attended the protest and spoke to Mendoza's father.

Man accused of boarding United flight at Bush Airport without valid ticket facing felony charge

A Houston man is accused of slipping past airport personnel and boarding a United Airlines flight at George Bush Intercontinental Airport without a valid ticket, leading to a security breach that disrupted airport operations and delayed a flight headed to Los Angeles.

Brendan Banfield sentenced to life in prison in au pair affair murder case

Brendan Banfield, a former IRS law enforcement officer who was having an affair with his family’s Brazilian au pair, was sentenced Friday to life in prison without parole for killing his wife and a man prosecutors say was lured to the couple’s home in a setup.

Texas World Cup crowds lead officials to launch Operation Safe Summer

Texas officials are coordinating their efforts to keep World Cup visitors safe in the state’s biggest cities with the tournament slated to start next week.

Trump calls Spurs’ Wembanyama ‘great player,’ says he will attend NBA Finals game

President Donald Trump praised a San Antonio Spurs player, while announcing he plans to attend an NBA Finals game next week to cheer on his hometown New York Knicks. 

Texas investigates Celsius, Alani Nu after lawsuit blames drink for teen's death

Texas has launched an investigation into the beverage company Celsius Holdings, Inc., over concerns that the company is using youth-oriented branding to market highly caffeinated energy drinks to children and teenagers.

Texas AG calls on hospitals to treat Houston-area toddler after drowning incident
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Texas Attorney General is calling on other hospitals to accept a 2-year-old Houston-area girl who nearly drowned on Memorial Day. Her family fears she will be declared brain dead by Texas Children's Hospital.

Alvin city council hit pause on proposed data centers

Alvin city leaders are hitting pause on proposed data center developments. At Tuesday night's city council meeting, council members approved a resolution opposing the construction and development of data centers within Alvin city limits.