Stimulus payment January 2026, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Rumors about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends swirled throughout 2025, and they’re continuing to circulate as we head into 2026. But is there any truth to them?
11 year old sets a new world record in Houston marathon
Houston11-year-old Leonel Mendonza sets new world record at the Aramco Houston half-marathon.
Florida woman accused of posing as Texas flood victim
A Florida woman has been charged after records say she created donation pages pretending to be for the family of a 2025 Texas flood victim.
Houston officer fatally shoots 'armed suspect'
An officer shot and killed the suspect after he reportedly raised his weapon. Separate investigations are underway.
U-Haul driver plows through LA protesters calling for change in Iranian government
A U-Haul truck plowed through a crowd of demonstrators in Westwood.
Chevron Houston Marathon 2026: Participants supported by loved ones
FOX 26 photojournalist Ed Lightbourn spoke to runners and loved ones at the 2026 Chevron Houston Marathon.
Suspect shot by Houston police in Kashmere Gardens | Full police report
Investigations are underway after an armed man was shot and killed by a Houston police officer in Kashmere Gardens on Jan. 11. Asst. HPD Chief James Skelton provided information at the scene.
Sec. Noem says DHS sending 'hundreds more' ICE agents to Minnesota
Sec. Kristi Noem says hundreds more ICE agents will be headed to Minnesota on Sunday and Monday as part of a probe into fraud in the state.
Houston anti-ICE protests continue days after Minneapolis shooting
Several demonstrations were held all over the Houston area, to honor the life of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good and to serve as a call to action for local leaders.
Anti-ICE protests in Houston
A weekend of anti-ICE protests and events planned across the country, including several Houston gatherings. FOX 26 Houston's Angie Rodriguez has a recap of Saturday's events.
Eat Drink HTX supporting Houston Food Bank
As food insecurity rises, there is a way for Houstonians to help the hungry and feed themselves while they're at it. FOX 26's Tom Zizka spoke to Amy Ragan with the Houston Food Bank about the rising divide in food security and how Eat Drink HTX benefits the food bank.
Houston MLK parades unite for one event after decades
After 30+ years of conflict, two Houston-area organizations are coming together for one Martin Luther King Jr parade. FOX 26's Tom Zizka spoke to the Black Heritage Society, parade grand marshal Mad Hatta, and comedian Dave Lawson.
Chevron Houston Marathon 2026: Harris County sheriff participating
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez is participating in the Chevron Houston Marathon this weekend. FOX 26's Rashi Vats, who's also participating, spoke to the sheriff a few days before the main event.
Shooting near Midtown METRORail platform kills 1 man, injures another, police say
Houston Police responded to a Friday night shooting near the McGowen METRORail platform in Midtown.
Two 18-year-olds killed in Houston South Loop crash
Officials say the victims were passengers in a vehicle that lost control and struck a sign on the freeway.
Fort Bend County woman's fight to save her dog from death sentence garners attention from social media
Ladonna Aboubsi recently had her day in court and lost. A petition to change the outcome is gaining traffic on social media. Just remember there's always two sides.
Dog owner fighting to save her dog from execution
One dog owner in Fort Bend County is fighting to save her dog from execution. FOX 26's Randy Wallace spoke with the dog owner.
Pearland indecent exposure suspect arrested
A registered sex offender has been tied to several indecent exposure cases across the Houston area. Now, police believe there are more possible victims out there and are asking them to come forward. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann has more.
American Airlines to start serving Texas BBQ on select flights
Starting in February, some American Airlines passengers will have the option of eating authentic Texas barbecue as their in-flight meal.
Chevron Houston Marathon: FOX 26's Rashi Vats, Harris County sheriff to participate
The Chevron Houston Marathon will take the streets of Downtown Houston. FOX 26's Rashi Vats is running in the marathon, and she spoke to fellow participants, including Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.