Houston leaders declare 2026 World Cup a triumph, cite $500M legacy and future bid ambitions
City and host committee leaders declared Houston’s role in the 2026 FIFA World Cup an overwhelming success, drawing over 1.1 million total participants and half a million out-of-town visitors across seven matches and a top-rated Fan Fest in East Downtown.
City and host committee leaders declared Houston’s role in the 2026 FIFA World Cup an overwhelming success, drawing over 1.1 million total participants and half a million out-of-town visitors across seven matches and a top-rated Fan Fest in East Downtown.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Houston's success by the numbers
City and host committee leaders declared Houston’s role in the 2026 FIFA World Cup an overwhelming success during a press conference on Wednesday. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnharts shares the success by the numbers
City and host committee leaders declared Houston’s role in the 2026 FIFA World Cup an overwhelming success during a press conference on Wednesday. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnharts shares the success by the numbers
Unknown man targets Houston tattoo shop
Houston business owners are fed up with trying to handle a man who is allegedly targeting their tattoo parlor. They shared their concerns and footage with FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour.
Houston business owners are fed up with trying to handle a man who is allegedly targeting their tattoo parlor. They shared their concerns and footage with FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour.
Detainees tied to Houston ICE shooting file to not be deported.
FOX 26's Karys Belger shares the latest details from a federal lawyer representing some ICE detainees who witnessed the Houston shooting that killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo.
FOX 26's Karys Belger shares the latest details from a federal lawyer representing some ICE detainees who witnessed the Houston shooting that killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo.
Nancy Guthrie video may have been erased after FBI kept out for days, director says
FBI Director Kash Patel says the four-day delay before his agency was allowed into the Nancy Guthrie abduction case likely cost investigators crucial Nest camera footage that was on the verge of permanent deletion.
FBI Director Kash Patel says the four-day delay before his agency was allowed into the Nancy Guthrie abduction case likely cost investigators crucial Nest camera footage that was on the verge of permanent deletion.
Bodies of fallen U.S. soldiers return home
President Donald Trump was at Dover Air Force Base for the dignified transfer of four U.S. service members who were recently killed in the Iran war. One of those soldiers was Pvt. Isabella Gonzales of Carrollton.
President Donald Trump was at Dover Air Force Base for the dignified transfer of four U.S. service members who were recently killed in the Iran war. One of those soldiers was Pvt. Isabella Gonzales of Carrollton.
Top dental hygiene mistakes people can make
Even if you have a regular oral hygiene routine, you could be making small errors that lead to expensive dental work. Melissa Wilson sat down with Dr. Marco Gargano with Aspen Dental who identifies five common oral hygiene mistakes.
Even if you have a regular oral hygiene routine, you could be making small errors that lead to expensive dental work. Melissa Wilson sat down with Dr. Marco Gargano with Aspen Dental who identifies five common oral hygiene mistakes.
Texas likely sets new power demand record during extreme heat
Air conditioning units are working overtime in Texas this week as a heatwave envelops the state.
Air conditioning units are working overtime in Texas this week as a heatwave envelops the state.
Body found in Brays Bayou near University of Houston
Houston police are investigating after a body was found in Brays Bayou, just south of the University of Houston, on Wednesday morning.
Houston police are investigating after a body was found in Brays Bayou, just south of the University of Houston, on Wednesday morning.
Nolan Wells death: Independent autopsy findings revealed in Chicago
An independent autopsy report is adding new questions in the death of Nolan Wells.
An independent autopsy report is adding new questions in the death of Nolan Wells.
Checking out Sound Dojo - Bayou City Buzz
FOX 26's Coco Dominguez checks out a location where you can groove to your own beats in this "Bayou City Buzz."
FOX 26's Coco Dominguez checks out a location where you can groove to your own beats in this "Bayou City Buzz."
Magnolia woman facing $2,400 water bill
One Magnolia woman says she received a $2,400 water bill when her normal water bills are only $120. FOX 26's Randy Wallace explains.
One Magnolia woman says she received a $2,400 water bill when her normal water bills are only $120. FOX 26's Randy Wallace explains.
Italy temporarily blocks Gilley extradition request
A court in Italy has temporarily blocked an extradition request for Lee Gilley. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann has more.
A court in Italy has temporarily blocked an extradition request for Lee Gilley. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann has more.
Italian court blocks Lee Gilley's extradition over sentencing concerns
Gilley faces a capital murder charge in the 2024 death of his pregnant wife, Christa Gilley. He remains in custody in Italy, where a court is deciding whether to extradite him back to the United States.
Gilley faces a capital murder charge in the 2024 death of his pregnant wife, Christa Gilley. He remains in custody in Italy, where a court is deciding whether to extradite him back to the United States.
Magnolia woman questions $2,327 Aqua Texas water bill showing 97,200 gallons of usage
A Magnolia woman says she was stunned after receiving a $2,327 water bill from Aqua Texas that showed her household used 97,200 gallons of water in one month—an amount she believes is impossible for her three-bedroom mobile home.
A Magnolia woman says she was stunned after receiving a $2,327 water bill from Aqua Texas that showed her household used 97,200 gallons of water in one month—an amount she believes is impossible for her three-bedroom mobile home.
How to stay active safely during Houston's dangerous heat
Dangerous heat continues across the Houston area, and for many people, staying indoors is not an option. FOX 26 spoke with Sean Harris, CEO and founder of Cypherdemics Fitness, about how to stay safe while working, exercising or running errands outdoors.
Dangerous heat continues across the Houston area, and for many people, staying indoors is not an option. FOX 26 spoke with Sean Harris, CEO and founder of Cypherdemics Fitness, about how to stay safe while working, exercising or running errands outdoors.
Residents say broken elevator leaves seniors stranded at Acres Homes apartment complex
Residents at a senior apartment complex in Houston's Acres Homes neighborhood say they're frustrated after one of the building's elevators has remained out of service for nearly two weeks.
Residents at a senior apartment complex in Houston's Acres Homes neighborhood say they're frustrated after one of the building's elevators has remained out of service for nearly two weeks.
Coalition calls for citywide shutdown following fatal ICE shooting in Houston
Community organizers and faith leaders held a press conference outside Houston City Hall on Tuesday to demand an independent investigation and accountability following the fatal July 7 shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by an ICE agent.
Community organizers and faith leaders held a press conference outside Houston City Hall on Tuesday to demand an independent investigation and accountability following the fatal July 7 shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by an ICE agent.
Coalition calling for citywide shutdown following deadly ICE shooting
Community organizers, faith leaders, and civil rights advocates gathered outside Houston City Hall Tuesday afternoon to demand accountability following the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent earlier this month. FOX 26's MeKenna Earnhart explains what they're asking for.
Community organizers, faith leaders, and civil rights advocates gathered outside Houston City Hall Tuesday afternoon to demand accountability following the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent earlier this month. FOX 26's MeKenna Earnhart explains what they're asking for.
Food prices continue to plague consumers
As food prices continue to plague consumers, FOX 26's Rashi Vats and Anthony Antoine go shopping while discussing prices.
As food prices continue to plague consumers, FOX 26's Rashi Vats and Anthony Antoine go shopping while discussing prices.