Houston Controller Chris Hollins investigates Mayor John Whitmire's $127K advisor

Houston Controller Chris Hollins has launched a formal investigation into a $127,000 mayoral advisor who records show badged into work only 13 times in two years.

Investigation underway into City of Houston Senior Financial Advisor to Mayor's Office
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Houston City Controller Chris Hollins announced Monday a formal investigation into the employment of a high-salaried senior mayoral advisor, escalating an already tense political feud between the city’s top two elected financial officials. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle explains. 

How weather could impact FIFA World Cup fans
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The wet weather is having a major impact on events around Houston, especially the FIFA World Cup. FOX 26's Leslie Delasbour has the latest on how weather could impact FIFA World Cup fans. 

Houston weather: Heavy rain threat to last through early Thursday

Flooded roadways should be expected as large amounts of rainfall move across the Houston area over the next several days.

Newsom says Trump ordered DOJ to put him on 'hit list'

Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday that the Republican President of the United States had ordered the Justice Department to investigate him and his wife, putting them on what he described as "Trump's hit list." 

Heavy rain moving through Houston on Monday morning
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FOX 26's Olivia Dance gives us a look at conditions in Houston as heavy rain moves through the area.

Trump says July 4th American 250 celebration will be a 'TRUMP RALLY'

President Donald Trump said the July 4th celebrations at the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence will be a "TRUMP RALLY."

FIFA Fan Festival in Houston closed Monday due to weather
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FIFA Fan Festival in Houston is closed Monday due to the potential for inclement weather. A Flood Watch is in effect for Southeast Texas through Wednesday morning.

More than 100 Houston officers respond to teen takeover
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Over 100 Houston police units responded to Discovery Green Park after a massive gathering of hundreds of youths escalated into gunfire. Two people were detained.

Houston Fan Fest reopened after weather evacuation
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If you're planning on going to FIFA Fan Festival in Houston to watch the matches today, we put together a guide with all you need to know including parking, bag policy, and hours. FIFA Fan Festival resumed as weather conditions cleared up.

How to watch UFC Freedom250; LIVE coverage on FOX LOCAL

UFC Freedom 250 is bringing a historic fight card to the nation's capitol, and fans have multiple ways to catch the action live.

Safety precautions in place for FIFA World Cup in Houston
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The Harris County FIFA Command Center explains the plans in place to keep fans and visitors safe during the World Cup.

63 arrested after Knicks game crowds turn destructive near Madison Square Garden: NYPD

More than 60 people were arrested after large crowds formed near Madison Square Garden following the Knicks game, with the NYPD reporting a shooting, slashings, burned buses, damaged police vehicles and injured officers.

New York Knicks clinch first NBA title since 1973 with Game 5 win over Spurs

The New York Knicks secured their first NBA championship since 1973 by defeating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5, powered by a 32-point performance and a late fourth-quarter comeback led by Jalen Brunson.

WATCH: Knicks win NBA championship, celebrations across NYC

The Knicks are NBA champions, and New York City erupted in celebration after a title decades in the making.

Houston World Cup fans navigate the parking options
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Houston Fan Fest provides many options for fans to get to and from the watch party, as well as a cheap alternative to get to Houston Stadium for the World Cup matches.

Former 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith dies at 36

Smith was originally drafted by the San Francisco 49ers as the seventh overall selection in the 2011 NFL Draft, and he played in 50 games during his four years with the team.