Apalachee High School shooter Colt Gray gets life without parole

Colt Gray, 16, was sentenced Tuesday to life without parole for the September 2024 Apalachee High School shooting in Barrow County.

Sugar Land teen recovering after rare barracuda attack in Turks and Caicos

A 13-year-old girl from Sugar Land is recovering after she was severely bitten by a barracuda while vacationing with her family in Turks and Caicos. Claire Macdonel is now back in the Houston area, where she's preparing to undergo surgery on her hand.

Sugar Land teen recovering after barracuda attack in Turks & Caicos
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A 13-year-old Sugar Land girl is recovering following a barracuda attack in Turks & Caicos. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann spoke with the teen and her mother about what happened. 

28-year-old accused officer killer back behind bars after posting a million-dollar bond

The man who made national headlines after becoming the first known defendant charged with killing a police officer to receive bond in Harris County is back behind bars.

Situational awareness expert shares simple safety tips after recent Houston-area shootings

After three recent shootings at popular shopping destinations across the Houston area, many people are asking the same question: How can I better protect myself in public?

City of Houston's minority, woman, small business program ruled unconstitutional

A federal court has ruled the City of Houston's Minority Women and Small Business Enterprise Program as unconstitutional, according to court records.

FULL VIDEO: Ronaldo Salgado addresses Houston City Council
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Ronaldo Salgado, the son of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, delivered a statement to the Houston City Council on July 28, 2026. Watch the full statement. 

2 Texas men sentenced to 11+ years in federal fentanyl trafficking scheme

Two North Texas men have been sentenced to over 11 years in federal prison for operating a drug trafficking conspiracy that distributed thousands of fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills across the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

How you can maintain situational awareness in public
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With the recent public shootings in the Houston area, FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour spoke with an expert on how you can protect yourself and maintain situational awareness around you while in public. 

Witness statements revealed in deadly Houston ICE shooting
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Witness statements have been revealed following a deadly Houston ICE shooting that occurred earlier this month. FOX 26's Karys Belger has the latest. 

New Texas THC rules to take effect Friday

After months of back-and-forth in court, new THC rules are set to go into effect Friday in Texas.

Abbott leads Hinojosa in latest poll on Texas governor’s race

Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott leads his Democratic challenger, state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, in a poll released Tuesday.

Body camera video shows missing fisherman’s rescue at Lake Tawakoni

Texas Game Wardens released video of a fisherman’s rescue at Lake Tawakoni. The man spent more than three hours in the water after being thrown from his boat.

Lindsey Graham’s funeral brings Trump’s remarks and world leaders to DC

Sen. Lindsey Graham, the son of pool hall owners who became one of his generation’s most influential U.S. politicians, will be honored Tuesday during memorial services across Washington, D.C.

Aqua Texas customer hit with $5,000 water bill
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An Aqua Texas customer says she was hit with a $5,000 water bill. FOX 26's Randy Wallace explains.