Houston enters final stretch of World Cup preparations as first match approaches
Houston is entering the final phase of FIFA World Cup 2026 preparations. Here's what's happening with transportation, road construction, security measures, Fan Fest and other projects before Houston's first World Cup match on June 14.
Houston is entering the final phase of FIFA World Cup 2026 preparations. Here's what's happening with transportation, road construction, security measures, Fan Fest and other projects before Houston's first World Cup match on June 14.
1 killed, 1 wanted in Spring double shooting
An overnight shooting in the Spring area left one person dead, sent another person to a hospital, and has a third person wanted by authorities. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez shares details from officials at the scene.
An overnight shooting in the Spring area left one person dead, sent another person to a hospital, and has a third person wanted by authorities. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez shares details from officials at the scene.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Czechia national team hosts open training session at Mansfield Stadium
Fans pack the stands in Mansfield as Czechia hosts its first open World Cup practice at the city's brand-new stadium ahead of their tournament opener.
Fans pack the stands in Mansfield as Czechia hosts its first open World Cup practice at the city's brand-new stadium ahead of their tournament opener.
Deadly Spring double shooting | Full press conference
An overnight shooting in north Harris County left one person dead, sent another person to the hospital, and has a third person wanted by authorities. A Harris County detective shared information at the scene on Sunday afternoon.
An overnight shooting in north Harris County left one person dead, sent another person to the hospital, and has a third person wanted by authorities. A Harris County detective shared information at the scene on Sunday afternoon.
Pride Houston attendees celebrate despite postponed parade
While the Pride Houston parade had to be postponed due to weather, festival attendees continued to celebrate downtown. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann spoke to attendees and organizers about the event's last-minute change.
While the Pride Houston parade had to be postponed due to weather, festival attendees continued to celebrate downtown. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann spoke to attendees and organizers about the event's last-minute change.
Karmelo Anthony Trial: State rests after jurors hear testimony on a Saturday
Testimony resumed on Saturday in the Karmelo Anthony murder trial for the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet in Frisco in 2025.
Testimony resumed on Saturday in the Karmelo Anthony murder trial for the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet in Frisco in 2025.
Heavy rain impacts Saturday in Houston
FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann shares info and visuals of how the Saturday's heavy downpour impacted Houston.
FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann shares info and visuals of how the Saturday's heavy downpour impacted Houston.
Body of 33-year-old father of 4 sons found in Buffalo Bayou, his mother is desperate for answers
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.
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.
Mother desperate for answers in bayou death
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.
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.
Sedona elder fraud thwarted by retired cop turned Uber driver
A Sedona woman in her 90s is expressing gratitude after a retired police officer driving for Uber stopped a cruel financial scam that targeted her banking information.
A Sedona woman in her 90s is expressing gratitude after a retired police officer driving for Uber stopped a cruel financial scam that targeted her banking information.
Houston Avenue Bridge along I-10 struck by 18-wheeler, traffic flowing again
Traffic in the area of Interstate 10 and Houston Avenue is flowing again after the bridge was struck by an 18-wheeler.
Traffic in the area of Interstate 10 and Houston Avenue is flowing again after the bridge was struck by an 18-wheeler.
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.
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.
Baytown police investigating apparent murder-suicide on Southwood Circle
Baytown police are on the scene investigating an apparent murder-suicide on Friday afternoon.
Baytown police are on the scene investigating an apparent murder-suicide on Friday afternoon.
Montgomery County crime: 38-year-old son charged in connection to the murder of his father
A 38-year-old man has been charged in connection with the murder of his father, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office.
A 38-year-old man has been charged in connection with the murder of his father, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office.
Hulk Hogan's death ruled natural, Clearwater police close investigation
The Clearwater Police Department has officially closed its investigation into the death of wrestling icon Hulk Hogan, concluding that the case is an attended natural death.
The Clearwater Police Department has officially closed its investigation into the death of wrestling icon Hulk Hogan, concluding that the case is an attended natural death.
Trial Day 2 for 2025 Texas track meet stabbing
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.
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.
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.
Ridglan Farms beagles sacrificed in painful experiments at UW-Madison
A FOX6 investigation finds the University of Wisconsin performed painful experiments on Ridglan Farms beagles – and those beagles did not survive.
A FOX6 investigation finds the University of Wisconsin performed painful experiments on Ridglan Farms beagles – and those beagles did not survive.
Lake Jackson family, supporters rally for answers in deadly deputy-involved shooting
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.
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.
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.