Fort Bend ISD shares new details on school closures, boundary changes; teachers to get placement updates

Fort Bend ISD leaders shared new details on school closures and boundary changes, including teacher placements, special education timelines, transportation updates and what families can expect by mid-April.

TCU’s Final Four bid ends as South Carolina pulls away for 78-52 Elite Eight win

South Carolina advanced to the Final Four by pulling away in the fourth quarter for a 78-52 victory over TCU, setting up a high-stakes semifinal matchup against undefeated UConn.

Are tougher catalytic converter laws in Texas actually leading to more jail time?
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In 2023, Texas lawmakers made catalytic converter theft its own offense with a maximum sentence of up to 2 years in state jail. Multiple convictions can make it a third-degree felony with a maximum sentence of 2 to 10 years in prison. But are are judges and juries utilizing the stiffer punishment?

Judge orders release of Army reservist’s wife after hearing in immigration detention case
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In an update to a case FOX 26 reported on last week, a Texas Army reservist says his wife will be released from detention after a federal judge ruled her due process rights were violated following a scheduled immigration check-in in December.

2 children drown in Houston area within days
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Two young children drowned in the Houston area within days of each other. FOX 26 spoke with a special needs family advocate about ways to prevent tragedy.

Fort Bend ISD school closure information released
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Fort Bend ISD parents have questions after the board decided to close seven schools. We got some answers tonight.

EEOC alleges Houston-area Kroger failed to accommodate, fired employee with disability

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a federal lawsuit alleging that a Kroger in Houston's Clear Lake area stripped a disabled employee of an existing accommodation and then fired her.

What's behind the rising cost of Easter candy?
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If you're buying candy this Easter, you've probably noticed an increase in prices or a decrease in sizes. What's behind this?

FULL: Update after young Harris County child drowns
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Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez gives an update following the drowning of a child in the Cloverleaf area.

Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 58 latest updates

Monday marks Day 58 in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, as it's been eight weeks since her disappearance from her Tucson-area home on Feb. 1.

State seeks $1 million in penalties following West Texas facility fire and contamination

Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Permian Basin Containers, LLC over a "catastrophic" 2024 Odessa fire. The state claims the company ignored orders to clean up toxic chemicals that spread to nearby homes and groundwater.

Trump administration launches official White House mobile app

President Donald Trump’s administration launched a new White House mobile app for users to receive updates on news, briefings and alerts. 

Trump says military building 'massive complex' beneath new White House ballroom

President Donald Trump said Sunday that the U.S. military is constructing a "massive complex" beneath the new White House ballroom that’s being built on the former East Wing site.

When will Artemis II launch? Favorable weather for April 1 historic moon mission

Weather conditions are favorable for the evening of April 1 launch. Meteorologists at Patrick Space Force Base currently give the mission an 80% chance of “go" – meaning only a 20% risk of weather violations during the window.

Houston Firefighter injured battling an apartment fire
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2 firefighters injured and hospitalized after an apartment fire erupted in Houston. Around 14 units are impacted from the fire, a balcony collapsed and injured one of the first responders. 

Suspect in Harris Co. deputy death to go on trial
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 A man charged in the killing of a Harris County deputy is scheduled to go on trial. FOX 26's Karys Belger has more information.