Women ages 100 to 107 honored
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Residents aged 100+ were honored at a lively, 1920s-themed event celebrating their lives and impact. FOX 26's Randy Wallace spoke with the women.

HPD officer fired after viral video
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A Houston Police Department officer has been fired after a viral video that was posted on social media. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart has the latest. 

Kendrick Sampson joins Houston Live and Local
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We have a special treat for our viewers today. Kendrick Sampson, who stars as Quincy Jones in the 2026 Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, joins Houston Live and Local. 

Off-duty reserve deputy killed in crash
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An off-duty reserve deputy was killed in a crash in Winnie on Friday morning. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour has the latest. 

White House accuses China of stealing A.I.
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The White House is accusing China of stealing artificial intelligence. FOX's Mark Meredith has more from The White House. 

31 sloths died at Sloth World Orlando-owned warehouse: FWC reports

(Update 4/24/26): The Central Florida Zoo said more than a dozen sloths from Sloth World had been donated to them. The zoo is going to evaluate them and then work with the Species Survival Plan Program to find long-term homes for them at other AZA-accredited facilities. Read more.

Camp Mystic among 174 Texas camps told to revise emergency plans to reopen

Every summer camp in Texas that submitted their emergency plans has been ordered to revise them if they want to renew their licenses to operate this summer. 

Over 42,000 Texas students awarded money during 1st round of school-choice lottery

More than 42,000 Texas students were notified this week that they have been awarded money during the first round of the state’s first school-choice lottery, according to the comptroller’s office.

Video: Shootout between Houston police officer, suspect in street
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Houston police released body camera video and dash camera video of a shootout between a police officer and a suspect on Glenmont in Southwest Houston on March 25. The suspect did ultimately die in the shooting. Due to the graphic nature of the video, FOX 26 has only shared portions of the footage. The full video is available on the Houston Police Department Youtube account.

Bus crash near Pentagon injures 23, including 10 Defense personnel

A collision between two commuter buses near the Pentagon injured 23 people Friday morning, including 10 Department of Defense personnel, according to a statement from the Pentagon Force Protection Agency obtained by FOX News.

Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 83 latest updates

Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, has been missing for 83 days. Authorities believe she was abducted from her Tucson-area home sometime between Jan. 31 and Feb. 1.

Texas THC ban on hold until at least May 1

The pause on a Texas rule that seeks to block the sale of most smokable hemp in the state has been extended until at least May 1.

How to buy emergency supplies tax-free in Texas this weekend

Texas is hosting a three-day sales tax holiday from April 25–27 to help residents save money on emergency preparedness supplies like generators, batteries, and first aid kits.

HPD Officer Ashley Gonzalez faces hearing on Friday
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A termination hearing has been set Friday for a Houston police officer accused of posting a racist rant on social media, according to the Houston Police Officers Union.

League City officials clarify what makes an E-bike legal in Texas

League City police and city officials aims to clear up a growing source of confusion: what actually counts as a legal e-bike in Texas?