Fort Bend County provides update on weather conditions
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Fort Bend County officials provided an update Tuesday on preparations for heavy rain and what residents need to known.

Tuesday afternoon weather update: June 16
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Mike Iscovitz has an afternoon update of the rain and storms moving across the Houston-area causing high-water and localized street flooding.

Texas couple charged in $2.5M 'psychic' fraud, preying on grieving victims

A Texas couple faces federal charges for a $2.5M "fortune teller fraud" scheme. Posing as a psychic, the woman targeted vulnerable individuals, convincing them their hardships were "curses." Victims handed over cash, cars, and gold for spiritual "cleansing," but the couple kept the assets.

Watching 'Invest 90-L': Gulf disturbance keeps rain around
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An area of low pressure near the Gulf will continue to send deep tropical moisture into the region through Wednesday, with Thursday uncertain and depending on the track of the small tropical low. Whether or not it becomes better organized, the main local impact remains rounds of heavy rain, gusty storms, and elevated flooding concerns.

MLB issues warning to Giants players who wrote Bible verses on Pride caps

Major League Baseball has reportedly issued a warning to several San Francisco Giants pitchers who wrote Bible verses on their specialized hats during the team's Pride Night celebration.

Some EaDo businesses see World Cup boost, others still waiting for fans to spend

Houston FIFA Fan Festival is drawing crowds to EaDo, but local businesses report mixed results. Some restaurants are seeing increased traffic from World Cup visitors, while others say road closures, parking challenges and access issues are hurting business.

Some EaDo businesses saying they're seeing a boost, others say differently
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Some EaDo businesses say FIFA World Cup crowds are boosting sales, while others report road closures and access issues are limiting customer traffic. FOX 26's Karys Belger has more.

28-year-old man pleads guilty to burglarizing Jose Altuve's house, removes ankle monitor, flees

Two men who admitted to breaking into Houston Astros star Jose Altuve's home in 2023 have been sentenced to more than two decades behind bars, but a third accomplice who also pleaded guilty remains on the run after allegedly cutting off his ankle monitor and fleeing before sentencing.

Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby to enter NFL Supplemental Draft amid NCAA, Big 12 legal battle

The Big 12 and the NCAA have escalated their legal battles to block Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby from playing following a massive college gambling scandal, just as reports surface that the quarterback plans to bypass the controversy entirely by entering the NFL supplemental draft.

FIFA World Cup: Weather threat looms ahead of Wednesday's match at Houston Stadium

With thousands of soccer fans expected to travel to Houston Stadium for Wednesday's FIFA Club World Cup match, local officials are closely monitoring a weather system that could bring heavy rainfall, street flooding and travel delays across the Houston area.

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. 

Anna Kepner's accused killer ordered into custody of US Marshals Service: Court documents

The Florida teen accused of attacking and killing his stepsister, Anna Kepner, aboard a family cruise vacation has had his release conditions revoked and has been ordered into custody of the U.S. Marshals Service, according to newly-unsealed court documents.

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.

Former Texas police officer sentenced to 300 days in jail after turning off body camera, abusing detainee

Former Cedar Hill police officer Donald Najee Mercer has been sentenced to 300 days in jail following a conviction for official oppression and abusing his power during a 2024 traffic stop.

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."