Man sentenced to 30 years in deadly 2025 I-45 crash that killed mother, 9-year-old son

A judge sentenced Michael Arguijo to 30 years in prison for a drunken-driving crash that killed a mother and her young son and permanently injured the family’s daughter.

DA's office wants 40-year-old career thief with almost 2 dozen felony theft charges held with no bond

A repeat felony theft suspect accused of stealing high-priced items from major retailers across the Houston area is now being held without bond as prosecutors push for an unusual detention request despite the charges being non-violent. Court records show Cody Boutte has faced 20 felony theft charges since 2020 and has served prison time three times.

Slim Thug Talks Houston Culture, Music & Legacy | Jade Flury x 97.9 The Box Podcast
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Houston legend Slim Thug sits down with FOX 26 Houston’s Jade Flury and the hosts of 97.9 The Box for a conversation all about H-Town culture, the music scene, staying relevant, and the city’s impact on hip-hop. From industry stories to Houston pride and trending topics, this is a podcast episode you don’t want to miss. 🔥 🔥 🔥 

Half-naked prowler caught on camera in Houston
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A woman says she's outraged after a half-naked man was caught on her camera touching himself. Houston police say the guy is still out there. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann has more. 

Ebola screenings at Houston's Bush Airport: What to know
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Houston's Bush Airport is one of three in the US where certain passenger will be screening for Ebola. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez shares the details.

Houston man sentenced to 4 years in federal prison for ‘Hook and Chain’ ATM burglary spree

A 24-year-old Houston man has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for his role in a multi-state ATM burglary spree that targeted banks in North Texas and Arizona using stolen trucks and chains and hooks to rip open cash machines, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Texas.

Houston ISD parents fed up with school's conditions
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HISD parents are taking matters into their own hands to address hazardous conditions at a southeast Houston elementary school. A parent listed the issues to FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour.

Stage set for intense Texas Senate race between James Talarico and Ken Paxton

After a commanding win for Ken Paxton in the Republican Senate runoff election, the stage is now set for an intense general election between Paxton and his upstart opponent, Democrat James Talarico.

DNA evidence links Texas inmate serving life sentence to 1986 cold case murder of Dallas woman

DNA evidence has linked a man currently serving a life sentence for a 1988 murder to the sexual assault and slaying of a Dallas woman nearly 40 years ago, authorities said Wednesday.

Helicopter crashes near Denton County training facility

A helicopter crash in Denton County near the Bell training facility left two people injured and hospitalized on Wednesday morning.

Texas 2026 runoff takeaways: Trump effect in full force on election night

Texans have spoken and, in the wake of the primary runoffs, it's clear that they're calling for change and a shift in the establishment, particularly on the Republican side.

Skateboarder Marc Johnson dies at age 49: Thrasher Magazine

Marc Johnson, a professional skateboarder who is credited with putting San Jose on the map, has died, according to a friend's post in Thrasher Magazine. He was 49.

Takeaways from Texas primary runoff election results
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With the primary runoff elections over, voters now know who will be on the ballot in November for the general election. Jade Flury has more on the state and county election results.