Live updates: US deploys thousands more troops to the war as Iran threatens world tourism sites
The US military is deploying three more warships and marines to the Middle East as Iran fires on Israel and energy sites in neighboring Gulf Arab states, sending oil and gas prices surging.
The US military is deploying three more warships and marines to the Middle East as Iran fires on Israel and energy sites in neighboring Gulf Arab states, sending oil and gas prices surging.
Texas Tech dominates Akron in NCAA Tournament first round matchup
Texas Tech advanced in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament with their win against Akron on Friday.
Texas Tech advanced in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament with their win against Akron on Friday.
Woman injured in north Harris County hit-and-run
As a mother remains hospitalized from severe hit-and-run injuries, authorities and loved ones are looking for any information about the driver who hit her in north Harris County last week.
As a mother remains hospitalized from severe hit-and-run injuries, authorities and loved ones are looking for any information about the driver who hit her in north Harris County last week.
NASA Artemis II: Rocket arrives at Kennedy Space Center launch pad
The Artemis II rocket and spacecraft completed the 4-mile trek to the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center on Friday morning, March 20, 2026.
The Artemis II rocket and spacecraft completed the 4-mile trek to the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center on Friday morning, March 20, 2026.
Long TSA lines continue at Bush Airport on Friday
If you're traveling through Bush Airport Friday, prepare to wait in a long line to get through TSA screening. Jade Flury is back at the airport to talk to travelers.
If you're traveling through Bush Airport Friday, prepare to wait in a long line to get through TSA screening. Jade Flury is back at the airport to talk to travelers.
Harris County Commissioners approve first-of-its-kind consultation policy
Harris County Commissioners have approved a historic, first-of-its-kind Consultation Policy designed to empower workers, according to a release.
Harris County Commissioners have approved a historic, first-of-its-kind Consultation Policy designed to empower workers, according to a release.
Tire shop fire in North Houston extinguished
Major black smoke filled the sky in north Houston on Thursday afternoon following a tire shop fire. FOX 26's Randy Wallace has the latest.
Major black smoke filled the sky in north Houston on Thursday afternoon following a tire shop fire. FOX 26's Randy Wallace has the latest.
Houston ISD implements changes following Cesar Chavez allegations
Houston ISD officials are considering changing the name of Cesar Chavez High School after allegations of sexual abuse against the labor activist surfaced. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann has the latest.
Houston ISD officials are considering changing the name of Cesar Chavez High School after allegations of sexual abuse against the labor activist surfaced. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann has the latest.
Houston traffic: 18-wheeler loses load of metal spools on I-10, all lanes reopened
All lanes have been reopened after an 18-wheeler lost its load on Thursday evening.
All lanes have been reopened after an 18-wheeler lost its load on Thursday evening.
Endangered sea turtle washes up on Texas beach, recovering after Houston Zoo emergency visit
An endangered sea turtle is recovering after washing ashore on a Texas beach earlier this month.
An endangered sea turtle is recovering after washing ashore on a Texas beach earlier this month.
North Houston fire: Firefighters contain tire shop fire
Firefighters have contained a tire shop fire that sparked up on Thursday afternoon within a shopping strip area in north Houston.
Firefighters have contained a tire shop fire that sparked up on Thursday afternoon within a shopping strip area in north Houston.
Large fire put out in Greenspoint area
A tire shop in Houston's Greenspoint area was the starting point of a large fire on Thursday evening. FOX 26's Randy Wallace shared what officials had to say on "Houston Live & Local."
A tire shop in Houston's Greenspoint area was the starting point of a large fire on Thursday evening. FOX 26's Randy Wallace shared what officials had to say on "Houston Live & Local."
Houston weather: Spring arrives on Friday, record heat likely this weekend
Spring will arrive on Friday morning and it will feel more summer-like than spring-like.
Spring will arrive on Friday morning and it will feel more summer-like than spring-like.
Jeezy announces 2026 Las Vegas residency, Legend of the Snowman, at Planet Hollywood
Jay “Jeezy" Jenkins announces his 2026 Las Vegas residency, "Legend of the Snowman," featuring a black-tie, live orchestral experience at PH Live, Planet Hollywood, with tickets on sale in March and the residency debuting May 1.
Jay “Jeezy" Jenkins announces his 2026 Las Vegas residency, "Legend of the Snowman," featuring a black-tie, live orchestral experience at PH Live, Planet Hollywood, with tickets on sale in March and the residency debuting May 1.
KP George laundering case in jury's hands
A Fort Bend County jury has begun deliberating what's next for County Judge KP George. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour breaks down the closing arguments of the money laundering trial.
A Fort Bend County jury has begun deliberating what's next for County Judge KP George. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour breaks down the closing arguments of the money laundering trial.
Houston ISD addresses César Chávez holiday, designates March 30 holiday as Farmworkers Day
The Houston Independent School District has addressed the upcoming Chavez-Huerta Day, scheduled for March 30, 2026.
The Houston Independent School District has addressed the upcoming Chavez-Huerta Day, scheduled for March 30, 2026.
Breaking down US-Iran impact on gas prices
Lipow Oil President Andy Lipow joined FOX 26's Caroline Collins to break down the cause and effect between the latest US-Iran strikes and local gas prices.
Lipow Oil President Andy Lipow joined FOX 26's Caroline Collins to break down the cause and effect between the latest US-Iran strikes and local gas prices.
Bush Intercontinental Airport travelers face extended wait times as partial shutdown hits paycheck milestone
Security checkpoints at George Bush Intercontinental Airport saw increased wait times Thursday as the partial federal government shutdown reached its 33rd day. With the funding lapse affecting Department of Homeland Security budgets, TSA officers at IAH and airports nationwide are currently working without pay.
Security checkpoints at George Bush Intercontinental Airport saw increased wait times Thursday as the partial federal government shutdown reached its 33rd day. With the funding lapse affecting Department of Homeland Security budgets, TSA officers at IAH and airports nationwide are currently working without pay.
Tensions flare in second day of trial of former Missouri City officer
Tensions reached a boiling point Thursday in the Fort Bend County Justice Center during Day 2 of the manslaughter trial for former Missouri City police officer Blademir Enrique Viveros.
Tensions reached a boiling point Thursday in the Fort Bend County Justice Center during Day 2 of the manslaughter trial for former Missouri City police officer Blademir Enrique Viveros.
CBP hosting San Antonio job fair with hiring bonuses up to $60K
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hosting a three-day recruitment event in San Antonio from March 24–26 to fill critical national security roles, offering incentives of up to $60,000 for certain positions.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hosting a three-day recruitment event in San Antonio from March 24–26 to fill critical national security roles, offering incentives of up to $60,000 for certain positions.