Congress set to debate war powers as Iran conflict is already unfolding
The U.S. Congress is preparing to open a war powers debate over President Donald Trump’s authority to strike Iran even as the bombing is already underway and the country is effectively at war.
The U.S. Congress is preparing to open a war powers debate over President Donald Trump’s authority to strike Iran even as the bombing is already underway and the country is effectively at war.
2026 Cowtown Marathon results: Top finishers, highlights from North Texas' largest race
The 48th Cowtown Marathon set a registration record with over 29,000 runners and featured a historic overall victory by McKale Montgomery, the first woman to win the ultra-marathon outright.
The 48th Cowtown Marathon set a registration record with over 29,000 runners and featured a historic overall victory by McKale Montgomery, the first woman to win the ultra-marathon outright.
Houston morning news: Iran latest, Austin shooting, pre-rodeo weather
FOX 26's Denise Middleton and Allison Gargaro cover the top morning reports from Houston and beyond for March 1, 2026.
FOX 26's Denise Middleton and Allison Gargaro cover the top morning reports from Houston and beyond for March 1, 2026.
Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 29 latest updates
It's been one month since Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, went missing from her Tucson-area home.
It's been one month since Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, went missing from her Tucson-area home.
Stimulus payment March 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
Iran protesters take to streets in Houston
The intersection of Post Oak Boulevard and Westheimer Road became a focal point for Houston’s Iranian American community Saturday as news of U.S. and Israeli airstrikes in Iran triggered a wave of clashing demonstrations.
The intersection of Post Oak Boulevard and Westheimer Road became a focal point for Houston’s Iranian American community Saturday as news of U.S. and Israeli airstrikes in Iran triggered a wave of clashing demonstrations.
Iran's leader killed in strike by US, Israel
The United States and Israel have conducted military strikes on Iran amid tensions over the country’s nuclear program. Iran has responded by firing drones and missiles into Israel.
The United States and Israel have conducted military strikes on Iran amid tensions over the country’s nuclear program. Iran has responded by firing drones and missiles into Israel.
Scholar explains US-Israeli strikes on Iran
Richard Sindelar, a global diplomacy scholar with Rice U's Baker Institute, joined FOX 26's Melissa Wilson to explain the build-up and the potential aftermath of the strikes on Iran.
Richard Sindelar, a global diplomacy scholar with Rice U's Baker Institute, joined FOX 26's Melissa Wilson to explain the build-up and the potential aftermath of the strikes on Iran.
Iranian Houston family celebrate reports of supreme leaders death in US-Israeli strikes
The U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Tehran in the early morning hours of Saturday, February 28th. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez spoke to an Iranian-American family in Houston who is celebrated the reported death of Iran's supreme leader.
The U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Tehran in the early morning hours of Saturday, February 28th. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez spoke to an Iranian-American family in Houston who is celebrated the reported death of Iran's supreme leader.
Attack on Iran expected to impact US gas prices
Fears of US-Iran conflict have already brought up gas prices, but the strikes on Iran could lead to prices going even higher. FOX 26's Lina de Florias spoke to UH Downtown Professor Dietrich von Biedenfeld about the possible impact.
Fears of US-Iran conflict have already brought up gas prices, but the strikes on Iran could lead to prices going even higher. FOX 26's Lina de Florias spoke to UH Downtown Professor Dietrich von Biedenfeld about the possible impact.
Houston Rodeo Ready: Your 2026 Guide to Parking, Savings, and Security
With the 2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo just days away, officials are urging fans to swap their stress for a strategy. From live parking lot trackers to interactive food maps, the Rodeo is leaning into technology to manage the millions of fans expected to descend on NRG Park.
With the 2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo just days away, officials are urging fans to swap their stress for a strategy. From live parking lot trackers to interactive food maps, the Rodeo is leaning into technology to manage the millions of fans expected to descend on NRG Park.
Houston rodeo parking tips
2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ just days away, officials are urging fans to swap their stress for a strategy. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart shared travel tips during the first day of the rodeo's BBQ contest.
2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ just days away, officials are urging fans to swap their stress for a strategy. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart shared travel tips during the first day of the rodeo's BBQ contest.
Delta pauses flights to Israel following strikes on Iran
Delta Air Lines has paused flights to Israel and issued travel waivers as military strikes under "Operation Epic Fury" escalate in the Middle East.
Delta Air Lines has paused flights to Israel and issued travel waivers as military strikes under "Operation Epic Fury" escalate in the Middle East.
Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 28 latest updates
It's been nearly a month since Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, went missing from her Tucson-area home.
It's been nearly a month since Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, went missing from her Tucson-area home.
Crosby High School educator under investigation for alleged improper relationship with student
Authorities say an alleged improper relationship between an educator and a student occurred while the individual was employed at Crosby High School.
Authorities say an alleged improper relationship between an educator and a student occurred while the individual was employed at Crosby High School.
Crosby teacher investigated over alleged student relationship
An educator at Crosby High School is under investigation for allegedly having an improper relationship with a student. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann has the latest.
An educator at Crosby High School is under investigation for allegedly having an improper relationship with a student. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann has the latest.
Fake bank worker scam suspect charged
For more than a year we've been reporting exclusively on a scam targeting Wells Fargo Bank customers. Now, a 24-year-old woman is charged for her alleged role in the scheme. FOX 26's Randy Wallace explains.
For more than a year we've been reporting exclusively on a scam targeting Wells Fargo Bank customers. Now, a 24-year-old woman is charged for her alleged role in the scheme. FOX 26's Randy Wallace explains.
Georgia woman, 70, charged with murder in 77-year-old husband's shooting death
Marion Jackson Compton, 70, faces felony and malice murder charges for the shooting death of her 77-year-old husband.
Marion Jackson Compton, 70, faces felony and malice murder charges for the shooting death of her 77-year-old husband.
Novartis settles with Henrietta Lacks’ estate over use of her ‘stolen’ cells to advance medicine
Novartis has settled a lawsuit by the estate of Henrietta Lacks that alleged the pharmaceutical giant unjustly profited off her cells, which were taken from her tumor without her knowledge in 1951 and reproduced in labs to enable major medical advancements, including the polio vaccine.
Novartis has settled a lawsuit by the estate of Henrietta Lacks that alleged the pharmaceutical giant unjustly profited off her cells, which were taken from her tumor without her knowledge in 1951 and reproduced in labs to enable major medical advancements, including the polio vaccine.
Mortgage rates dip below 6% for first time more than three years, but affordability challenges continue
Freddie Mac rates fell below 6% for first time since 2022, for a 30-year fixed mortgage.
Freddie Mac rates fell below 6% for first time since 2022, for a 30-year fixed mortgage.