Houston enters final stretch of World Cup preparations as first match approaches

Houston is entering the final phase of FIFA World Cup 2026 preparations. Here's what's happening with transportation, road construction, security measures, Fan Fest and other projects before Houston's first World Cup match on June 14.

5 people stabbed inside Manhattan’s Penn Station, suspect in custody

Five people were injured Sunday evening in a mass stabbing in a New Jersey Transit waiting area inside Penn Station, authorities said.

1 killed, 1 wanted in Spring double shooting
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An overnight shooting in the Spring area left one person dead, sent another person to a hospital, and has a third person wanted by authorities. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez shares details from officials at the scene.

Deadly Spring double shooting | Full press conference
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An overnight shooting in north Harris County left one person dead, sent another person to the hospital, and has a third person wanted by authorities. A Harris County detective shared information at the scene on Sunday afternoon.

Pride Houston attendees celebrate despite postponed parade
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While the Pride Houston parade had to be postponed due to weather, festival attendees continued to celebrate downtown. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann spoke to attendees and organizers about the event's last-minute change.

Karmelo Anthony Trial: State rests after jurors hear testimony on a Saturday

Testimony resumed on Saturday in the Karmelo Anthony murder trial for the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet in Frisco in 2025.

Heavy rain impacts Saturday in Houston
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FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann shares info and visuals of how the Saturday's heavy downpour impacted Houston.

Mother desperate for answers in bayou death
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A Houston mother is searching for answers after her 33-year-old son, Kenneth Young, was found dead in Buffalo Bayou just days after she last spoke with him. FOX 26's Randy Wallace has more. 

Sedona elder fraud thwarted by retired cop turned Uber driver

A Sedona woman in her 90s is expressing gratitude after a retired police officer driving for Uber stopped a cruel financial scam that targeted her banking information.

Lake Jackson deadly shooting: Family releases new statement following death of John Mendoza, Jr.

FOX 26 has received a new statement from Charles Adams, attorney for John Mendoza, Sr. and the Estate of John Mendoza, Jr. following a deadly shooting that occurred on Monday morning in Lake Jackson.

Hulk Hogan's death ruled natural, Clearwater police close investigation

The Clearwater Police Department has officially closed its investigation into the death of wrestling icon Hulk Hogan, concluding that the case is an attended natural death.