Annelise Camp update: Texas AG says Louisiana hospital accepting transfer from Houston

According to a statement on Facebook by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a hospital in Louisiana has accepted her transfer to receive continued care and specialized treatment.

Rosenberg ordinance allows residents to report illegal fireworks

In Rosenberg, city leaders passed a new ordinance aimed at cracking down on illegal fireworks. FOX 26’s Jillian Hartmann spoke with the police chief and residents about the changes.

Houston BARC Foundation receives $7,000 donation to help more shelter animals find homes

Randy Hartley gave a $7,000 check to Houston BARC Foundation Wednesday to," get as many animals adopted out as we can." That's what Hartley told BARC Foundation Executive Director Brittany Amend as he handed her the check.

Viewer donates $7,000 to Houston BARC Foundation
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One FOX 26 viewer made a big donation to Houston BARC Foundation on Wednesday. FOX 26's Randy Wallace explains. 

New Rosenberg ordinance targeting illegal fireworks
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In Rosenberg, city leaders passed a new ordinance aimed at cracking down on illegal fireworks. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann explains. 

Battle underway to remove Interim Fort Bend County Judge Daniel Wong

A battle is underway in Fort Bend County to remove Interim County Judge Daniel Wong from his appointed post as chief executive.

FULL VIDEO: Houston Mayor reacts to southeast Houston fire
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Houston Mayor John Whitmire expressed his thanks to first responders who battled the fire that sent a huge plume of smoke into the air earlier this week. Watch for his full comments. 

Houston advocates push to keep murder evidence from the public
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A landmark Texas privacy law designed to shield the families of murder victims from public trauma is facing a modern-day crisis in the digital "true crime" era. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart explains the legal loophole and how Houston advocates are looking to close that loophole.

Why interim Fort Bend Co. Judge remains in power
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A Fort Bend County commissioner is calling for interim County Judge Daniel Wong to step down from the position. FOX 26's Greg Groogan explains how he got the position in the first place, and why our legal expert says his time in the chair isn't over yet.

Houston FIFA Fan Fest at capacity for June 24

Houston FIFA Fan Fest has announced they are officially at capacity for June 24.

Harris Co. leaders at odds for potential Flood Control Director
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A sharp division has emerged within the Harris County Commissioners Court on the eve of a discussion to appoint a new head for the region's embattled Flood Control District. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle explains.

Southeast Houston fire fully out, air monitoring continues

The Houston Fire Department is reporting the massive fire that caused a huge plume of smoke to fill the sky earlier this week is now completely out.

RodeoHouston announces new agricultural complex in the works
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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is investing millions to build a new, 1-million-square-foot agricultural complex along Highway 288. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour shares the details provided so far.

FULL VIDEO: Andy Kahan discusses legislation he proposed banning release of murder victim photos
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Who counts in the digital age?? In 2013, Andy Kahan pushed for legislation banning the public release of graphic murder victim photos. With the massive boom in true-crime podcasts, and TikTok sleuths, online content creators are exploiting legal loopholes to get horrifying crime scene photos for clicks. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart spoke with Andy Kahan from Houston Crime Stoppers about the issue. 

Big Tigger denies abuse allegations after Fulton County arrest

Longtime radio personality and former television host Big Tigger was arrested over the weekend on child cruelty and battery charges in Fulton County after allegedly pushing his wife into an office door during an argument, causing a deep facial cut, according to court documents.

Texas forecast to be hit by huge plume of Saharan dust
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A computer forecast model provided by FOX Weather shows the expected track for a large plume of Saharan dust that his headed for Texas.