Texas cancer patient forced to relocate for treatment insurance won't cover

An Alvin man diagnosed with a rare and incurable bone marrow cancer after being hospitalized for a broken arm and brain bleed is now facing mounting expenses as he prepares for a stem cell treatment that his insurance won't fully cover, forcing him and his family to temporarily relocate to Austin.

Fort Bend County Judge sentenced to jail time, probation
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Fort Bend County Judge KP George was sentenced in court on Tuesday afternoon after being found guilty of money laundering. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle explains. 

Sources say former HCFCD Engineer to be front runner to lead Harris Co. Flood Control District
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 Multiple sources telling Fox 26 former Senior HCFCD engineer Marcus Stuckett is the top candidate to replace Dr. Tina Peterson, who resigned under fire June 11th. FOX 26's Greg Groogan has the latest. 

Houston mayor, city officials on preparations for flood threat
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Houston Mayor John Whitmire and city officials provided an update Tuesday about preparations for potential flooding and a tropical storm that could form in the Gulf.

National Guard shooting suspect pleads not guilty, faces death penalty

Rahmanullah Lakanwal, accused in the fatal shooting of a National Guard member in Washington, D.C., pleaded not guilty Tuesday to new federal charges that make the case death penalty-eligible.

Fort Bend County provides update on weather conditions
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Fort Bend County officials provided an update Tuesday on preparations for heavy rain and what residents need to known.

Tuesday afternoon weather update: June 16
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Mike Iscovitz has an afternoon update of the rain and storms moving across the Houston-area causing high-water and localized street flooding.

North Texas couple charged in $2.5M 'psychic' fraud, preying on grieving victims

A Texas couple faces federal charges for a $2.5M "fortune teller fraud" scheme. Posing as a psychic, the woman targeted vulnerable individuals, convincing them their hardships were "curses." Victims handed over cash, cars, and gold for spiritual "cleansing," but the couple kept the assets.

Watching 'Invest 90-L': Gulf disturbance keeps rain around
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An area of low pressure near the Gulf will continue to send deep tropical moisture into the region through Wednesday, with Thursday uncertain and depending on the track of the small tropical low. Whether or not it becomes better organized, the main local impact remains rounds of heavy rain, gusty storms, and elevated flooding concerns.

MLB issues warning to Giants players who wrote Bible verses on Pride caps

Major League Baseball has reportedly issued a warning to several San Francisco Giants pitchers who wrote Bible verses on their specialized hats during the team's Pride Night celebration.

Some EaDo businesses see World Cup boost, others still waiting for fans to spend

Houston FIFA Fan Festival is drawing crowds to EaDo, but local businesses report mixed results. Some restaurants are seeing increased traffic from World Cup visitors, while others say road closures, parking challenges and access issues are hurting business.

Some EaDo businesses saying they're seeing a boost, others say differently
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Some EaDo businesses say FIFA World Cup crowds are boosting sales, while others report road closures and access issues are limiting customer traffic. FOX 26's Karys Belger has more.

28-year-old man pleads guilty to burglarizing Jose Altuve's house, removes ankle monitor, flees

Two men who admitted to breaking into Houston Astros star Jose Altuve's home in 2023 have been sentenced to more than two decades behind bars, but a third accomplice who also pleaded guilty remains on the run after allegedly cutting off his ankle monitor and fleeing before sentencing.