Texas couple sentenced to 40 years for $30 million pandemic pyramid scheme

A Texas couple was sentenced Tuesday to 40 years each in federal prison for operating a fraudulent chain-referral pyramid scheme that prosecutors said cheated more than 10,000 people nationwide out of more than $30 million during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Screwworm in Texas: Infested Zone established after confirmed case in Gillespie County

Fredericksburg/Gillespie County Emergency Management has announced the establishment of "Infested Zone 03" by Texas Animal Health Commission due to the confirmed screwworm goat case near Harper.

The Ranch presents Pitch Live
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We're just two days out from FIFA World Cup 2026. FOX 26's Coco Dominguez checked out The Ranch Presents Pitch Live on Tuesday. 

NASA Artemis III crew: Meet the astronauts, mission timeline updates

NASA will reveal the four astronauts who have been selected for the Artemis III mission during a news conference Tuesday at Johnson Space Center in Houston.

Houston World Cup fans urged to plan ahead as parking costs climb and security changes take effect

Houston World Cup organizers are urging fans to make transportation plans before attending matches. FIFA says parking passes must be purchased at least 24 hours before kickoff, while officials recommend arriving early and considering options like METRORail to avoid traffic and security delays.

Parking during FIFA World Cup in Houston
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Parking is expected to be a must for fans during the FIFA World Cup matches in Houston. FOX 26's Karys Belger explains. 

John Mendoza Jr.'s Family reacts to Brazoria County Deputy termination
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The family of John Mendoza Jr. are reacting after Brazoria County Sheriff Bo Stallman released a video on YouTube stating the deputy involved in John's death was terminated. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann has the latest. 

Firefighters extinguish container fire in Montgomery County

According to Montgomery County ESD 9, they were called out to an area on Koalstad Road around 12:45 p.m. in reference to a hazardous materials incident.

Texas funeral fraudster Javian Major sentenced to 2 years in prison after violating probation

A man repeatedly accused of exploiting grieving families through an unlicensed funeral business has been sentenced to two years in prison after violating probation by continuing to work in the funeral industry despite a court order barring him from doing so.

FULL VIDEO: Mendoza family makes statement following deputy's termination
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The family of John Mendoza, Jr. made a statement on Tuesday evening after Brazoria County Sheriff terminated the deputy involved in the deadly shooting in Lake Jackson. 

Congress pushes to release UFO records
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A bipartisan group of lawmakers believe The White House is holding back on releasing more in-depth UFO files and is pushing for more transparency on what's really out there. Some even think the government is sitting on evidence showing proof of other life-forms. FOX's Rebekah Castor explains. 

Harris County flood mitigation dollars in jeopardy
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We can all agree that the Greater Houston community needs every bit of flood protection we can put in place and yet folks in Harris County are on the brink of losing nearly $1 billon in federal mitigation funding. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan explains. 

Houston City Council to vote Wednesday on budget
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On Wednesday, the Houston City Council will be voting on a $7 billion plan that has been a big topic at city hall. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle has the latest. 

Mother, teenage son found shot to death in Harris County
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An investigation is underway after a mother and her teenage son were found shot to death in Harris County. FOX 26 Mekenna Earnhart has the latest. 

Texas GLO chief warns Harris County likely to lose massive flood control grants

Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham is warning Houston-area residents that Harris County is in danger of losing nearly $1 billion in federal flood mitigation funding.

FULL VIDEO: Brazoria County Sheriff addresses deadly Lake Jackson shooting
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Brazoria County Sheriff Bo Stallman announced in a YouTube video on Tuesday afternoon that the has terminated the deputy involved in the deadly shooting of John Mendoza, Jr. Watch the full video here.