2025 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: USPS, FedEx, UPS important dates to remember
With the holidays right around the corner, you need to be sure to mail packages early to ensure on-time delivery. Keep these essential 2025 shipping deadlines in mind from USPS, FedEx, and UPS to ensure your cards and gifts reach their destinations in time for Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and other holidays.
Stimulus payment December 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Hold off on that purchase! Online rumors of new stimulus checks by year’s end are out there.
Pokémon card traded in for $30K sets record at Texas GameStop
A customer traded in a fully-authenticated PSA 10 Holo Gengar Pokémon card worth more than $33,000 at a Grapevine, Texas GameStop.
DPS Finds 23 Illegal Immigrants Stuffed Inside Truck Cab in La Salle Co.
On Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, just after 5:00 p.m., a DPS Trooper conducted a traffic stop on a white Freightliner truck tractor for driving on an improved shoulder along IH-35. During the traffic stop, the Trooper learned that the driver, identified as John David Amaya, 24, from Laredo, was operating the vehicle without a commercial driver license (CDL). With assistance from a Border Patrol K-9, the Trooper ultimately discovered 23 illegal immigrants hidden inside the vehicle’s sleeping area. Amaya was arrested and charged with 23 counts smuggling of persons – a state jail felony. The 23 illegal immigrants from Nicaragua, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Mexico were referred to Border Patrol. As a reminder, Governor Greg Abbott signed legislation in 2023 creating a mandatory 10-year minimum prison sentence for individuals convicted of smuggling of persons. If convicted, Amaya could face prison time.
SNAP Payments on Pause
White House threatening SNAP admin. payments but not benefits. President Trump and War Secretary Hegseth say they knew nothing about second Venezuelan boat strike. President Trump pausing immigration for some migrants looking for green cards or citizenship. Money for American babies may be available thus summer.
Houston family seeks justice after hit-and-run kills mother
A Houston family is demanding answers and justice after their loved one, 35-year-old Tara Brim, was killed in a hit-and-run crash along Highway 249. The incident happened around midnight ten days ago on November 23. Harris County deputies say they are still searching for the driver who left the scene.
Houston Pets Alive conducting largest fundraiser ever
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace spoke with Houston Pets Alive about what they're doing.
Texas man accused of choking Houston police K-9 officer
A San Antonio man is facing charges for allegedly choking a Houston police K-9 officer.
Houston family seeking justice after deadly hit and run crash
A Houston family is demanding answers after their daughter was killed in a hit and run. Harris County deputies are still looking for the driver. FOX 26's Jillian Hartman spoke with the victim's mother, who is pushing for justice.
Houston Pets Alive conducting largest fundraiser ever
Houston Pets Alive is conducting its largest fundraiser ever thanks to a generous board member who will match every donation up to $100,000 through December 31.
Dells donate $6.25B for children's savings
The billionaire Dells have donated $6.25 billion towards savings accounts for millions of U.S. children, they announced Tuesday.
Dell's donate $6.25 billon for savings
FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka explains what the Dell's are doing and why.
New dashboard deployed in Houston to track gun injuries
A new dashboard unveiled on Tuesday in Houston will track gun injuries. FOX 26 Reporter Sherman Desselle explains.
Houston weather: Another chilly night ahead for Tuesday, rain returning late Wednesday
Rain becomes more likely late Wednesday into Thursday, continuing into Friday. Periods of steady rain, possibly heavy at times — could lead to ponding and slick streets for the Thursday morning commute.
Houston launches firearm injury dashboard as accidental child shootings rise
Houston leaders unveiled SAFEWatch Houston, a real-time firearm injury dashboard that reveals rising accidental shootings involving children and young adults - despite overall gun violence declining across the city.
Brianna Aguilera's death at Austin apartment not being investigated as homicide: APD
The death of 19-year-old Brianna Aguilera outside a West Campus apartment building over the weekend is not being investigated as a homicide, Austin police say. Her family said she was in town for the Aggie-Longhorn game.
Reminder to stay prepared for a disaster as hurricane season ends
Hurricane season has come to an end, but FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson reminds us to stay prepared for an emergency year-round.
Trump, ICE target Somalis in Minneapolis; city leaders respond
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said Tuesday as many as 100 federal immigration agents are in the Twin Cities with a specific target on undocumented Somali people living in the city.
Twin brothers from Plano killed in Thanksgiving Day crash
The Plano community is mourning the loss of twin brothers Cole and Huxley Gerrard, who died in a car crash on Thanksgiving Day, according to authorities.
Houston winter outlook | Forecasting with Friends
What will the winter look like in Houston? Chief Meteorologist Mike Iscovitz explains.