Victim names released in fiery plane crash that killed 5 in Central Texas
The names of all five people killed in the Central Texas plane crash late Thursday night have been released.
The names of all five people killed in the Central Texas plane crash late Thursday night have been released.
'Spirit was my home': Flight attendants left in Houston scramble to get home after airline shuts down
Aijah Smith was sound asleep in a Houston hotel room when her mother called with the news that changed her life: the airline she had called home for nearly four years was no more.
Aijah Smith was sound asleep in a Houston hotel room when her mother called with the news that changed her life: the airline she had called home for nearly four years was no more.
Now-former Spirit Airlines employee speaks on shutdown
FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart spoke to to a now-former Spirit Airlines flight attendant to share her perspective on the airline's shutdown.
FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart spoke to to a now-former Spirit Airlines flight attendant to share her perspective on the airline's shutdown.
United Flight 1382 engine failure in Houston triggered emergency evacuation, NTSB report finds
A routine 2025 flight out of Houston turned into chaos before the plane ever left the ground. The NTSB released their final report of the incident on Wednesday.
A routine 2025 flight out of Houston turned into chaos before the plane ever left the ground. The NTSB released their final report of the incident on Wednesday.
San Antonio felon pleads guilty to using pipe bombs on ATMs
A felon from San Antonio has pleaded guilty to a 2025 incident where he used pipe bombs in an attempt to destroy Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs).
A felon from San Antonio has pleaded guilty to a 2025 incident where he used pipe bombs in an attempt to destroy Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs).
Kidney transplant scandal upends patient’s 5-year wait, but a second chance brought new hope
After spending five years working toward a life-saving kidney transplant at a Houston hospital, Yamileth Fuentes saw her hopes collapse amid a criminal scandal that shut down the program—only to find a second chance at another hospital, along with new financial challenges.
After spending five years working toward a life-saving kidney transplant at a Houston hospital, Yamileth Fuentes saw her hopes collapse amid a criminal scandal that shut down the program—only to find a second chance at another hospital, along with new financial challenges.
Houston kidney recipient facing financial toll
After spending five years working toward a life-saving kidney transplant at a Houston hospital, Yamileth Fuentes saw her hopes collapse amid a criminal scandal that shut down the program—only to find a second chance at another hospital, along with new financial challenges. FOX 26's Randy Wallace explains.
After spending five years working toward a life-saving kidney transplant at a Houston hospital, Yamileth Fuentes saw her hopes collapse amid a criminal scandal that shut down the program—only to find a second chance at another hospital, along with new financial challenges. FOX 26's Randy Wallace explains.
Houston officials suspend search for woman reportedly swept away near Brays Bayou
A search is underway for a person who was reportedly swept away by water near Brays Bayou, officials said.
A search is underway for a person who was reportedly swept away by water near Brays Bayou, officials said.
Spirit Airlines preparing to shut down, other airlines say they're ready to help
Reports are stating that Spirit Airlines could shut down late Friday night or on Saturday. Other airlines have already said they're ready to help customers affected should the shutdown occur. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart has the latest.
Reports are stating that Spirit Airlines could shut down late Friday night or on Saturday. Other airlines have already said they're ready to help customers affected should the shutdown occur. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart has the latest.
Search suspended for woman in bayou
A search has been called off for a woman after witnesses said they saw her being swept away in Brays Bayou. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann has the latest.
A search has been called off for a woman after witnesses said they saw her being swept away in Brays Bayou. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann has the latest.
Matagorda County officials contain hazardous material incident in Sims Lane area
Authorities have contained the scene of a hazardous material incident in Matagorda County, officials said.
Authorities have contained the scene of a hazardous material incident in Matagorda County, officials said.
Woman found guilty of stabbing her husband 193 times in 2003 charged following hit-and-run crash
A woman who was found guilty of stabbing her husband 193 times back in 2003 is facing new charges after failing to stop and give information following a crash this week.
A woman who was found guilty of stabbing her husband 193 times back in 2003 is facing new charges after failing to stop and give information following a crash this week.
US debt rises over size of economy
The U.S. national debt has now surpassed the size of the U.S. economy, a historic threshold that hasn't been crossed since the conclusion of World War II. FOX Business' Connor Hansen explains the factors and future predictions.
The U.S. national debt has now surpassed the size of the U.S. economy, a historic threshold that hasn't been crossed since the conclusion of World War II. FOX Business' Connor Hansen explains the factors and future predictions.
Remains found near Howard Frankland Bridge identified as missing USF student Nahida Bristy
The remains found on Sunday, April 26, have been positively identified as missing doctoral student Nahida Bristy.
The remains found on Sunday, April 26, have been positively identified as missing doctoral student Nahida Bristy.
New Trump order to help find retirement plans
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday calling for a new government website where people in the United States can find and compare private-sector retirement savings accounts. FOX 26's Tom Zizka breaks down what to know.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday calling for a new government website where people in the United States can find and compare private-sector retirement savings accounts. FOX 26's Tom Zizka breaks down what to know.
Clear Lake Preschool set to close, leaving families searching for childcare
A staple of the Clear Lake community is preparing to shut its doors for good as the Clear Lake United Methodist Church Preschool has announced it will officially close on July 31, leaving nearly 100 families and dozens of staff members in a state of uncertainty.
A staple of the Clear Lake community is preparing to shut its doors for good as the Clear Lake United Methodist Church Preschool has announced it will officially close on July 31, leaving nearly 100 families and dozens of staff members in a state of uncertainty.
Clear Lake preschool shutting down
Clear Lake United Methodist Church Preschool has announced it will officially close on July 31. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez shares the details behind the decision and concerns from parents and employees.
Clear Lake United Methodist Church Preschool has announced it will officially close on July 31. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez shares the details behind the decision and concerns from parents and employees.
'Administrative' trash fee proposed for City of Houston
Houston Mayor John Whitmire is proposing an "administrative fee" for residents' garbage services. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle explains the proposal, why some city officials support it, and why one expert says it could backfire.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire is proposing an "administrative fee" for residents' garbage services. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle explains the proposal, why some city officials support it, and why one expert says it could backfire.
Finding Families: 13-year-old searching for forever family
May is Foster Care Awareness Month. There are about 2,500 children in foster care across the greater Houston area, and not nearly enough families to care for all of them.
May is Foster Care Awareness Month. There are about 2,500 children in foster care across the greater Houston area, and not nearly enough families to care for all of them.
Texas man connected to $8M ‘poppers’ scheme pleads guilty, prosecutors say
An Austin man has pleaded guilty to his role in a scheme that sold $8.4 million in mislabeled products as a recreational drug called “poppers," according to federal prosecutors.
An Austin man has pleaded guilty to his role in a scheme that sold $8.4 million in mislabeled products as a recreational drug called “poppers," according to federal prosecutors.