Artemis II preps for lunar flyby
The Artemis II crew is set to make history again when they circle around the moon at the farthest distance from Earth traveled by humans. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart explains what's been going well and not so well during the mission.
The Artemis II crew is set to make history again when they circle around the moon at the farthest distance from Earth traveled by humans. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart explains what's been going well and not so well during the mission.
Easter 'Eggstravaganza' held at Houston church
FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez spoke to attendees big and small at Unity of Houston's Easter "Eggstravaganza."
FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez spoke to attendees big and small at Unity of Houston's Easter "Eggstravaganza."
Easter 2026: Taste testing new 'Peeps' flavor
You can't Easter without Peeps (at least for some people)! FOX 26's Sherman Desselle and John Dawson tried one of the new flavors for Easter.
You can't Easter without Peeps (at least for some people)! FOX 26's Sherman Desselle and John Dawson tried one of the new flavors for Easter.
Artemis II live tracker: Follow NASA's mission to the moon
The Artemis II astronauts and Orion spacecraft are more than two-thirds of the distance to the moon's lunar surface, NASA said. Track the astronauts and mission live.
The Artemis II astronauts and Orion spacecraft are more than two-thirds of the distance to the moon's lunar surface, NASA said. Track the astronauts and mission live.
Easter 2026: Stores opened, closed for the holiday
If you have to go shopping on Sunday, your go-to store may be closed for Easter. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart has a list of which stores will be closed and which will be open.
If you have to go shopping on Sunday, your go-to store may be closed for Easter. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart has a list of which stores will be closed and which will be open.
Family claims Fort Worth man shot 'pedophile' in groin to protect nieces
A man is in the custody of Fort Worth police after being accused of shooting another man in the groin. His family claims he was protecting his underage nieces from a man allegedly soliciting them for sex.
A man is in the custody of Fort Worth police after being accused of shooting another man in the groin. His family claims he was protecting his underage nieces from a man allegedly soliciting them for sex.
Deadly shooting outside Houston club
A man was killed and another was injured after a shooting outside a southeast Houston club early Saturday morning. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez shares the details provided so far as investigators look to find anyone involved.
A man was killed and another was injured after a shooting outside a southeast Houston club early Saturday morning. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez shares the details provided so far as investigators look to find anyone involved.
Houston news: Saturday rain, arrest for child shot, US-Iran latest
FOX 26's Sally MacDonald and John Dawson cover the top afternoon reports from Houston and beyond for April 3, 2026.
FOX 26's Sally MacDonald and John Dawson cover the top afternoon reports from Houston and beyond for April 3, 2026.
Artemis II live tracker: Follow NASA's mission to the moon
Artemis II and its crew aboard the Orion spacecraft are more than halfway to the moon and preparing for a lunar flyby on Monday, NASA said.
Artemis II and its crew aboard the Orion spacecraft are more than halfway to the moon and preparing for a lunar flyby on Monday, NASA said.
Easter Themed Drone show wows Houston-area audience
A historic, record-breaking night took place in the Houston area on Friday night. FOX 26's Coco Dominguez explains in the Bayou City Buzz.
A historic, record-breaking night took place in the Houston area on Friday night. FOX 26's Coco Dominguez explains in the Bayou City Buzz.
Person injured in home invasion in The Woodlands
One person was injured during a home invasion in The Woodlands on Friday. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour has the latest.
One person was injured during a home invasion in The Woodlands on Friday. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour has the latest.
Festus Plumbing donates water lines to McCann Rescue Farm in Dayton
A plumbing company stepped in to help McCann Rescue Farm in Dayton. FOX 26 Photojournalist Darlene Janik Faires has the story.
A plumbing company stepped in to help McCann Rescue Farm in Dayton. FOX 26 Photojournalist Darlene Janik Faires has the story.
Trump budget request calls for $1.5T in military spend
President Donald Trump is calling for the largest defense budget in the nation’s history with $1.5 trillion in military spending and across-the-board cuts to nearly everything else. FOX 26's Tom Zizka explains the proposal and turns to a budget policy expert for insight.
President Donald Trump is calling for the largest defense budget in the nation’s history with $1.5 trillion in military spending and across-the-board cuts to nearly everything else. FOX 26's Tom Zizka explains the proposal and turns to a budget policy expert for insight.
Artemis II - Day 3 updates
FOX's Sarah Alegre shared info for Day 3 of the Artemis II mission from Johnson Space Center. Then, FOX 11's Laura Diaz shares what the father of one of the Artemis astronauts had to say about his son.
FOX's Sarah Alegre shared info for Day 3 of the Artemis II mission from Johnson Space Center. Then, FOX 11's Laura Diaz shares what the father of one of the Artemis astronauts had to say about his son.
Houston weather: Expect storms on Saturday night, FOX 26 Storm Alert issued
Saturday is looking to be stormy for much of the Houston area.
Saturday is looking to be stormy for much of the Houston area.
Grandfather speaks on toddler shot in Channelview
As the investigation continued into a child shot in Channelview on Friday, the 2-year-old's grandfather shared more details and security video of the incident. Here's what he told FOX 26's Sherman Desselle.
As the investigation continued into a child shot in Channelview on Friday, the 2-year-old's grandfather shared more details and security video of the incident. Here's what he told FOX 26's Sherman Desselle.
Trump budget proposal seeks $152 million to reopen Alcatraz as a prison
President Donald Trump has announced his intention to reopen Alcatraz as a prison, and is seeking $152 million to make it happen. The true cost of reopening the facility could be much higher.
President Donald Trump has announced his intention to reopen Alcatraz as a prison, and is seeking $152 million to make it happen. The true cost of reopening the facility could be much higher.
Houston diesel prices nearing record high
GasBuddy says that diesel prices in the Houston area could hit record highs in just a few days. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez turned to an expert who explains why diesel fuel is being impacted more than regular.
GasBuddy says that diesel prices in the Houston area could hit record highs in just a few days. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez turned to an expert who explains why diesel fuel is being impacted more than regular.
US fighter jet shot down in Iran
FOX News' Caroline Elliott shares details on the first reported US fighter jet that went down in Iran on Friday.
FOX News' Caroline Elliott shares details on the first reported US fighter jet that went down in Iran on Friday.
Toddler found shot in Channelview home
A 2-year-old was taken to an ICU after being found shot inside a Channelview home. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle shared what authorities said happened.
A 2-year-old was taken to an ICU after being found shot inside a Channelview home. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle shared what authorities said happened.