New Harris County Flood District leader needed ahead of Thursday vote, local expert says

Chronically behind schedule, Dr. Tina Peterson, leader of the Harris County Flood Control District, will tell Commissioner's Court that she has a plan to get work on more than two dozen projects back on track and completed within 18 months without losing federal dollars.

Houston weather: Hot, humid weather expected through the weekend

The hot and humid weather is going to stick around as the first day of the FIFA World Cup gets underway which means warm conditions at FIFA Fan Fest in Houston on Thursday.

Harris County flood mitigation dollars in jeopardy
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Facing the potential loss of hundreds of millions of dollars of federal "flood prevention" dollars, Harris County Commissioners have a very big decision to make. That decision on Thursday involves leadership of the Flood Control District. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan explains. 

New mural marks FIFA World Cup in Houston
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Houston is getting ready for the global stage. The FIFA World Cup is set to begin Thursday with the first match taking place at Houston Stadium on Sunday. A new massive landmark is celebrating the big occasion. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez explains. 

Houston City Council approves $7B budget
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The City of Houston officially has a new spending plan. In a near-unanimous 15-1 vote, City Council approved Mayor John Whitmire's 2027 budget proposal. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle has more. 

New information about deaths of mother, son in Harris County
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We're learning new details in the deaths of a mother and her 17-year-old son in southeast Harris County. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour explains. 

Texas Tech coach speaks out on QB Brendan Sorsby gambling investigation
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Watch Texas Tech's head football coach break his silence on the gambling scandal surrounding quarterback Brendan Sorsby, emphasizing student-athlete support, institutional oversight, and his personal stance on addiction recovery.

Texas Rangers ask public to help identify woman found dead in 1992

Investigators with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) have renewed their calls for the public’s help to identify a woman who was found dead more than 30 years ago.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Security, bag policy at Houston Stadium

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is here, and it will be attended by tens of thousands of fans over the next month or so in Houston. As a result, security at Houston Stadium will be on high to ensure all fans are safe and abide by all security protocols.

National Hurricane Center flags area to watch in Gulf

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has outlined an area to watch in the Gulf of America where tropical development could happen.

Karmelo Anthony to appeal murder conviction in Frisco track meet stabbing case

Karmelo Anthony has filed a notice of appeal after being convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years in prison in the fatal stabbing at a Frisco track meet.

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.