Stimulus payment January 2026, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Rumors about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends swirled throughout 2025, and they’re continuing to circulate as we head into 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Houston crime: String of collectible store break-ins, Pokémon cards targeted
Authorities are investigating a string of break-ins at collectible stores across the Houston area, where thieves are targeting high-value Pokémon cards and other related items.
Four Houston-area collectible stores broken into
Another Houston-area collectible store was broken into in the area. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann explains.
Body found in Buffalo Bayou in Houston
An investigation is underway after a body was found in Buffalo Bayou on Tuesday. FOX 26's Karys Belger has the latest.
Missing person: Authorities locate missing 23-year-old man last seen in Spring
Harris County authorities have located a missing 23-year-old man who was last seen on Tuesday afternoon.
Sheldon Road crash: Woman airlifted, another injured in head-on collision in Harris County
Harris County authorities are on the scene following a head-on collision in Harris County that occurred on Tuesday evening.
Houston seniors stranded as elevators remain out of service
For the third time in three weeks, we're highlighting serious concerns at senior living facilities across the Houston area where elevators have been out of service, leaving elderly residents stranded in their homes.
Houston seniors frustrated about elevator outage
For the third time in three weeks, we're highlighting serious concerns at senior living facilities across the Houston area where elevators have been out of service, leaving elderly residents stranded in their homes. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour explains.
McDonald's faces lawsuit over McRib sandwich
McDonald's has been hit with a lawsuit over their popular McRib sandwich, which claims the chain misleads customers by implying rib meat is used to craft the patty.
Houston leaders disagree over funding changes
Houston leaders are butting heads over a proposal to divert $25 million in stormwater drainage funding to deal with derelict buildings in the city.
Woman charged with arson after Harris Co apartment fire
A woman has been charged with arson in connection with a recent apartment complex fire in northeast Harris County.
Body found in Houston's Buffalo Bayou
Houston police are investigating after a body was found in Buffalo Bayou on Tuesday afternoon.
Houston weather: More record-challenging high temperatures ahead
More record challenging temperatures are on the way to the Houston area this week before a cold front arrives.
Video shows brawl between protesters at Jan. 6 anniversary rally
A scuffle broke out among demonstrators at a rally in support of pardoned Jan. 6 rioters in Washington on Sunday, the fifth anniversary of the U.S. Capitol attack, according to video posted online.
Body found in Houston's Buffalo Bayou
Houston police are investigating after a body was found in Buffalo Bayou on Tuesday afternoon.
Brianna Aguilera: Neighbor statement refutes some of APD's timeline, family attorney says
A woman who lived across the hall from the apartment where Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera fell from shared her experience of that night, which attorney Tony Buzbee says refutes APD's version of events.
Uvalde school shooting trial: 911 calls from a witness across the street from the school
This audio clip may be graphic for some viewers. Gilbert Limones, a pastor and an employee of the funeral home across the street from Robb Elementary, is the first witness in the trial called to the stand. He called 911 twice that day; the first time about the shooter crashing his vehicle in a culvert between the school and the funeral home, and how the shooter fired shots at the funeral home employees trying to help, then again when the shooter started shooting at the school.
Uvalde school shooting trial: Defense opening statements
Opening statements begin Tuesday in the trial of Adrian Gonzales, a former Uvalde school officer charged with 29 felony counts of child endangerment. Prosecutors allege Gonzales ignored active shooter training, failing to intervene for over 70 minutes as a gunman killed 19 students and two teachers. The defense says Gonzales did everything he could that day.
Hilton removing MN hotel that denied ICE bookings from its system
Hilton says it is removing the Minnesota hotel from its system that was accused of denying ICE agent bookings after the company says the franchisee failed to address the issue.
Mother claims she shot man to protect her teen son: HCSO
A mother says she shot a man at an apartment complex on Monday night to protect her teen son, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.