US debt rises over size of economy
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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.

New Trump order to help find retirement plans
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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.

Clear Lake preschool shutting down
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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
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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. 

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.

Texas gas prices rise as national average spikes again

Texas prices for a gallon of gas are trending up again as oil prices climbed above $100 per barrel, according to AAA.

VIDEO: Suspect killed in West Bellfort officer-involved shooting
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The Houston Police Department has released body-camera video from a deadly officer-involved shooting that happened on April 1 at an apartment complex on West Bellfort Avenue. Due to the graphic nature of the video, FOX 26 is only showing an excerpt. The full video can be viewed on the Houston Police Department Youtube page.

Records on Houston singer D4vd share new details on alleged relationship with 14-year-old

FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez digs into court records that make new claims about Houston-raised singer D4vd's alleged relationship with Celeste Rivas Hernandez and the girl's murder.

Texas THC rule remains blocked for now despite state Supreme Court ruling

Smokable hemp products can continue to be sold in Texas until at least July after an injunction blocking enforcement of new state regulations was extended Friday.

Criminal investigation opened into Sloth World, sloth deaths, Florida AG says

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said Friday that his office is assisting the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida with an "ongoing criminal investigation" into Sloth World Orlando, following the deaths of numerous sloths under its care.

Meta CEO warns more layoffs possible, blames capital spending for AI

Meta Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg blamed AI and capital spending for recent layoffs and said more could be coming.

President Donald Trump visits The Villages: Watch full speech

President Donald Trump flew to Florida on Friday, where he delivered a 90-minute speech to crowds in The Villages, a popular retirement community in the Sunshine State.