'A true MAGA warrior:' Trump backs Paxton in Senate GOP runoff

President Donald Trump said he would endorse a candidate in the contentious Republican Senate runoff in Texas as early as Tuesday afternoon.

Video: Car crashes into Hidden Omakase in Houston

Hidden Omakase is temporarily closed after a vehicle slammed into the Houston restaurant on Monday.

Car slams into Hidden Omakase in Houston
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Video from Hidden Omakase shows a vehicle slamming into the Houston restaurant on Monday.

U.S. President Trump calls off 'scheduled' attack on Iran
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President Trump has called off an attack on Iran that was scheduled for today. He says the decision follows a request from Middle East allies to allow more time for an agreement to end the war.

4-year-old's wish comes true
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A Houston-area 4-year-old battling a serious blood disorder received the surprise of a lifetime Monday. FOX 26's Randy Wallace explains. 

Pasadena ISD considering closing, consolidating 2 schools
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A town hall meeting was held on Monday after Pasadena ISD said they were considering closing or consolidating two schools. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann explains. 

Man killed in officer-involved shooting
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An investigation is underway following a deadly officer involved shooting in Galveston on Monday afternoon. FOX 26's Randy Wallace has the latest. 

Pasadena ISD considers closing or consolidating two schools

Parents and staff in Pasadena ISD are raising concerns after district leaders announced McMasters Elementary and Tegeler Community School could face closure or consolidation.

Make-A-Wish surprises Houston 4-year-old battling blood disorder with VIP Monster Jam trip

A Houston-area 4-year-old battling a serious blood disorder received the surprise of a lifetime Monday when Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast and Gexa Energy announced a VIP family trip to Monster Jam in Austin this June.

Prepare, not panic: Local public health leaders talk Ebola misinformation ahead of Houston World Cup travels

Following more confirmed cases, the CDC has restricted entry from Africa's Ebola outbreak zones just as Houston prepares to host the Democratic Republic of the Congo for the World Cup. Local epidemiologists assure that Houston’s advanced systems are ready.

Houston man charged after alleged threats at Islamic center

A Houston man is facing a felony terroristic threat charge after investigators say he made violent threats during a confrontation at a northwest Harris County Islamic center last month, according to court documents filed in Harris County.

Alligator sightings on the rise
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It's allegator mating season in Texas and sightings are popping up far beyond the coast. From neighborhoods in Fort Bend County, including Sienna, to communities in Bolivar Peninsula. Wildlife officials say gators are becoming more active this time of year. One family on Bolivar Peninsula says that activity turned dangerous over the weekend. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour explains. 

Tracking Ebola outbreak ahead of World Cup
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The CDC and Homeland Security are locking down strict travel restrictions as they monitor a spreading Ebola outbreak in the Congo and Uganda. An American doctor who tested positive on Sunday is being medically evacuated to Germany. This comes as Houston prepares to serve as a World Cup host site for the Democratic Republic of the Congo. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle spoke with local and federal health officials on Monday. 

ICE agent charged in Minneapolis shooting of Venezuelan man

An ICE agent is facing several felony charges in connection with the January shooting of a Julio Sosa-Celis, a Venezuelan national, in Minneapolis.

How Mount St. Helens eruption transformed volcanic monitoring in WA

The 1980 Mount St. Helens eruption remains the deadliest in U.S. history, fundamentally changing how scientists monitor volcanic activity.