Houston launches $30M 'Demolition Days' using controversial flood dollars
Houston has launched a $30 million "Demolition Days" initiative to tear down more than 2,000 dangerous, abandoned buildings, starting with eight properties this weekend. However, the project has sparked intense controversy at City Hall because the funding was pulled from the city’s Stormwater Fund.
Houston has launched a $30 million "Demolition Days" initiative to tear down more than 2,000 dangerous, abandoned buildings, starting with eight properties this weekend. However, the project has sparked intense controversy at City Hall because the funding was pulled from the city’s Stormwater Fund.
Houston launches 'Demolition Days' with controversial funds
Houston Mayor John Whitmire has kicked off the city initiative to take down abandoned buildings, but some city officials are against the project using funds from another initiative. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart explains "Demolition Days" and the controversy behind it.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire has kicked off the city initiative to take down abandoned buildings, but some city officials are against the project using funds from another initiative. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart explains "Demolition Days" and the controversy behind it.
Houston weather: May 16 evening forecast
Sunday will be more humid than Saturday, then we're watching rain chances throughout the new week.
Sunday will be more humid than Saturday, then we're watching rain chances throughout the new week.
Discussing highlights on US-China summit
FOX 26's Tom Zizka turned to Chuck Flint, former Chief of Staff under Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn, about the meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
FOX 26's Tom Zizka turned to Chuck Flint, former Chief of Staff under Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn, about the meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
3 Dallas PD officers injured in Forney plane crash; no fatalities
After a small plane crashed in Forney on Friday night, all three Dallas police officers who were on board are reportedly still alive.
After a small plane crashed in Forney on Friday night, all three Dallas police officers who were on board are reportedly still alive.
Houston’s World Cup celebration gets bigger with 'The Ranch Presents Pitch Live'
A 39-day, multi-venue experience from restaurateur Ben Berg, nightlife impresario Army Sadeghi and soccer legend Brian Ching will transform EaDo into Houston’s ultimate gathering place during FIFA World Cup 2026.
A 39-day, multi-venue experience from restaurateur Ben Berg, nightlife impresario Army Sadeghi and soccer legend Brian Ching will transform EaDo into Houston’s ultimate gathering place during FIFA World Cup 2026.
The Ranch presents Pitch Live
A 39-day, multi-venue experience from restaurateur Ben Berg, nightlife impresario Army Sadeghi and soccer legend Brian Ching will transform EaDo into Houston’s ultimate gathering place during FIFA World Cup 2026™.
A 39-day, multi-venue experience from restaurateur Ben Berg, nightlife impresario Army Sadeghi and soccer legend Brian Ching will transform EaDo into Houston’s ultimate gathering place during FIFA World Cup 2026™.
'Teen Takeover' trend impacting skating rinks in Harris County
A nationwide trend organized on social media called “Teen Takeover" is becoming a growing concern in the Houston area, prompting businesses and malls to tighten security measures.
A nationwide trend organized on social media called “Teen Takeover" is becoming a growing concern in the Houston area, prompting businesses and malls to tighten security measures.
Katy residents paying over $100 a month for sediment water
Imagine paying over $100 a month for water with sediment in it. That's what some residents in Katy are dealing with. FOX 26's Randy Wallace explains.
Imagine paying over $100 a month for water with sediment in it. That's what some residents in Katy are dealing with. FOX 26's Randy Wallace explains.
Roller rinks prepare for teen takeovers
A nationwide trend organized on social media called "Teen Takeover" is becoming a growing concern in the Houston area, prompting businesses and malls to tighten security measures. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann explains why skating rinks are preparing.
A nationwide trend organized on social media called "Teen Takeover" is becoming a growing concern in the Houston area, prompting businesses and malls to tighten security measures. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann explains why skating rinks are preparing.
Hourslong standoff ends in Santa Fe
An hourslong standoff in Santa Fe ended with a suspect taken into custody on Friday evening. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart has the latest.
An hourslong standoff in Santa Fe ended with a suspect taken into custody on Friday evening. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart has the latest.
Katy residents say they pay more than $100 a month for water that contains sediment
Residents in a growing Katy subdivision say they’re paying high monthly water bills for water they don’t trust to use for cooking, bathing children or even giving to pets.
Residents in a growing Katy subdivision say they’re paying high monthly water bills for water they don’t trust to use for cooking, bathing children or even giving to pets.
Silver Boot Series: Astros shut out Rangers in first 2026 matchup
The Rangers lost their first 2026 matchup against the Astros on Friday night.
The Rangers lost their first 2026 matchup against the Astros on Friday night.
Hourslong standoff in Santa Fe ends, suspect taken into custody
An hourslong standoff in the Santa Fe area after a man fired shots at his girlfriend on Friday morning, officials said.
An hourslong standoff in the Santa Fe area after a man fired shots at his girlfriend on Friday morning, officials said.
Houston shooting: 2 teens injured following shooting near Yates High School, suspect in custody
Two teens were taken to the hospital following a shooting near the University of Houston on Friday afternoon, officials said.
Two teens were taken to the hospital following a shooting near the University of Houston on Friday afternoon, officials said.
Houston Jewish community requests extension on local runoff election
Members of Houston's Jewish community filed a petition on Friday to extend the voting period for the District C runoff election on Saturday. FOX 26's Greg Groogan shared the details as the hearing was taking place.
Members of Houston's Jewish community filed a petition on Friday to extend the voting period for the District C runoff election on Saturday. FOX 26's Greg Groogan shared the details as the hearing was taking place.
'That's a lie': Artist Wyland says Dallas, FIFA didn't ask before painting over Whaling Wall
As backlash and rumors spread following the loss of conservationist artist Wyland's Whaling Wall mural in Downtown Dallas, the painter is setting the record straight on the matter.
As backlash and rumors spread following the loss of conservationist artist Wyland's Whaling Wall mural in Downtown Dallas, the painter is setting the record straight on the matter.
Global oil supply reaching 'critical' low
As conflict continues between the US and Iran, the worldwide oil supply is said to be reaching a critically low level. FOX 26's Tom Zizka breaks down the numbers.
As conflict continues between the US and Iran, the worldwide oil supply is said to be reaching a critically low level. FOX 26's Tom Zizka breaks down the numbers.
Why a fleet of self-driving Waymo SUVs flooded a quiet Atlanta street
Videos captured more than a dozen autonomous Waymo self-driving SUVs entering and turning around on a dead-end Atlanta street.
Videos captured more than a dozen autonomous Waymo self-driving SUVs entering and turning around on a dead-end Atlanta street.
Supreme Court rejects bid to restore Virginia's redistricting map favoring Democrats
The Supreme Court has rejected Virginia’s bid to restore a congressional map that would have given Democrats a chance to pick up four seats.
The Supreme Court has rejected Virginia’s bid to restore a congressional map that would have given Democrats a chance to pick up four seats.