Texans officially release RB Joe Mixon following injury-riddled 2025 season

The Houston Texans have officially released veteran running back Joe Mixon following a 2025 season sidelined by a "freak" foot injury. The move, requested by Mixon and confirmed on March 6, 2026, clears $8 million in salary-cap space as Houston pivots to newly acquired starter David Montgomery.

Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 34 latest updates

On Thursday, law enforcement reportedly went door-to-door in Nancy's neighborhood. Also on Thursday, Savannah Guthrie returned to the "Today" show set for the first time since her mother disappeared.

LISTEN: Britney Spears arrest dispatch audio released

Singer Britney Spears was arrested in Ventura County for suspected DUI after she was allegedly spotted by CHP officers speeding and weaving in her BMW Wednesday night.

Nancy Guthrie: Savannah Guthrie returns to 'Today' show studio amid search for missing mom

"Savannah Guthrie stopped by the studio this morning to be with and thank her TODAY colleagues," a "Today" show spokesperson told Fox News Digital. "While she plans to return to the show on air, she remains focused right now supporting her family and working to help bring Nancy home."

'We are exhausted’: Tampa rescue races to save accidental litter, begs community to foster

A Tampa rescue founder is pleading for fosters and volunteers after what she calls an "overwhelming" surge of owner surrenders, stray dogs and urgent cases. The influx includes 10 puppies from an accidental litter found living in a backyard kennel in Dover.

FBI Houston searching for 'Coverall Crook' for multiple bank robberies

The FBI Violent Crime Task Force is asking for the public's help identifying and locating a man dubbed the “Coverall Crook" who robbed three banks in the last two weeks.

Channelview residents raise concerns about chemical barges, cancer rates at San Jacinto River town hall

Channelview residents gathered at a town hall to discuss pollution concerns tied to chemical barges on the San Jacinto River and a state cancer study showing elevated rates of several cancers in nearby communities.

Meeting held on potential risks of barges in San Jacinto River
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Residents in Channelview gathered on Thursday night for a town hall meeting focused on chemical barges in the San Jacinto River and the potential health risks tied to pollution in the area. FOX 26's Karys Belger explains. 

Black Rodeo Weekend in Houston

Black Heritage Day at the Rodeo has turned into a four-day Black Rodeo Weekend in Houston.

Black Rodeo Weekend
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Von McDaniel of Cheeks 22 partnered up with Darryl Boyd & Detroit’s Elite Promoter Group to celebrate all around the city. Every year gets bigger with more parties, pace yourself. lol

Midtown Houston shooting under investigation
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A man is in critical condition following a shooting in Midtown on a Houston METRORail platform. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann has the latest. 

Big changes for Texas SNAP recipients involving work requirements, what you can no longer buy

On April 1, Texas becomes the first state to ban SNAP recipients from buying candy, gum, and sweetened soft drinks. Many more changes are underway for SNAP users, the most in recent memory.

New SNAP restrictions could impact Houstonians
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New SNAP restrictions that will start on April 1 may impact Houstonians. FOX 26's Randy Wallace explains. 

Texas GOP Senate runoff heats up as Paxton sets conditions for potential exit

Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton are headed to a May 26 runoff after neither secured 50% of the vote on Tuesday. Meanwhile, a well-known Texas politician says the extended Republican contest gives Democrats a strategic head start for the general election.