Houston attorney punched by client after verdict
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A Houston-area attorney was punched by his own client after a verdict. FOX 26's Randy Wallace spoke with the lawyer. 

Delta flight delayed as Georgia traveler refuses to hang up phone

A Georgia woman was arrested and charged after refusing to end a phone call on a Miami to Atlanta Delta flight, causing a one-hour delay.

Officials investigate deadly industrial accident in South Houston
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An investigation is now underway following a deadly industrial accident in South Houston on Wednesday afternoon. FOX 26's Karys Belger and Jillian Hartmann have the latest. 

Long time Houston defense attorney punched in the face by his own client

A routine sentencing hearing took a shocking turn Tuesday when a Texas defense attorney with more than four decades of experience says he was struck in the face by his own client moments after a judge handed down a 50-year murder sentence.

Worker killed following asphalt storage tank rupture in South Houston

Crews are currently on standby waiting to clean up following a deadly industrial accident in South Houston on Wednesday afternoon.

Patti LaBelle, Chaka Khan & Stephanie Mills Talk 'Queens Tour' in Houston
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Four legendary voices are coming to Houston for one unforgettable night—and we got exclusive access to three of the legends. Coco Dominguez sat down exclusively with Patti LaBelle, Chaka Khan and Stephanie Mills ahead of The Queens Tour, coming to Houston’s Toyota Center on May 28. The legendary lineup also includes Gladys Knight, making this a must-see night of iconic voices, unforgettable performances and timeless hits from women whose voices helped define generations.

Korean Air bans roosters from flights to Philippines after Texas tied to cockfighting supply

Korean Air has banned roosters on flights from the U.S. to the Philippines, following a report that found a large swath of Texas is tightly tied to supplying birds for cockfighting in the Asian nation. 

Houston unveils FIFA World Cup 2026 volunteer uniforms as 43-day countdown begins

With 43 days until FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off, the Houston Host Committee officially unveiled the exclusive 10-piece uniform kit that will be worn by 4,100 local volunteers. These ambassadors will be stationed across the city for the 39-day tournament, providing essential support at major airports, team hotels, and the 34-day FIFA Fan Festival.

Kinder Survey reveals huge lapse in job market confidence

Job market confidence among Houston-area residents has experienced its largest single-year plummet since the oil bust of 1982. That was the eye-popping finding of Rice University Kinder Institute researchers in the organization's latest expansive annual survey.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Houston volunteer uniforms revealed
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North American volunteers for FIFA World Cup 2026 are getting exclusive swag to go with their service. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart got a look at the looks!

Asphalt spill kills 1 in South Houston
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One person has died after a storage tank reportedly spilled tens of thousands of gallons of asphalt in South Houston on Wednesday. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann shares what officials had to say so far at the scene.

Study: Houston views economy as 'biggest problem'
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The Rice University Kinder Institute for Urban Research has released the results of its 45th Annual Kinder Houston Area Survey, shedding light on the economic, environmental, and social issues most pressing to local residents. FOX 26's Greg Groogan visited the Kinder Institute for more insight.

SCOTUS ruling on Louisiana impacts Voting Rights Act
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The Supreme Court ruling for a congressional district in Louisiana is expected to impacted redistricting across the country ahead of the 2026 midterms. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle turned to a local expert for more context.

Sugar Land employee killed in onsite accident
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An employee has died after a reported industrial accident at a Sugar Land business. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour shares information from local authorities and representatives for the company.

Houston 'Ding-Dong ditch' suspect now facing capital murder of a child charge

The Houston man accused of fatally shooting an 11-year-old boy following a "ding-dong ditch" prank last August is now facing a capital murder of a child charge.