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FOX 26's Caroline Collins has the latest live and local news from the area for December 17, 2025. 

Love really does come full circle. When Laterras R. Whitfield first joined the show, he was single, searching for love, and hosting a podcast called “Dear Future Wifey” — a heartfelt nod to the woman he hoped to marry one day. Fast forward to now… and that future is HERE. In this episode, Carolina catches up with Laterras and finally meets the woman who captured his heart, changed his life, and said “I Do” 

Jen & Vee have quick tips for the boys on Tinder. The #1 problem of being married to a white man, and what did she mean day 9?

On this episode of "Houston Live and Local", we have the latest on the Johnny Dang & Paul Wall Holiday Toy Giveaway. We also have the FOX Holiday Gift Guide for guys, and much more! 

Jen & Vee are sick of y'all on Zillow! Plus, Why y'all twerking on the ice bucket? And, would you like an apartment with this view?

The latest news from Houston, Texas and across the U.S. today.

The latest news from across Houston, Texas and the country.

It’s the 12 Days of Christmas, and we’re spreading holiday cheer with the help of BakerRipley, Exclusive Furniture, Chick-Fil-A and Walmart. We surprised the Zarate family for Day 7.

The holidays aren’t always merry and bright. Carolina chats with friends about wild, funny, and downright chaotic holiday stories — from terrible Christmas gifts to the moments that completely ruined Christmas. If you’ve ever survived awkward family dinners, gift fails, or holiday drama, this episode will have you laughing and saying, “Yep… been there.”

On this edition of "Houston Live and Local," we have the latest as lawmakers are nearing a deadline to negotiate a health care deal in Congress. We have the very latest in the Rob Reiner investigation and much more.

A 24-year-old man charged with fentanyl murder by delivery remains free, even though he has violated his bond condition half a dozen times. FOX 26's Randy Wallace has more.

On this edition of "Texas Live and Local", we have the latest on the search for suspect in connection with the shooting at Brown University. Also, it's Taco Tuesday with Dandelion Cafe. That and much more on this episode.

If you're having trouble finding a trending toy or gift on your shopping list, it might be due to grinch bots. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has more on what they are and what they do.

The FOX 26 crew brings you more morning news and coverage for December 16, 2025, on HTX @ 10.

Christmas isn’t always nice… sometimes it’s naughty. Carolina sits down with a group of friends to talk about the naughtiest Christmas gifts — the ones you definitely don’t open at Grandma’s house. Consider this your warning before you start shopping.

FOX 26's Coco Dominguez checked out one of the many Christmas light displays in the Houston area.

Join FOX 26's Caroline Collins and Rashi Vats as they have the latest Houston-area news live and local for December 15, 2025.