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Houston weather: Hail, high winds possible on Saturday

Storms are expected to move through Houston on Saturday. Here's what we expect and when.

April 5, 2025 9:53am CDT

Cypress investigation: 2 dead in apparent murder-suicide on Timber Crossing Lane

2 dead after apparent murder-suicide in Cypress: sheriff

April 5, 2025 9:43am CDT

Grand Parkway wrong-way crash: Driver killed in 3-vehicle wreck

Driver dies in wrong-way crash on Grand Parkway, HCSO says

April 5, 2025 9:23am CDT

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Houston weather: Severe weather possible on Saturday

April 4, 2025 10:56pm CDT

Fort Bend County Judge KP George charged with money laundering

April 4, 2025 10:32pm CDT

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Tidwell trouble shakes up local neighborhood

April 4, 2025 10:29pm CDT

Texas Headlines

Bull rider Dylan Grant dies after injuries sustained in Wharton, Texas, event

Bull rider, 24, dies after being injured during Texas event

Officials say Dylan Grant, 24,was bucked off by a bull during the event in Wharton and died after being airlifted to a Houston hospital.

Texas AG Ken Paxton's former aides awarded $6.6m judgement in whistleblower case

Texas Governor activates additional state emergency response resources ahead of severe weather this weekend

ATM robbery suspects accused of multi-state robbery spree tracked through Playstation 5 console data

ATM robbers tracked down through PS5 console

AG Paxton uses end of federal probe to jab Cornyn, Biden

Controversial education bills move to full Texas House

The IRS has begun layoffs that could slash up to 25% of its workforce, starting with the closure of its civil rights office. The cuts are part of broader Trump administration efforts to shrink the federal government.

Nintendo delays Switch 2 pre-orders in US over tariffs, but June launch remains on track

Juice sold across 12 states recalled due to botulism concerns

It’s cheaper to buy than rent in these 32 cities, study finds

Nearly half of National Weather Service offices critically understaffed, report warns

Trump reveals 'gold card' $5M immigration pathway with his face on it

Sports

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Final 4 2025: Houston Cougars speak one day before Duke game

The Coogs are set to play Duke on Saturday night in San Antonio. FOX 26's Will Kunkel has followed the team into the Alamodome.

April 4, 2025 6:02pm CDT

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Final 4 2025: Houston Cougars in San Antonio

April 3, 2025 5:52pm CDT

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Hangin' with the Houston Sabercats

April 3, 2025 5:26pm CDT

Houston in Final Four: UH Cougars head to San Antonio with fan send-off

April 2, 2025 5:59pm CDT

Texans season ticket holders sue team claiming fraud, conspiracy, breach of contract

April 1, 2025 4:46pm CDT

What is a 'torpedo bat' in baseball? Who is using them?

What is a 'torpedo bat'? Who is using them?

April 1, 2025 3:30pm CDT

Things To Do

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North Harris Firefighter Challenge this weekend

Your family can spend Saturday with the Spring Fire Department. It's a fun event, but it's also educational. FOX 26's Lina de Florias tells us all about the North Harris Firefighter Challenge.

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'Moon 2 Mars Festival' at Space Center Houston

Lollapalooza 2025 lineup: Everything you need to know

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Pop Culture Con in Houston from March 15-16

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Backstage with 'Hamilton' at Hobby Center

Houston rodeo: Grounds tickets vs. rodeo-concert tickets, prices, deals

Houston rodeo 2025: Grounds tickets vs. Rodeo-Concert tickets

Offbeat & Unusual

CIA used psychic to locate Ark of the Covenant, unclassified document claims

An unclassified CIA document circulating on social media claims agents may know where the Ark of the Covenant is located – thanks to the help of a psychic.

'Box Demon' in paper mask leaves unsettling message on Pennsylvania doorbell cam

Stunning video shows inside of shark's mouth as it chews on diver's camera

Trump's mug shot from Fulton County Jail hangs in White House

Watch: Kayaker gets swallowed by whale – briefly

'When pigs fly': Cargo stench causes KLM flight to make unscheduled stop in Bermuda

Pig odor prompts KLM flight to land in Bermuda

Consumer & Recalls

Nintendo delays Switch 2 pre-orders in US over tariffs, but June launch remains on track

Nintendo has postponed US pre-orders for the Switch 2 due to tariff concerns and market conditions, though the console’s June 5 release date remains unchanged.

Juice sold across 12 states recalled due to botulism concerns

It’s cheaper to buy than rent in these 32 cities, study finds

Average US mortgage rates ease for 2nd drop in 2 weeks: What to know

Here’s where Apple makes its products amid Trump’s new ‘reciprocal’ tariffs

Katy build-to-rent community in offers single-family home lifestyle

Politics

Cornyn talks Paxton, Senate race, Tariffs | Texas: The Issue is

Sen. Cornyn opted against responding to Ken Paxton calling him "delusional." "I don't see the point of addressing comments by somebody who's not a candidate," Cornyn said.