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2026 Elections

Trump announces $275M nursing-home nurse initiative at Florida midterm rally

President Donald Trump announced on Friday a new $275 million initiative to recruit and retain nurses in nursing homes during a rally in Fort Myers, Florida, calling the effort "breaking news for the benefit of American seniors."

Houston METRO offering free rides to, from the polls on Election Day

Abbott’s advantage narrows as Hinojosa gains ground in latest poll

Talarico leads Paxton in new poll as early voting continues in Texas

2 former FBI officials charged with lying about Hunter Biden's laptop: DOJ

Texas election 2026: What can I take to vote? Do I need an ID?

Kids? Phones? ID? What you can and can't take with you to vote in Texas

Local News

New site tracks $10 meals

A new website can help you find local restaurants with great food that won't leave your wallet starving. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart spoke to the site creator and dug into how it works in Houston.

October 23, 2026 9:49pm CDT

Baytown couple traumatized from second swatting incident this year

October 23, 2026 9:06pm CDT

Baytown family shares footage of second swatting incident

October 23, 2026 8:55pm CDT

Fake Harris County calls demanding cash for missed jury duty

October 23, 2026 8:15pm CDT

Full story: A jury duty call found to be a scam

October 23, 2026 8:08pm CDT

17-year-old driver killed in Magnolia FM 149 crash

October 23, 2026 6:53pm CDT

Texas News

Abbott’s advantage narrows as Hinojosa gains ground in latest poll

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has a slight lead over his November opponent, Democrat Gina Hinojosa, in the latest poll from Texas Public Opinion Research released Friday.

Talarico leads Paxton in new poll as early voting continues in Texas

2 military pilots forced to eject from plane near Seguin

Air taxi in Texas: Archer Aviation unveils plans for Austin, Dallas, & Houston

Houston, Texas early voting: Dates, polling locations, ID requirements, what's on my ballot

Texas early voting starts: Where to vote, what to bring and what's on your ballot

Who sent transgender mailers to Texas kids? West Texas DA opens criminal investigation

National News

Laura Owens sentenced for fake pregnancy scheme targeting former 'Bachelor' star

Laura Owens sentenced in fake pregnancy case

An Arizona woman was sentenced on Friday after admitting to faking pregnancies and fabricating medical records to target multiple men, including a former "Bachelor" star.

31-year-old man arrested in Molotov attack on Atlanta ICE building

Charlie Kirk murder: Judge delays setting trial date for suspect Tyler Robinson

Top baby name trends for 2027 revealed, according to new data

Mississippi DEI ban in public schools can take effect after Fifth Circuit ruling

Florida toddler dies after shooting self in drive-thru with dad's gun: 'Pray for this family'

Politics

Houston METRO offering free rides to, from the polls on Election Day

Houston-area voters can ride METRO services for free on Election Day, Nov. 3, to reach their polling locations.

Abbott’s advantage narrows as Hinojosa gains ground in latest poll

Trump administration sues to block Alaska Senate race if Republican doesn’t win

Talarico leads Paxton in new poll as early voting continues in Texas

2 former FBI officials charged with lying about Hunter Biden's laptop: DOJ

Kids? Phones? ID? What you can and can't take with you to vote in Texas

Sports

Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders unionize after years-long fight for pay increases

After years of fighting for pay increases, the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders have formed a union.

October 23, 2026 8:17pm CDT

Todd Benzinger, 1990 World Series Champion with Reds, dies at 63

October 23, 2026 11:54am CDT

World Series: Milwaukee's 'haunted' Pfister Hotel

Milwaukee's 'haunted' Pfister Hotel adds Halloween twist to World Series

October 22, 2026 11:28am CDT

JJ Watt replaces Tony Romo as lead NFL game analyst for CBS Sports under multi-year deal

October 22, 2026 9:16am CDT

How to watch NFL football: Week 7

October 22, 2026 9:00am CDT

Formula 1 is back in Austin for the weekend

October 21, 2026 9:32pm CDT

Consumer & Recalls

Jaguar recalls 94,000 vehicles over rearview camera defect

Jaguar Land Rover is recalling nearly 94,000 vehicles in the United States because a defect could cause the rearview camera image to fail to appear on the display screen, federal safety regulators said Friday.

Convertible high chairs sold nationwide recalled for entrapment, fall risk

This airline received top marks in several categories in annual Forbes Travel Guide awards

If you used Quest Diagnostics, your data may have been compromised: Here’s what happened

Texas reaches settlement with Lululemon over ‘forever chemicals’ concerns

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas drops Medicare Advantage plans for 2027

Entertainment

Laura Owens sentenced in fake pregnancy case

An Arizona woman was sentenced on Friday after admitting to faking pregnancies and fabricating medical records to target multiple men, including a former "Bachelor" star.

Collin Gosselin discusses alleged childhood abuse by mom Kate Gosselin

Collin Gosselin on alleged childhood abuse by mom Kate Gosselin: ‘I would ask her to tell the truth’

Michael Gray, 'Shazam!' star, dies at 75: Report

Tom Skerritt, actor known for 'Alien' and 'Picket Fences,' dies at 93

Country Music Hall of Famer John Anderson dies at 71

Unsolicited mailers arriving in mailboxes addressed to children

Things To Do

Tokyo X Japanese festival in Houston on Saturday

Tokyo X Japanese festival is back in Houston on Saturday at the Reliant Center. Ruben Dominguez spoke to some representatives about what guests can expect.

Houston Chicken Wing Festival bringing full day of food to Buffalo Bayou Park

World Naked Bike Ride rolls back into EaDo Houston on Sept. 12