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2026 Elections

Patrick supports curbing power of office he lost to Democrat Vikki Goodwin

Another Texas lawmaker is calling for restrictions on a statewide government office after Republicans took staggering losses across the board on election night.

Texas Lt. Governor-elect Vikki Goodwin announces transition leadership team

California Prop. 40 fails: Voters reject one-time 5% wealth tax on billionaires

Florida GOP lawmaker compares Vance's midterm remarks to Nazi-era Germany: 'He's got to go'

Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa unveils official portal for administration job applications

House GOP erupts at Stephen Miller after his promotion: 'Megalomaniac'

Local News

Houston doctor pioneers ultrasound heat map to treat male infertility

A local physician is transforming male infertility care by using non-invasive ultrasound imaging to find viable sperm with greater precision.

November 10, 2026 2:19pm CST

Harris County woman accused of biting child who was defending her mother

Woman allegedly bit 10-year-old after she defended her mother during fight in Harris County

November 10, 2026 1:07pm CST

MSC cruise murder: Texas man charged after woman found dead in room

Texas man charged with murder onboard MSC cruise ship, said he 'snapped' during dispute

November 10, 2026 9:47am CST

FBI Houston investigate possible murder aboard MSC Seascape cruise out of Galveston

Possible murder onboard MSC cruise ship out of Galveston: FBI Houston

November 10, 2026 7:01am CST

Houston Food Bank raises concerns about food insecurity, SNAP participation and rising costs ahead of holidays

November 9, 2026 10:01pm CST

Passenger on board MSC Seascape talks with FOX 26

November 9, 2026 9:49pm CST

Texas News

Former Mexican soccer goalkeeper charged in South Texas with trafficking $5.4M in counterfeit luxury watches

Former Mexican soccer goalkeeper Pedro Hernandez-Calderon faces federal charges in South Texas for allegedly trafficking more than $5.4 million in counterfeit luxury watches.

Texas couple faces up to 80 years in prison following federal child exploitation conviction

Patrick supports curbing power of office he lost to Democrat Vikki Goodwin

Federal grand jury indicts 14 in deadly Texas train smuggling operation that killed 7 migrants

Austin tattoo artist illustrates new USPS stamp design 'Mythical Creatures'

Texas Lt. Governor-elect Vikki Goodwin announces transition leadership team

National News

DOJ sues Lyft for denying rides to passengers with wheelchairs, service dogs

The Justice Department is taking legal action against Lyft, accusing the rideshare giant of discriminating against passengers with disabilities.

Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, cut off ankle monitor shortly after release from federal custody: DOJ

What to know about Jim Jordan, the House Republicans' next leader

New data reveals which states give the most to charity

Man killed in fiery Kentucky jet crash told daughter of trouble in midair

Latest poll finds most Americans want Congress to end Iran war

Politics

What to know about Jim Jordan, the House Republicans' next leader

House Republicans have elected Jim Jordan to lead the House GOP in the 120th Congress, which will be sworn in at noon on January 3, 2027.

Patrick supports curbing power of office he lost to Democrat Vikki Goodwin

Texas Lt. Governor-elect Vikki Goodwin announces transition leadership team

Latest poll finds most Americans want Congress to end Iran war

Secretary of Defense Hegseth on impeachment effort: "It's a farce, and it's a stunt"

California Prop. 40 fails: Voters reject one-time 5% wealth tax on billionaires

Sports

New name, logo revealed for Detroit's new Professional Women's Hockey League team

The Detroit Professional Women's Hockey League team now has a name and a logo.

November 10, 2026 6:29am CST

Houston Texans dominate Chargers 44-22 behind 5 touchdowns from C.J. Stroud

November 8, 2026 7:05pm CST

Dallas Cowboys beat out Indianapolis Colts 27-23 behind late touchdown

November 8, 2026 3:59pm CST

Houston Injury Report: November 8, 2026

November 8, 2026 11:26am CST

Antonio Brown avoids jail time, pleads guilty to lesser charge in 2025 Miami shooting

November 6, 2026 3:50pm CST

Talkin' Houston Sports: Texans vs Chargers, Rockets season starter

November 6, 2026 12:18am CST

Consumer & Recalls

DOJ sues Lyft for denying rides to passengers with wheelchairs, service dogs

The Justice Department is taking legal action against Lyft, accusing the rideshare giant of discriminating against passengers with disabilities.

Over 1.2M Ford Explorers investigated over airbags deploying unexpectedly

Bojangles expanding its footprint with 20 new locations planned for Las Vegas metro

Recalled baby bottle sterilizer dryer could overheat, cause burns

Ice cream recall upgraded to highest risk level over Listeria concerns

McDonald's plans new value menu offerings next year to boost sluggish sales

Entertainment

Pillsbury Doughboy voice actor, JoBe Cerny, dies at 78: Report

JoBe Cerny, known for voicing the iconic Pillsbury Doughboy, has reportedly died.

Russell Brand, British actor and comedian, sentenced to 10 1/2 years in prison for rape and sexual assault

James Gunn, Peter Safran out at DC Studios, Marvel veteran takes over

Celebrity deaths of 2026: The entertainers and artists we lost this year

Rochelle Fleming, lead singer of girl group First Choice, dies

Attorney who represented Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis in Tupac murder trial dies

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