Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets

Despite the presence of the Los Angeles Lakers in town to compete against the Houston Rockets, the focus remains on the red-hot Houston Texans. FOX 26's Sports Director, Will Kunkel, provides updates live from the Toyota Center.

Current status of the San Jacinto fire unveiled

Here is the latest info with the Sheperd fire: The shelter-in-place order has been lifted in Polk County but officials still encourage residents to limit all unnecessary outdoor activity at this time

FOX26Houston.com shoutout from voter

During an interview with a voter in the 3rd Ward, a touching moment unfolded when a voter thanks the Fox26 election coverage team, expressing gratitude for their reporting on the election."

Former Facebook employee warns parents

Arturo Bejar, a former senior staffer at Facebook and a concerned father, is raising an alarm about the potential harm social media platforms can cause to teenagers' mental health and privacy.

Voters rushing to polls deciding on new Mayor

As Election Day draws to a close in Houston, residents are casting their votes to select a new mayor, and determining the fate of state propositions that will allocate billions of dollars in tax funds

Israel marks one-month anniversary

Israel held a memorial ceremony today to commemorate the one-month anniversary of the October 7th massacre, which claimed the lives of 1,400 people. This comes amid escalating conflict in the Gaza Strip

Gov. Greg Abbott calls for 4th session

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has convened the fourth special legislative session as an ongoing impasse between the House and Senate persists over his school vouchers bill.

Austin woman stands trial for murder

Jealousy and rage are what Texas state prosecutors say caused accused killer Kaitlin Armstrong to kill professional cyclist Mo Wilson in 2022. Armstrong then fled to Costa Rica for more than a month and attempted another escape just weeks ago

Owner Israeli's restaurant vandalized

The owners of a Houston-area Israeli restaurant claim they were victims of a hate crime when someone broke in last night, causing extensive damage and destroying numerous religious items.