Cornyn advocates placement of unaccompanied immigrant kids with family or sponsors
As thousands of undocumented, unaccompanied, young people continue pouring across America's southern border, the challenge is no longer how to stop them, but rather how to safely process and place them. FOX 26 Reporter Greg Groogan has more.
Could vaccine prerequisites be coming to universities for the fall semester
FOX 26 Reporter Maria Salazar has the latest on what some local universities are doing to prepare for students to come back in the fall semester.
Charity ride taking place this weekend to benefit Abigail Arias' Foundation
A charity ride this Saturday will benefit Abigail Arias’ Foundation. The 7-year-old lost her battle with a rare kidney cancer back in 2019.
Houston-area employer looking to hire 1,000 employees
FOX 26 Reporter Tom Zizka has more on what one company is doing to offer jobs and how they're getting their employees to work.
Making the Case: Discussing Watson lawsuit latest
With 16 lawsuits now filed, police do not yet appear to be heavily involved in the sexual misconduct claims against Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson. Attorney and former police officer Charles Adams is making the case that a lot more evidence will be required before anyone can call any of Watson's actions criminal.
People reporting tax return delays
Just like last year, people are reporting tax return delays. The IRS is still impacted by the pandemic and handling the stimulus checks. Sullivan's Smart Sense goes over common reasons for tax return delays that you can make sure to avoid.
Houston area family suffering thru multiple tragedies
The family of the mother and three children killed during a drunk driving crash are also mourning the death of a six-year-old girl who was killed over spilled water.
More lawsuits filed against Texans QB Deshaun Watson
At least six more lawsuits have been filed against Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, bringing the total filed up to 13.
Making the Case: Understanding jury selection
No new jurors were selected Tuesday in the murder trial for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Nine of the 12 jurors have been seated so far but Chauvin's defense team says they worry since the city agreed to a $27M settlement with the George Floyd family, jurors will not be able to stay impartial. The presiding judge is reviewing the issue. So while we wait to see what's next, Kaitlin Monte spoke to The NewsEdge legal expert Charles Adams about how the jury selection process works.
Restaurant Revitalization Fund
The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act includes a $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund aimed at smaller players who aren't backed by deeper corporate pockets.
State of Texas lawmakers question massive profits earned during power crisis
FOX 26 Reporter Greg Groogan has more as state lawmakers are questioning the massive profits that were earned during the state's power grid crisis from the winter storm.
The Debrief: Discussing President Biden's first primetime presidential speech
FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan has the debrief on President Joe Biden's first primetime presidential speech on Thursday evening.
Megan Thee Stallion chooses YWCA Houston as first $25,000 recipient
Houston Mega Star, Megan the Stallion, recently partnered up with fashion brand FashionNova for a $1 million “Women on Top” women’s empowerment initiative.
Megan Thee Stallion chooses YWCA Houston as first $25,000 recipient
FOX 26's Coco Dominguez has more on Megan Thee Stallion's choice to award $25,000 to the YWCA of Houston.
SpongeBob is coming to Houston
Asha Holloway, the creator of popular pop-ups such as Jingled Up, Harry Potter, The Office, and more, now brings you a SpongeBob theme inspired restaurant and pop-up bar.
SpongeBob coming to Houston
SpongeBob is coming to Houston. FOX 26's Coco Dominguez has more.
Comparing Texas COVID-19 cases to cases in states without mask mandate
Fox 26 News reporter Ivory Hecker has more comparing Texas' COVID-19 cases to that of states without mask mandates.
A true crime walking play you can be a part of in Houston
You can put your investigative skills to work in the latest socially distanced outdoor experience to hit the Houston area.
A true crime walking play
FOX 26 Reporter Coco Dominguez takes a look at a true crime walking play that you can be apart of interactively.
Making The Case: The Derek Chauvin Trial Day 1
Potential jurors were sent home today for the Derick Chauvin trial. With selection now delayed over a question of whether the former Minnesota officer should face the option of a third-degree murder charge in addition to second degree in the death of Houston native George Floyd. While third degree is a lesser charge in this case then what is he facing? Houston attorney and former judge Charles Adams is making the case that this is all about trying to make sure that Chauvin doesn't walk free.