Houston cougar cubs Shasta VII, Louie make their first public appearance
Cougar cubs Shasta VII and Louie finally make their public debut after being found alone and orphaned in Washington.
University of Houston student found dead on campus at Agnes Arnold Hall
The University of Houston released a statement following the death of a student on campus.
2 University of Houston students confronted by police while rehearsing play
"He's grabbing her, covering her mouth…I just saw her scream for help," a witness said before University of Houston police arrived only to find out by 911 dispatchers it was "some type of rehearsal."
Mattress Mack places $1 million bet on Houston Cougars to win NCAA tournament
Mattress Mack bet $1 million on the Houston Cougars to win the NCAA tournament at 8-1. If he wins, he'll walk away $8 million richer along with a $30 million payout from Caesars Sportsbook from the 2022 World Series.
Houston falls to Alabama 75-61, first loss of the season
The Houston Cougars have dropped their first game of the season losing 71-56 to No. 8 ranked Alabama Saturday.
Body of former University of Houston student found in Central Texas Lake
The body of former University of Houston student Aamir Ali has been located by dive teams in Central Texas.
WHAT A PLAY!! UH volleyball player makes play of the game, Cougars win in 5 sets
File this one under amazing! One UH volleyball player completely sacrificed herself to win a point for her team on Friday night.
Houston Cougars basketball reach No. 1 in AP poll for first time since 1983
Nearly four decades after Clyde Drexler and Hakeem Olajuwon took the Cougars to No. 1, the latest bunch led by Marcus Sasser and star freshman Jarace Walker took over the top spot in the AP Top 25 on Monday.
University of Houston to discipline football player who slapped opposing Tulsa player after close loss
UH wide receiver Samuel Brown was caught on video slapping Tulsa senior defensive back Bryson Powers
University of Houston gets two new mascots complementary of the Houston Zoo
A pair of cougar cubs found alone by a rancher in Washington have settled into their new home in Texas, the Houston Zoo said. Named Shasta VII and Louie, the two male cougars were found orphaned at four weeks old, and were likely not to survive if left on their own, the zoo said.
TRACER project in Houston helps understand how air quality impacts thunderstorms
FOX 26 Meteorologist Lena Maria Arango got an up-close look at the TRACER research project in southeast Texas that studies the role air quality plays in how thunderstorms develop.
Texans seem divided on how to keep schools safe, survey finds
Researchers at UH and TSU showed that 76 percent of participants support increasing mental health access for students. Meanwhile, almost half believe having armed teachers will make schools safer.
University of Houston Cougars complete comeback in 3OT fashion
The 24th-ranked Houston Cougars win their season-opener inside the Alamodome, beating UTSA 37-35 in triple overtime.
University of Houston explains their plan should Monkeypox cases be reported on campus
University of Houston's college of medicine dean speaks with FOX 26 about Monkeypox plan as fall semester gets started
UH professor develops process to extract lithium from shale oil wastewater
As a growing number of electric vehicles hit the road, the challenge of building all those batteries is dependent on resources from far-flung parts of the world.
University of Houston highlighting city’s resilience during Hurricane Harvey
Through an online archive of firsthand accounts from survivors, witnesses, and first responders, viewers can learn how different communities were affected, and how people stepped up to assist their neighbors.
UH student charged after starting fire at University Lofts
A UH student has been arrested and charged with arson after he intentionally started a fire at University Lofts.
SCOTUS votes to rein regulatory powers by Environmental Protection Agency
Another major decision by the nation's highest court - this one with a potentially powerful impact on both the battle against climate change and Houston’s biggest industry.
Women of color most affected by abortion reversal
With the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, wealth could now largely determine who can get an abortion.
University of Houston to join Big 12 in July 2023
The University of Houston is leaving the American Athletic Conference to join the Big 12! That means the Cougars are going to be playing other Texas teams they have not before like Texas Tech and TCU.