Bellaire police chief retires amid investigation
Bellaire PD Chief Onesimo Lopez Jr.T was recently placed on leave during an investigation into an employment matter.
Fatal crash causing traffic on Fred Hartman Bridge
Drivers in the northbound lanes of the bridge are being directed to the right shoulder.
6 Texas rivers where you are most likely to encounter snakes
Discover the incredible variety of snakes living in Texas's most famous rivers, from the rare Brazos water snake to the venomous timber rattlesnakes of the East Texas pine forests.
Wrong-way crash kills three, injures 3-year-old on Grand Parkway, officials say
Authorities say a wrong-way driver crashed into a family of four on Highway 99 near FM 1464.
Overnight SWAT suspect found dead at Northside apartment complex, police say
The SWAT scene started just after midnight near the North Freeway and East Tidwell Road.
Winter solstice 2025: What to know about the shortest day of the year
The winter solstice brings the least amount of daylight and the longest night.
Hundreds gather for vigil honoring student killed in Baytown
More than 200 people gathered at Bicentennial Park in Baytown Thursday night for a vigil honoring 16-year-old Andrew Meismer.
ICE detains longtime legal resident at routine check-in, family questions deportation case
A 57-year-old Hispanic woman, who is in the country legally, is now facing possible deportation over a marijuana conviction from 30 years ago.
Christmas toy giveaways happening in Greater Houston
Multiple Houston-area organizations are stepping up to help give families a happy holiday season.
ESPN: Houston Rockets ownership in talks to buy, relocate WNBA team
Multiple reports say Rockets' purchase of the Connecticut Suns would bring back the city's former WNBA team, the Houston Comets.
Woman dead, at least 20 apartments damaged in southwest Houston fire, officials say
A fire was reported at an apartment complex near West Bellfort Avenue and Fondren Road.
Father fatally shot by Baytown police; mother found dead in apartment
A deadly officer-involved shooting is being investigated by the Baytown Police Department after one man was shot, and a woman was found dead inside the home. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann shares details at the scene.
Sterling HS student makes court appearance in other student's death
An 18-year-old Baytown student appeared in court over the death of a 16-year-old classmate earlier this week. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle shares what happened in court and the allegations against the suspect
Houston weather: Unseasonably warm pattern to return this weekend
Expect a big warm-up coming to the Houston area on Saturday following a cool night on Friday.
FBI crisis dog who comforted Uvalde families retires after a decade of service
After a decade of service and 140 national assignments, including high-profile deployments to Uvalde and the Pulse nightclub, Gio, the FBI's first crisis response canine, is retiring to live with his longtime handler.
Man charged with capital murder in Sharpstown shooting that killed pregnant woman
The suspect is accused of shooting three people in a homeless encampment near Harwin Drive in October.
Person of interest wanted in fatal northeast Houston stabbing
A woman died on Dec. 8 after a man allegedly stabbed her on Hahlo Street. Police shared photos of a person of interest.
Trump announces new deals with drugmakers to lower prices for Americans
Trump announced new agreements with major drugmakers to lower prescription costs and boost U.S. pharmaceutical investment.
Woman charged for alleged involvement in north Houston cockfighting ring
Authorities accuse the 58-year-old of renting the space for cockfighting, then hiding when authorities arrived.
Paxton divorce: What's in the newly unsealed court documents?
Nearly 300 pages of court documents were released Friday after a judge signed an order unsealing them in the divorce proceedings between Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and state Sen. Angela Paxton.