Police: Houston man slapped 14-year-old boy in face during LSU game
A Houston man has been arrested for slapping a 14-year-old boy in the face during a football game at Louisiana State University, police said.
Family shares dramatic tale of late pregnancy during hurricane evacuation
Payton Matherne was 39-weeks pregnant when dealing with a Category 4 hurricane barreling down on her in Louisiana. They made the big decision to evacuate, and a typical five-hour drive turned into nine hours in bumper-to-bumper traffic with everyone trying to leave.
Analysis: Louisiana's Governor reaches global stage on climate change
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards acknowledged Louisiana’s obvious front-row seat to the problems of a warming planet at COP26. The Democratic governor has become more strident in talking about the perils of climate change during his second term. But Edwards is trying to balance that discussion while describing the importance of the oil and gas industry to Louisiana.
Chemical plant explosion in Louisiana leaves 5 injured
Five people were injured in an explosion late Monday at a chemical plant in Sulphur, Louisiana, officials told local news outlets.
New Orleans Caesars Superdome fire ruled ‘accidental,’ 1 injured
The New Orleans Fire Department said one firefighter was burned while putting out a blaze at the Caesars Superdome Tuesday.
Nicholas prompts flash flood watches across central Gulf Coast as storm lingers
Nicholas became a post-tropical cyclone on Thursday, hovering over the central Gulf Coast and bringing the threat of heavy rain and flooding.
Nicholas, now a tropical depression, crawls into Louisiana from Texas
Tens of thousands of customers were still without power in Southeast Texas on Wednesday morning as Nicholas, which weakened to a tropical depression, crawled into hurricane-battered Louisiana.
Country’s oldest WWII veteran celebrates 112th birthday
Lawrence Brooks turned 112 years old on Sunday, making him the country’s oldest World War II veteran.
Third arrest made in deadly shooting of New Orleans officer, friend at Houston restaurant
Khalil Nelson, 19, is charged with two counts of capital murder and made an appearance in court Thursday.
Hurricane Ida aftermath: Death toll in Louisiana rises to 26
Officials have raised Hurricane Ida's death toll in Louisiana to 26. The additional 11 deaths all occurred in the city of New Orleans.
Animals that survived Hurricane Ida now available for adoption in Houston
Houston rescue teams are coming together to evacuate animals stuck in hurricane-ravaged Louisiana. Others are taking food and supplies to pets and livestock still in the state.
Smaller cities in Louisiana weeks out from electricity being restored due to Hurricane Ida
Cities across Louisiana are still trying to pick up the pieces after Hurricane IDA careened through a little over a week ago.
Tesla footage reveals man lied about getting hit by car, police say
Police said a man was outsmarted by a Tesla after video from the car’s cameras revealed he lied about getting hit.
Ida's aftermath: Evacuees in Houston are unsure when they'll return home
Some evacuees from Louisiana are still here in Houston after escaping from the devastating Hurricane Ida. And while the mayor of New Orleans has encouraged residents to come back home, some in Houston say they are unsure of when they'll return.
Houstonians helping those hit hard by Hurricane Ida in Louisiana
Droves of Houstonians are starting this labor day weekend working to help our neighbors to the east, who were hit hard by the hurricane. FOX 26’s Damali Keith joins us with more on how Houstonians are helping.
‘We’re going to have your back’: Biden tours Hurricane Ida damage in Louisiana
As flights resume and some power is beginning to be restored in New Orleans, the president planned later on Friday to visit the hurricane-battered state and deliver remarks.
Houston-area firefighters to spend weeks helping in Louisiana following Hurricane Ida
"It’s bad here," said Steward Goff from Galveston Fire Department. "They had a significant rain and flood event. I’m just glad I can be here to help."
4 nursing home residents die after Ida evacuations
Louisiana health officials say four nursing home residents died after being evacuated to a large warehouse during Hurricane Ida.
Harris Co. DA's office says they're aware of theft rings in the Galleria area
According to the DA’s office, the two men were targeting people for high-end jewelry. Including staking out valet stands to find their victims.
Ida's aftermath: 1st lights turned back on in New Orleans as many wait for relief
Electricity was restored Wednesday for some in Eastern New Orleans after Ida, while hundreds of thousands still face power and water shortages.