Washington Avenue tattoo shop says months of harassment escalated when brick shattered front door

A Washington Avenue business says months of ongoing problems reached a dangerous turning point this week after a brick thrown during a confrontation shattered the front door of the shop.

Harris Co. judge repeatedly ended woman's probation 'unsatisfactorily' before new theft charge, records show

A Harris County woman accused of being part of an organized retail theft ring remained free despite repeatedly violating probation after a judge ended three probation cases with an "unsatisfactory termination" — a practice critics say is unique to Harris County and allows repeat offenders to avoid prison.

Mathew Knowles brings the story of Destiny's Child to Houston

The Destiny’s Child: Iconic Reimagined Tribute transforms the group’s biggest hits into a beautiful candlelight performance by a live string quintet, while Knowles shares behind-the-scenes stories and memories from the group’s incredible journey.

Houston leaders declare 2026 World Cup a triumph, cite $500M legacy and future bid ambitions

City and host committee leaders declared Houston’s role in the 2026 FIFA World Cup an overwhelming success, drawing over 1.1 million total participants and half a million out-of-town visitors across seven matches and a top-rated Fan Fest in East Downtown.

Unknown man targets Houston tattoo shop
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Houston business owners are fed up with trying to handle a man who is allegedly targeting their tattoo parlor. They shared their concerns and footage with FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour.

Federal judge bars deportation of witness in deadly Houston ICE shooting

A federal judge has barred the deportation of one of the passengers who was in the van the day Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot and killed by an ICE officer in Houston.

100+ cooling centers open in Houston amid extreme heat

The cooling centers are open as the Greater Houston area is under an Extreme Heat Warning from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

All-clear issued after chemical incident at Arkema Houston facility

CAER has issued an update after a chemical release incident at the Arkema Inc. facility near Houston on Wednesday morning.

Body found in Brays Bayou near University of Houston

A body was found in Brays Bayou just south of the University of Houston on Wednesday morning. There's no indication of a connection to the campus at this time.

Extreme Heat Warning for Houston today: What it means

An extreme heat warning has been issued for the Houston area on Wednesday amid dangerously hot conditions. Here's what you need to know.

Woman shot in neck near Gulf Freeway while in business parking lot

A woman is hospitalized after being shot while in a parking lot in the Greater Eastwood area and Houston police are trying to piece together what happened.

How to stay active safely during Houston's dangerous heat

Dangerous heat continues across the Houston area, and for many people, staying indoors is not an option. FOX 26 spoke with Sean Harris, CEO and founder of Cypherdemics Fitness, about how to stay safe while working, exercising or running errands outdoors.

Residents say broken elevator leaves seniors stranded at Acres Homes apartment complex

Residents at a senior apartment complex in Houston's Acres Homes neighborhood say they're frustrated after one of the building's elevators has remained out of service for nearly two weeks.

Coalition calls for citywide shutdown following fatal ICE shooting in Houston

Community organizers and faith leaders held a press conference outside Houston City Hall on Tuesday to demand an independent investigation and accountability following the fatal July 7 shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by an ICE agent.

5-month-old Houston boy Maverick Vezia found safe

Authorities have found the previously missing 5-month-old boy who was last seen in the Houston area over the weekend.