From local fields to grand stages: The ascent of Houston's young stars
FOX 26 spotlights the promising futures of two Houston high school seniors, TJ Burkhalter and Sara Springett. Burkhalter has his sights set on collegiate football and a scholarship, while Springett combines her musical talent with a passion for therapy, as both students embrace their last high school days before embarking on their professional journeys.
Family and friends mourn tragic loss of 28-year-old in Sweeny
The tight-knit community of Sweeny grapples with the tragic loss of Michaela Tyler. Amidst an ongoing investigation with no arrests, her grandmother and co-workers at the daycare where Tyler worked speak out about the void left behind, highlighting her role as a caring teacher and the need for justice.
2 Cleveland ISD schools placed on lockdown
Cleveland ISD briefly placed two elementary schools on lockdown on Monday afternoon.
Houston man arrested and charged with murder in apartment complex shooting
A 42-year-old Houston man named Akeem Boothe has been arrested and charged with the murder of a 37-year-old man following a dispute at an apartment complex on Royal Palms Street.
2 injured in machete attack outside Grimes County grocery store
Sheriff's deputies have arrested a man who allegedly attacked people with a machete behind a grocery store in the Grimes County community of Shiro.
Texas A&M bonfire collapse 25 years later: Remembering 12 lives lost
In 1999, a devastating collapse killed 12 and injured 27 others. Thousands of students joined forces at a memorial at 2:42 a.m. Monday, 25 years after the tragedy.
Houston shooting along SH 288 leaves 1 dead
One person is dead after a shooting along the SH 288 South Freeway, Houston police say.
Houston murder suspect Trezahn Jamal Grace wanted in deadly shooting
Houston police are searching for a wanted suspect charged with the murder of a 34-year-old man last week. Trezahn Jamal Grace, 28, is charged in the death of Darius Merrett.
Texas looks into expansion of nuclear energy
Governor Greg Abbott wants Texas to become a leader in nuclear power as the electricity demands on the state energy grid continue to grow.
Harris County K9 helps track down suspect after police chase in stolen car
A Harris County Constable K9 captured a suspect who tried to make a getaway on foot after a police chase in a stolen car.
Woman found shot to death on Houston street
Houston police are investigating after a woman was found shot to death in the street on Sunday night.
Houston shooting: Man, woman robbed, shot near Rice Village
Houston police say a man and woman who were shot near Rice Village on Monday morning appear to have been followed.
Harris County crime: Nephew allegedly confesses to killing uncle because he felt unloved
The nephew of a Spring Branch ISD PD dispatcher allegedly confessed to killing the uncle who had raised him for six years because he felt unloved, according to allegations read in court.
Texas A&M Bonfire Remembrance Ceremony held 25 years after deadly incident
Nov. 18 marks the 25th anniversary of the deadly Texas A&M bonfire collapse which killed 12 and injured 27 others, including a freshman at the time who shared what happened that devastating day.
Beyoncé to perform at halftime during Texans Christmas game on Netflix
Beyoncé is making her way back home to NRG Stadium to perform a halftime performance during the Houston Texans vs. Baltimore Ravens game on Christmas Day!
Why Texas Latinos voted for Donald Trump | Texas: The Issue Is
Republicans say they must act immediately to make sure the staggering shift away from Texas Democrats is permanent.
Nephew of Spring Branch ISD PD dispatcher charged for his murder
The nephew of the murdered Spring Branch ISD Police Department dispatcher has been charged with the death of his uncle, according to Harris County officials.
Houston shooting: Man crashes after being shot on Aldine Bender
Houston police are investigating after a man was shot while driving and crashed his vehicle into a fence.
La Porte crash: 1 dead, two juveniles injured after vehicle hits traffic pole
One person is dead and two juveniles hospitalized after a vehicle crashed into a traffic signal pole in La Porte.
‘The Voice’ winner Sundance Head recovers at home after being accidentally shot on his Texas ranch
Country singer Sundance Head, a winner on “The Voice,” is recovering at home after he was accidentally shot in the stomach while handling a firearm on a hunting trip at his East Texas ranch, his agent said Sunday.