Harris Co. Toll Road Authority to perform maintenance on SW Sam Houston Tollway
The Harris County Toll Road Authority will be conducting maintenance on the Southwest Sam Houston Tollway during overnight hours Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Trump hush money update: Prosecutors oppose dismissal; sentencing still pending
New York prosecutors filed paperwork Tuesday saying they will oppose dismissing President-elect Donald Trump’s hush money conviction, but may be open to delaying his sentencing.
Houston police charge man accused of robbing elderly man in bank parking lot
Houston Police have charged a man for aggravated robbery after they say he robbed an 81-year-old man in a bank parking lot.
Matt Rife coming to Houston: How to get tickets, show dates
Well-known comedian Matt Rife is bringing the laughter to the Toyota Center in Houston as part of his 'Stay Golden Tour' in 2025!
Houston police investigate shooting victim found in Buffalo Bayou
Police are investigating after a shooting victim was found in Buffalo Bayou Tuesday morning, making this the tenth body found since June.
Houston Housing Authority President, CEO David Northern resigns
The Houston Housing Authority voted Monday to accept the resignation of president and CEO David Northern.
Feds arrest pair of suspected Houston mail thieves
Federal agents say a pair of suspected Houston-area mail thieves are in custody.
Investigation underway into what may be Texas' first hunting fatality of the season
Texas experiences a tragic start to its hunting season as Hailey Jasso is killed in what is believed to be a hunting accident in Kenedy County.
Barbie Robinson, former Harris County Public Health executive director, charged
Barbie Robinson, the former executive director of Harris County Public Health, is facing a felony charge in an alleged bid rigging scheme.
Houston shooting injures man; police search for 2 teens
A search is underway for two teens after a man was shot outside of his apartment early Tuesday morning, Houston police say.
Houston weather: Another cold front to drop temperatures even more
A second cold front will move through early Wednesday and will bring breezy and cooler weather with a high near 70, followed by three mornings in the 40s.
Houston 'Wicked: The Soundtrack' listening parties at record stores
In celebration of the Wicked movie, record stores across the country are hosting soundtrack listening parties – including here in the Houston area.
Man shot by Houston police officer in Downtown
A man was shot by an officer while police were attempting to detain a woman in Downtown Houston,= after it was reported the two were trespassing.
Teen catalytic converter thief allowed to remain on probation even after picking up 3 new felony charges
A 19-year-old, once part of a catalytic converter theft ring, continues on probation despite accumulating three new felony charges. This follows a period when Houston topped converter thefts nationally, a crime now deemed a felony with possible prison time.
‘Europe on 5 Dollars a Day’ author Arthur Frommer dies at 95
Arthur Frommer, the author of "Europe on 5 Dollars a Day," died at 95. His guidebooks transformed travel for Americans, promoting affordable and authentic experiences.
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.
Suspect in custody after allegedly kidnapping child he met on social media, police say
The suspect, only identified as a juvenile male, led police on a chase before crashing into the back of a police car.
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.