Conroe ISD delaying start of football games
Conroe ISD officials are delaying the start of their Varsity football games by one or two hours due to excessive heat in Texas.
Mandatory water restriction for Houston a possibility
Mandatory water restrictions looming as water outage hits the criminal court and several businesses.
Texas power grid: ERCOT Weather Watch will end at midnight
ERCOT's Weather Watch issued on Aug. 6, will come to an end at midnight on Friday.
Risk for wildfires increase in Texas
Firefighters are discussing the elevated risks of wildfires across Texas.
Conserving your energy as Houston heat wave continues
ERCOT has issued a voluntary conservation notice for Texas.
ERCOT's energy Conservation Notice broken down
ERCOT has issued an energy Conservation Notice and is asking Texans to use less energy.
Breaking down ERCOT's Conservation Notice
ERCOT has issued an energy Conservation Notice and is asking Texans to use less energy.
ERCOT issues Voluntary Conservation Notice for Thursday
A Voluntary Conservation Notice has been declared for the hours of 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, August 17, urging Texans to make voluntary adjustments in their electricity usage, provided it can be done safely. It is important to note that ERCOT is not operating under emergency conditions at this time.
ERCOT issues conservation notice; Lina deFlorias explains why
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has taken proactive measures in response to extreme temperatures, projected heightened demand, and reduced reserves stemming from low wind-generated power.
Houston weather: Heat wave continuing through the weekend
Following our 18th straight day of triple-digit heat, we should continue that trend Thursday through the weekend.
Rare fire weather watch for Houston area
A rare fire weather watch has been issued across the area. Dry hot air combined with weeks of no rain has created the potential for dangerous fires outside. FOX 26's Matthew Seedorff is working with the Spring Fire Department to learn more.
Katy upgraded to Stage 3 Emergency Water Conservation, new watering schedule
The Houston heat coupled with a lack of rain means Katy some residents are being forced to make changes under Stage 3 Water Conservation.
Woman found dead on the side of the road on Misty Moss Lane, heat could've played a factor
An adult female was discovered dead, near the roadway on Misty Moss Lane in Northwest Harris County.
Houston experiencing severe drought conditions, KBDI at 715
The KBDI is a measure of how dry the ground is. Drought conditions begin at a KBDI of 575.
FOX 26 Sunday Weather Forecast
Rain may be on the horizon this weak as the streak of 100 degree days continues.
Large mulch fire on Crawford Street in Houston
Fire crews working to extinguish a large mulch fire on Crawford Street in Houston.
Houston resident gives account of large fire
Live & breaking news for the entire Houston area.
Consecutive 100 degree days in Houston continues
Houston continues to be under a heat advisory.
Pearland marching band doused by firetruck
The Pearland High School marching band and color guard were treated to a nice "firefighter cool down" Saturday afternoon. The "Pride of Pearland", made of more than 400 local students, was doused with water from a Pearland Fire Department ladder truck.
Houston libraries will serve as cooling centers on August 12-13
City of Houston libraries will serve as cooling centers Saturday, August 12, and two multi-service centers and a community center on Sunday, August 13 for Houstonians needing to take refuge from the heat. Houston libraries and multi-service centers will function as cooling centers during normal business hours on weekdays and Saturdays.