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Houston East Side street renamed following Cesar Chavez allegations

The street’s new namesake, Joe E Ramirez Boulevard, has deep, historic ties to the immediate neighborhood.

June 26, 2026 1:12pm CDT

West Houston: Woman fatally struck by coworker with box truck

June 26, 2026 12:39pm CDT

Live Updates

Live updates: Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia World Cup match in Houston

June 26, 2026 11:25am CDT

12-year-old girl reportedly finds mother dead in apparent Tomball murder-suicide

Two found dead in Tomball-area home in possible murder-suicide

June 26, 2026 6:20am CDT

Houston Fifth Ward: 4 people injured by gunfire following argument over trash

4 people injured by gunfire following argument in Houston's Fifth Ward

June 25, 2026 9:09pm CDT

Growing sinkhole in Houston's Third Ward raising safety concerns for business owner, neighbor

June 25, 2026 9:06pm CDT

Texas Headlines

Man, 18, accused of dragging Sugar Land police officer during traffic stop

An 18-year-old man has been charged after an incident that left a Sugar Land police officer with a broken arm and a broken leg, authorities say.

73-year-old arrested for deadly Texas City shooting

Texas lake 'infested' with invasive species, officials say

Texas on track to be hit by big batch of Saharan dust

Giraffe that escaped Texas ranch spotted by helicopter, manager says

Wells Fargo reverses decision, refunds customer after $1,000 vanishes in suspected computer scam

National News

Massachusetts House passes bill protecting libraries from book bans

Lawmakers in Massachusetts are hoping to put into law a bill to give librarians more authority to protect against book bans in schools and libraries.

Nancy Guthrie: TMZ receives new email claiming to have video evidence of suspect

Nancy Guthrie: TMZ receives new email in case

Colorado mom allegedly bought alcohol daily for 16-year-old daughter found dead with 173 empty bottles

Waxing kit recall expanded due to overheating concerns

Mistrial declared after jury deadlocks in Palisades Fire trial

Tyler Robinson: Judge holds prosecutor in civil contempt, keeps death penalty on table

Sports

FIFA World Cup 2026: USA fans head to Houston Fan Festival

FOX 26's Coco Dominguez caught up with USA World Cup fans at Houston's FIFA Fan Festival ahead of the team's match against Türkiye.

June 25, 2026 8:20pm CDT

FIFA World Cup 2026: Ecuador fans celebrate match win

June 25, 2026 7:26pm CDT

Neymar makes World Cup debut for Brazil in first appearance since 2023

June 25, 2026 12:10pm CDT

Detroit Lions player arrested in connection to violent Tampa armed robbery, kidnapping

June 25, 2026 4:20am CDT

ESPN analyst Matt Miller loses his arm in Missouri crash

June 23, 2026 4:26pm CDT

Austin, Houston included in NHL expansion chatter, reports say

June 23, 2026 4:16pm CDT

Things To Do

Tommy Davidson performing at Houston Improv June 19-21

Actor and comedian Tommy Davidson is in Houston for three nights at the Houston Improv this weekend. He stopped by the Houston Morning Show to share more about what's going on.

FIFA World Cup: Hearsay gearing up for game day fun

New Carnival cruise ship Tropicale coming to Galveston

Galveston County Fair kicks off this weekend!

'Melody Maids' documentary coming to River Oaks Theatre

Fleet Week Houston guide: Ship tours, free events, parade

Guide: Fleet Week Houston brings military ship tours, free events

Offbeat & Unusual

Trump official suggests U.S. takeover of Greenland could bring back Red Lobster's endless shrimp: Report

A Trump-appointed official suggested to The New Yorker that if the United States were to take over Greenland, it could bring back the all-you-can-eat shrimp offer at Red Lobster.