These are Texas’ best and worst schools, districts for 2026
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has released its annual report cards on public school districts, campuses and charter schools.
2 accused of polluting Halls Bayou with oil, transmission fluid in north Harris County
Two men are facing felony charges in Harris County after authorities learned an unlicensed auto repair operation has been polluting soil and a Houston bayou.
2026 TEA accountability ratings: Houston-area school districts
The Texas Education Agency on Friday released A-F Accountability Ratings for 2026. Check your school district or campus.
New Mississippi law expands death penalty to include inmates on child sexual battery convictions
A new Mississippi law added sexual battery of a child under 12 to the list of crimes eligible for the death penalty.
Sam Rayburn Lake search: Husband reported missing while swimming, wife rescued
An afternoon swim at Sam Rayburn Lake has turned into a search operation after a couple became separated from their boat and the husband hasn't been seen.
Woman wearing ‘Force to be reckoned with’ shirt captured in nationwide manhunt
Isabelle Rose Johnson was captured Thursday in the Florida Panhandle following a nationwide manhunt connected to a death investigation.
Houston weather: Warm, humid weather to remain for Friday, spotty storms possible
Very warm and humid weather will continue across Southeast Texas. Houston should climb into the middle to upper 90s, with plenty of sunshine and humidity making it feel even hotter.
Viral TikTok highlights persistent Houston railroad crossing failures—and the legal hurdles preventing fixes
Drivers in northwest Houston are facing recurring, hours-long traffic gridlocks due to malfunctioning crossing gates on Pinemont Drive that lower and freeze even when no train is present. The ongoing…
John Mendoza Jr. shooting: Lawyer representing former Brazoria Co. Deputy says deputy didn’t know gun went off
Guy Womack, the lawyer representing former Brazoria County Deputy Kevin Tippit, spoke with FOX 26 on Thursday evening after Tippit was indicted this week for the shooting death of John…
Houston shooting: Authorities investigating deadly shooting on Walnut Bend Lane, suspect detained
Houston police investigating following a deadly shooting on Thursday evening, officials said.