Texas City refinery fire prompts shelter-in-place
The fire is said to be at the Marathon Refinery. A shelter-in-place is in effect from 14th Street to 34th Street.
Popular tower heaters sold online and at stores nationwide recalled over fire risk
More than 250,000 tower heaters have been recalled after multiple reports of overheating, including eight fires and one report of smoke inhalation.
Target baby wipes recalled for serious bacteria risk
FDA testing found a potentially dangerous bacteria in samples of various Up & Up baby wipes after Target and the manufacturer received complaints.
Tyco agrees to $10M settlement over PFAS contamination in Wisconsin
The manufacturer of a firefighting foam that contaminated the water supply in northeastern Wisconsin with PFAS chemicals for decades agreed to a $10 million settlement with the state.
Data centers in Texas: Google launches water fund, stewardship plan
Google is offering a new multimillion-dollar water fund to help build more data centers in Texas, even amid water usage concerns by residents.
Judge halts Trump SNAP state restrictions: What to know
A federal judge halted the Trump administration’s efforts to force states to comply with certain conditions in order to get billions of dollars in SNAP funding.
Houston weather: Rain chances through the weekend
Scattered showers and storms remain likely today across Southeast Texas. The unsettled setup continues through the weekend with scattered showers and storms possible each day.
New World screwworm in Texas: New case detected in Zavala County
A second case of New World screwworm has been detected in Texas, mere miles away from the first.
Circle K issues statement on contaminated fuel at Spring Branch gas station
Drivers told FOX 26 that the water found in the fuel at the gas station cost them thousands of dollars in repairs.
Lake Jackson deadly shooting: Family releases new statement following death of John Mendoza, Jr.
FOX 26 has received a new statement from Charles Adams, attorney for John Mendoza, Sr. and the Estate of John Mendoza, Jr. following a deadly shooting that occurred on Monday…
Manager accused of soliciting prostitution at north Harris County massage parlor
Officials say the manager of a licensed parlor solicited an undercover detective for "sexual acts."