74-year-old woman, 2-year-old child die after drowning at Harris County pond
A 74-year-old woman died and a 2-year-old child was hospitalized after they were pulled from a neighborhood pond in northeast Harris County, authorities said.
Senate hopeful Talarico proposes major increase in minimum wage
In the hotly contested Texas race for U.S. Senate, the closely linked issues of pay and affordability are drawing major attention, with Democrat James Talorico pushing for a dramatic increase…
Fort Bend County confirms first human case of West Nile Virus in 2026
Fort Bend County officials have confirmed the first human case of West Nile Virus.
Houston weather: Storms possible in the area on Thursday
Rain and storm chances are possible on Thursday across the Houston area.
Katy Tesla crash: Driver charged in connection to crash that killed 76-year-old woman
Harris County authorities have charged the driver in connection to a deadly vehicle crash into a home in Katy last month.
Texas Rangers execute search warrant to investigate former Brazoria County deputy in John Mendoza Jr.’s death
A search warrant affidavit is revealing new information in connection to the death of John Mendoza, Jr. in Lake Jackson last month.
Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock announces resignation
Acting Comptroller of Public Accounts Kelly Hancock announced Wednesday that he would step down from the position.
Young woman killed in Atascocita bakery crash identified as 19-year-old employee
Store owners and friends confirmed to FOX 26 that the victim had just received her acceptance letter to the University of Houston just hours before the fatal accident.
Texas sends help to Colorado as deadly wildfires rage
As deadly wildfires rage in Colorado, Texas is sending help.
Justice department orders prosecutors to focus on ‘birth tourism’ cases
The Justice Department has ordered federal prosecutors to prioritize “birth tourism” cases, signaling a quiet demur to the Supreme Court’s decision.
Firefighters save newborn after emergency birth in flood control tunnel
Las Vegas firefighters helped save a newborn after responding to reports of a woman in labor inside a flood control tunnel.