Arcola Mayor Fred Burton arrested on 5 charges
Arcola Mayor Fred Anthony Burton has been arrested on several charges, officials confirm.
Texas Repeat Offender Program (TxROP) announced by Governor Abbott in Houston
Governor Abbott has launched a joint state and local task force, the Texas Repeat Offender Program (TxROP), to specifically target and arrest violent repeat criminals in the Houston area.
2026 FIFA World Cup: Houston flight searches and hotel prices surge, report says
Houston is seeing a massive surge in travel demand and hotel pricing as flight searches jump 60% ahead of the city hosting seven matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Houston senior receives new roof thanks to nonprofit, roofing company
A Sunnyside senior received a brand-new roof through the Senior Assistance Fund and community partners after struggling with roof problems for nearly a decade.
Houston Jewish leaders issue protest against council candidate backed by CAIR
National and international controversy is cascading into local Houston politics as a candidate in this weekend's Houston City Council runoff election draws heavy fire from Jewish leaders for seeking the…
Willowbrook Mall to continue weekend ‘youth curfew’ until further notice
Willowbrook Mall says their ‘youth curfew’ will remain on Saturday's until further notice, that's according to a statement FOX 26 received on Wednesday afternoon.
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Jeep Weekend 2026: What you need to know about the ‘Zero Tolerance’ plan on Bolivar Peninsula
Galveston County is implementing a "zero-tolerance" safety plan for Jeep Weekend 2026. Officials say the measures are designed to ensure public safety, citing a previous 80% drop in emergency calls…
Ralphie May’s widow brings new documentary ‘Come What May’ to Houston
Come What May debuted in Houston at the River Oaks Theatre, where May’s widow, Lahna Turner, shared the story behind the film and why she felt it was important to…
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputy involved in crash with another vehicle
A Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Deputy and two other people were uninjured following a crash on Wednesday evening, officials said.
Spring couple warning others after terrifying ordeal while walking their 3 dogs
A Sunday morning walk turned violent when two loose dogs—one believed to be a Dogo Argentino—attacked a couple and their pets along the Timberlane Hike and Bike Trail, leaving one…
Anna Kepner update: September jury trial date for stepbrother accused of killing teen girl
A trial date for a Florida teen accused of killing his stepsister while on family vacation has been moved to September.