Solar lights added along Columbia Tap Trail ahead of 2026 World Cup
For years, there has been an effort to make the Columbia Tap Trail, which runs from Third Ward to East Downtown, safer.
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River Oaks District looks to add county law enforcement to existing security
A proposed safety contract between Harris County Constable Precinct 1 and the River Oaks District has some people asking if a luxury shopping center needs additional public resources dedicated to safety.
Multiple security failures exposed after man sneaks onto United flight at Bush airport, expert says
Neither the TSA nor United Airlines are answering questions about how a man managed to sneak on board a plane at Bush Intercontinental Airport last month.
Body of 33-year-old father of 4 sons found in Buffalo Bayou, his mother is desperate for answers
A Houston mother is searching for answers after her 33-year-old son, Kenneth Young, was found dead in Buffalo Bayou just days after she last spoke with him.
Houston Avenue Bridge along I-10 struck by 18-wheeler, traffic flowing again
Traffic in the area of Interstate 10 and Houston Avenue is flowing again after the bridge was struck by an 18-wheeler.
Beef prices at an all-time high, as Texas restaurant owners try to stay afloat
Experts say we are now seeing fewer cattle on the ground across the country than in the last seven decades.
Protesters demand action after Brazoria deputy fatally shot college student
On Friday, dozens marched and chanted for John Mendoza Jr., who was shot and killed by a Brazoria County sheriff's deputy early Monday morning.
Solar lights added along Columbia Tap Trail ahead of 2026 World Cup
For years, there has been an effort to make the Columbia Tap Trail, which runs from Third Ward to East Downtown, safer.
Man accused of murdering his father in Conroe and stealing his credit cards, MCSO says
A son was charged with murder in connection with the murder of his father inside a home in the Conroe area, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office.
One Southeast Texas community leading the nation in foreclosure filings, report shows
All the top 10 zip codes for foreclosures in the Houston area had more than 500 foreclosures over that period, according to the data.
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."
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 morning in Lake Jackson.
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.
Exhibit based on Disney's 'The Princess and the Frog' at Indiana children's museum
There's a Disney-themed exhibit not too far from Chicago for families to enjoy this summer.
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.
Man, woman dead after apparent murder-suicide in Baytown, police say
The Baytown Police Department says they are investigating an apparent murder-suicide that left a man and a woman dead Friday afternoon.
Baytown police investigating apparent murder-suicide on Southwood Circle
Baytown police are on the scene investigating an apparent murder-suicide on Friday afternoon.
Montgomery County crime: 38-year-old son charged in connection to the murder of his father
A 38-year-old man has been charged in connection with the murder of his father, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office.
ABC13 Weather Watch through Saturday for street flooding risk
Tropical air is bringing more downpours to Southeast Texas with the pattern not letting up until after the weekend. Those heavy rains could lead to pockets of street flooding.
Karmelo Anthony Trial: Teenage witnesses testify after jurors watch arrest, bodycam video
The second day of testimony in the Karmelo Anthony trial began on Friday morning. The former Frisco ISD student is accused of fatally stabbing another student at a high school track meet.
Ziegler's Foods reopens in Dickinson after fearing it wouldn't return following Hurricane Harvey
It was one of thousands of structures that flooded during Hurricane Harvey, and now, after nearly a decade, a community staple in Dickinson is back open.
Man accused of boarding United flight at Bush Airport without valid ticket facing felony charge
A Houston man is accused of slipping past airport personnel and boarding a United Airlines flight at George Bush Intercontinental Airport without a valid ticket, leading to a security breach that disrupted airport operations and delayed a flight headed to Los Angeles.
Texas World Cup weather: Will ‘first true heat wave’ hit as tournament begins?
What forecasters are calling “the first true heat wave of the summer" could arrive in parts of the U.S. just as the World Cup begins next week.
Manhattan's last farmhouse survived war, occupation and 250 years of change
Now surrounded by city life, the home remains an unexpected reminder of Manhattan's rural roots and Revolutionary War history.
'Not sitting on the sidelines': Sugar Land invests $2.5M as FIFA World Cup host city supporter
Sugar Land officials invested over $2 million dollars to be the only official partner with the FIFA World Cup Houston Host Committee in order to position the suburban area as a primary extension of the activities happening throughout June through viewing parties, program...
Wildfires are reversing years of progress on US ozone pollution, study finds
New research shows that increasingly intense wildfires are making the U.S. smoggier again.
Homicide convictions reversed for Colorado paramedics who injected ketamine into Elijah McClain
A Colorado court reversed homicide convictions against two paramedics on Thursday in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain, a Black man who was pinned down by police and injected with a fatal dose of ketamine.
Marriott Marquis Houston workers secure increased wages through union contract
The new contract, which covers approximately 350 employees, marks the most recent in a series of victories for hospitality workers in Houston.
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (June 5, 2026)
For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home.
Houston launches anti-human trafficking public awareness campaign ahead of World Cup
Billboards declaring Houston a “No Trafficking Zone,” in both English and Spanish, are going up across the city.
Texas Supreme Court throws out lawsuit by cities arguing telecom companies get illegal discounts
The high court says Dallas, Houston, Austin and other cities improperly named the state of Texas as a defendant in a suit alleging telecom providers get an unlawful discount on the rates they pay to cities.
Potbelly expands Greater Houston presence with new shop in The Woodlands
Potbelly, the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop, is continuing its expansion across Greater Houston with a new shop opening in The Woodlands, reestablishing the brand’s presence in one of the region’s most vibrant suburban communities. The new shop will bring the brand’s...
Meet Dino, the flukeless dolphin that was found beating the odds in Galveston Bay
Researchers saw the dolphin swimming without its flukes, or tail fins, in 2022. There have been only four other similarly documented cases around the world.
Target baby wipes recalled over possible bacterial contamination
The recall affects select Up & Up baby wipes sold at Target stores nationwide and through Target's website.
Over 320,000 security cameras recalled after fire, explosion reports
More than 320,000 outdoor security cameras have been recalled nationwide after reports of overheating, explosions, fires and minor burns.
Market Street celebrates FIFA World Cup with photo opportunity June 13-29
No tickets to this summer’s FIFA World Cup? No problem. Market Street is providing the perfect place to celebrate throughout the month of June with colorful soccer-themed photo opportunities June 13 – 29. June 13 – 23 check out the display in Central Park; June 26 – 29 the photo...
Church volunteer accused of sexually assaulting children in Polk County, sheriff's office says
Investigators said that at least five victims of Doyle Hodges II were identified, with more expected to come forward.
The T. Rex from Texas: Paleontologists identify a colossal new aquatic predator from Dallas
A new look at some old fossils from the Lone Star State reveal Tylosaurus rex.
12% of Americans say Iran war has been 'more positive than negative'
A new poll indicates that while most Americans view the ongoing Iran war as detrimental to U.S. interests, a small segment of the population views the conflict favorably.
Brazos County official arrested after Texas Rangers investigation
A Brazos County official has been arrested in connection with a state investigation.
Lego launches its largest set ever, featuring over 12,000 pieces
The Lego set is a replica of one of Europe's iconic landmarks.