'Top Gun', 'Jumanji' actor James Handy fatally stabbed in LA; girlfriend's son arrested
Eyewitness News has learned the victim killed in a stabbing in the Tarzana neighborhood of Los Angeles, California is actor James Handy.
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'Top Gun', 'Jumanji' actor James Handy fatally stabbed in LA; girlfriend's son arrested
Eyewitness News has learned the victim killed in a stabbing in the Tarzana neighborhood of Los Angeles, California is actor James Handy.
We're dodging downpours through the weekend in Houston
Tropical air brings 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.
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The 2026 Atlantic Hurricane season is officially underway. We're watching some tropical moisture in the Gulf that will increase rain chances this week.
Police search for woman after deadly stabbing at Houston apartment complex
A man died after a stabbing at a south Houston apartment complex early Friday. Police say they're searching for a woman they believe was involved.
Woman whose kids had cocaine in their system when they drowned ordered to undergo mental health evaluation
Laura Nicholson, 23, is charged with reckless injury to a child after investigators said her young daughters drowned in a pool with cocaine in their systems.
Senate passes $70B bill to fund ICE without limits on Trump settlement fund
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Marjane Satrapi, cartoonist known for Oscar-nominated 'Persepolis,' dies at 56.
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Taylor Swift returns to country roots for 'Toy Story 5' soundtrack midnight release
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Alvin city council hit pause on proposed data centers
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Galveston families face another housing deadline, police review complaints tied to Beacons of Light Solutions
Galveston police are reviewing complaints involving Beacons of Light Solutions LLC as families awaiting housing assistance face another move-out deadline.
Houston-area ranchers worry about reemergence of screwworm
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Harris County electronic monitoring program doesn't track defendants who become fugitives
The number of Harris County defendants placed on GPS or curfew-based electronic monitoring more than doubled between 2021 and 2024, according to Harris County Pretrial Services.
2 men charged, accused of stabbing dog to death with a piece of sheet metal, authorities say
Two Aldine-area men are facing charges after authorities say they held down a dog and stabbed him to death with a piece of sheet metal.
Calls for lifeguards in Surfside Beach grow in wake of 11-year-old's drowning
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Two shootings involving teens in less than two days renew focus on gun safety and secure storage
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Cause of Galveston roller coaster getting stuck on Pleasure Pier revealed
FOX 26 has learned the cause of why a roller-coaster in Galveston got stuck with eight passengers on board last Thursday.
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An Arizona autism therapy center employee was arrested and fired after surveillance footage captured him allegedly kicking a nonverbal 5-year-old boy in the face.
Actor James Handy reportedly stabbed to death by girlfriend's son
Handy was a character actor known for films like “Jumanji,” “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Arachnophobia.”
LEGO unveils its largest set ever, with more than 12,000 pieces
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Houston-area homeowner captures USPS carrier throwing packages into driveway during rainstorm, report filed
A Houston-area homeowner is speaking out after he says a USPS carrier threw multiple packages into his driveway during a rainstorm, an incident that was captured on home surveillance video.
'Camp Rock 3' unveils new clip alongside CMA Fest activation experience in Nashville
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House passes bill to aid Ukraine and impose new sanctions on Russia
The House passed legislation Thursday that would aid Ukraine and sanction key segments of the Russian economy, overriding objections from Republican leaders.
Concerned about Ebola? Here's how you can track it in Houston
With the World Cup coming to Houston, the city and Harris County teamed up to create a dashboard for people to track Ebola.
Harris County crime: Stolen 18-wheeler from Indiana involved in traffic crash on Will Clayton Parkway
Harris County authorities have recovered a stolen 18-wheeler that was involved in a minor traffic crash on Thursday.
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National teams use friendlies to prepare for major tournaments such as the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
New study shows marks parents give for public schools versus private schools
A new study shows how Texans view education, and researchers said it could explain why so many parents applied for the new private school voucher program.
Home sellers are pulling homes off the market at a near record pace, data shows
Some frustrated home sellers are pulling their homes off the market during the all-important spring home buying and selling season, according to data from Redfin.
Hannah McNair champions girls flag football ahead of key UIL vote
Hannah McNair and the Houston Texans are pushing to make girls flag football a UIL-sanctioned sport as participation continues to grow across Texas.
14-year-old boy arrested for deadly parking garage shooting that killed 23-year-old man
Brett Scrogham died after he was shot in a parking garage near the Indiana Convention Center on May 28.
Some Texas school districts struggling with costs of complying with school bus seatbelt law
The state continues to enact laws and mandates to make schools safer, but school districts are finding it hard to fund the cost of compliance.
Karmelo Anthony Trial: Jurors watch stabbing videos following opening statements
Opening statements began Thursday morning in the murder trial of a Frisco ISD student accused of fatally stabbing another student at a track meet.
Ken Paxton to investigate Celsius Energy Drink Co. after alleged link to Texas cheerleader’s death
Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating Celsius over claims it markets energy drinks to youths after a lawsuit alleging a drink caused a Texas teen's death.
Geomagnetic storm could allow for Northern Lights viewing in various parts of the nation
While there is no physical damage to the planet, scientists with NOAA say storms can occasionally interfere with some technologies, depending on their strength.
What hotter overnight lows could mean for our energy grid
As we kick off another summer here in southeast Texas, many of us are asking the same question we always ask this time of year: "Will our energy grid hold up with increased demand?"
Texas lawmaker vows to name highway after Trump as Cornyn retreats from his own effort
A Texas lawmaker has pledged to rename a highway in honor of President Donald Trump after U.S. Sen John Cornyn backed away from his own effort to do the same.
First FIFA World Cup store opens in Sugar Land as officials warn fans about counterfeit gear
Soccer fans packed Sugar Land’s first FIFA World Cup store as law enforcement is urging shoppers to avoid counterfeit merchandise ahead of the 2026 tournament.