Blue Bell releases new Chocolate Lava Cake flavor
Texas-based Blue Bell has launched a limited-edition Chocolate Lava Cake ice cream to celebrate National Ice Cream Month this July.
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Tips to stay safe amid rising cases of stomach parasite cyclospora
There is a warning about a surge in cases of a stomach parasite linked to produce, as the CDC is monitoring cases in at least 18 states
Passenger killed after pickup truck collides with dump truck in north Harris County, Pct. 4 says
Deputies said they're investigating a deadly crash involving a pickup and a dump truck near Bammel Road on Thursday.
City Place offers Summertime Reading Fun and Family-Friendly Flicks in August
North Houston’s City Place isn’t winding down the summer fun just yet, even though school is about to be back in session for most area families. The plaza will offer plenty of options for late-summer action and relaxing ways to beat the heat. Set against the waterfront backdrop...
Prosecutors to play redacted statements from suspect's roommate in Charlie Kirk assassination | LIVE
Utah prosecutors plan to play audio clips in open court Thursday of law enforcement officials interviewing the roommate of the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Interfaith of The Woodlands launches annual Kits 4 Kids School Supply Drive
Interfaith of The Woodlands is excited to launch its annual Kits 4 Kids School Supplies Assistance Program, a community-wide effort dedicated to helping local students begin the school year prepared, confident, and ready to learn. Each year, Interfaith provides school supplies...
Texas co-leads $45 million settlement with Cash App over deceptive security claims
Block, Inc. enters a $45 million settlement with 46 states over Cash App security failures, forcing major overhauls to customer support and fraud reporting.
Two World Trade Center, last office tower in complex, breaks ground 25 years after 9/11 attacks on twin towers in New York City
Two World Trade Center, the last office tower in the complex, broke ground Thursday, 25 years after the 9/11 attacks on the twin towers in New York City.
New Pollinator Garden transforms Wendtwoods Park
The Woodlands Township continues to create healthier habitats for pollinators while enhancing the beauty of community parks through partnerships and environmental stewardship. In May, The Woodlands Township Environmental Services Department welcomed 14 volunteers from Critter...
Bonnie Tyler, who topped charts with epic 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' dies at 75
Bonnie Tyler died "unexpectedly" in a hospital in Portugal where she was being treated for an illness, her family said Thursday
At Handyma'am, expert handicraft meets a flourishing community
New York-based home repairs contractor Handyma'am weaves skilled handiwork with community building.
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion announces updated 2026 Concert Season
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion just announced their updated 2026 Concert Season, with more shows still to come. This Friday, join The Pavilion for the Movie & Dance: Encanto with Live Ballet Folklórico. Before the movie begins, enjoy free family-friendly activities and...
Veteran journalist Katie Couric reveals transient global amnesia diagnosis: What to know
Veteran journalist Katie Couric is opening up about a recent health scare
Blue Bell releases new Chocolate Lava Cake flavor
Texas-based Blue Bell has launched a limited-edition Chocolate Lava Cake ice cream to celebrate National Ice Cream Month this July.
Syria set to be removed from US state sponsored terrorism list
The Trump administration is taking steps to amend one of the longest-running U.S. foreign policy designations by removing Syria from the State Sponsors of Terrorism list.
Former Olympian David Hearn pleads not guilty in Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool damage case
A former Olympic canoe racer pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges that he deliberately damaged the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a case his attorneys and other critics of the Trump administration have called politically motivated.
Paxton and Talarico are in a cage match for a Senate seat. Suburban Collin County is a battleground
Polls show a close Texas Senate race between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico. And suburban areas like Collin County could play a role in the outcome.
Passenger said he lost control trying to avoid animal in crash that killed passenger in northwest Houston, police say
A vehicle passenger died overnight after authorities said the driver lost control in northwest Houston.
Set sail with Moana: Must-have toys for every little explorer to join in the fun for the new film
Unleash the magic of Moana: Shop our ultimate toy list to celebrate the release of the new live-action film.
Today on Texas Standard: Texas A&M sends wine grape seeds to space
Researchers at Texas A&M are sending Texas wine grape seeds to the International Space Station, where they'll spend six months exposed to cosmic radiation before returning to Earth for study.
Toyota brings Tacoma production back to San Antonio, accepts $303M incentive package for expansion
Toyota will add 2,000 jobs and a new factory after state and local officials put together an incentive package valued at $303 million.
Hundreds march in protest of fatal ICE shooting in Houston's Magnolia Park
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo died early Tuesday during what ICE described as a "targeted enforcement operation." The protesters called for an end to such immigration operations in Houston.
1 dead in Harris County crash on Bammel, Greenbrook involving dump truck, pickup
One person is dead after a crash involving a pickup truck and a dump truck in north Harris County, authorities say.
Recent DOJ opinion could 'undermine' rights of people with disabilities, say Texas advocacy orgs
Texas advocacy groups warn a recent opinion from the U.S. Department of Justice could lead to an increase in institutionalization for people with disabilities. More than 25 organizations have signed a joint statement urging policymakers to protect the rights of people with...
James Talarico raises over $30 million in second quarter, campaign says, more than triple Ken Paxton’s sum
The Austin Democrat’s haul is a record for a U.S. Senate candidate in the second quarter of an election year and is nearly three times what Beto O’Rourke raised in the same period in 2018.
Faculty groups sue to block Texas Tech rules limiting instruction on race, gender, sexual orientation
The lawsuit asks a federal judge to halt the restrictions as discriminatory, improperly vague, and a violation of free speech.
Mexico is preparing legal action after ICE fatally shot a Mexican national in Houston
President Claudia Sheinbaum called the shooting part of a broader pattern of mistreatment of Mexican migrants.
Student pilot lands safely after instructor jumps out of plane mid-flight
A 22-year-old student pilot safely landed a plane Saturday after her instructor jumped out of the aircraft and died mid-flight over Argentina.
Charlie Kirk murder: Judge orders redactions to suspect Tyler Robinson's ex-lover’s video testimony
A recorded interview with the roommate of the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk could be played in court Thursday as the preliminary hearing to determine whether Tyler Robinson will stand trial enters its final days.
Renewed US-Iran strikes threaten fragile ceasefire
United States military forces launched a new round of strikes against Iran on Thursday, with Iran responding by targeting U.S. allies in the region.
Tropics remain quiet, Saharan dust could return this week
The tropics remain relatively quiet for July, no complaints here.
Saharan air drops rain chances Thursday, but it pops right back up this weekend
Saharan dust will cut Thursday's rain chance down to just 20%, but we have increased rain chances for this weekend and early next week.
Secret Service urged Trump to depart Turkey on old Air Force One as a security precaution, sources say
The Secret Service urged President Donald Trump to fly out of Turkey on the old Air Force One instead of the newly retrofitted Qatari-gifted plane out of an abundance of caution
Houston Methodist employee who survived stabbing attack inside Texas Medical Center parking garage sues TMC
Baleigh Burmaster, the Houston Methodist veterinary technician who was a victim of a violent attack inside a parking garage, has filed a lawsuit against TMC.
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2614: Pixels
Episode: 2614 Engineering Pictures Made of Pixels. Today, painting with pixels.
'He did not deserve to die': Family, community leaders respond after man shot and killed by ICE
"He did not deserve to die," Ronaldo Salgado said of his father, Lorenzo Salgado, who was shot and killed by an ICE agent Tuesday.
1 man, 1 juvenile injured after shooting in Alvin, Brazoria County Sheriff's Office says
An investigation is underway after a shooting left one man and one juvenile injured on Wednesday afternoon in Alvin, according to the Brazoria County Sheriff's Office.
ICE Houston shooting timeline: Surveillance video, family account help reconstruct final moments
FOX 26 reconstructed the timeline surrounding the deadly ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston's East End. Using surveillance video, bystander cell phone footage, family interviews and ICE statements, here's what we know, what ICE says happened and what investigators...
Delta rolls out cheaper first-class, business fares with fewer perks: 'More ways to choose'
The fares include the same onboard premium experience but with added restrictions.
Duke MBA grad with Leukemia seeks blood stem cell donor as minority patients face lower match rates
According to DKMS, the world's largest blood stem cell donor center, 70% of patients must rely on donors outside their families.
Texas Tech University facing lawsuit over "unconstitutional" course review rules
Professors at Texas Tech University are suing the school over mandatory course reviews they say are discriminatory and censor instruction.