Customers dispute Aqua Texas investigations into high water bills
Two more FOX 26 viewers reached out about their water bills being in the thousands under the same company.
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How Dwayne Johnson pitched 'Moana' live-action companion album
Dwayne Johnson and wife Lauren Hashian make waves as executive producers on "Moana: Voices Across the Ocean," a companion album for the live-action "Moana!"🌊...
How hot summer days can lead to flight delays
A recent report from the Associated Press finds that rising temperatures on these hot summer days can lead to flight delays too.
Former Pct. 7 sergeant not indicted after being accused of beating her adopted children with belt
A grand jury has declined to indict a former Harris County Precinct 7 sergeant accused of beating her adopted children with a belt.
DOJ: Kingwood clinic owner sentenced for selling 3 million opioids to 'drug dealers'
Officials say the owner of a Kingwood clinic sold prescriptions for opioids to drug dealers who posed as “providers." The charges were tied to a nationwide crackdown that led to over 300 being charged for alleged healthcare fraud....
Best back-to-school deals on laptops, dorm decor and more
Shop the best back-to-school deals with school supplies and more starting at just $1.99.
Scientists are certain a wayward SpaceX rocket slammed into the moon as predicted
A SpaceX rocket that launched a pair of lunar landers slammed into the moon as predicted on Wednesday after drifting off course for the past year, scientists reported....
It’s a tax-free weekend for school supplies in Texas. Houston lawmakers want to expand the annual initiative
On Friday through Sunday, some types of clothing, backpacks and other school supplies priced at $100 or less qualify for a sales tax exemption.
NJ water utilities hit by cyberattacks with suspected link to Iran
Two municipal water systems in New Jersey were targeted in cyberattacks widely thought to be the work of Iran, the state said Wednesday.
Harris Co. sues Children's Museum of Houston after county employee injured in 'gravity chair'
Harris County is suing the Children's Museum of Houston over an allegation that a county employee broke his neck while on an attraction at the museum, according to a lawsuit....
19-year-old fatally shot in front of little brother; 3 wanted
The siblings were reportedly being robbed by three people who shot at them as they tried to escape.
Can we chaat? This hot dog blends chef's Pakistani heritage with Chicago upbringing
Chef Pervaiz Shallwani, who is an award-winning journalist, recently got his first brick-and-mortar location inside Time Out Market in Brooklyn.
Texas investigates American Academy of Pediatrics over childhood vaccine recommendations
The Texas Attorney General’s Office said Wednesday it has opened an investigation into the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) over the group’s promotion of childhood vaccines....
$1.1M in cocaine seized at Texas border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than $1 million in illegal drugs over the course of two separate incidents at the U.S.-Mexico border....
Nanny says Lindsay Clancy appeared to be a loving mother before killing her 3 children
The second week of testimony in the trial of Lindsay Clancy has resumed with a focus on her mental state when she killed her three children in 2023.
Washington man accused of shooting, killing bald eagle facing federal charges
A Washington man is facing federal charges for allegedly shooting and killing a bald eagle.
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (August 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.
Democrats set sights on open Texas border district in expansion of midterm targets
On Wednesday, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee added 12 new districts to their “Districts in Play," a group of Republican-held or open seats in the House of Representatives that they feel are prime for a Democratic takeover....
Large alligator with ‘old bullet hole’ found lounging in Texas pool
A large alligator who had clearly been through it was recently found lounging in the backyard pool of a South Texas home.
Perez Hilton's family speaks out after he appears to harm himself on livestream
The livestream appeared to show the celebrity blogger harming himself with a knife.
The Woodlands Township accepting entries for 38th Annual Wildflower Festival Art Contest
Calling all artists and creative minds! The Woodlands Township will be accepting entries for the 38th Annual Wildflower Festival Art Contest from August 17 through September 18, 2026. The Grand Prize-winning entry from the four children's categories will be featured on the......
Multiple people killed in North Carolina mass shooting
Multiple law enforcement agencies are working a mass shooting in the Prospect Hills area of North Carolina.
Commanders signing All-Pro WR Stefon Diggs: report
Four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver and Maryland native Stefon Diggs is reportedly signing with the Washington Commanders.
Michigan primary results: How the progressive candidates did
Michigan’s primary results are in, and the three progressive candidates backed by Sen. Bernie Sanders all won their respective races Tuesday night.
Remains found on remote Alaska island identified as hunter missing since 2009
Human remains found on a remote island off Alaska's western coast have been identified as a 79-year-old hunter who disappeared 17 years ago.
Disney, TikTok strike deal to let creators use Disney characters in videos
Disney and TikTok announced a new deal on Wednesday allowing creators to work with Disney assets and characters.
Cases of potentially deadly fungus detected in 23 states, CDC data shows. What to know
Cases of a potentially deadly fungus have been detected in 23 states so far this year, according to data from the CDC. Here's what to know.
Pornhub challenges effectiveness of Texas age-verification rules
Last week, Pornhub sent a letter to state officials across the United States, including Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton, calling the current age-verification laws “performative, ineffective, and unenforceable."...
US-Iran update: Trump says deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday
U.S. President Donald Trump said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday, as Iran and Oman inched toward an agreement on the critical waterway that could ease pressure on the global economy and potentially help bring an end to the war....
New children's book shows how Roy Velásquez steered a segregated Austin towards equality
"A Taxi for Everyone" tells the story of the cab company that sought to serve all in the capital city.
Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primary in major victory for Democrats' progressive wing
Abdul El-Sayed's win represents a significant shift for the Democratic Party.
Professors sue Texas A&M System over limits on teaching race, gender
Four professors and a national faculty group are suing the Texas A&M University System over limits on teaching race, gender, and sexuality.
Former Olympian David Hearn's attorneys want Reflecting Pool vandalism case permanently dismissed
Attorneys for David Hearn, who was alleged to have vandalized the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, filed a motion to have the indictment dismissed with prejudice....
Salad and Go files for bankruptcy and will close all locations on Aug. 5
Salad and Go has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will permanently close all 70 locations following final guest service on Aug. 5. "This is a painful day for everyone who built, worked for and loved Salad and Go," the CEO said....
Trump administration to award $150M contract to Houston firm to represent unaccompanied migrant children
A Houston law firm is set to receive a multimillion-dollar contract to represent unaccompanied migrant children.
Texas back-to-school tax-free weekend starts Friday: Here's what you should know
Texans can save on back-to-school shopping as early as Friday, as the state's annual Sales Tax Holiday returns for the weekend.
Three Houston-area moms sue over Ten Commandments in schools. They say it violates Texas’ own laws
A 2025 state law requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms was upheld last spring by a federal appeals court. Now it’s being challenged in a state-level court in Harris County....
Rescued beluga whales settling into new home at SeaWorld San Antonio after international rescue
Rescued beluga whales Frankie and Bertie Botts are settling into their new home at SeaWorld San Antonio, where trainers say the pair have exceeded expectations....
American Red Cross declares a national blood supply crisis
While summer seems to be speeding to an end, blood donations remain slow.
A $150M contract for migrant kids’ lawyers goes to a Trump-linked Houston firm, raising concerns
One of the founders of Burke Law Group, Marcella Burke, served in Trump’s first administration as a lawyer in the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of the Interior....
Texas Standard for Aug. 5, 2026: Texas A&M professors sue over race and gender teaching rules
Four professors are suing the Texas A&M University System over restrictions requiring presidential approval before many courses can address race or gender identity. The plaintiffs argue the rules are vague and violate faculty members’ First Amendment rights, while a separate......
Data centers use lots of water and power, but Texas officials don't know exactly how much
As more and more data center developers submit proposals to build in Texas, questions about how they will impact Texas' grid and contribute to drought conditions across the state are widespread....
Marijuana use surpasses cigarette smoking in US, study finds
A new federal study found that marijuana use in the United States has surpassed cigarette smoking.
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3396: Treacherous Words
Episode: 3396 How we live with two competing vocabularies – technical and commonplace. Today, treacherous words.
Harris County Precinct 7 Constable's Office sergeant 'no billed' after being charged with injury to a child
A Harris County Precinct 7 Constable's Office sergeant has been "no billed" after being charged with injury to a child.
Harris County suspected serial squatter evicted 9 times in same zip code, same precinct
Court records show Carmen Mata has been ordered evicted multiple times in recent years, while the property owner claims she has used the same explanation with several landlords....
'The Shards' turns prep school into a nightmare in Ryan Murphy's FX thriller
Ryan Murphy's latest FX series, "The Shards," transports viewers to 1980s Los Angeles, where privilege, wealth and fear collide in a suspense-filled adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis' bestselling novel....
Robby Albarado, two-time Preakness-winning jockey, dies at 52
Former jockey Robby Albarado, who won the Preakness twice, has died at age 52.
Judge 'reluctantly' grants DOJ motion to dismiss final prosecution in Jan. 6 attack
A federal judge has "reluctantly" granted the DOJ's move to dismiss the final remaining prosecution stemming from the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol....
University of Houston student says financial aid change left her scrambling before fall semester
A University of Houston student says she is searching for new ways to pay for school after learning that a state grant she expected to receive will no longer be available as a separate financial aid program....
Data center approvals in Texas halted until audits completed, Gov. Greg Abbott says
On Monday, the governor ordered the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas to audit all data centers wanting to connect to the state's power grid....
Texas releases first Education Freedom Account participation data; Houston-area districts among top recipients
Texas Education Freedom Accounts, Texas school vouchers, Education Freedom Account participation, Houston ISD vouchers, Fort Bend ISD, school choice Texas, Texas Private Schools Association, Texas AFT, Houston education news, Texas public schools...
New report reveals barriers to health care access in Houston and Harris County
A new report from city and county health leaders revealed the biggest challenges keeping people in Houston and Harris County from getting the health care they need....
Beloved NC gas station clerk allegedly killed by registered sex offender after vanishing from home: deputies
A beloved North Carolina gas station clerk was killed by a registered sex offender after vanishing from her home, deputies say.
Chipotle jalapenos investigated as possible source of salmonella outbreak
Chipotle told ABC News the ingredient was distributed to several food service retailers across multiple states.
Thousands of fabric dressers sold on Amazon recalled for being unstable
The new recall involves EnHomee 15-Drawer 51" Dressers sold on Amazon between August 2024 and April 2026 for over $100.
Over 20 states sue Trump administration over sharing social services info
More than 20 states and the District of Columbia sued the Trump administration on Monday to block it from getting wide access to the personal information of millions of recipients of a benefits program for low-income families....
Texas governor's data center moratorium prompts calls for special legislative session
Critics say the governor must call legislators to Austin to pass state laws regulating data centers.
Lanes reopen after overturned 18-wheeler shut down SH 225 EB to SH 146, La Porte officials say
Drivers are told by La Porte officials to expect delays due to an overturned 18-wheeler on the eastbound lanes of SH-225 to SH-146. Houston TranStar reported the lanes have reopened....
'The Girls: A Khloé Kardashian Project:' Get to know the ladies who know all the Kardashian secrets
Khloé Kardashian introduces the world to her inner circle in "The Girls: A Khloe Kardashian Project." Meet the ladies who know all the Kardashian secrets, and maybe have a few of their own! The new series premieres Aug. 21 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+...
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