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Louisiana couple arrested in Texas after traffic accident revealed tortured teen
A Terrebonne Parish teen was ruthlessly burned by her mother after she told her mother how her mother's fiance sexually abused her. The fiance later shot her on two separate occasions. They were caught with the tortured teen in Texas, denying her medical treatment. Terrence Washington and Latonya Harris were found to have the abused 15-year-old in their car when they wrecked it in Baytown Texas. The traffic stop by Baytown Police led to the grisly discovery...
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Yesterday's ferocious line of storms produced winds near 100 mph right through downtown Houston. Two EF-1 tornadoes have also been confirmed, 110 mph tornado in Cypress and an EF-1 tornado just SW of Waller. The event is being called a "Derecho" because the intense line of storms stayed together for hundreds of miles producing severe wind gusts around hurricane force. Showers will come to an end tonight. But keep in mind flooding still occurring around the Brazos, Trinity & San Jacinto rivers due to all the recent rain. Our weather pattern this weekend and next week will shift to a hotter and drier one with heat index values climbing to triple digits next week. This will have big impacts on those without power so stay safe! Get the latest updates on storm cleanup, closings and weather where you live by checking out our smart tv app Fox Local!
1 person killed in multi-car, motorcycle accident on Sam Houston Tollway
One person has been killed in an accident involving a motorcycle and at least three cars on the Sam Houston Tollway. The collision occurred on Beltway 8 as vehicles were traveling eastbound. It was reported at 12:50 p.m. on Saturday afternoon. The right shoulder, right lane and two center lanes...
KPRC 2 News crew intercepts Houston tornado live on TV
HOUSTON – As a line of severe weather moved towards the Houston metro area, the KPRC 2 Storm Tracker was out keeping you updated with live traffic conditions. While driving on U.S. 290 near Cypress on Thursday, KPRC 2 reporter Gage Goulding and photojournalist Adrian Crooks intercepted what would eventually be determined to be an EF-1 tornado.
Photo Exhibition Garners International Support to End Suffering of Homeless Companion Animals
A new photography exhibition Exposé of Street Dogs in Houston, Texas recently debuted in London and will be introduced to animal welfare advocates in major cities across the United States later this year. The faces of homeless companion animals fending for themselves and roaming the streets and vacant lots of Houston – the fourth largest city in the United States – serve as focal points of this powerful exhibit.
Hot, Humid and Poor AQ in Houston this Sunday
It’s hot and humid today. Last week was the first time in 2024 that we hit 90 and this week’s forecast - we are expected to hit the 90s every day. Add in the humidity and it will feel even warmer. And with the most recent power outages...
Unhealthy air quality levels expected across southeast Texas
HOUSTON — With abundant sunshine and warm and humid temperatures, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has issued an Ozone Action Day for Houston, Galveston, and surrounding areas for Sunday. The atmosphere will be favorable for producing unhealthy levels of ozone pollution. People with respiratory health issues should limit...
‘This is not the time:’ Harris County judge, Houston mayor clash during severe weather press conference
HOUSTON – In their first joint press conference to discuss the impact behind Thursday night’s deadly storms, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Houston Mayor John Whitmire appeared to exchange passive-aggressive blows. Both leaders shared a podium Friday morning, along with other city-county leaders and emergency officials to...
'Texans on a Mission' saves homeowners thousands by offering free tree clean up
HOUSTON - Cleanup efforts are underway after this week’s storm wreaked havoc across Houston. Now, one group of men is helping by cutting down trees that fell from the storm for free. "Jesus went to meet people in need and that’s what we do," said Marcell Hunt, the unit...
What to do when facing extended summer power outages
Texas officials say power outages could last weeks in parts of Houston after thunderstorms with hurricane-force winds tore through the city and killed at least four people.The storm knocked out electricity to nearly 1 million homes and businesses in the region as temperatures hover around 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32.2 Celsius). Multiple transmission towers were downed, and thousands of utility workers have headed to the area, said Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, the county’s top elected official.What should you do to stay cool and safe at home when summer power outages prevent you from using fans and air conditioners? Emergency response...
Houston stabbing: Woman kills man after physical altercation, police say
HOUSTON - An on-again, off-again relationship turned deadly after an altercation ended with a stabbing in south Houston. According to HPD Commander Chaney, officers were called to a cutting in progress in the 4700 block of Wenda Street at Cullen Park Apartments. When authorities arrived, they learned a man and...
Janel Prator, Entrepreneur Whose Banana Pudding Spot Was Reviewed By Keith Lee Expands Menu
Janel Prator, the Founder and CEO of The Puddery, a Black-owned dessert shop in Pearland, Texas, has seen her business soar after a glowing review from food critic Keith Lee. Lee’s TikTok review, which described The Puddery’s banana pudding as the best in the world, amassed over 27 million views, propelling the business to new heights.
Houston rapper Trae tha Truth assists with relief efforts after deadly storm
HOUSTON — The sounds of chainsaws are ringing out across the City of Houston in the hands of one of Houston's well-known hip-hop artists and philanthropists, Trae tha Truth. "Yesterday we did about maybe close to 15 houses and I got a list today of about 30 houses," Trae tha Truth said.
Man accused of killing Palestine woman now in Anderson County Jail
PALESTINE, Texas (KLTV) - A Houston man accused in the 2023 killing of a Palestine woman has been booked in the Anderson County Jail. Brittany Johnson was found murdered in her home on the night of Thursday, March 2, 2023. Her ex-boyfriend, Joseph Christopher Cole, was sought as a suspect. An Anderson County grand jury delivered an indictment for a charge of murder in August later that year. As of Thursday, Cole was booked into the Anderson County Jail with a $1 million bond.
Major disaster declaration: Federal money coming to Texas to help with recovery efforts
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — On Friday, President Joe Biden declared the recent severe weather events in Southeast Texas qualified as a major disaster and made federal funding available for the region's recovery efforts. He ordered federal aid to help the state, tribal and local recovery efforts "in the areas...
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