Houston, TX

The Texas Education Agency will hosted first of a series of community meetings to provide information regarding the board of managers process. But the meeting was marred by shouting from community members and was briefly hijacked by Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee.

FULL VIDEO: TEA hosts first meeting regarding board of managers process for Houston ISD

HOUSTON - Many call it the ‘Zoom effect,’ where people are spending more time staring at themselves on camera. So they are looking to look younger and turning to Botox, and the trend is becoming popular, not just among the younger generation, but parents too. For Tara Underwood,...

Why more parents are turning to Botox

Houston - Randy Wallace discusses the latest violent crime numbers so far this year in Houston and the status of some of the crime-related bills under consideration in the Legislative session. The bills in consideration are making it illegal to remove, tamper or destroy an ankle monitor and allowing voters...

Breaking Bond: The latest crime numbers in Houston plus the crime-related bills in Legislation

HOUSTON - Celebrate the start of spring with a free sweet treat from Dairy Queen. Monday, March 20, is Free Cone Day at participating DQ locations. MORE: Ben & Jerry's brings back its 'Free Cone Day'. All day long, you can get a free small vanilla cone when you stop...

Dairy Queen Free Cone Day 2023 is March 20

Willis, TX

WILLIS, Texas - One of the nation's largest owner-operators of manufactured home communities will be showing off a new era of living in Willis for residents over the age of 55. On Saturday, guests will be able to tour six fully furnished models and new homes available for purchase from...

New master-planned community for senior citizens to open in Willis this weekend

HOUSTON - The Houston SPCA has announced they welcomed a new bundle of joy to their location. According to a release, the new foal named ‘Amos’ was born early Tuesday morning in their Equine and Farm Animal Rescue Center at the Houston SPCA. Staff veterinarians and equine staff...

Houston SPCA welcomes new foal, will host open house to meet new bundle of joy

Tomball, TX

On the 20th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq, the war on terror left an indelible mark on thousands of men and women who came home with terrible injuries. However, FOX 26’s Tom Zizka shows how a former soldier near Tomball is getting a new lease on life with a home built specifically for him.

Organization breaks ground on new home near Tomball for wounded Afghanistan veteran

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Missouri City, TX

MISSOURI CITY, Texas - A former employee of the Department of Family and Protective Services was given a 50-year prison sentence for abusing adopted children. SUGGESTED: CPS employee caught on camera telling 14-year-old girl to become a prostitute. According to the Fort Bend County District Attorney's Office, Eric Norman Stewart,...

Former Family and Protective Services employee given 50 years for abusing adopted children

A violent robbery that left a Houston woman paralyzed has gained national attention. It's a horrible reminder of the ongoing problem of jugging. Kevin Coffey, a travel security and meeting risk advisor and trainer, explains what jugging is and how to stay safe.

What is jugging? Tips for staying safe

HOUSTON - More help is pouring in for a single mom of three who was paralyzed from the waist down following a violent robbery in Houston. Houston Chef Lena Trang has offered to provide free meals for Nhung Truong, 44, and her kids for as long as they need. On...

Houston chef offers free meals to single mom of three who was paralyzed after violent robbery

North Carolina State

HOUSTON - Crews at NRG Stadium in Houston are working around the clock to transform the rodeo grounds into a championship venue for the NCAA Men’s Final Four. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo ended Sunday night with a Luke Bryan concert. Minutes later, workers began the massive task of transitioning from rodeo to basketball.

Houston rodeo ends, massive transition begins at NRG Stadium for NCAA Men's Final Four

HOUSTON - Sunday was the final night for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Thousands of people from all over the nation poured into our city over the past three and a half weeks just to attend. We spoke with people about this year's lineup and the moments that stood...

Last night of Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, visitors share their favorite parts

HOUSTON - Today is the Vernal Equinox which marks the first day of astronomical spring. While meteorological spring began on March 1, many folks along the Gulf Coast were surprised by the very cold temperatures Monday morning. No matter when you mark the beginning of the warming season, there are...

Spring is here! But is it too early to plant your gardens?

HOUSTON - If you're driving along west Houston, come across this palace by Buffalo Bayou, and wonder "who lives in there?" It could be you if you can afford $36 million. SUGGESTED: Houston suburb named one of the Best Cities to Live in 2023. Even a peek inside the 2.3...

Houston's most expensive home, according to Zillow; take a glimpse inside

Harris County, TX

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - On March 31, 2022, a killing took place which enraged a greater-Houston community already hardened by month after month of violent crime. BACKGROUND: Harris County off-duty deputy killed in grocery store parking lot. Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Darin Almendarez gunned down after confronting armed thieves attempting...

HCSO deputy's death propelling catalytic converter theft crackdown

HOUSTON - Houston Fire Department is trying to piece together what led to an apartment fire in north Houston. HFD officials responded to a fire at The Landings at Northpoint apartments at 220 Northpoint Drive around 10:49 p.m. CRIME: Houston mom pleas for answers after husband found shot to death...

Apartment fire in north Houston, 20 people now without home

Catalytic converter thefts spiking, which cars in Houston are being targeted the most. As thieves continue to steal catalytic converters right off the bottoms of cars and trucks, flipping them for hundreds of dollars, a new report shows the most vehicles hit in Houston. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares more.

Catalytic converter thefts in Houston spiked to 153,000 vehicles in 2022

Houston police are looking for answers after three men were killed on Beechnut early Sunday morning. FOX 26's Shelby Rose reports on the tragic story and grieving loved ones pleading for information.

Houston mother pleas for answers after husband killed

A Houston mother is still grieving the loss of her son who died while in Harris County Jail custody a year ago. She was joined by lawmakers from Houston and Washington who introduced legislation that could help reform the facility. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle reports on Lee's mother's fight for answers and the issues that have occurred in the past at Harris County Jail.

Memorial held for Evan Griffin Lee, man killed in Harris County Jail custody

As thieves continue to steal catalytic converters right off the bottoms of cars and trucks, flipping them for hundreds of dollars, a new report shows the most vehicles hit in Houston. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares more.

Catalytic converter thefts spiking, which cars in Houston are being targeted the most

Katy, TX

KATY, Texas - Two Katy salon owners are now warning fellow small business owners about a woman who tried to steal thousands of dollars from them by hacking into their Cash App accounts. Harris County Sheriff's Office is now investigating this case as a theft. Around 2:45 p.m. last Wednesday,...

Katy salon owners warning others about woman scamming stylists out of thousands of dollars through Cash App

HOUSTON - One man is dead and another is injured after a shooting involving patrons and security guards outside of a Houston club, police say. The shooting was reported around 5:45 a.m. Monday in the 5700 block of S Gessner Road. Police say they are speaking with the security guards...

Shooting outside Houston club leaves 1 dead, 1 injured on S. Gessner

Texas City, TX

GALVESTON COUNTY, Texas - An investigation is underway after one man died following a crash with a Texas City police officer. On Saturday evening around 10:11 p.m., police responded to a major crash at the intersection of FM 1765 and FM 2004 in Galveston County involving a Texas City police unit and a white Honda Fit with two passengers.

Elderly man dead after major crash with Texas City police officer

Houston - The Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division is offering up to a $5,000 reward as part of an investigation into an aggravated robbery and is asking for the public's help in identifying the suspect. HOUSTON JUGGING: 2 teens charged in Houston jugging robbery that left 44-year-old paralyzed, local...

Houston Crime: Suspects rob man of large amount of cash, pull gun on him before fleeing

Spring begins at 4:24 p.m. today with the "vernal equinox" taking place, but it will still feel a bit like winter today with temps running 15 degrees below average. A warming trend will begin tonight with the return of a southeast breeze, so look for 50s tonight, 70s tomorrow, then right back in the 80s by mid-week. Watch for a round of rain on Friday with severe weather possible, especially well north of Houston.

Houston weather: Cold Monday morning, warming into low 60s by afternoon

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Free health care in Houston leads to free education plus a job

HOUSTON - A group of clinics in Houston not only offers free treatment for teenagers and young adults, but also sends them to school for free...

Free health care in Houston leads to free education plus a job

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