The fire department received a call about a 2-alarm fire near the intersection of Fannin Street and University Boulevard shortly after 5 p.m. Friday.
Morath, the Texas Education Commissioner, says HISD could exit state intervention "relatively soon" and added the district needs to make special education changes a "primary" goal to ensure that.
The new system will redistribute some park funds from well-to-do neighborhoods to less affluent areas.
Opening arguments are set to kick off Tuesday in a pivotal trial for Meta Platforms in a California federal court. Attorneys general from California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey are seeking extensive financial damages plus changes to how the company operates Facebook and Instagram. Twenty-n...
Los Angeles Angels (49-76, fifth in the AL West) vs. Houston Astros (63-62, first in the AL West) Houston; Tuesday, 8:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Angels: George Klassen (1-1, 5.52 ERA, 2.11 WHIP, 14 strikeouts); Astros: Cristian Javier (1-3, 6.68 ERA, 1.70 WHIP, 25 strikeouts) LINE: Astros -1...
Episode: 3401 Samuel Smiles and James Nasmyth: Strange bedfellows. Today, two views of a polymath.
The Texas Southern University search for a new athletic director and a new men’s basketball coach had a chance to be routine and successful. Those two searches, however, have been anything but. This process has been awkward, painstaking, and full of concerns. But somehow out of all that, TSU Pres...
Black Breastfeeding Week returns Aug. 25-31, and in Houston, home to the nation’s highest Black maternal mortality rate, a growing network of local advocates is working to close longstanding gaps in breastfeeding support. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found 73.6% of Black mothers...
Wheatley HS earns historic ‘A’, HISD takeover nears turning point7h ago
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After initially pursuing a career in criminal justice, Briānna Lowe realized that career path wasn’t her passion. The Michigan native dropped out of Grand Rapids Community College in 2020. Two years later, something in her spirit compelled her to move to Houston and fulfill her desire to become a...
A Houston ISD mother is pushing for changes after she says her 10-year-old daughter was assigned a bus stop about three miles from their home.
A man is behind bars, months after a Houston woman’s body was mysteriously found inside his apartment. Dennis Greer, 45, is charged with criminal mischief for allegedly causing $6,500 worth of damage to his unit at 666 Maxey Road. It is the same apartment where 34-year-old Brittany Gamble’s body ...
A man has been taken into custody after a hours-long standoff at an apartment complex on Houston’s north side. It happened near the intersection of E. Crosstimbers and Fulton Street. Houston police responded to the apartment at around 3 p.m. after getting a report of a woman that was possibly bei...
Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream is recalling several varieties of its fruit bars over concerns that they may be contaminated with glass.
Houston Pets Alive in desperate need of new play yard8h ago
FOX 26 viewer donates $2,700 to dog rescue group after thief was caught on camera stealing supplies8h agoA man already in custody following an investigation that began with the suspicious death of a 31-year-old woman is facing additional sexual assault and violent crime charges after another alleged victim came forward on Monday, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Early Week Forecast: High pressure continues to bring a hot, humid and dry weather pattern that looks to stick around all week. In fact, this could be one of the hottest weeks we’ll have for the remainder of our summer. Tuesday’s forecast: The humidity climbs a little Tuesday, so the air won’t be...
Houston police are on the scene after a deadly shooting in southwest Houston on Monday afternoon, officials said.
For just the third time in the last 10 years, the Houston Football program was ranked in the Associated Press (AP) Preseason Poll at #23 in the country. Houston was ranked #24 in the USA Today Preseason Coaches Poll two weeks ago and is ranked in the Preseason AP Poll for the first time since 202...
A man was arrested at a Tokyo airport after authorities discovered about 200 lizards stuffed inside 22 pairs of socks in his suitcase, according to reports.
Abandoned home plaguing Southeast Houston neighborhood for years, finally demolished after 2 Helps You report11h ago
Nearly 1 million Jeeps, Rams, Dodges and Chryslers recalled12h ago
Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office are investigating a burglary reported June 27 at a storage facility in the 6500 block of Atascocita Road. Investigators released surveillance pictures of the two suspects, a man and a woman. They say the pair broke into a storage unit and stole more th...
A small Wharton County school district is coming together to support one another after its athletic director and coach and his wife were killed in a weekend crash.
Dr. Michel Azer, founder and surgeon at Texas Dental Implant Center, says dentistry chose him. Growing up, he found joy in helping people feel comfortable and confident and the path to dentistry let him pair science and hands-on care. That personal connection remains the reason he walks into his ...
Reitz has worked with Ken Paxton at the Texas Attorney General’s Office, with Sen. Ted Cruz as his chief of staff, and with Pam Bondi as the assistant attorney general for the United States. He’s now leading one of the most crucial legal offices in Texas and the nation.
Gov. Greg Abbott is directing a review of state grants connected to two of Texas’ largest airports, including George Bush Intercontinental Airport, over religious accommodations he argues may violate state and federal nondiscrimination laws. Abbott announced the review Friday, Aug. 14, saying his...
Homeland Security Investigations Houston and Mexican authorities seized more than 6,000 kilograms of cocaine and arrested 19 suspected drug traffickers during three maritime operations off the coast of Chiapas, Mexico, in July, officials said. HSI said the seizures totaled 6,080 kilograms of coca...
Texas is awarding over $2 million in grants to nine colleges to provide free digital textbooks for nursing, cybersecurity, and tech programs.
A 17-year-old Westfield High School student was arrested and charged after authorities say he posted a threatening message against the school on social media. Cristian Ramirez was arrested on Friday and is charged with terroristic threat, a 3rd-degree felony. Texas lawmakers push for later school...
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Proceedings in the state murder prosecution of Luigi Mangione have been pushed back after defense attorneys made a move to toss the local charges against him, according to court documents.
Scott's visit comes after two weeks of public outcry over images of bulldozers and other heavy machinery clearing land in the park.
Products recalled include H-E-B and NatureBest-branded pico de gallo, diced jalapeños and stuffed mushrooms.
Major Blaine McGraw is accused of secretly recording and sexually assaulting more than 90 victims. At a recent arraignment, he entered a plea of not guilty to all charges.
A multistate surrogacy controversy — involving Alaska, California and Texas — could have far-reaching implications. One medical ethics expert said the case highlights the flaws and weaknesses around surrogacy agreements that pose dozens of unanswered questions.
Construction activity tied to a border security project in Big Bend National Park has been paused as U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott heads to the region for an on-the-ground review.
An American tourist was killed after being struck by lightning while hiking Sicily's Mount Etna, Europe's largest volcano, which was recently active, Italian firefighters said Monday.
The music is back on at one of Houston’s well-liked nightlife spots. Bar 5015, the popular bar and grill along Almeda Road in Third Ward, has regained its sound amplification permit, meaning outdoor music and entertainment can once again be part of the experience. The venue has attracted attentio...
A man has been charged for allegedly shooting three people in their vehicles on Friday in northeast Houston. He was then shot by police and a trooper.
Hayden Panettiere’s death remains under investigation as officials release new details from a preliminary autopsy of the beloved actress.
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The Philanthropy in Fashion Houston Best Dressed honorees represent a cross section of backgrounds, interests and ages with two unifying characteristics. Each has an altruistic interest in contributing to the Bayou City and each has a defining style. The philanthropic femmes will be saluted on Se...
The mind behind "seven seconds or less" revolutionized NBA basketball with a style that teams have either sought to replicate — or adapt to.
DFW said late Friday that plans to install the religious washing station had been canceled.
Several senior apartment complex residents in Kingwood are worried about their safety because of ongoing elevator problems, such as overheating and break downs.
As students across Texas return to classrooms this month, a state lawmaker is pushing for a major change to when the school year can begin. State Rep. Jared Patterson is preparing legislation that would move the start of the school year to after Labor Day, arguing that students and school staff s...
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Hello, Houston.☀️ It’s a new week, and I hope your students are getting settled back into school and their routine. Before we get into the breaking news of the day, let’s talk about the weather... It’s going to be HOT this week. So, if you have kiddos who have outside activities or if you work ou...
The Houston Astros had the national stage on Sunday night but fell to the Seattle Mariners 3-2. The victory gave the Mariners the series win while extending their dominance over the Astros this season. The Mariners are 9-2 against Houston, with more games to come later in the season. The Astros a...
A late-June U.S. Supreme Court ruling effectively allows the Trump administration to revoke Temporary Protected Status from any nationality. That puts more than 100,000 TPS recipients in Texas at risk of being expelled from the country.
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The Texas Veterans Network, powered by Combined Arms, is expanding its food assistance efforts with a new monthly distribution site in Fort …
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