City of Houston opens cooling centers as extreme heat moves into the area
As dangerous heat settles across the Houston area, the City of Houston is opening cooling centers to give residents a safe place to escape t…
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Italian court blocks Lee Gilley's extradition over sentencing concerns
Gilley faces a capital murder charge in the 2024 death of his pregnant wife, Christa Gilley. He remains in custody in Italy, where a court i…
Magnolia woman questions $2,327 Aqua Texas water bill showing 97,200 gallons of usage
A Magnolia woman says she was stunned after receiving a $2,327 water bill from Aqua Texas that showed her household used 97,200 gallons of w…
Tropical Storm Bertha headed toward New Orleans, effects Houston with outer rain bands Wednesday night
Tropical Storm Bertha strengthened Tuesday afternoon as it moved slowly through the northeastern Gulf. The latest forecast continues to show…
How to stay active safely during Houston's dangerous heat
Dangerous heat continues across the Houston area, and for many people, staying indoors is not an option. FOX 26 spoke with Sean Harris, CEO …
Extreme heat warning issued for Houston as heat index climbs to 115°
Wednesday’s Forecast: An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday across the Houston area. Afternoon temperatures …
Passengers in Houston ICE shooting say agents rammed their van before firing
Two passengers in a van when an immigration agent fatally shot 52-year-old Lorenzo Salgado Araujo earlier this month said that two unmarked …
Driver arrested after 22 kilograms of fentanyl found hidden in spare tire at Texas border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers arrested a driver after seizing over 22 kilograms of fentanyl concealed inside a pickup truck's …
Residents say broken elevator leaves seniors stranded at Acres Homes apartment complex
Residents at a senior apartment complex in Houston's Acres Homes neighborhood say they're frustrated after one of the building's elevators h…
Activists demand justice for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, plan citywide Houston shutdown Friday
Activists took their demands for justice to Houston City Hall Tuesday, laying out plans for a citywide protest as they continue to push for …
Coalition calls for citywide shutdown following fatal ICE shooting in Houston
Community organizers and faith leaders held a press conference outside Houston City Hall on Tuesday to demand an independent investigation a…
Montgomery County reports 3 cases of measles after family exposed to case in individual from out-of-state
The Montgomery County Public Health Department confirms three cases of measles after a family was exposed to another confirmed case from an …