FOX 26 Houston
Houston, TX · English · TV & web
FOX 26 Houston is a local news outlet based in Houston, Texas, covering regional news including weather, power outages, crime, and community events. It also reports on national and international stories such as US-Iran tensions and cybercrime cases.
- Top beat: Crime
- Tracked since 2026
- 4 Houston, TX peers
Latest stories
- U.S. New World Screwworm cases rise to 20 as Texas outbreak expandsThe U.S. reports 20 New World screwworm cases, mostly in Texas, prompting emergency quarantines and containment efforts. The parasite affects livestock and pets but poses low risk to humans.
- Houston weather forecast for Thursday: Summer heat, Saharan dustHouston faces summer heat and Saharan dust effects with hot, humid weather and low rain chances for World Cup events.
- Traffic alert: US-59 lanes at Bellaire closed after truck fire, hazmat spillA heavy truck fire and hazmat spill caused lane closures on US-59 Southwest Freeway at Bellaire Boulevard in Houston, with crews cleaning the spill and drivers advised to find alternate routes.
- Germany vs Ecuador preview: Ecuador’s World Cup survival on the line in NYC, NJGermany faces Ecuador in a World Cup Group E match where Germany has already secured a spot in the round of 32, while Ecuador needs a win to stay in the tournament.
- Husband dead after hit-and-run in north Harris County, driver at largeA husband died in a hit-and-run accident in north Harris County as police search for the suspect driver
- Houston man arrested after SWAT standoff, allegedly held girlfriend hostage at hotelA Houston man was arrested following a SWAT operation at a hotel where he allegedly held his girlfriend hostage. The suspect, who was experiencing a psychotic episode, was taken into custody after police used breaching charges and flash bangs to enter the room. The victim was rescued safely with no weapons found.
- Annelise Camp update: Texas AG says Louisiana hospital accepting transfer from HoustonAnnelise Camp, a 2-year-old girl involved in a Memorial Day drowning, has been transferred to a Louisiana hospital for continued care after Texas Children's Hospital stated they have exhausted all medically viable options. The family sought the transfer after a physician recommended brain-dead declaration, and a court agreement allowed brain death testing while maintaining supportive care.
- Rosenberg ordinance allows residents to report illegal fireworksRosenberg passes an ordinance allowing residents to report illegal fireworks, enabling administrative citations for violations on private property with fines up to $500 per violation.
- Houston BARC Foundation receives $7,000 donation to help more shelter animals find homesHouston BARC Foundation received a $7,000 donation to aid in animal adoptions.
- 2 massive earthquakes rock Venezuela in less than a minuteTwo massive earthquakes struck Venezuela within 45 seconds, causing building collapses and evacuations in Caracas.
- Battle underway to remove Interim Fort Bend County Judge Daniel WongA battle is underway in Fort Bend County to remove interim County Judge Daniel Wong from his post, with some commissioners arguing he is no longer legally in power, while legal experts say his appointment remains valid until the court changes it.
- TSA says more than 300 drones have been seized near World Cup sitesThe TSA reported seizing over 300 unauthorized drones near FIFA World Cup 2026 sites, with strict no-drone zones and severe penalties for violations.
- Oklahoma Arby's manager faces felony charge after allegedly spitting in food, transmitting herpesAn Arby's manager in Oklahoma is charged with a felony after allegedly spitting in a customer's food, leading to the customer and her grandmother-in-law contracting herpes.
- FIFA World Cup 2026: Brazil coming to Houston Stadium for Round of 32 match on MondayBrazil will face an unknown opponent in a Round of 32 match at Houston Stadium on June 29, 2026, following their 3-0 victory over Scotland.
- Houston advocates push for court privacy reforms in 'true crime' eraHouston advocates push for court privacy reforms to prevent re-traumatization of murder victims' families by restricting public access to trial evidence in the 'true crime' era.