If John Marck and Arthur “Rob” Jones are confirmed to the bench, it would cut the number of judicial vacancies in the Houston-based district in half. The district far exceeds the national average in terms of the average caseload per sitting judge....
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A new investigative report paints a troubling picture of Camp Mystic's preparedness before last year's historic July 4 floods, which killed 25 campers and two counselors. The 115-page report will now be used by the Texas Legislature to guide future policy changes....
Today: We take a closer look at what Juneteenth means to us in modern times, share tips on how to prevent summer learning loss, and listen to a conversation with Texas pitmaster Sloan Rinaldi. Plus, we share our latest Current Obsessions....
More than 1 in 3 World Cup matches face dangerously hot, humid weather. Here's how to protect yourself from heat illness.
Congo's team, playing in the World Cup for the first time in more than half a century, held its own against Portugal, one of the top teams in the world. Congolese fans say the team's one goal was one for the history books....
Harris County Precinct 5 Constable Terry Allbritton’s Office said the woman was caught on camera burglarizing a mausoleum with a toddler in town.
The justices, in a unanimous decision, sided with a man who argued that a law barring guns from anyone who uses drugs illegally violates the Second Amendment....
The World Cup is underway across North America, and Texas has already hosted memorable early matches as fans flock to stadiums in Dallas and Houston. With the U.S. men's national team preparing for its next match, the tournament is entering a pivotal stretch....
A heat advisory has been issued for the Houston and Galveston area between 11 a.m. Thursday and 10 p.m. Saturday, with expected heat indices between 107 and 114 degrees Fahrenheit or 41 and 46 degrees Celsius....
Gov. Greg Abbott and state party leaders want a Texas law allowing only registered Republicans to vote in GOP primaries.
Officials in the small West Texas border city of Presidio are asking a federal judge to temporarily block border wall construction, arguing the plan would leave locals vulnerable to "deadly" flash flooding....
Harris County Precinct 5 Constables are asking for the public’s help identifying a woman accused of burglarizing a mausoleum at a west Houston cemetery.According to Precinct 5 Constable Terry Allbritton, surveillance video captured a woman opening glass cases containing cremated....
A new public space planned for downtown Houston aims to become a national destination for remembrance, reflection and learning along the banks of Buffalo Bayou.Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis is set to unveil concept designs for Remembrance Park, a 5.8-acre project......
On Thursday's show: Greater Houston may have dodged a bullet in terms of widespread flooding when Tropical Storm Arthur bypassed our region on its way to Louisiana, but it has left with us some extreme heat....
Episode: 2606 More Beautiful Books: revisiting books by the foot. Today, the measure of a book.
Enrique Aguilar is charged for the 2025 death of Angel Garcia and the 2026 death of Mariah Altorre.
Journalist and longtime Fox 26 contributor Charles Blain employed artificial intelligence to analyze a sample of 20,000 mostly Harris County exemption holders....
Authorities need your help identifying a woman who was recently caught on camera burglarizing a mausoleum in West Houston.
Attorneys involved in the case confirmed to KPRC 2 News on Wednesday evening that the Italian government has received a formal extradition request for Lee Gilley.Gilley, 39, was scheduled to stand trial this month in Harris County on a capital murder charge stemming from the......
Montgomery County Precinct 3 constable deputies said they arrested a woman after she stole nearly half a million dollars from her employer.
After several days of rainy weather, the Houston region will be under a heat advisory on Thursday and Friday, according to the National Weather Service....
The Kinder Institute's 2026 State of Housing Report found that in Harris County there's a high rate of people living in overcrowded homes.
Portugal and its 41-year-old star, who is trying to become the first player to score goals in six different World Cup tournaments, will play at NRG Stadium again next week....
A 25-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder after he allegedly ran over his wife with a Dodge Durango early Sunday morning on Bellerive Drive in southwest Houston.Rudolfo Pinon III, 25, is charged with murder and is currently in custody. Harris County prosecutors....
The shared-use trail and bridge, estimated to cost $22.5 million, will cross Loop 610 near Buffalo Bayou, between Post Oak Boulevard and Woodway Drive in the Galleria area....
The public health emergency was declared on Tuesday as Fort Bend County health officials are reporting "extraordinary mosquito populations" and activity that are well-above normal seasonal levels....
For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home.
The Houston-based company received a $216 million loan from the state's Texas Energy Fund.
Today: We discuss the memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran, learn about the importance of organ donation and how to become a donor, listen to the latest installment of InnerVIEWS, and more....
The assistance will be available for older residents, low-income households and people with disabilities.
Ronaldo did not score Wednesday as Portugal and the Democratic Republic of Congo played to a 1-1 draw at NRG Stadium. The 41-year-old star will get another chance next week in Houston....
After bouts of heavy rainfall Monday and Tuesday, more rain is expected Wednesday in the Houston region, according to the National Weather Service.
The former deputy chief of staff’s complaint to the House Ethics Committee said two other older workers had similar complaints. Nehls’ office dismissed it as “baseless lies.”...
State officials are asking Texans to help protect the state's white-tailed deer population from the spread of New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite spread by flies....
On Wednesday's show: We get an update on the forecast for rainy weather across the region. And we discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup....
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has yet to release the results of a promised investigation into the death of Mohammed Nazeer Paktiawal, 41, who died at Dallas’ Parkland Hospital....
Episode: 2901 Norbert Wiener and Cybernetics. Today, let's talk about Norbert Wiener and cybernetics.
The outgoing county judge and his defense attorneys immediately filed an appeal. George also faces a misdemeanor charge of misrepresentation of identity for allegedly creating fake racist attacks against his own campaign....
As Greater Houston is being lashed with heavy rain and rising water, FOX 26 has confirmed that a frontrunner has emerged to lead Harris County's Flood Control District....
A Lubbock judge blocked the NCAA from banning quarterback Brendan Sorsby despite an acknowledged gambling addiction.
The third- through eighth-grade scores in Houston ISD largely mirrored statewide trends, with the district performing especially well at the eighth-grade level....
A tropical storm warning for the Galveston area was discontinued Wednesday night. A heat advisory was set to take effect Thursday.
For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home.
Hundreds of people turned out to Kamin's swearing-in ceremony at the Sylvester Turner Conference Center downtown Monday where she vowed to fight for vulnerable Harris County communities upon taking the seat....
Whether it’s at NRG Stadium, the FIFA Fan Festival in East Downtown, or a watch party around town, thousands of people are in the most diverse city in the U.S. to watch the World Cup....
Today: We receive an update on the effort to relocate the Space Shuttle Discovery, break down the gambling scandal surrounding former Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, talk with local performer Tamarie Cooper about her 30-year milestone, and more....
As part of their sustainable plans, the Houston World Cup host committee and other organizations developed the “Green Corridor,” a 14-mile loop from East Downtown to NRG Stadium. Transportation advocates are divided on its success....
Adrian Torres of Maximo was named Best Emerging Chef, while Evelyn Garcia and Henry Lu of JŪN won the Best Chef in Texas category.
The decision was effective immediately, according to Anita L. Vangelisti, the interim dean of the Moody College of Communication at UT. An interim general manager would be named as soon as Tuesday, she said....
Muslim delegates and attendees hoping to participate in the state Republican convention were shunned and rejected by members as they espoused themes of party unity ahead of the November election....
Texans are advised to stay informed and avoid driving through flooded areas.
On Tuesday's show: We get an update on the potential for “life-threatening flooding” this week as the Houston area faces sustained heavy rains amid a flood watch. And we find out how local chefs and restaurants fared in the annual James Beard Awards....
Events celebrating Juneteenth, the June 19 holiday that commemorates when enslaved Texans learned they were free, are scheduled throughout the week and include marches, musical performances and a poetry showcase featuring a lineup of local artists....
Episode: 2888 The Strength Through Joy Car: Hitler's Volkswagen and American Consumer Culture. Today, the "strength through joy" car.
Heavy rainfall on Monday afternoon led to street flooding across parts of north Houston, stranding several vehicles as water covered roadways near the North Freeway feeder road and West Mount Houston Road....
Flooding impacted many parts of the Greater Houston area on Monday and emergency officials are warning residents the threat is not over.KPRC 2 News reporter Corley Peel spoke with Harris County emergency management officials and was live downtown near Interstate 45 North and......
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced Monday that he has issued a disaster declaration for 101 Texas counties as severe storms continue to threaten the state. Harris County is among the counties on the list.RELATED: First tropical storm of 2026 may form in the Gulf this week and.....
A celebration of the New York Knicks' NBA championship turned tragic when police officers responding to a call about a screaming woman shot and killed the family dog....
Texas energy experts say it could take time for fuel costs to come down
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