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Authorities in Montgomery County have arrested two women as part of an ongoing child abuse investigation.

Texans will have to change our clocks on Nov. 2, 2025, despite a law to keep us on DST.

East Sunset Heights residents express frustration over the delayed park project, with construction now slated for February 2026.

Investigators are still working to learn what led up to a horrific tragedy in Brazoria County where a mother is accused of shooting her four children, killing two of them.

Oninda Romelus, of Porter, Texas, has bonds totaling $14 million on two charges of murder and two charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Hakeem Jeffries said the White House "has gone radio silent" since a meeting in the Oval Office last week.

She’s accused of shooting her four children — two didn’t survive. Here’s what we’ve learned about Texas mother Oninda Romelus and the ongoing investigation.

Wall Street keeps setting more records, and excitement about the artificial-intelligence industry keeps leading the way.

A criminal case involving Liberty County Pct. 3 Commissioner David Shirell Whitmire, who is accused of using his public office to solicit sex and exploit a woman desperate for help with a child custody case, is now in the hands of the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office, according to court documents.

Houston advocates are calling for urgent action to fight sex trafficking before the 2026 World Cup brings the world — and new risks — to the city.

All 19 million registered voters in Texas will decide on 17 proposed constitutional amendments put on the ballot by the state legislature and Governor Abbott.

Residents say speeding vehicles keep crashing into their fences, raising safety concerns and costing them thousands in repair costs.

The final trailer for "Predator: Badlands" teases the explosive next chapter in the "Predator" franchise. The film stars Elle Fanning as Thia, a survivor who forges an uneasy alliance with a young Predator outcast as they face terrifying new threats across a hostile planet. 

If you need to head north, you should consider Bissonnet or Richmond, depending on where you're heading.

The main northbound lanes on the Southwest Freeway at Weslayan Street are closed following a three-vehicle crash, according to Houston TranStar.

The 21-year-old was with his family when they said he went under the water.

Sean "Diddy" Combs' attorneys asked Judge Arun Subramanian to recommend to the Bureau of Prisons that Combs be sent to FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey.

It will continue to feel more like summer than fall until a front arrives later this week to bring back seasonal temperatures.

A Liberty police officer has been suspended after accusations he accessed the father of three children who were pulled from a pond last week while he was in jail on unrelated charges.

The fire at the ONEOK plant on SH 146 in Chambers County sent three workers to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, a spokesman said.

Despite Trump ordering Israel to stop the bombing, Israeli forces continued to pound Gaza with airstrikes/

Pct. 4 said a deputy fired shots when the suspect began driving toward them. The suspect was taken into custody with K-9 assistance and transported to the hospital for a dog bite.

Talk about a pleasant surprise! "Dancing with the Stars" judge Derek Hough crashes family reunion celebration in the cutest way. You can watch him on "DWTS" Tuesdays on ABC and Disney+.

A town hall meeting in La Marque over the weekend turned into what the mayor called chaos, as the city faces a tough financial situation.

Rain chances aren’t super high as we start the work week, but there are still some pop-up showers and storms across the area Monday.

The chase ended near Spring Stuebner and Gosling Road.

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DJ Corchin is a Chicago-area author with many award-winning books. His newest is called "A Million Yes's" and it's all about healthy boundaries.

Freeform's "30 Days of Disney" returns this November with a monthlong lineup of beloved classics and modern favorites. From "Cinderella" and "Toy Story" to "The Santa Clause," it's the perfect way to cozy up and celebrate the magic of Disney all season long.

A major I-10 traffic switch near downtown Houston begins Oct. 24, with lane reductions and long-term connector closures tied to the White Oak Bayou project.

Prime Big Deal Days are almost here, and here is everything you need to know, including some of the best early deals, with savings on tech, fashion and more.

Rescue workers are helping hundreds of hikers trapped by heavy snow at a tourist camp on Mount Everest in Tibet.

ICE is spending millions of dollars on television advertising in select metro areas around the country, an Associated Press tally found, aimed at recruiting local officers frustrated with their cities' restrictions on immigration enforcement into President Donald Trump's mass deportation efforts.

Officials said the incident happened at about 11 a.m. at one of the industrial facilities near SH-146, but did not release additional information on what led up to it.

Select Houston ZIP codes are defying national trends, with homes selling 40% faster than before the pandemic.

An explosion at an oil refinery Monday morning left three people with minor injuries.

A man is accused of kidnapping a student near Aldine High School and injecting him with an unknown substance.

The video is sparking a fierce debate over whether babies should be allowed to stay in restaurants when they get a little loud.

KPRC 2 has obtained court documents that detail the state of mind of a woman accused of shooting all four of her children early Saturday in Brazoria County.

The Supreme Court rejected an appeal from Ghislaine Maxwell, the imprisoned former girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein.

A majority of the proposed constitutional amendments address tax cuts for homeowners and businesses.

Texas A&M has appointed former state senator and Aggie alum Tommy Williams as interim president, stepping in after Mark Welsh’s resignation.

At this point, we don't know about what led to the hazmat siuation.

A chase in Harris County ended with shots fired and a suspect in custody on Monday afternoon, authorities say.

“International events like the World Cup bring an influx of visitors, and we need to make sure Houston is prepared,” Organizers said in a news release. “We cannot wait until the international spotlight is on us — we must act before that wave hits.“

A new center in Richmond is helping Texas families of children with special needs find care, support, and hope when traditional daycares turn them away.

The Porter, Texas mother accused of shooting her four kids in Brazoria County was previously arrested in Fayette County, Georgia in April of 2022.

Court documents revealed disturbing new details about the Montgomery County mother, Oninda Romelus, accused of shooting and killing two of her children and injuring two others over the weekend.

The deadline for Texans to register to vote in the November election is Oct. 6.

The Houston congressman is giving up his safe seat after just two terms, scrambling the contest between incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton.

The trial of Sarah Jean Hartsfield continued into a second week on Monday. She is charged with the murder of her husband in Chambers County. Follow along with the testimony.

The second week of testimony in Sarah Hartsfield’s insulin murder trial begans today.

Our next tropical system forms this week in the Atlantic Ocean

The winner will get four tickets, parking passes, food, and more!

The tickets are for the show on October 28

A semi-truck struck the Houston Avenue bridge Sunday night, blocking multiple lanes on the I-10 Katy Freeway.

A staff member was taken to the hospital after a hazmat incident at Lee High School in Baytown, the fire department says.

Demari Ossain Alston and Trinity Nyomi Perez are facing felony charges in the death of their 2-month-old son. Their son was pronounced dead on September 11, 2024 in Houston.

A passenger on a United Airlines flight was arrested after attempting to open a cabin door at Bush Airport.

The Houston Avenue bride on I-10 has been struck again by an 18-wheeler Sunday night.

A search is underway for a swimmer who went missing at Galveston beach Saturday morning

A 31-year-old woman allegedly shot her four children, killing two of them, early Saturday morning. The woman is reportedly being held on a $14 million bond for four charges.

Jaylin Noel did the Ray Lewis dance right after a fourth-quarter touchdown in Houston's blowout win on Sunday.

Investigators spent 12 hours searching a Porter home possibly linked to the Angleton shooting, where children were killed and injured.

Three people were found dead in western Dallas early Sunday following a report of a shooting, police say.

The owner of a storage shed in Pasadena was treated for hand burns after a fire on Sunday.

Separate investigations are being open into an officer-involved shooting that killed a man in northeast Houston on Sunday. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez shares what police say happened.

A woman is being held on a $14 million bond for allegedly shooting her children in Brazoria County early Saturday morning. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour shared the Sunday update.

A 31-year-old woman has been charged for allegedly shooting her children in Brazoria County, killing two of them.

A mother has been arrested for allegedly shooting her four kids, two of them fatally, in Brazoria County on Saturday, Oct. 4. The sheriff's office provided information on Sunday afternoon.

Just before 11 a.m. Sunday, crews were called to Pasadena Trails off Pasadena Boulevard near Red Bluff Road.

Police say a stalled Nissan was in one of the lanes when it was struck from behind by a Jeep.

The East Freeway was shut down for several hours after a deadly crash early this morning.

Police say a driver in a stalled vehicle on I-10 was struck from behind early Sunday morning. It's not clear if charges will be filed at this time.

Police say a man was shot inside Sekai on St. Emanuel Street. Anyone with more information can call Crime Stoppers or Houston Police.

A man is said to be in stable condition after he was shot inside Sekai on St. Emanuel Street.

Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III said he and his family were involved in a "scary crash" in Texas on Friday.

Police say two people were reportedly found shot on Meadowlake Road, and two others “appeared to have been assaulted."

A paddleboarder in Galveston died despite rescue efforts after being pulled from the water on Saturday afternoon.

The "Bachelor" alum and former "Dancing With The Stars" contestant was arrested on a complaint of DWI in North Texas, police say.

According to a Facebook by by The Woodlands Fire Department, the van driver was able to get out of the vehicle without help and declined medical treatment.

Corrigan-Camden ISD mourns the loss of student Daniel Rivera, who died after a medical emergency at a football game.

No injuries have been reported in the fire. Smoke from the flames could be seen from traffic cameras along the Sam Houston Tollway.

Mayor Whitmire wasn't at the governor's news conference on Wednesday, but his office released a statement Thursday.

Ann Walters and her family own the farm in Hale County, north of Lubbock. She said NASA had been looking for the equipment after the Texas wind blew it off course.

Tenants at a Deer Park apartment complex are demanding answers after the city threatened to disconnect water service over unpaid bills.

Now vandals have damaged his iconic ride—but that's not stopping him. "I always believe in my community," he says.

The 16-year-old was stabbed multiple times and found in a field across from a hotel near I-10 and North Shepherd.

She's lived with this problem for five years. It's made her home dangerous and her yard inaccessible.

Peter Luna said their cars were broken into multiple times and they heard gunshots almost nightly at the Life at Jackson Square apartments on North Braeswood.

They got together for a conversation hosted by our partners at the Houston Business Journal.

Residents said they are finally getting a good night's sleep.

Construction workers were back on the job Friday at the high-rise, but 6 remain hospitalized and Texas Avenue and Austin Street are still closed.

A longtime resident of Houston is facing a daunting challenge after a tree in her neighbor’s yard fell during Hurricane Beryl, causing significant damage to her property.