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FOX 26's Tom Zizka and John Dawson cover the top afternoon reports from Houston and beyond for Jan. 31, 2026.

Carl Channing Spence, a 40-year-old resident of Mont Belvieu, pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court to operating what prosecutors describe as a $2.1 million Ponzi-style investment scheme that relied on personal relationships. Authorities say he promised consistent, high returns while falsifying account statements...

After buying an old local grocery store that went out of business, the owner of Lake Conroe Ace Hardware turned to social media in hopes he won't be the next store out of business. He shared his story with FOX 26's Tom Zizka.

ROMAN FOREST, Texas - A Conroe man has been arrested for felony illegal dumping after an investigation by the Montgomery County Precinct 4 Constable's Office. Travis Dando, a 28-year-old from Conroe, Texas, was taken into custody following a complaint on Appian Way in Roman Forest. The arrest was made by the...

HOUSTON – When life throws unexpected challenges your way, selling a home can quickly feel overwhelming. From costly repairs to endless showings and long waits for buyers, the traditional real estate process isn’t always the best option — especially for homeowners dealing with medical issues, financial stress, or...

When a broken pit threatened a major cook, Houston barbecue pitmasters rallied to help a fellow pitmaster get the job done.

I was born and raised in Houston, Texas. It’s the city that shaped me, the place where my family built a life, and the place where I believed I would be safest bringing a child into the world. Houston is home to the world’s largest medical center and is often held up as a symbol of medical excellence and innovation....

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Houston, Texas – Texas heads into the Feb 5–9 period under a noticeably split temperature pattern, with warmer-than-normal conditions settling over the Panhandle and western parts of the state while...

HOUSTON, TX – Houston Police officers responded to a shooting call around 10 p.m. near the intersection of Evelyn and Fulton. Upon arrival, officers located an adult Hispanic male with gunshot wounds to the stomach and face. He was transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. Police said...

HOUSTON — Houston police are investigating a shooting that left six people injured Saturday evening in northeast Houston. According to police, officers were dispersing a large trail-ride crowd on Homestead Road. Investigators said an altercation broke out behind a strip center, and multiple people began shooting at...