Texas legislators voice support for CROWN Act

The CROWN Act, which stands for "Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair," is a law that prohibits discrimination based on hair texture and styles, commonly associated with race. The CROWN Act addresses unfair grooming policies that have a disparate impact on Black children, women, and men.

High-speed chase ends in downtown Houston; suspect arrested

The driver has led police through several highways and feeder roads from southwest Houston to southeast Houston. At one point the driver was surrounded by officers at gunpoint but was able to maneuver past police.

Two women killed, child hurt in shooting at Texas A&M Commerce residence hall

Two women are dead and a child was hurt in a shooting in a dorm at Texas A&M in Commerce, which is located about 65 miles northeast of Dallas.

New Irving officer surprised by military son during swearing-in ceremony

One of the Irving Police Department’s newest officers was brought to tears during her swearing-in ceremony. Her son who has been stationed overseas for the past two years showed up to pin her badge.

Man wearing gas mask on plane starts panic, has to be escorted off flight

The flight was delayed an hour, according to a passenger. Those on the plane became panicked and the man eventually had to be escorted off the plane. 

Georgetown boy at center of dismissed swing set lawsuit becomes honorary Wilco deputy, SWAT team member

Colton Costa's next-door neighbors tried to sue his parents over their swing set, a swing set they bought to ensure Colton could make the most of life. The lawsuit was later dropped

Parents of Maleah Davis in custody battle over her 6-year-old brother

Maleah’s mom, Brittany Bowens, who has undergone extensive psychological assessments at the request of CPS, is in counseling and she’s asking for her mother to get custody of her 6-year-old son. A CPS caseworker testified Bowens “is not emotionally ready to take the kids.”

Homeless man ID'd as hero who saved baby during El Paso Walmart mass shooting

Authorities say they've identified a mystery man who was seen on surveillance video saving a baby during last year's mass shooting at a Walmart in Texas that killed 22 people

Houston area teens return from Kobe Bryant’s weekend tournament, devastated by the news of the legend’s death

'HE WELCOMED US': FOX 26 caught up with two teens that played in Kobe Bryant's basketball camp, which was designed to help kids who were excited about the game he loved so much. 

City of Houston pays tribute to Kobe Bryant, all victims of today’s helicopter crash

The City of Houston is honoring the victims of Sunday’s helicopter crash that killed nine people, including Lakers great Kobe Bryant and former University of Houston assistant coach John Altobelli.

Former University of Houston baseball captain 1 of 9 on chopper with Kobe Bryant

Altobelli and members of his family were passengers in the helicopter accident that also claimed the lives of the other victims, including Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, on Sunday morning in Calabasas, California.