Spirit Airlines closure cost nearly 1,000 Texans their jobs

Nearly 1,000 Texans were left without jobs when Spirit Airlines suddenly shuttered last weekend, according to data from the Texas Workforce Commission.

2 Texas cities in top 10 for most mosquito-infested hubs

Several Texas metropolitan areas remain among the most mosquito-infested hubs in the country, according to an annual report released Monday.

Texas' economic forecast weakens as international hotel bookings lag ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

Texas World Cup organizers are shifting focus from ticket sales to traveler spending as a new study warns that high costs may be pricing out the high-spending international visitors needed for a true economic win.

Texas gas prices rise as national average spikes again

Texas prices for a gallon of gas are trending up again as oil prices climbed above $100 per barrel, according to AAA.

Houston rep's first US bill targets Abbott's 'weaponization' of vacant seat: 'We had no voice'

As his first act as the U.S. representative for part of the Houston area, Christian D. Menefee has filed a bill to force state governors to fill vacant House seats within a reasonable time frame. 

Houston business owner gets prison time over $1.6M in unpaid taxes

A Houston business owner and former CPA has been sentenced to prison for failing to pay over $1.6 million in taxes withheld from his employees' wages. 

Paxton accuses Houston-area business of running birth tourism scheme

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is accusing a Houston-area business of running a “birth-tourism” operation, coaching clients through visa scrutiny and falsely advertising medical and nursing services.

More alligator sightings in Houston area during mating season

It’s alligator mating season, which means there have been more gator sightings across the Houston area. Wildlife experts say this is a normal, seasonal pattern, but it also means residents should be cautious when spending time outdoors near water.

American Airlines says no thanks to United merger

The idea of a merger between American Airlines and United Airlines appears to be going nowhere.

Will tailgating be allowed at Texas World Cup matches?

Reports circulated widely this week that an American football tradition would not be allowed during the World Cup, but that news has since become confused amid a flurry of official statements.

Ashanti Allen found dead: Suspect wanted for capital murder of pregnant Houston woman

Houston police say Kevin Faux, 24, is wanted for capital murder in the death of Ashanti Allen, a pregnant woman who was found dead six days after she was reported missing.

Texas doctor accused of illegally selling millions of opioid pills

A Texas doctor has been accused of illegally prescribing and distributing millions of opioid pills to be resold on the streets for profit. 

Judge orders release of Army reservist’s wife after hearing in immigration detention case

In an update to a case FOX 26 reported on last week, a Texas Army reservist says his wife will be released from detention after a federal judge ruled her due process rights were violated following a scheduled immigration check-in in December.

Artemis II mission: The road to the Moon runs through Texas

As NASA prepares for the historic Artemis II mission, Texas is reinforcing its role as the primary hub for America’s return to the moon.

Illinois stuns Houston 65-55 in Sweet 16, faces Iowa in South Region Final

The No. 3 seed Illinois Fighting Illini advanced to the Elite Eight by stifling the No. 2 seed Houston Cougars in a 65-55 defensive victory during the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

Texas metros make up 4 of top 10 in latest US census growth data

While the latest U.S. census data finds slow growth affecting large metros across the nation as a whole, four Texas areas were listed among the top 10 fastest-growing.