The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1615: Learning to Use Coal
Episode: 1615 On learning to use coal. Today, we learn why we shouldn’t bring coals to Newcastle.
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Houston jeweler's killer set to get execution date 30 years after $3.5M diamond heist
Thirty years after a Houston jeweler was murdered in a multimillion-dollar diamond heist, the man convicted of killing him is set to get an execution date....
Luigi Mangione guilty plea expected to be announced in federal case Friday, sources say
It's expected that a guilty plea will be announced in connection with the federal prosecution of Luigi Mangione.
'It's not fair what they're doing to people': Tenant sues North Harris County apartments over rent dispute
At least two families at the Palms on Rolling Creek Apartments say management falsely accused them of not paying rent — and one of them has filed a lawsuit to fight back. This is the same North Harris County apartment complex KPRC 2 News reported on this week, where a judge has a...
John Mendoza Jr. shooting: Lawyer representing former Brazoria Co. Deputy says deputy didn't know gun went off
Guy Womack, the lawyer representing former Brazoria County Deputy Kevin Tippit, spoke with FOX 26 on Thursday evening after Tippit was indicted this week for the shooting death of John Mendoza Jr that occurred in July....
Alleged shooter claims self-defense after man fatally shot in W. Houston
A man is dead and another man has turned himself in after a shooting on Houston’s west side Thursday evening. It happened at 2816 Walnut Bend Lane. Lt. Larry Crowson said there was some sort of argument that escalated into the shooting. It is unclear what the argument was about a...
D23 2026: Everything to know about Disney's ultimate fan expo
Disney fans, assemble! Here's what to know about D23 2026, Disney's ultimate fan event in Anaheim, California.
2-year-old girl allegedly beaten by her mother's boyfriend has died, HCSO says
A 2-year-old girl who prosecutors allege was punched and stomped on by her mother's boyfriend has died, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office....
Viral TikTok highlights persistent Houston railroad crossing failures—and the legal hurdles preventing fixes
Drivers in northwest Houston are facing recurring, hours-long traffic gridlocks due to malfunctioning crossing gates on Pinemont Drive that lower and freeze even when no train is present. The ongoing frustration led one local to physically hold up the 40-pound gate for two hours ...
Alabama man put to death for murder of 5-year-old girl in last of 3 US executions in a day, including in TN and OK
Tennessee, Alabama, and Oklahoma executed inmates Thursday, the first time in nearly 16 years that three people were put to death on the same day in the U.S....
Houston weather: Warm, humid weather to remain for Friday, spotty storms possible
Very warm and humid weather will continue across Southeast Texas. Houston should climb into the middle to upper 90s, with plenty of sunshine and humidity making it feel even hotter....
Disney and Formula 1 extend partnership through 2028, adding Pixar's 'Cars'
Disney and Formula 1 are extending their collaboration through 2028, introducing Disney and Pixar's "Cars" to the global program with Lightning McQueen racing into the Formula 1 Gran Premio d'Italia at Monza....
Overturned truck hauling dirt prompts closure of SB lanes of E. Sam Houston Tollway, officials say
A semi-truck hauling dirt overturned, forcing the closure of the southbound lanes of the East Sam Houston Tollway on Thursday afternoon, according to the Harris County Precinct 8 Constable's Office....
Hot with a few showers possible Friday
We're tracking another batch of tropical moisture that should boost our rain chances a little on Friday. Next week a heat ridge will bring us dry weather with near triple-digit temperatures....
DFW Airport could soon be adding more Islamic foot-washing stations
More foot-washing stations for Islamic travelers could soon be added to a terminal at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
U.S. attorney confirms that FBI tests didn’t find meth in van driven by man fatally shot by ICE in Houston
Aaron Reitz did not reveal what FBI testing found in bags taken from Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s van after his July 7 shooting death. Other men in the van said the bags contained salt....
Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Beginning August 1, residents of West U can schedule a Household Hazardous Waste collection with Waste Management.
Mosquito Spraying
Beginning on Wednesday, June 10, the City's third-party pest control service will begin once (1) a week mosquito spraying through the end of August. Inclement weather could postpone spraying....
Macy's launches exclusive Disney collection: Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey balloon takes center stage
Macy's debuts Disney collection inspired by iconic Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey balloon.
New aircraft carrier heads toward Mideast after reports of issues on long-deployed USS Lincoln
The Pacific-based aircraft carrier USS George Washington has begun heading toward the Middle East, according to Navy statements and open source information on the ship's movements....
Houston Rockets launch 2026-27 regular season schedule
Mark your calendars, Rockets fans! The Rockets have announced their regular season schedule for the 2026-27 NBA season on Tuesday.
Sheriff's Office warns residents about scam calls in Liberty County
The Liberty County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a wave of scam calls in the county. They say the callers pose as law enforcement and try to intimidate people into handing over personal information or money. The Sheriff’s Office says it will never call to demand pay...
U.S. commerce secretary lauds Apple’s manufacturing expansion in Houston
U.S. President Donald Trump has implemented tariffs to try to bring more manufacturing jobs to America. Still, U.S. manufacturing jobs have declined slightly over the past 12 months....
Houston’s 2026 Pride parade is set for Saturday, when high temperatures are in the forecast
According to the National Weather Service, Houston is forecast to have a high temperature of 98 degrees on Saturday, with a heat index, or feels-like temperature, of up to 109. The parade will be held in the evening....
2-year-old girl on life support after being severely beaten dies; investigators reviewing for upgraded charges
A week after being brought unconscious with life-threatening injuries to a gas station in Spring, authorities with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office says a 2-year-old girl has died. The child’s mother, Jazmin Cisneros, as well as Cisneros’ boyfriend, Gerardo Gonzalez, are curren...
Broken engine parts shattered Ryanair plane window that passenger's head got sucked into: NTSB
Broken engine parts shattered a window on a Ryanair plane shortly after takeoff in Greece last month.
Watch the Pre-Season and Enter the Player of the Game for a chance to Win
Watch the Pre-Season and Enter the Player of the Game for a chance to Win
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (August 13, 2026)
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.
Houston law firm with ties to Trump administration declines offer to represent migrant children
A small law firm with ties to the Trump administration declined a $150 million contract to represent unaccompanied migrant children, authorities said Wednesday....
Galveston beachgoers warned about 'sea lice': What are they?
Conversations have been popping up about "sea lice" after someone posted on social media they caught a case last year in Galveston. So, what is "sea lice"?...
Dad runs 4-minute, 17-second mile while pushing daughter in stroller
Stephen Biebelhausen and his daughter Blake ran in Cleveland's Guardian Mile "Stroller Mile," potentially setting a record with their 4-minute, 17-second race time....
Who leads 2026 Texas Senate race? Latest Paxton vs. Talarico polls
Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.
Voting Rights Act
Supreme Court Decision Reshapes Voting Map Debate
Court lifts block on Texas mail-in ballot ID requirements
Identification requirements for mail-in ballots that became Texas law in 2021 can be enforced after a court ruling issued Wednesday.
Cristobal weakens in the north Atlantic, two more waves to watch
Cristobal weakens in the north Atlantic with two more waves to watch in the Atlantic.
Ex-officer accused of plotting New Orleans attack is released after grand jury declines to indict
A Louisiana grand jury in June declined to indict Christopher Gillum on a state terrorism charge that could have carried up to a 15-year sentence, court records show....
Americans near record credit card debt — strategies to lower your balance
Americans are carrying nearly a record amount of credit card debt, and new data shows a growing share of balances are seriously delinquent. Credit card balances climbed to $1.26 trillion in the second quarter of 2026, up $21 billion from the previous quarter, according to the Fed...
Rare Egyptian treasures make US debut at San Francisco's De Young Museum
The "Treasures of the Pharaohs" exhibition opens to the public Aug. 1 and runs through Jan. 31, 2027, at the De Young Museum in San Francisco.
ICE plans to spend up to $20 million on electric shock gloves for officers
The Department of Homeland Security is considering spending between $10 million and $20 million on a new type of electric shock device for ICE officers and agents. DHS published a notice Monday morning outlining plans to purchase what are known as G.L.O.V.E. devices — short for G...
Baby at center of surrogacy rights case is born in Dallas
The biological parents won a temporary restraining order against the surrogate, who tried to claim parental rights, and are with their baby, their attorneys say....
Powerball player in Illinois wins $1B lottery jackpot
A Powerball ticket sold in Illinois matched all six numbers in Wednesday night's drawing, winning an estimated $1.04 billion jackpot, according to the lottery organization....
Mystery surrounds dozens of dead sharks found at New Jersey beach
The dead sharks were scattered across roughly 10 blocks of beach in Sea Isle City, New Jersey.
New Jersey mother died saving daughter in Colombia earthquake, family says
A New Jersey woman died while trying to save one of her daughters during a powerful earthquake that caused widespread destruction in Colombia.
Hombre de Spring detenido con fianza de $1 millón tras niña presuntamente pisoteada y en soporte vital
Un hombre de Spring está detenido con una fianza de $1 millón después de que investigadores dicen que lesionó gravemente a la hija de 2 años de su novia — repetidamente — en el transcurso de varios días. Gerardo Gonzalez enfrenta un cargo de lesiones a un menor. Los fiscales dice...
'Profoundly corrupt': Trump sued in federal court over selling early access to Truth Social posts
A federal lawsuit accuses the Trump administration of violating the First Amendment by selling special advance access to Truth Social posts before they go public....
Spring man held on $1 million bond after toddler allegedly stomped, left on life support
A Spring man is being held on a $1 million bond after investigators say he severely injured his girlfriend’s 2-year-old daughter — repeatedly — over the course of several days. Gerardo Gonzalez is charged with injury to a child. Prosecutors say the charge could be upgraded depend...
WNBA denounces 'bad-faith' transgender debate and says league has no eligibility issues
The WNBA on Wednesday criticized those trying to create a narrative about transgender women playing in the league.
16 hospitalized after lighting strike at Ohio correctional facility
A lightning strike at Grafton Correctional Institution sent 16 incarcerated people to hospital for treatment Wednesday evening
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2630: Determinism and the Many Worlds Interpretation
Episode: 2630 Determinism and the many worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics. Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow.
Texas City man found dead in Moses Lake after extensive search by first responders, officials say
A missing boater was found dead in Moses Lake after an extensive search by first responders, according to Texas City officials.
Management reacts, Judge orders Palms on Rolling Creek apartments to fix safety hazards after years of tenant complaints
A North Harris County apartment complex is under a court order to make safety improvements and keep tenants better informed, following years of complaints and legal action by the Harris County Attorney’s Office. The Palms on Rolling Creek Apartments, owned by Globix Palms Rolling...
Texas City: Missing person found dead at Moses Lake following extensive search
An active search is underway for a missing person at Moses Lake in Texas City, officials said.
Don Toliver Houston concert: Man caught with gun at security checkpoint, concert ends earlier than expected
The sold-out Don Toliver concert at Houston's Toyota Center ended a little earlier than expected following a security incident on Tuesday evening.
Houston Humane Society opens stand-alone clinic giving pet owners cheaper alternatives
The Houston Humane Society says it's been planning on opening a stand-alone clinic for years.
ICE plans to give officers gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks intended to gain compliance from combative individuals....
Lionel Messi shares tribute to late father Jorge, expresses doubts about continuing to play soccer
Lionel Messi shared a tribute to his late father, Jorge, on social media, opening up about how difficult it was to lead Argentina to the World Cup final....
Stalled trains rack up thousands of complaints each year, data shows
13 Investigates found thousands of complaints made by Houston residents to the federal government about trains blocking intersections across the City of Houston....
New details on Crystal Ballroom at the Rice closure as couples await refunds
A bride impacted by the sudden closure of the Crystal Ballroom at the Rice in Downtown Houston has shared a new email with FOX 26 that provides more details about why the venue allegedly shut down....
$1 billion Powerball jackpot has Houstonians dreaming big — here’s what experts say winners should do first
Someone could become a billionaire Wednesday night. The Powerball jackpot for the Aug. 12 drawing has climbed to an estimated $1 billion, making it the eighth-largest jackpot in Powerball history and the largest U.S. lottery jackpot offered so far in 2026. The estimated one-time ...
Bellaire attempted armored vehicle robbery: Court documents reveal new details
Court documents are revealing new details following an attempted armored vehicle robbery that occurred last week in Bellaire.
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