Several new laws across the country will be going into effect in July, but this one specific law will impact Texans.In January, more than 30 new laws went into effect in Texas, bringing significant changes that impacted Texans across business, law enforcement, housing, technology and more.You can...
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The justices said Tuesday they will take up appeals asking the court to strike down bans on the AR-15 and similar semiautomatic firearms in Connecticut and the Chicago area.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday erased limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates for Congress and president, striking down a federal election law that is more than 50 years old.
The Saharan haze will move out Tuesday, and pattern change will bring back rain showers to clean up the air in early July.
The Supreme Court of the United States issued a ruling Tuesday upholding state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletic teams.
An Adolf Hitler baby photo in a Paramus, New Jersey East Brook Middle School yearbook sparked an investigation.
Lebron James will continue his NBA career during the 2026-27 season but has informed the Lakers that the franchise can move on without him.
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape workplaces around the world, many workers are wondering whether their jobs could eventually be automated.A new study from IT Asset Management Group (IT-AMG) took an unconventional approach to finding out. Researchers asked Google’s Gemini 3.5 Flash ...
Tom Kean Jr., the New Jersey Republican who's been away from Congress for almost four months with an unspecified medical condition, has returned to say he had been treated for depression.
Pearland authorities are asking for help identifying a third suspect accused of physically assaulting and robbing an elderly victim outside a Pearland Walgreens pharmacy.
Texas lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are reacting after the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that President Donald Trump's 2025 executive order declaring that children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.
Prosecutors in Michigan say the parents of a 7-year-old boy who weighed 255 pounds when he died have been charged with murder.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected President Donald Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship in the U.S. by executive order.
Fireworks are a staple of Fourth of July celebrations, but veterinarians say they can pose serious risks for pets.New data from pet medical insurance provider Trupanion found that hundreds of cats and dogs have been injured by fireworks around the Independence Day holiday over the past several ye...
Vibration plates have become the latest fitness trend on social media, with influencers claiming the machines can help people lose weight simply by standing on them.But do the devices actually live up to the hype?According to Dr. Haris Vakil, a primary care and sports medicine physician at Housto...
Mosquitoes are working overtime this summer season, so bad that Fort Bend County has started spraying from above to help control the population.And experts say they can leave you with much more than itchy bites and welts and make you really sick.Mosquitoes carry diseases like West Nile, Zika, and...
Experts share why millions of people lost their Affordable Care Act health insurance plans this year after federal subsidies expired.
Season 2 of 'X-Men '97' streams July 1 on Disney+ with a special three-episode premiere.
A threatening heat dome will engulf the central and eastern U.S. this week with heat index temperatures soaring into the triple-digits in some areas.
Several new laws across the country will be going into effect in July, but this one specific law will impact Texans.In January, more than 30 new laws went into effect in Texas, bringing significant changes that impacted Texans across business, law enforcement, housing, technology and more.You can...
A major shakeup to the federal student loan system affecting millions of borrowers will take effect July 1.
Students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing, physical therapy and several other fields will now be eligible for higher student loan limits
Officials said a person is in custody after 20 people, including one with a disability, had to be rescued from the 2-alarm fire Tuesday morning
Officials say firefighters rescued about 20 residents from a Houston apartment complex during a fire Tuesday morning.
A University of Texas Medical Branch security officer was physically attacked after protecting an employee from an unknown driver, according to officials.
The memorandum, titled “Lowering the Cost of Living by Promoting the Freedom to Fix,” directs federal agencies to evaluate policies that may limit consumers’ ability to repair their own vehicles or choose where to have repairs performed. It does not create any new laws or immediately change what ...
Bestwork Industries for the Blind in Cherry Hill, New Jersey is a nonprofit dedicated to serving, training and employing those with visual impairments
Christina Grimmie's life was cut short 10 years ago. Yet, the talented singer left a legacy of music, kindness, and charity.
A JetBlue Airways pilot reported hitting a drone as the flight was on approach for landing at JFK Airport on Monday morning.
Sportsbook operators anticipated this year's World Cup would set betting records because the major elements were aligned.
As thousands of soccer fans descend on Houston for FIFA World Cup festivities, a local law firm is stepping up to help supporters celebrate safely.JD Silva & Associates is offering complimentary Lyft rides for fans departing Houston Stadium and the official FIFA Fan Fest through the holiday weeke...
If you’re planning a Fourth of July cookout and looking for a plant-based option, there’s a new item headed to H-E-B.Beyond Meat announced its new Beyond Steak Filet is making its retail debut at H-E-B stores, giving Texas shoppers a chance to try the product for the first time without ordering i...
Galveston police are searching for a man accused of assaulting a University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) security officer early Sunday morning.According to the University of Texas Medical Branch Police Department, the incident happened just before 6 a.m. Sunday on Market Street in Galveston.Maj...
The tropics remain relatively quiet for the end of June and heading into July. There is one region in each basin though to watch for possible development over the next 7 days.
Millions of current and future student loan borrowers will see major changes beginning July 1 as a sweeping overhaul of the federal student loan system takes effect.The changes, included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, impact repayment plans, borrowing limits and loan forgiveness programs. Whi...
There are two confirmed human cases of West Nile virus in the Houston area — one positive case in Harris County and one in Montgomery County.
A Houston-area pastor convicted in an online child sex sting is scheduled to be released from prison Tuesday after serving less than half of his 25-year sentence.
The parents of Eloise Peck, one of the 27 victims killed during last year's flooding at Camp Mystic, remember her through their Living For Lulu Foundation.
Nearly a year after 8-year-old Hadley Hanna died in the Camp Mystic flood, her parents are honoring her legacy by advocating for stronger camp safety while helping other children through the Hugs From Hadley Foundation.
A Texas City homeowner says roof leaks began after solar panels were installed in 2024. FOX 26 reviewed contracts, warranty documents, emails and text messages and obtained a response from Starlight Solar while investigating the homeowner's claims.
The University of Texas Medical Branch is asking for the public's help in searching for a suspect accused of assaulting a security officer in Galveston.
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