WATCH: Fulshear police officer wrangles gator with his bare hands

It was quite the day for the Fulshear Police Department on Friday. Lt. Bill Henry tells FOX 26 that he and Officer Stewart got a call around 7 a.m. regarding a gator in the backyard of a home in the Polo Ranch Subdivision.

Unsuspecting shoppers in multiple states fall victim to 'distraction thefts'

A quiet Utah town is the latest locality plagued by "distraction thefts" against unsuspecting shoppers carried out by "interstate crime groups" – transient criminals who travel the country to steal before crossing state lines to strike elsewhere, often affiliated with Romanian and South American crime rings.

Free at-home COVID-19 test program will restart late September

The U.S. Health and Human Services agency announced the free at-home COVID-19 test program will restart in late September but have not set an exact date.

Sixteen Republican-led states sue over program to give immigrant spouses of US citizens legal status

The GOP led-states filed a lawsuit Friday to stop a federal program launched by President Joe Biden that would give immigrants without legal status who are married to American citizens a path to citizenship.

'Bizarre-looking' creature getting a helping hand from North Carolina conservationists

The hellbender is a large, aquatic salamander that favors clean, cool water, and spends most of the time under rocks. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimates that the population has dropped significantly since the 1970s.

Watch: Tears flow when cat is reunited with owner after 11 years missing

The incredible tale has captivated millions on social media, showcasing the enduring bond between a woman and her cherished, long-lost companion.

South Carolina cat reunited with owner after 11 years
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The heartwarming story has captured the attention of millions on social media, highlighting the strong bond between a woman and her beloved, long-lost companion. (Credit: Charleston Animal Society via FOX Weather)

Marijuana laws by state ahead of the 2024 presidential election

While marijuana remains illegal under federal law, dozens of U.S. states have legalized its use for adults. Here are the current laws depending on where you live.

Protestors clash with police outside the DNC
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Protests were mostly kept under control in Chicago on Thursday night. There were arrests of some protestors, though significantly less than early in the week at the Democratic National Convention.

Beyonce does not perform at DNC despite reports, speculation

On Thursday, speculation arose that Beyoncé or Taylor Swift would be a special guest at the final night of the DNC.

3-month-old baby fatally mauled by dogs in attic while parents smoked pot: NY police

Authorities say a man and woman were charged in Rochester, NY, after they left their 3-month-old baby alone in an attic with two dogs and the child was fatally mauled.