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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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)
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)
Report: Millennials have gained wealth faster than their parents did at same age
Inflation-adjusted wealth for younger Americans surged 49% since right before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Inflation-adjusted wealth for younger Americans surged 49% since right before the COVID-19 pandemic.
These are the most popular college majors, according to a new analysis
A new analysis shows which college majors have risen and fallen in popularity.
A new analysis shows which college majors have risen and fallen in popularity.
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.
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.
Arizona man in custody amid investigation into alleged threats to kill former President Donald Trump
Sheriff's officials with a southeastern Arizona county say they have taken a man who they identified as an investigative lead for threats to kill a presidential candidate into custody.
Sheriff's officials with a southeastern Arizona county say they have taken a man who they identified as an investigative lead for threats to kill a presidential candidate into custody.
Walmart partners with Burger King to offer discounted food, free Whoppers to members
Walmart's partnership with Burger King is one of many deals being offered by retailers to lure in cost-conscious consumers.
Walmart's partnership with Burger King is one of many deals being offered by retailers to lure in cost-conscious consumers.
Protestors clash with police outside the DNC
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.
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.
VIDEO: Man with machete attempts to break into home; homeowner confronts him with gun
A Liberty Hill homeowner thwarted a man's attempt to break into his home with a machete and the whole incident was captured on video.
A Liberty Hill homeowner thwarted a man's attempt to break into his home with a machete and the whole incident was captured on video.
Husband of missing Virginia woman charged with concealing a dead body
The husband of missing Virginia woman Mamta Kafle has officially been charged in connection to her disappearance.
The husband of missing Virginia woman Mamta Kafle has officially been charged in connection to her disappearance.
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.
On Thursday, speculation arose that Beyoncé or Taylor Swift would be a special guest at the final night of the DNC.
FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines: Here’s what to know
Updated COVID-19 vaccines are on their way, the FDA announced Thursday.
Updated COVID-19 vaccines are on their way, the FDA announced Thursday.
Fake watermelons held $5M worth of meth, Border Patrol says
Those weren’t seeds inside these “watermelons," Border Patrol agents say.
Those weren’t seeds inside these “watermelons," Border Patrol agents say.
Florida man accused of secretly recording young girls at Walmart with hidden GoPro
The 32-year-old man was hit with 403 counts of possession of child pornography.
The 32-year-old man was hit with 403 counts of possession of child pornography.
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.
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.



















