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Texas Children's Hospital whistleblower fired after exposing alleged Medicaid fraud: report
Registered Nurse Vanessa Sivadge has been fired from the Texas Children's Hospital (TCH) after claiming to expose Medicaid fraud associated to a program providing transition-related care to minors. Sivadge had previously backed the testimony of Dr. Eithan Haim who had, according to the National Review, exposed a program giving minors...
Roughnecks Add Four More Players For 2025 UFL Season
Every week, the Houston Roughnecks continue to make moves. Earlier this week, the team signed Kirk Merritt and Sean Brown, while releasing six players. Now, they’ve agreed to terms with four more players for 2025. It’s been a busy offseason for new General Manager Will Lewis. This organization isn’t...
Key findings of Independent Review Committee's report on HPD's use of ‘suspended – lack of personnel’ code
HOUSTON — The Independent Review Committee that was tasked with reviewing the Houston Police Department's suspended incidents submitted its final report this morning during a City Council meeting Wednesday morning. The committee was appointed by Houston Mayor John Whitmire back in March. The group served as a second set...
Conn’s assets headed to auction
HOUSTON — Assets of bankrupt Top 100 retailers Conn’s HomePlus and Badcock Home Furniture &more will be going to auction. On Aug. 20 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, Judge Alfredo R. Perez approved certain bidding procedures for an auction and a hearing on the approval of the sale of all or substantially all of the debtors’ assets.
Cheers to Mr. and Mrs.
John Lathrop and Margaret Trautner (pictured) were all smiles as they tied the knot at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church with a reception following at the Junior League of Houston. Margaret is the daughter of Barbara and Kevin Trautner and was born and raised in West University. She graduated from St. John's School in 2016 and from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 2020, where she was an all-American collegiate runner. John graduated from the University of Maryland in 2021 where he was a triathlete. The couple met as graduate students at California Institute of Technology (Caltech), and they became engaged on Margaret's parents' front porch on Thanksgiving Day, 2022. Dressed in her mother’s wedding dress and veil, Margaret’s big day included wedding-party friends from St. John's School, Camp Mystic, MIT, and Caltech.
T.H. Rogers School closed due to HVAC issues
HOUSTON - T.H. Rogers School, an alternative primary and secondary public school within the Houston Independent School District, is closed today due to unresolved HVAC issues. This announcement was made in an email sent to parents. FOX 26 Houston is now on the FOX LOCAL app available through Apple TV,...
Orange County woman killed in a west Texas plane crash
KFDM 6 News is reporting that an Orange County woman was one of the two people killed in a plane crash in Odessa on Tuesday morning. The victims have been identified as the pilot, Joseph Summa, 48, of Houston, and the passenger, Joleen Weatherly, 49, of Mauriceville. Witnesses said the...
Fort Bend DA’s Office creates initiative to encourage safety on crosswalks
HOUSTON (KIAH)–The Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office is cracking down on safety. Through a crosswalk initiative that started last week, it’s an effort to keep pedestrians safe and help drivers stick to safe driving habits. Through this initiative, investigators took to several schools like Schiff Elementary...
Trendy Japanese Clothing Store Opening 5 Texas Locations
While A Few American Retailers Have Been Struggling, Another Far East Retailer Is Preparing To Invade Texas. A few months ago, we told you about the company "Daiso" which is a Japanese "dollar store" retailer that's been opening up locations all across the state at a time when American dollar stores like "Dollar Tree" and "Family Dollar" are shutting down and closing locations.
Arguing points at the Democratic National Convention on Day 2
HOUSTON - The theme on Day 2 of the DNC was "A Bold Vision for the Future," focusing on economic issues. A major campaign issue for Harris in this election is how she would handle the economy. FOX 26 Houston is now on the FOX LOCAL app available through Apple...
ASAP Bail Bonds presents Boys to Men's Tour
HOUSTON - The owners of ASAP Bail Bonds are hoping to make a difference by educating and empowering young men between the ages of 12 and 18. They are currently going from county to county, creating interactive events on what they call a Boys to Men Tour. FOX 26 Houston...
Allen Academy vs. The Emery/Weiner School Football Live Stream, TV Info - Thursday, August 22
On Thursday, August 22, The Emery/Weiner School will host Allen Academy, beginning at 6:00 PM CT. Sign up for an NFHS Network annual pass and get full access to live regular season and postseason sporting events and get 45% off compared to a monthly pass. Allen Academy vs. Emery/Weiner Game...
Parents concerned as more HISD schools deal with AC problems amid rising temperatures
HOUSTON — As students within Houston ISD settle into another semester, the district is facing questions from concerned parents about air conditioning. Last week, HISD confirmed that at least four of the district’s nearly 250 campuses dealt with air conditioning problems in the first few days of school. At the time, the district said it would work to address the issue. However, days later, it appears that the problem has only grown.
Tropical update: What's coming after Ernesto?
Ernesto is done. Well, not completely done but just not a tropical cyclone any more. This post-tropical cyclone is moving toward the northeast near 40mph, and an even faster east-northeastern motion is expected during the next day or so.
The University of Houston-Downtown Mourns the Loss of Visionary Art Professor Floyd Newsum
HOUSTON (Aug. 20, 2024) – The news of the unexpected passing of Art Professor Floyd Newsum on Wednesday, Aug. 14, sent a shockwave throughout the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) community. Through 48 years of service to the university, Professor Newsum touched thousands of lives, not only as an exceptional art teacher, but also as a mentor, colleague, friend, and tremendous supporter of the university beyond the classroom and into almost every aspect of the life of the greater community.
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