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HOUSTON (FOX 26) – If you rent or rent out your home on Airbnb in Houston, you may have noticed a new local tax show up on your total fees. Last week, a new tax agreement between the popular, home rental platform and local government agency, Houston First Corporation, went into effect. Starting July 1st, Airbnb’s in Houston will pay an additional 7 percent local hotel occupancy tax. The tax will be added to the…

In the United States, nearly 1.5 million Americans attempt suicide every year. In Texas, one person dies by suicide every two hours. Yet, Texas is one of the worst states in the country when it comes to providing care for people with a mental illness. That is why FOX 26 is taking an in depth look at this growing epidemic. Denise Middleton has been working on this project for several weeks. Recent reports from various…

HOUSTON – The KPRC 2 Severe Weather Team is watching an area of low pressure that has slowly slid into the Gulf of Mexico this week, which will likely develop into a tropical depression by Thursday morning. Hurricane hunters are expected to fly into the system Wednesday, which will provide more information about the location of the storm and possible organization. That information will help create a more accurate forecast. Here’s a closer look at…

A trough of low pressure over the South may turn into a tropical system, according to the National Hurricane Center. A trough of low pressure over the South may turn into a tropical system, according to the National Hurricane Center. Photo: National Weather Service Photo: National Weather Service Image 1 of / 23 Caption Close Image 1 of 23 A trough of low pressure over the South may turn into a tropical system, according to…

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a sweltering capital threatened by storms, the traditional Fourth of July parade Thursday served as a warm-up act to a distinctly nontraditional evening event at the Lincoln Memorial, where President Donald Trump made plans to command the stage against the backdrop of a show of military muscle. Protesters unimpressed by his “Salute to America” program inflated a roly-poly balloon depicting Trump as an angry, diaper-clad baby. With his decision to add…

Forecasters predict more scattered showers and thunderstorms for the Houston area Tuesday. >> Click through the following gallery to see flooding photos from Monday, June 25, in Houston. Forecasters predict more scattered showers and thunderstorms for the Houston area Tuesday. >> Click through the following gallery to see flooding photos from Monday, June 25, in Houston. Photo: National Weather Service Photo: National Weather Service Image 1 of / 32 Caption Close Image 1 of 32…

HOUSTON – Judge Hidalgo, Mayor Turner working together to be ready With the start of the 2019 hurricane season, the leaders of Harris County and the city of Houston say they are as ready as they can be. “The departments are meeting almost every week and sometimes several times a week between the city and the county,” said Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner. “Just like we’re sitting side by side, we’re working side by side together.”…

HOUSTON – Throughout the summer, KPRC2 will be featuring Houston’s many water parks in hopes of inspiring fun for you and your family. Sunday’s featured water park: Hurricane Harbor Splashtown The slides: Among those for thrill seekers are the Big Spin and Paradise Plunge, but there are also two interactive areas for kids as well as a lazy river and some rides the whole family can go on together. Kid-friendly rides: There are a variety of rides…

HOUSTON – Gone are the days of the blanket alert for heavy rainfall in your area.  The Harris County Flood Control District has released a program for smartphone users, allowing them to receive custom alerts. How it works The Flood Warning System website provides residents the ability to sign up and receive automated water level and rainfall alerts delivered via text message, email or both, according to a news release from the district. Those interested can sign…

HOUSTON — When there’s heavy rain in the Houston region, residents can get a text message right to their phone to warn them about flood risks. The new text and email alert program launched Tuesday in Harris County and the surrounding areas. More than 250 flood gauges from 10 counties, cities and water authorities are part of the network. The new alert system covers Harris, Montgomery, Fort Bend, Brazoria, Galveston and Waller counties. It also…

A brief EF-1 tornado with wind speeds of 95 mph occurred in Arlington Sunday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service Fort Worth. A brief EF-1 tornado with wind speeds of 95 mph occurred in Arlington Sunday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service Fort Worth. Photo: National Weather Service Fort Worth Photo: National Weather Service Fort Worth Image 1 of / 15 Caption Close Image 1 of 15 A brief EF-1 tornado with wind…

HOUSTON — Thousands of passengers are in a game of ‘hurry up and wait’ as flights across the U.S. are delayed, some by several hours, because of bad weather across the country.   Josh Kuykendal is crossing his fingers he will be able to board a 9 p.m. plane bound for Seattle Monday night. The Houstonian was supposed to arrive in Washington just before midnight the day before but severe weather across Houston ruined his…

HOUSTON — Thousands of passengers are in a game of ‘hurry up and wait’ as flights across the U.S. are delayed, some by several hours, because of bad weather across the country.   Josh Kuykendal is crossing his fingers he will be able to board a 9 p.m. plane bound for Seattle Monday night. The Houstonian was supposed to arrive in Washington just before midnight the day before but severe weather across Houston ruined his…

By Peter Dawson, Chron.com / Houston Chronicle Published 9:50 am CDT, Monday, June 17, 2019 >>>Click through to see some of the most significant bills signed into law by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott during the latest session of the Texas Legislature.  (Jon Shapley / Houston Chronicle ) >>>Click through to see some of the most significant bills signed into law by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott during the latest session of the Texas Legislature.  (Jon Shapley /…

The National Weather Service has issued a significant weather advisory for the Houston area. Frequent lightning strikes are occurring with the thunderstor The National Weather Service has issued a significant weather advisory for the Houston area. Frequent lightning strikes are occurring with the thunderstor Photo: NWS Photo: NWS Image 1 of / 5 Caption Close Image 1 of 5 The National Weather Service has issued a significant weather advisory for the Houston area. Frequent lightning…