Jillian Hartmann

Reporter at FOX 26

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🌈☔️PRIDE PARADE POSTPONED: The Houston Pride parade was postponed on Saturday due to the weather. Organizers say the event will be rescheduled for a later date. #FOX26

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DEADLY DOMESTIC: Baytown police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide that left a man and woman dead Friday afternoon. #FOX26

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DATA CENTERS IN ALVIN? City leaders are hitting pause for now. Alvin city council approved a resolution opposing the construction and development of data centers within city limits until officials can evaluate more information about the potential impacts. #FOX26

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A mother is speaking out after her 9-year-old son was allegedly shocked by the same light pole at F.M. Law Park weeks before another boy was hospitalized after touching it. The family has now filed a lawsuit against the City of Houston, CenterPoint Energy and other parties.

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Several drivers in Spring Branch say they’re dealing with major car trouble & expensive repairs after filling up with contaminated fuel at a Circle K along Long Point Road. They’re frustrated by the lack of answers from the gas station, which is independently owned and operated.

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Two Houston bakeries were burglarized by masked men in the same night last week, including The Bearded Baker. This happened during an already difficult time for the owner, who was diagnosed with colon cancer last month and started treatment the day before the burglary. #FOX26

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A Houston woman says a half-naked man was caught on her security camera performing a lewd act outside her apartment at the Villas in the Pines senior community complex. Police say they’re investigating and still searching for the man. #FOX26

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ONLY ON FOX: A family claims their 9-year-old son was shocked by the same light pole at F.M. Law Park in southeast Houston last month, weeks before a 14-year-old boy went into cardiac arrest after touching it. #FOX26

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“I could have lost my son over a light pole.” A mother is demanding answers after her 14-year-old son was shocked by an energized light pole while playing at a city park in southeast Houston. Mayor John Whitmire says the city is currently investigating the matter. #FOX26

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BOY SHOCKED: A 14-year-old is hospitalized after authorities say he was shocked by an energized light pole while playing at F.M. Law Park in southeast Houston Tuesday night. His family says he’s lucky to be alive after going into cardiac arrest. #FOX26

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‘BAD GAS’⛽️ A driver in Spring Branch says he now needs a new engine after allegedly getting contaminated fuel at a Circle K along Long Point Road. #FOX26

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PASADENA ISD CHANGES: Pasadena ISD says McMasters Elementary and Tegeler Community School could face closure or consolidation due to declining enrollment and rising operational costs. #FOX26

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“TEEN TAKEOVER”: A nationwide trend is creating problems for businesses in the Houston area. A local roller rink says a recent takeover turned chaotic, ending with a girl being maced and police being called. #FOX26

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HISD SPECIAL EDUCATION PLAN: Parents, students and community members spoke out against Houston ISD’s proposed plan to move students receiving certain special education services into specialty schools starting in the 2026-27 school year. #FOX26

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BALLPARK VANDALIZED: Highlands Little League says someone stole copper wiring from Kaminski Park over the weekend —knocking out the field lights and impacting several teams. Repairs could cost tens of thousands of dollars. #FOX26

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The Spring Branch ISD board voted 7-0 to close Northbrook Middle School for the 2026-27 school year. Parents & community members spoke out against the closure ahead of the vote. District leaders cited declining enrollment, budget challenges and limited resources. #FOX26

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A major cyberattack is reportedly impacting Canvas, the online learning platform used by schools & colleges across the country, including in the Houston area. Some users experienced outages and login issues during finals, and hackers are allegedly threatening possible data leaks.

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FARM STAND THEFT: A Tomball family says a woman was caught on camera taking homemade goods without paying. They say the community’s support since the incident has been incredible and hope this raises awareness. #FOX26

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RIVER OAKS TRAGEDY: The family killed in a suspected murder suicide has been identifed as Matthew and Thy Mitchell and their two kids, an 8-year-old girl and 4-year-old boy. Here’s the latest on the heartbreaking case. #FOX26

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RIVER OAKS MURDER-SUICIDE: HPD released new information. Police say a 52-year-old father shot and killed a 39-year-old mother and their two children, an 8-year-old girl and 4-year-old boy, before taking his own life. #FOX26