Fox 26 Houston

Fox 26 Houston is a news station that provides coverage on various topics such as weather, crime, politics, and community events. The site reports on local happenings in Houston and its surrounding areas with a focus on timely and relevant information for residents. The articles provided show minor contradictions in details about storms and power outages but overall present accurate information. There is no clear bias in the reporting, although there is an instance of deceptive reporting regarding a shooting incident. The site has no major conflicts of interest.

84%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This news site has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on its reporting.

Bias

95%

Examples:

  • The articles provided show no clear bias.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • There are no major conflicts of interest reported.

Contradictions

84%

Examples:

  • There are minor contradictions in some of the articles, such as details about the location and severity of storms and power outages.

Deceptions

80%

Examples:

  • The article about the shooting at Lakewood Church in Houston is deceptive in its reporting of injuries and the search for explosives.

Recent Articles

  • Hurricane Beryl Rapidly Intensifies into Category 4 Storm, Threatening Caribbean and Mexico

    Hurricane Beryl Rapidly Intensifies into Category 4 Storm, Threatening Caribbean and Mexico

    Broke On: Monday, 01 July 2024 Hurricane Beryl rapidly intensified into a Category 4 storm in just 48 hours, leaving the Atlantic and heading towards the Caribbean. Residents prepare as warnings are issued for Barbados, St. Lucia, and Jamaica. Tropical Depression 3 also forms in the Gulf of Mexico, expected to become a tropical storm by Sunday night.
  • Two Men Charged with Capital Murder in Death of 12-Year-Old Girl Jocelyn Nungaray: Suspects Speak with Victim at Restaurant Before Fatal Strangulation

    Two Men Charged with Capital Murder in Death of 12-Year-Old Girl Jocelyn Nungaray: Suspects Speak with Victim at Restaurant Before Fatal Strangulation

    Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024 Two men, Johan Jose Rangel Martinez and Franklin Jose Pena Ramos, have been charged with capital murder in the strangulation of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray in Houston. The suspects, who are illegal immigrants and roommates, were seen speaking with Jocelyn at a restaurant before accompanying her to a bridge where she was killed. Police believe the suspects are responsible for Jocelyn's death and have arrested them both on capital murder charges. The results of a sexual assault exam on the victim are still pending.
  • Escaped Inmate Joshua Nigel Thomas Sanders: Dangerous Fugitive on the Run in Houston, Warns Authorities

    Escaped Inmate Joshua Nigel Thomas Sanders: Dangerous Fugitive on the Run in Houston, Warns Authorities

    Broke On: Thursday, 13 June 2024 Escaped inmate Joshua Nigel Thomas Sanders, wanted for burglary and weapon possession charges, held a staff member at knifepoint during his courthouse escape in Houston on June 13, 2024. Multiple law enforcement agencies are searching for the dangerous 5 feet 5 inch, approximately 140-pound suspect last seen wearing orange pants and a black shirt. Sanders has a lengthy criminal history and should be considered armed and dangerous.
  • Eight Lives Lost: The Devastating Impact of Houston's Storms on Families and Infrastructure

    Eight Lives Lost: The Devastating Impact of Houston's Storms on Families and Infrastructure

    Broke On: Monday, 20 May 2024 Deadly storms hit Houston, Texas, causing widespread power outages, extensive damage to downtown and surrounding areas, and resulting in at least eight deaths. The Harris County Sheriff's Office Deputy lost two of his sons' turtles in a tree incident while assisting during the storm. Recovery efforts are ongoing amidst high temperatures and poor air quality.
  • Houston Storm: Kassimer Doynov's Tree Damages House, 216,000 Without Power Amidst Nested Outages and Potential Tornadoes

    Houston Storm: Kassimer Doynov's Tree Damages House, 216,000 Without Power Amidst Nested Outages and Potential Tornadoes

    Broke On: Sunday, 19 May 2024 A devastating storm hits Houston on May 19, 2024, causing hurricane-force winds, significant damage, and millions of people to lose power. At least five deaths have been reported and restoration efforts are underway; however, some customers may face delays due to 'nested outages' and varying levels of electrical circuit damage.
  • Devastating Tornadoes and Hurricane-Force Winds: Houston Suffers Over 520,000 Power Outages and Seven Fatalities

    Devastating Tornadoes and Hurricane-Force Winds: Houston Suffers Over 520,000 Power Outages and Seven Fatalities

    Broke On: Thursday, 16 May 2024 On May 18, 2024, Houston and surrounding areas were hit by devastating storms resulting in power outages, building damage, and fatalities. Two tornadoes touched down with peak winds reaching up to 110 mph each. The first tornado damaged homes in Cypress while the second destroyed a barn in Waller County. Hurricane-force winds affected CenterPoint Energy's electric system, leaving over 520,000 customers without power. At least seven people have been killed due to storm-related incidents.
  • Three Women Contract HIV from 'Vampire Facial' Procedures at Unlicensed New Mexico Spa: CDC Investigation Reveals Infection Control Lapses

    Three Women Contract HIV from 'Vampire Facial' Procedures at Unlicensed New Mexico Spa: CDC Investigation Reveals Infection Control Lapses

    Broke On: Monday, 01 January 2018 Three women contracted HIV after undergoing 'vampire facial' procedures at an unlicensed New Mexico spa due to reused disposable tips and improper infection control practices. The popularity of these cosmetic treatments, which involve collecting and re-injecting a patient's blood for smoother skin, has increased demand for affordable alternatives but puts clients at risk when proper safety guidelines are not followed.
  • Houston Church Shooting: Off-Duty Officer Kills Woman While Child Injured

    Houston Church Shooting: Off-Duty Officer Kills Woman While Child Injured

    Broke On: Sunday, 11 February 2024 On February 11th, a woman entered Lakewood Church in Houston with a long rifle and opened fire. Two off-duty officers shot and killed the woman while she was still firing at them. One of these officers is an agent with four years of service, while the other has two years of experience as an officer.

  • Houston's Mayoral Runoff Election: A Clash of Generations and a Potential Historic Outcome

    Broke On: Thursday, 07 December 2023 State Sen. John Whitmire and U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee are the candidates in Houston's mayoral runoff election. Whitmire led the initial election with 42% of the vote, while Jackson Lee placed second with 36%. The winner will replace term-limited Mayor Sylvester Turner. If elected, Jackson Lee would become the first Black woman to serve as Houston's mayor. The election takes place against the backdrop of new state laws that curb local Democratic control over elections in Harris County.

  • Biden Administration Cancels $9 Billion in Student Debt for 125,000 Borrowers

    Broke On: Wednesday, 04 October 2023 President Biden has cancelled $9 billion in student loan debt for approximately 125,000 borrowers. The cancellation applies to borrowers who were defrauded by for-profit colleges, and those who are permanently disabled. The move has sparked criticism, with concerns about the fairness of the decision and difficulties in reaching loan servicers.