# FOX 26 Houston: News

> Houston Texas region breaking news with up-to-date alerts and live video.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fox.droid.foxkriv](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fox.droid.foxkriv)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.fox.droid.foxkriv`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Fox Television Stations, Inc.
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 221,909
- **Rating:** 4.23 / 5 (1,876 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.51.1
- **Last updated:** 2024-02-23
- **First published:** 2015-01-26
- **Size:** 35 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-03-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fox.droid.foxkriv)
- **Website:** [https://www.fox26houston.com/](https://www.fox26houston.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.fox26houston.com/privacy-policy](http://www.fox26houston.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

"FOX 26 Houston: News" is an Android app that keeps you connected with breaking news, live streaming, and weather updates in the Houston area. Get localized news on sports, politics, and more, along with alerts and interactive radar features to keep you informed. Follow FOX 26 for live updates and engage with the community on social media.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_INTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Keeps users updated on local news and weather events such as hurricanes and tornadoes
- Fast and informative with timely updates
- Useful notifications regarding important local events

### Cons

- Too many ads, interrupting the user experience
- Overabundance of notifications that are often not urgent or useful
- Issues with app navigation and linking from notifications to relevant stories

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fox.droid.foxkriv)