Texas astronaut Wally Funk, oldest person to go to space, dies at 87
The city of Grapevine announced Funk's death Thursday, saying she "inspired generations by breaking barriers in aviation and space exploration."
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Man accused of cutting brother's neck before barricading himself in SW Houston home, HPD says
HPD said the officers arrived and were met with the suspect brandishing knives before he barricaded himself inside the home, where SWAT officers deployed CS gas.
Weeklong preliminary hearing concludes Friday for Charlie Kirk shooting suspect Tyler Robinson: LIVE
A weeklong preliminary hearing concludes Friday for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo says she has mono, will scale back public appearances
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo says she has been diagnosed with infectious mononucleosis, commonly known as mono, after weeks of dealing with a lingering sore throat and extreme fatigue.Hidalgo shared the diagnosis Friday morning, saying she received confirmation from lab results after extensiv...
WATCH LIVE: Rep. Sylvia Garcia, DA Sean Teare to address new developments in Houston ICE shooting
U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia will host a joint press conference Friday morning to discuss the new developments in the ICE-involved shooting that killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo Tuesday in Houston’s East End.Garcia will be joined by Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare and Hugo Baldera-Ybarra, and ...
Brooke Shields joins as co-host of "Hearts of Heroes" for Season 8
Brooke Shields joins as new co-host of "Hearts of Heroes" as they take us inside heart-stopping rescues and heartwarming reunions.
Katy shooting: 19-year-old found shot dead in vehicle near FM 529, Grand Parkway
Harris County officials are investigating the deadly shooting of a 19-year-old found in a vehicle north of the Katy area.
Tropical moisture returns to Houston Friday, rain chances climb through the weekend
Tropical moisture is coming back, and when it combines with a summer front, storm chances will climb even higher early next week.
Tropics remain quiet, Saharan dust could return this week
The tropics remain relatively quiet for July, no complaints here.
19-year-old man shot and killed in car by suspect in another vehicle on FM-529 and Hwy 99, HCSO says
Deputies said the 19-year-old driver was shot by a suspect in another vehicle. It's unclear at this time if it was a road rage incident or whether the shooting was targeted.
Make a splash: The top 15 pool floats for summer fun in 2026
Soak up the sun with the 15 best pool floats for 2026 to make the most of your summer fun.
Back to school events near me: 2026 ABC13 Loves Teachers supply drive to collect donations for Houston-area educators
The ABC13 Loves Teachers School Supply Drive on Friday, July 31, 2026, will collect donations to help educators who spend out of pocket to stock their classrooms.
Rental scams are surging: 4 ways to protect yourself before signing a lease
Rental scams are increasing across the U.S., with Houston among the cities hardest hit. Here’s how experts say you can avoid losing money.If you’re searching for a new apartment or rental home this summer, experts say it’s more important than ever to be on guard against rental scams.Texans carry ...
Cyclosporiasis symptoms, treatment and how it's spread: Everything to know about the intestinal parasitic disease
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Houston SWAT: Suspect arrested after cutting brother's throat with knife near Sharpstown
A dispute between family members escalated when a suspect pulled out two knives and cut his brother in the throat at a home in Sharpstown, Houston police report.
Family’s GPS tracker leads to son’s body; 19-year-old shot while driving in west Harris County
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a 19-year-old man was shot and killed while driving on the Grand Parkway near FM 529 early Friday morning.A 19-year-old man was shot and killed while driving on the Grand Parkway in west Harris County Friday morning, according to the Harri...
Six players represent baseball in Texas at 2026 MLB All-Star Weekend
Texas baseball fans will have plenty of familiar names to follow during the 2026 MLB All-Star Weekend in Philadelphia this weekend.
Houston’s Guns N’ Hoses charity hockey game returns as supporters fight to save Memorial City ice rink
The annual Guns N’ Hoses charity hockey game returns Saturday at Ice Skate Memorial City, raising money for a firefighter battling cancer while drawing attention to the rink’s planned closure.A longtime Houston tradition is returning to the ice this weekend, but organizers say this year’s event c...
2 people shot during parking lot takeover near Eastex Freeway and Little York
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after two people were shot during a parking lot takeover in northeast Harris County early Friday morning.Deputies were called around 1:25 a.m. Friday to the area of Eastex Freeway and Little York Road after reports of a shooting.New video, exper...
Man accused of slashing brother’s throat arrested after SWAT standoff in Sharpstown
A man was arrested after allegedly cutting his brother’s throat during a family disturbance and refusing to surrender, leading to a SWAT response.The man has since been charged with aggravated assault of a family member. Harris County Medical Examiner rules death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo a homic...
NYC premiere of live-action 'Moana' held in Lin-Manuel Miranda's neighborhood of Washington Heights
The stars of Disney's live-action adaptation of "Moana" were in Washington Heights for the New York premiere on Thursday night.
New video, expert analysis raise new questions in deadly ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
Newly obtained surveillance video is providing the clearest look yet at the moments leading up to the deadly ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston’s East End, as new details about where he was shot and expert analysis raise additional questions about what happened.This comes as The Ne...
Suspect charged nearly 3 years after veteran's body found inside burning vehicle in SW Houston: Docs
Records show Steven Henry has been charged with arson and tampering with physical evidence in the death of 39-year-old Adrean Arrington, whose body was found shot inside a burning vehicle.
Clearer picture emerges of moments leading to deadly ICE shooting in Houston's Magnolia Park
Surveillance video is helping to paint a clearer picture of what happened in the moments leading to Tuesday's deadly ICE shooting.
Lamar CISD to open new Career and Technical Education Center, preparing students for workforce
Lamar Consolidated ISD will open its new Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center in Rosenberg next month, designed to help prepare students for careers after high school.
East Freeway reopens after crash in Baytown area
The highway has since been reopened and traffic is flowing through the area.
3 defendants released on PR Bonds after competency rulings now wanted after missing court
Three defendants charged with violent felony offenses are now wanted after being released on personal recognizance bonds following competency restoration at Vernon State Hospital.
Harris Co. DA's Office meets with Lorenzo Salgado's family about fatal ICE shooting
Lorenzo Salgado's family was photographed with DA Sean Teare following the shooting of their father by an ICE agent on Tuesday.
Celebrity stylist Law Roach talks season 22 of 'Project Runway'
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Residents ask Harris County commissioners to cancel Flock contract over surveillance concerns
Residents showed up to Harris County commissioners court to voice their concerns and demand that officials cancel contracts related to Flock safety cameras.
Houston city council considers secured load ordinance, making unsecured cargo illegal
A Houston city councilmember is proposing a local ordinance to penalize people with unsecured loads on their vehicles.
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was not the intended target in Houston ICE shooting, U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia says
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was not the intended target in an ICE enforcement operation that ended with Salgado Araujo being fatally shot on Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia’s office told KPRC 2 Thursday.The information comes around the same time the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a ne...
Fort Bend County budget season threatened by intensifying executive leadership dispute
A high-stakes legal and political power struggle has gridlocked Fort Bend County government over whether Interim County Judge Daniel Wong has the lawful authority to remain in office.
Houston weather: Wet Friday, weekend ahead across the area
Deeper Gulf moisture starts pushing in Friday, bringing scattered showers and storms back into the forecast. Brief downpours, lightning and gusty winds will be possible in stronger cells.
Video shown in court shows Kirk killing suspect told roommate 'he wishes he hadn't done it'
The defendant in Charlie Kirk's killing told his roommate "he wishes he hadn't done it" the day after Kirk was shot in the neck while speaking to a crowd at Utah Valley University, according to a recording played in a Utah court Thursday.
Houston ICE shooting: Harris County Medical Examiner lists cause of death following shooting
The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences has released its report following the deadly ICE shooting in East Houston that took the life of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo.
Fort Bend County business hits a standstill as the legal battle over county judge begins
The fight over who should lead Fort Bend County has brought county business to a standstill, and experts said it could get worse.
Harris County Medical Examiner rules death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo a homicide following ICE-involved shooting
The Harris County Medical Examiner has ruled the manner of death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo a homicide.Records from the medical examiner’s office shows Araujo died from a “penetrating gunshot wound of the torso.”The medical examiner’s ruling comes two days after an ICE agent shot and killed Araujo...
Disney reveals 'Percy Jackson,' 'American Horror Story' and Hulu experiences for San Diego Comic-Con
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Houston immigration attorney: Here’s what to do if ICE stops you
The fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by ICE agents in east Houston this week left many in the city’s immigrant community shaken, and with questions. Salgado Araujo, a Mexican national whose family said had lived in Houston for more than 30 years, was shot Tuesday morning while taking his ...