Texas flooding: Family mourns loss of man swept away in Kerrville floods
Two people are dead from this week's devastating floods. Now, we're hearing from the family.
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Where is Kalie Goodwin? Man suspected of Baytown woman's murder indicted on kidnapping: Officials
Quan Flowers, 41, is said to be involved in the suspected murder and disappearance of then 24-year-old Kalie Goodwin.
Woman sentenced to 3 years after posing as Camp Mystic victim's father, asking for donations, Pct. 1 says
Court documents state that Maitlin Page White, 28, was charged with two felony counts of online impersonation in Harris County.
Texas flooding: Family mourns loss of man swept away in Kerrville floods
Two people are dead from this week's devastating floods. Now, we're hearing from the family.
Texas launches Operation Slowdown with increased speed patrols starting July 18
Texas law enforcement agencies are launching the annual "Operation Slowdown" campaign from July 18 through August 2, increasing patrols and speed enforcement to reduce the state's leading cause of traffic fatalities.
Convicted Harris County double killer arrested in New York after skipping prison sentence for nearly 3 years
A man who admitted to killing two teenagers in northwest Harris County was arrested in Brooklyn after spending nearly three years on the run, following a judge's decision to let him remain free over a weekend before he was supposed to begin serving a 50-year prison sentence.
Brenda Fricker, the first Irish actress to win an Oscar for 'My Left Foot,' dies at 81
Brenda Fricker, who won an Academy Award for her role as Bridget Fagan Brown in the 1989 film "My Left Foot,'' has died. She was 81.
1 hurt after shooting at car wash in southeast Houston, shots fired toward deputy, HPD says
A Precinct 2 deputy was shot at, and a person was injured after a shooting at a southeast Houston car wash, according to HPD.
I-10 at Garth Road expected to close over weekend due to work on power lines, CenterPoint says
I-10 at Garth Road is expected to close over the weekend due to work on power lines, according to CenterPoint.
Minnesota prosecutor talks strategy after deadly Houston ICE shooting
After a man was killed by ICE agents in Houston, the Harris County District Attorney's office is conducting its own investigation and turning to leaders in Minneapolis for guidance.
Man involved in 2 separate attacks that critically injured victims in NW Harris County, HCSO says
The Harris County Sheriff's Office said deputies found one of the victims on the sidewalk with severe head injuries before being taken to the hospital.
Iowa Colony weighs resolution to oppose possible data centers
Iowa Colony City Council is set to discuss a resolution opposing data centers at its July 20 meeting in city council chambers, as residents and officials raise concerns about the impact on water, electricity and quality of life in the small city just south of Houston.Data centers — large faciliti...
Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office lieutenant admits to improper use of Flock cameras per docs
Documents obtained by ABC13 show a Fort Bend Co. Sheriff's Office Lieutenant used Flock cameras to look up one license plate 41 times and another plate 148 times from January 2022 through December 2025.
MacGregor residents say developers are ignoring deed restrictions in their area
Residents in the MacGregor area of southeast Houston say new houses are being built in their neighborhood that never should have been allowed in the first place.
A 7.3 earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border with no major damage reported; at least 2 injured
A strong earthquake struck the southern Mexican Pacific coast on Friday, right on the border with Guatemala, and was felt from Mexico City to El Salvador.
Justice caravan rolls through Houston as calls for accountability continue in ICE shooting
Supporters drove through Houston Friday in a justice caravan honoring Lorenzo Salgado Araujo as calls for accountability continue following the deadly ICE shooting. The demonstration comes after federal officials identified who agents say they were trying to locate before the shooting, investigat...
Men sue hospital after DNA tests showed they were switched at birth 38 years ago
The families of two men discovered through DNA tests that they were switched at birth 38 years ago.
Wait this came from a mattress? Local inventor transforming recycled mattress foam into sustainable products
Most people see an old mattress as nothing more than bulky trash.One local inventor shared with 2 Helps You that he not only sees an opportunity, but a way to positively impact our community. Vahid Serajian, a Texas A&M graduate and founder of VitriCycle, has spent the last five years developing ...
FDA links shredded lettuce at some Taco Bell restaurants to Cyclospora outbreak; Here’s what Texas families should know
Federal health officials say shredded iceberg lettuce served at some Taco Bell restaurants has been linked to a multistate Cyclospora outbreak, prompting renewed concerns about food safety as cases continue to rise in Texas.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says shredded iceberg lettuce serve...
Get ready for a dry, hazy, and hot weekend
Dry air and high pressure will give us a hazy, hot, and rain free weekend!
Forest Service workers held hostage at gunpoint by father, son in CA forest for hours: Authorities
Law enforcement in far Northern California announced the arrests of a father and his adult son in the alleged kidnapping of two U.S. Forest Service workers, who are safe and free after being zip-tied and held at gunpoint for nearly 15 hours in a trailer in a remote area.
Cyclosporiasis outbreak: Taylor Farms recalling all central Mexico iceberg lettuce from US market
Taylor Farms said Friday that it is voluntarily removing all iceberg lettuce sourced at a central Mexico farm from the United States market.
Texas flooding: Kerr County begins recovery efforts
Recovery efforts are ongoing in Kerr County. The county received 20 inches of rain over the past few days, which led to lots of flooding.
Construction to Begin on Waterline Replacement Project on S. Rice Ave
The City of Bellaire will begin construction this week on a project along South Rice Avenue to replace aging and undersized water distribution mains
Argentina to face Spain in the World Cup final: What to know
Argentina's Lionel Messi could add another milestone to his storied career on Sunday by winning his second World Cup title.
Texas buys first state-owned firefighting helicopters to fight wildfires
Texas is launching its first state-owned firefighting fleet with a $257 million helicopter purchase to speed up wildfire response and protect communities.
Houston weather: Hotter, drier pattern to return this weekend
After a few rain chances on Friday, a very warm and dry pattern will take shape over Houston for the weekend.
1 hospitalized after shooting at SE Houston car wash; fleeing suspect fired shot at pursuing Pct. 2 deputy
The Harris County Pct. 2 Constable’s Office says one person was shot in the chest at a car wash in southeast Houston Friday and the fleeing suspect allegedly fired a shot at a pursuing deputy.It happened in the 10800 block of Sabo Road around noon Friday.The constable’s office says a deputy in an...
Abbott declares major disaster in 28 Texas counties as flood recovery begins
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott declared a major disaster Friday in 28 Texas counties that have been impacted by this week’s flooding in the Hill Country.
Family of Donike Goncaj, grandmother killed after falling into open New York City manhole, accuses utility company of negligence in lawsuit
The family of Donike Goncaj, a grandmother killed after falling into an open New York City manhole, accuses a utility company of negligence in a wrongful death lawsuit.
METRORail train struck by Houston Fire vehicle near Museum District
Three people on the train reported injuries after the crash.
Fort Bend County District Clerk warns of jury duty scam surge: ‘That’s not the way it works’
Fort Bend County residents are being targeted by a jury duty scam that has spiked in recent days, prompting county officials to issue renewed warnings and urge victims to verify any claims before sending money.Fort Bend County District Clerk Beverley McGrew Walker said her office has been flooded...
Mullin threatens to withhold aid from states that don’t comply with DHS election directives
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin threatened to strip states of federal election-related aid if they don't comply with the administration's voting roll probe.
'She no longer has a voice': Baytown police say Kalie Goodwin is believed dead after new indictment
Kalie Goodwin now believed dead as Baytown PD pursues murder charges against her accused kidnapper. PREVIOUS: Suspect in disappearance of Baytown woman indicted on kidnapping charge in caseInvestigators now believe Kalie Goodwin is dead and the man they say is responsible has been indicted for th...
US military launches strikes on Iran 7th night in a row; fighting escalates over Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military says it's launched strikes on Iran for a seventh night in a row as fighting escalates over Strait of Hormuz.
Collision between METRORail and HFD vehicle near Texas Medical Center, MPD confirms; second incident this month
For the second time this month, an HFD vehicle and a METRORail train collided with one another. A person was taken to the hospital for evaluation, according to MPD.
Man killed in moped crash in southeast Houston, according to police department
The Houston Police Department said a man was killed in a moped crash on the southeast side of the city.
Play West U Fall 2026
The fall edition of the Play West U guide is now available online!
Texas flooding: What we know about 2 people killed in Hill Country
At least two people have been killed in this week’s flooding in the Texas Hill Country, just a little more than a year after a similar event killed more than 100 people in the region.
Harris County murder suspect told investigators he was 'afraid' of victim
Harris County officials identified the victim and suspect from the deadly shooting in northeast Harris County on Rolling Creek Drive.
How Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal's viral photo is coming full circle at the World Cup
Before they were rivals, Messi posed with baby Yamal for a charity photo shoot.