Gov. Greg Abbott orders state health agencies to crack down on ‘birth tourism’
Immigration attorneys have expressed concerns the executive order could force health providers to determine the legal status of pregnant wom…
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Person shot, killed in Clear Lake-area apartment complex, Houston Police Department says
According to the Houston Police Department, officers received a call that someone was shot at an apartment complex in the Clear Lake area.
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (July 21, 2026)
For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home.
Tropical Storm Bertha slowly churns near Florida, Extreme Heat Warning issued for Southeast Texas
We now have an ABC13 Weather Watch for Wednesday and Thursday. Extreme heat and severe thunderstorms are possible Wednesday, followed by a c…
The Liberty County Jail was out of state compliance for months before an inmate escaped from a hospital
Yorlan Rafael Reyes, 31, escaped from the custody of a correctional officer while at HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood early Saturday, July 18…
Harris County DA certifies 2 ICE shooting witnesses as victims of alleged violent crimes, documents show
Two men who were inside the van when federal immigration agents shot and killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo have been formally certified by the H…
Hegseth is facing questions from senators over funding for the Iran war
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday the U.S. war against Iran has cost $37.5 billion, so far, as he is facing questions and protests…
Faith & Music: Houston's Dementia Friendly Church
The service led by residents is helping people with dementia feel comfortable and connected.
Man shot, another detained after argument on METRO bus in southeast Houston, police say
Police said two men had a "verbal altercation" on a METRO bus that continued after they exited, before another man walked up and shot the vi…
Woman dead after shooting at Clear Lake apartment complex
Houston police say a woman is dead after a shooting at an apartment complex in the Clear Lake area Tuesday. It happened at 240 El Dorado Blv…
Back to school season nearly here for Houston-area districts
We are in the final weeks of summer break before Houston-area school districts return to class for the 2026-2027 school year.
Hello Houston (July 21, 2026)
Today: We discuss how Houston Humane Society is addressing the city’s stray animal crisis, discuss how human trafficking is affecting the Ho…