July 4 marks one year since the devastating Hill Country floods that killed at least 138 people, including 119 in Kerr County. For one Kerrville family, the grief of losing a son and brother still feels as raw as the day it happened.After the Storm: The flood that changed the Hill Country Outside...
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A man is injured after getting shot and crashing into a home in Cypress on Friday morning, the Harris County Sheriff's Office said.
Defending men's champ Joey Chestnut will also defend his title at Nathan's Famous hot dog-eating contest on Saturday.
July 4 marks one year since the devastating Hill Country floods that killed at least 138 people, including 119 in Kerr County. For one Kerrville family, the grief of losing a son and brother still feels as raw as the day it happened.After the Storm: The flood that changed the Hill Country Outside...
With Fourth of July weekend underway, beach communities along the Texas Gulf Coast are ramping up safety measures to protect holiday visitors.Galveston deploys 30 lifeguardsOn Galveston Island, the Galveston Island Beach Patrol will have 30 lifeguards stationed along the beach. Officials are urgi...
Highs soar to the mid to upper 90s with heat index values between 106 and 110. There is a Heat Advisory in Harris County today.
We'll see a few afternoon storms and a whole lot of heat for the 4th of July.
Harris County deputies are investigating after a driver was discovered to have multiple gunshot wounds after crashing into a home.
Texas Children’s Hospital brought the Fourth of July spirit in full color with a celebration that mixed creativity, family fun, and a few picture-perfect moments. Patients and their loved ones jumped into the holiday with plenty of festive touches—think flags, playful props, and lots of red, whit...
The tropics remain relatively quiet for the end of June and heading into July.
Harris County Precinct 5 deputies were called to a crash early Saturday after a vehicle slammed into a home in the 19700 block of Mountain Dale Drive, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.When deputies arrived, they found the driver suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The driver was...
It's a spectacle of sights and sounds and a beacon of hope as Lady Liberty lights up like you've never seen before.
Although the 4th of July is a holiday, here are some of the stores and restaurants that will be keeping their doors open.
The man arrested for blasting strangers with water guns defended it as a harmless prank before expressing regret.
The iconic ball drops outside New Year's Eve for the first time.
A man was arrested and charged with attempted sexual assault and armed robbery after he allegedly attacked a woman in a downtown Houston parking garage, court documents indicate.
Nearly 71 years after Walt Disney opened Disneyland Resort in Southern California, the Happiest Place on Earth has welcomed its 1 billionth guest!
Investigators are working determine how a Houston Fire Department unit hit a METRORail train earlier this evening north of downtown Houston.Captain Raul Reyes with HFD tells us Engine 9 was on a call with lights and siren activated when it happened around 6:50 p.m. at Hogan Street and North Main ...
The firetruck was reportedly going to an emergency call when it struck the METRORail.
As excitement builds for Disney's live-action 'Moana,' fans of the franchise are getting a chance to feel closer to the famous wayfinder.
Lionel Messi and Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 on Friday and advanced to the World Cup Round of 16 in a thrilling match in which the tiny island nation challenged the reigning champion until the final minutes of extra time.
As HFD's Engine 9 was responding to a call with lights and sirens, it was hit by the light rail train, HFD officials said.
According to Houston police, one person was shot during a funeral being held at the St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church.
The CCA Texas STAR fishing tournament is five weeks in, with plenty of time and life-changing fish left to be reeled in.
Deputies found the repairman shot to death after family members said they were worried when he didn't come home from work, according to the sheriff's office.
Downtown Houston is gearing up for one of its busiest holiday weekends of the year, with Freedom Over Texas, Houston Astros games at Daikin Park, and FIFA Fan Fest all drawing large crowds.City officials and organizers are urging people to plan ahead, expect delays, and think carefully about tran...
A repairman was found shot to death inside a vacant house after his worried family tracked his work vehicle to a home in Atascocita.
A year after the floods devastated Hunt, claiming more than 130 lives and shattering treasured hometown businesses, there are signs of a comeback.Just five miles down the road, Crider’s Rodeo and Dancehall is open again. For 101 years, it’s been a place where generations have come to celebrate, c...
According to authorities, the woman shot and killed her two children, who were 6 and 9 years old, before turning the gun on herself at a southwest Houston hotel.
The World Cup match between Mexico and England will kick off as originally scheduled on Sunday, sources have told ESPN, following lengthy talks between FIFA and the two national associations on Friday.
CBP officers in South Texas seized over $3.7 million worth of cocaine hidden inside a commercial shipment of cucumbers, triggering a federal criminal investigation.
Organizers are not allowing others into the festival area until more space is available.
Texas’ emergency management chief has repeatedly recommended that lawmakers require minimum training, but a bill proposed after the disaster failed.
What was once the site of a family home is now a place where neighbors gather, grow fresh food and build community.As 2 Helps You discovered Beauty’s Community Garden in Houston’s historic Independence Heights has transformed a once-vacant lot into a space that provides fresh produce, gardening e...
The oldest standing church in New York State has witnessed the rise of colonial New York, the American Revolution and the history of the nation.
A parasite outbreak causing "explosive diarrhea" has been reported in 17 US states, the CDC warns.
A person was killed and two children were injured in a multi-vehicle crash involving a heavy truck on I-45 Friday morning, according to officials.The crash happened just before 11:30 a.m. at the intersection of Broadway Street and Interstate 45 South. The southbound lanes of I-45 were partially c...
From presidential visits to cross-country family trips, Yosemite National Park's majestic views have drawn visitors from all over the world.
Pope Leo VIX was awarded the National Constitution Center's 38th Liberty Medal during a ceremony Friday in Philadelphia.
The Small Ships Parade serves as the lead-up to Saturday's "Sail4th 250" event, which is expected to draw large crowds to the city's waterfront.
For the first time in 70 years, Porretto Beach in Galveston won't open for the summer.
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