Data centers use water to cool their massive arrays of computer servers. A state agency sent out a survey to figure out how much, but less than a third of the companies responded....
Federal officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has risen to 19, with all but one in Texas.
President Trump says he is going after big oil companies, accusing them of gouging prices at the gas pump.
More typical June heat continues across Southeast Texas with highs in the 90s and heat index values above 100 each afternoon. Saharan dust may give us hazy skies at times while helping keep rain chances low....
As Houston welcomes massive crowds for FIFA World Cup events, local organizations and law enforcement agencies are working to address a less visible concern: human trafficking.Advocates say large-scale events can create opportunities for traffickers seeking to exploit an influx o...
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The legislation represents one of the most sweeping efforts in decades to increase the supply of housing and bring down prices.
A judge has ruled that the U.S. government cannot stop people enrolled in the biggest food aid program from using benefits to buy candy and soda.
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And we ponder the art of crafting a compelling story from the public radio program, "The Moth."...
Move over, soccer stars. Ranch dressing may be the most surprising breakout star of the FIFA World Cup 2026.As thousands of international fans travel across the United States for the tournament, many are discovering a uniquely American obsession: ranch dressing. The condiment’s g...
Roughly 5,795 pounds of frozen meatloaf is being recalled due to undeclared soy allergen
President Donald Trump is headed to Capitol Hill to meet with Republican senators who have grown increasingly frustrated with his efforts to divert their agenda....
Give a "Rebel Yell" to rocker Billy Idol. He was inducted into the Guitar Center Hollywood Rockwalk.
Episode: 3383 Mr. Herschel's Milky Way "millstone". Today, an early Milky Way model.
Catalytic converter thefts are on the rise here in Harris County. If it continues, the number of thefts will double last year's total. The reason cited by officials is the rising cost of metal....
A Houston man says a 20-year-old identity mix-up has hijacked his life, leaving him unable to get a job, or even drive a car, without fear.
Pardoned January 6th rioter Jake Lang has been released from jail on a reduced $250,000 bond and ordered to leave Texas within 24 hours following a felony terroristic threat charge....
Former Texas Longhorns standout Dailyn Swain has been selected 15th overall by the Chicago Bulls in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft following a spectacular breakout season....
Welcome to the NBA, Kingston Flemings! The UH freshman point guard was selected by the Atlanta Hawks with the eighth overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday night....
Emylee Thai of Houston, TX was added to an FBI most wanted list. She is accused of healthcare fraud through a medically unnecessary genetic testing and kickback scheme....
Cheating by Texas property owners who improperly claim the state's generous Homestead exemption has drawn the attention of State Senator Paul Bettencourt, who is urging violators to stop or face consequences....
A Texas family says their dream of attending a FIFA World Cup match at Houston Stadium was shattered less than 24 hours before kickoff when they learned the tickets they purchased months earlier would not be delivered.The Dupee family traveled from Midland to Houston hoping to wa...
Temperatures across the city are expected to climb into the upper 80s and mid-90s Fahrenheit, reaching 89°F to 96°F (32°C–35°C). But what fans are truly feeling outdoors tells a different story. The heat index, which factors in humidity and reflects how hot it feels to the human ...
For the first time in three years, the Housing Alliance HTX has opened its waitlist lottery for several public housing properties.
"Supergirl" is a new take on a familiar superhero, offering a different perspective of one of DC's iconic characters.
In historic footage of the Texas Legislature that ABC13 recovered from the station archives, many of the concerns that Texans were facing in the 1960s remain today....
Meet Stephanie Leal, the Houston artist whose design has become part of the city's World Cup identity.
According to experts, the entire Texas coast has seen a decline in oyster populations due to the environment, harvesting or man-made diversions such as damming up rivers, which can be deadly for oyster populations....
The NHL is apparently considering both Austin and Houston as sites for a possible expansion hockey team, according to multiple reports.
The Senate for the first time has approved a war powers resolution to block U.S. military action against Iran.
Eight members of an Antifa group that carried out an alleged terrorist attack on a North Texas ICE facility have been handed federal prison sentences.On Tuesday, the United States Department of Justice announced that eight members of the North Texas Antifa cell were sentenced to ...
Houston has never been home to an NHL franchise but previously had two pro hockey teams that both were called the Aeros.
Multiple charges were filed after nine large buckets of illegally harvested oysters were recovered in Brazoria County, the Texas Game Wardens said.
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.
The vast majority of Republicans indicated they had moved on from the bitter GOP primary and now support Paxton. Talarico had commanding leads among independents and moderates....
It's on hot, dry, and calm summer days when the air quality across Houston can dip into unhealthy levels for residents.
FBI Houston said the Houston woman is accused of committing nearly $100 million in health care fraud through a medically unnecessary genetic testing and kickback scheme....
Today: We explore what’s behind rising political extremism and violence, learn about the Live at the Founder’s Club 2026 – 27 season, find out what the best practices are for writing a will or trust, and more....
U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer Scott Ruskan will receive the Pat Tillman Award for Service at the 2026 ESPY Awards.
A Houston woman has been added to the FBI’s Most Wanted Fraudsters List after authorities accused her laboratory of generating more than $100 million in health care fraud.Emylee Thai, 41, is facing multiple federal charges, including conspiracy to commit health care fraud, conspi...
Gird your loins. "The Devil Wears Prada 2" will stream exclusively on Disney+ and Hulu soon. See when you can start streaming.
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments on Tuesday, getting a goal in the sixth minute of Portugal's match against Uzbekistan....
Fans marched to NRG Stadium to cheer on Portugal — and its titan captain Cristiano Ronaldo — before what could be the team’s final match in Houston. Ronaldo scored a historic goal just a few minutes in....
Newly released body camera footage from the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office shows the dramatic moments a deputy was shot and wounded during a gunfight with an armed suspect at a Humble-area apartment complex last week.The videos, released Tuesday by Precinct 4 Constab...
The sheriff's office said it blocked the eastbound feeder road of the North Sam Houston Tollway at Antoine after a person was hit by a vehicle Tuesday morning....
The Senate passed a bipartisan housing bill on Monday that aims to reduce federal regulations and expand local control, one of the most sweeping efforts in recent decades to increase supply and bring down prices....
Authorities in Texas are searching for a giraffe that went missing from a ranch Monday.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that Exxon Mobil can sue Cuban state-owned companies in American courts over property on the island nation that was seized after Fidel Castro took power....
A Texas neighborhood was placed on lockdown after an 18-wheeler carrying up to two million honeybees overturned, unleashing massive swarms across the area, authorities said....
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met with Pakistani officials for talks mediating negotiations between Tehran and Washington.
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Priorities for Republican leadership last legislative session have either been stuck in the courts or left to linger in the state rulemaking process.
Portugal and Uzbekistan will kick off for their second match in the FIFA World Cup 2026. The two will play at Houston Stadium, trying to continue their best to stay alive in their Group....
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On Tuesday's show: We’ve heard a lot about the toll large data centers might take on water and energy demand in Texas. But how might they also affect the weather and climate around them -- including here in Houston?...
Houston is back in the global spotlight on Tuesday as another FIFA World Cup match takes over the city.Portugal is set to face Uzbekistan at noon at Houston Stadium, drawing thousands of soccer fans from across the region and around the world. Much of the excitement surrounds the...
Episode: 3382 Thoughts about coping with the disorder in our lives and the disorder in our world. Today, disorder.
Ben Dennis is proof that life as we know it can change in an instant. Now, he's on a mission to show us all what truly matters.
Former Harris County corrections officer Jaylin Sherman has been sentenced to a probated jail term and stripped of her TCOLE license after being convicted of striking an inmate with handcuffs....
Bae Cadotte is speaking out after surviving a sneaker wave in California south of the Pacifica Pier.
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Episode: 1615 On learning to use coal. Today, we learn why we shouldn’t bring coals to Newcastle.
A former Magnolia police officer accused of sexually assaulting a child quit his job and surrendered his peace officer's license amid an unr…
Thirty years after a Houston jeweler was murdered in a multimillion-dollar diamond heist, the man convicted of killing him is set to get an …
It's expected that a guilty plea will be announced in connection with the federal prosecution of Luigi Mangione.
The state-appointed superintendent also reported that Wheatley High School, where a string of F ratings triggered the ongoing state takeover…
At least two families at the Palms on Rolling Creek Apartments say management falsely accused them of not paying rent — and one of them has …
Houston police investigating following a deadly shooting on Thursday evening, officials said.
Guy Womack, the lawyer representing former Brazoria County Deputy Kevin Tippit, spoke with FOX 26 on Thursday evening after Tippit was indic…
According to a release, Ronald Perry's arrest is in conjunction with a yearslong investigation into the fires in Washington County from 2020…
A man is dead and another man has turned himself in after a shooting on Houston’s west side Thursday evening. It happened at 2816 Walnut Ben…
Disney fans, assemble! Here's what to know about D23 2026, Disney's ultimate fan event in Anaheim, California.
Kevin Tippit, who has been charged in the death of an 18-year-old Texas State student, is claiming that he 'did not remember' the gun being …
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