A 43-year-old Mexican national has been sentenced to 27 years in federal prison for leading an international drug trafficking ring that smuggled more than 1,000 kilograms of methamphetamine into the United States.
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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.
Prepare for scattered showers and storms as you head into the weekend. Bringing pockets of downpours and chances for frequent lightning.As for Friday, we’ll notice more pop-up showers and storms along the coast, starting in the morning and continuing throughout the evening.Friday’s Rain Timeline:...
There is a warning about a surge in cases of a stomach parasite linked to produce, as the CDC is monitoring cases in at least 18 states
Saharan dust will cut Thursday's rain chance down to just 20%, but we have increased rain chances for this weekend and early next week.
A pilot jumped out of the door of a moving plane to his death, leaving the student he was teaching to fly to land the aircraft by herself.
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.
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.
Season 22 of "Project Runway" welcomes a new group of designers hoping to make a name for themselves in the fashion world,
Two World Trade Center, the last office tower in the complex, broke ground Thursday, 25 years after the 9/11 attacks on the twin towers in New York City.
U.S. star Christian Pulisic fractured his right leg during the Americans' World Cup loss to Belgium and will be sidelined for several weeks.
U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested a convicted child sex offender from Honduras after he jumped from a freight train to evade law enforcement in South Texas, authorities announced Thursday.
A fast-spreading invasive insect is raising new concerns for Texas ranchers as experts warn it could threaten millions of acres of pastureland that support the state’s cattle industry.The pasture mealybug, first confirmed in Texas in 2025, has now been found in 70 counties and continues spreading...
A Powerball ticket sold in Texas won $1 million in Wednesday night's drawing. Here are the winning numbers and where the ticket was sold.
A lucky Pasadena resident just got a whole lot richer after claiming a Texas Lottery scratch-off ticket worth seven figures!
A 43-year-old Mexican national has been sentenced to 27 years in federal prison for leading an international drug trafficking ring that smuggled more than 1,000 kilograms of methamphetamine into the United States.
Lorenzo Salgado's family was photographed with DA Sean Teare following the shooting of their father by an ICE agent on Tuesday
Deputies said they're investigating a deadly crash involving a pickup and a dump truck near Bammel Road on Thursday.
Block, Inc. enters a $45 million settlement with 46 states over Cash App security failures, forcing major overhauls to customer support and fraud reporting.
For most fans at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, the calf scramble lasts only a few exciting moments. For Klein Oak High School junior Andrew Marks, it marked the beginning of a months-long journey.After winning the 2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo calf scramble, Marks earned the oppor...
Bonnie Tyler died "unexpectedly" in a hospital in Portugal where she was being treated for an illness, her family said Thursday
A woman was killed in a major crash Thursday morning near Bammel Road and Greenbrook Drive in northwest Harris County, according to the Office of Harris County Constable Mark Herman.Deputies responded to the crash and found a man and woman inside one of the vehicles involved.Baker Hughes closing ...
New York-based home repairs contractor Handyma'am weaves skilled handiwork with community building.
Veteran journalist Katie Couric is opening up about a recent health scare
Texas-based Blue Bell has launched a limited-edition Chocolate Lava Cake ice cream to celebrate National Ice Cream Month this July.
A vehicle passenger died overnight after authorities said the driver lost control in northwest Houston.
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One person is dead after a crash involving a pickup truck and a dump truck in north Harris County, authorities say.
The lawsuit asks a federal judge to halt the restrictions as discriminatory, improperly vague, and a violation of free speech.
A new survey from the Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County and Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research is offering a broader look at housing instability across the Houston region.The study estimates that approximately 141,000 adults experienced temporary homelessness ...
The tropics remain relatively quiet for July, no complaints here.
Houston-based energy technology company Baker Hughes is closing one of its Houston facilities, a move that will impact 174 employees.According to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice filed with the Texas Workforce Commission, the layoffs are tied to the company’s facility...
Houston’s Third Ward is home to a lot of history — and increasingly, it’s becoming home to a growing Black nerd community. At the center of it all is Gulf Coast Cosmos Comics, a Black-owned comic shop fueling creativity, representation and fandom on the city’s south side.Byron Canady, founder and...
Artificial intelligence is changing the way we live, work and learn. To help viewers make sense of the rapidly evolving technology, KPRC 2 is launching a new weekly series, Everyday AI, focused on practical ways to use AI in everyday life.The first lesson? The quality of AI’s response often depen...
The Secret Service urged President Donald Trump to fly out of Turkey on the old Air Force One instead of the newly retrofitted Qatari-gifted plane out of an abundance of caution
Texans are carrying an average of nearly $7,000 in credit card debt, making the Lone Star State the seventh-worst in the nation for average credit card balances.As many families struggle with high-interest debt, financial experts say one tool that often goes unused is a home equity line of credit...
Baleigh Burmaster, the Houston Methodist veterinary technician who was a victim of a violent attack inside a parking garage, has filed a lawsuit against TMC.
A late-night crash in northwest Houston left one person dead and another fighting for their life early Wednesday after a truck slammed into a tree on Ella Boulevard.The crash happened around 12:16 a.m. on July 9, 2026, at the intersection of Ella Boulevard and Pinemont Drive.According to Houston ...
"He did not deserve to die," Ronaldo Salgado said of his father, Lorenzo Salgado, who was shot and killed by an ICE agent Tuesday.
An investigation is underway after a shooting left one man and one juvenile injured on Wednesday afternoon in Alvin, according to the Brazoria County Sheriff's Office.
Hundreds of people gathered Wednesday evening in Houston’s Magnolia Park neighborhood to demand answers and justice following the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo during an ICE enforcement operation.Protesters marched along Canal Street chanting “ICE out of Houston” and dropped off memora...
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