Gov. Greg Abbott directed TDEM to activate additional wildfire response resources as elevated fire danger spreads across the Texas Panhandle and North Texas....
Houston Methodist Hospital has once again been named the No. 1 hospital in Texas, marking the 15th consecutive year it has earned the top statewide ranking from U.S. News & World Report . The hospital also secured a spot on the publication’s prestigious Honor Roll for the 10th ti...
A 23-year-old Stockton native In-N-Out employee who was sent to Twin Falls, Idaho, to train workers was killed in the mass shooting, along with a man from Southern California and one other person....
Check you ticket! Someone in Texas just won the $1,825,000 Texas Two Step jackpot in Monday night's drawing.
The survey released Tuesday by Texas Southern University’s Barbara Jordan Public Policy Research and Survey Center marks the third consecutive poll showing Talarico, the Democratic candidate, ahead of Paxton, the Republican....
Expectant parents and growing families in Fort Bend County are invited to a free community baby shower and resource fair at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital on Tuesday. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the hospital’s Sweetwater Pavilion – NEAL Family Confe...
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche cleared a critical hurdle Tuesday in his bid to be confirmed to the post.
A poll released Monday shows 79% of Black voters support James Talarico, while just 12% support his Republican opponent, Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Deputy Erika Serrato's family filed a suit almost two months after the MCSO deputy was hit and killed while assisting with a DWI crash on I-45.
We catch up with "Dancing with the Stars" dancer Ezra Sosa, who is living his authentic life, in and out of the ballroom.
Accomplished broadcaster Tessa Barrera is joining Hello Houston, as co-host alongside longtime personality, Ernie Manouse. Barrera makes her on-air debut on Aug. 17....
Brazilian mixed martial artist and UFC flyweight Allan Nascimento has died after suffering an "apparent heart attack."
A woman is listed in critical condition after being intentionally struck by a vehicle in north Harris County Tuesday morning, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. The crash was reported in the 400 block of FM-1960, near the North Freeway. The Harris County Sheriff’s O...
Texans will be treated to a spectacular astronomical show in August.
Back to where it all began! Selena Gomez returns to the final season of "Wizards," only this time, for her directorial debut! Hear what stars David Henrie and Janice LeAnn Brown had to say. Watch Aug. 4 on Disney Channel, next day on Disney+....
Residents who live, work, or spend time in Houston’s District C have an opportunity to weigh in on how $1 million in city funding should be prioritized for neighborhood improvements. District C Council Member Joe Panzarella’s office recently launched the “Direct Your Dollars” sur...
Built in 1661, the Bowne House transports visitors back with its original wooden beams, wide-plank floors, massive fireplaces and unique artifacts.
Some East Downtown residents are calling for grass and trees to be restored along the EaDo Promenade following the conclusion of Houston’s FIFA Fan Fest....
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients in Central and South Texas affected by last month's severe weather and flooding will have more time to apply for replacement food benefits, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday....
Houston-area school districts are returning to class for the 2026-2027 school year.
The parents of 24-year-old Montgomery County Sheriff's Deputy Erika Serrato have filed a wrongful death lawsuit following a deadly crash that took Erika's life at the end of June....
The Gulf has been warming at about twice the rate of the rest of Earth's oceans for more than a decade, according to a meteorologist with Yale Climate Connections....
Harris County Public Health and the Houston Health Department confirmed the latest cases of Cyclosporiasis in the area.
Eric Johnson, 39, was arrested by La Porte police for the 2012 murder of 16-month-old Shawn McCloskey.
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President Trump is making a rare visit to California and Nevada this week to try to draw contrasts with Democrats on the economy.
Drivers in east Harris County should expect significant delays Tuesday after a heavy truck and hazardous materials incident shut down multiple lanes along State Highway 146. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, southbound SH 146 at SH 225 has multiple main lanes b...
Ahead of the first day of classes for most local school districts, there is a statewide sales tax holiday for school supplies.
Food writers discuss what dishes local restaurants are offering this year during Houston Restaurant Weeks and what they’re looking forward to sampling....
Dallas's financial industry is growing, amid a larger Texas business boom. But can it really steal New York's crown?
Ariana Grande is speaking out following "public scrutiny" about her appearance and her announcement to step back from the public eye after her current tour wraps up....
Highs climb into the upper 90s today, with humidity pushing the heat index near 105. An isolated storm could develop late in the afternoon, but most neighborhoods remain rain-free....
Police say the four suspects fled on foot after the shooting and are believed to be in their late teens or early 20s. According to HPD, one of the suspects carried a handgun during the shooting....
President Donald Trump said major oil companies are earning excessive profits because of high oil prices.
As families prepare for the new school year, health experts say now is the perfect time to reestablish healthy routines, and that includes limiting screen time before bed. According to experts, about 90% of Texas school-age children spend two or more hours each day on screens out...
As Houston students prepare to head back to class, local law enforcement is making campus security a top priority. The Houston ISD Police Department, Houston Police Department and several local agency partners are set to announce Project Safe Start Tuesday morning — a multi-agenc...
A private citizen who confronted the gunman outside an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho, is speaking out about his encounter with the shooter.
Nate Rouette and his brother Nelson went shark fishing on Cape Cod hoping for an exciting catch, but were shocked by what they reeled in.
In Texas v. Kennedy, the state of Texas is challenging the constitutionality of a mandate that has allowed disabled people to receive care in their homes rather than in institutions for decades....
On Tuesday's show: We learn why some local restaurants are doing their own versions of Houston Restaurant Weeks. Then, local food writers discuss what dishes they want to try at restaurants that are participating in HRW this year....
Alejandro Kirk homered, Jesús Sánchez and Ernie Clement each had an RBI and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Houston 3-1 on Monday night, snapping the Astros’ six-game winning streak. Shane Bieber (3-2) bounced back after walking a career-high six batters while just getting two outs in...
A Honduran man who was deported after a Houston traffic stop has filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against the City of Houston and unidentified Houston police officers, alleging they unlawfully detained him so federal immigration agents could take him into custody. According ...
Health officials are warning people to protect themselves from ticks as a rare but potentially serious disease known as tularemia, or “rabbit fever,” continues to be reported in parts of the United States. While uncommon, the bacterial infection can cause severe illness if it’s n...
Texas shoppers can skip the sales tax on a wide range of back-to-school items this weekend. The 2026 Texas Tax-Free Weekend runs Friday, Aug. 7, through midnight Sunday, Aug. 9 — and knowing what qualifies before you hit the stores (or your browser) can mean real savings. What it...
Members of the hemp industry are suing Texas, claiming that the ban on hemp-derived THC products imposes an unconstitutional burden on interstate commerce....
A man is facing a slew of charges after he jumped off the Brooklyn Bridge naked and survived the fall.
Halloween may still be months away, but Spirit Halloween is already preparing for its busiest season ever. The specialty Halloween retailer announced it plans to hire more than 52,000 seasonal associates to staff a record 1,575 Spirit Halloween stores across the United States and...
The ceremonial first pitches from Jake and Romy Reiner were part of a tribute to their late parents. Director Rob Reiner was a lifelong Dodgers fan and a season ticket holder for nearly 60 years....
Episode: 3395 Century Magazine reveals how scientists were viewing the new X-Rays in the year after their discovery. Today, X-Rays one year old.
A search is underway for four suspects following a shooting on Houston's south side on Monday evening, officials said.
Residents in Houston's East Downtown neighborhood say a popular green space near Shell Energy Stadium has lost some of its appeal after grass was replaced with crushed granite....
A federal judge has denied the government’s request to suspend an order releasing a key witness in the deadly ICE shooting in Houston’s Magnolia Park neighborhood. In an order signed Monday, Aug. 3, U.S. District Judge Keith P. Ellison ruled that José Trinidad Rojas Pliego can re...
Three Houston-area mothers are suing the State of Texas and three local school districts in an effort to remove Ten Commandments posters from public-school classrooms. The lawsuit was filed July 30 in Harris County District Court by Emily Roth, Audrey Rosa Nath and Sanjam Kaur So...
School districts across Montgomery County are preparing for the first day of classes and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office wants to make students get to school and back home safely. The Sheriff’s Office is launching Operation Safe Start. The goal is to put more deputies on t...
Terry Jordan credits our July 30 report about his stolen miniature horse named “Peanut" for the safe return of his beloved pony.
Houston police detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that happened on Corder Street near Tierwester Street. Officer got to the scene around 7:45 p.m. on Monday night. According to HPD, 19-year-old Jose Acosta and his 15-year-old brother were in a car when three armed male...
A 42-year-old match promoter with the FIFA national football organization and a representative of Qatar's football team has been charged with transporting child pornography, federal authorities announced....
Houston police are speaking out for the first time about a major car theft bust that allegedly stretched far beyond the city - and pulled cars in from as far away as Nebraska and Minnesota....
And with this being the first week when students can practice, ABC13 Meteorologist Elyse Smith has more on what parents should know about the impact this change can have on their student athlete....
UIL officials say the agreement to hold the Texas high school basketball state championships at the Alamodome runs through the 2028 state championships....
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It's expected that a guilty plea will be announced in connection with the federal prosecution of Luigi Mangione.
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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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