Drivers across the Houston area should plan for delays this weekend as multiple lane closures and exit ramp shutdowns are scheduled on several major freeways, including I-45, I-610 and Beltway 8....
Houston police said two men were injured after four people inside a vehicle drove up to them and started shooting.
The Houston Tattoo Arts Festival at NRG Center is less a single-weekend spectacle than the latest chapter in a practice that stretches back thousands of years. The show— part of the Villain Arts tour —is currently running now through Sunday, with hours listed as 11 a.m.–11 p.m. S...
A social media video posted by the White House is drawing attention after using music from Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny to highlight the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement efforts. The video, shared on the White House’s official social media accounts, features Bad...
The University of Texas tower shooting, one of the worst campus shootings in American history, happened 60 years ago on Aug. 1, 1966.
Houston police are investigating a late-night shooting that left two men injured in the 6100 block of W. Tidwell Road. According to the Houston Police Department , officers were called to the scene around 10:20 p.m. Friday after reports of gunfire. Investigators said two men were...
The court ruled the EPA must enforce stricter limits on PM 2.5, which is fine particulate matter such as dust, smoke and soot that can be harmful to health....
New bloodwork continues to show Big Bear's beloved bald eagle Jackie still has anemia, but remains stable as she recovers at the Ojai Raptor Center.
Episode: 1610 Thoughts on the nature and purpose of experiments. Today, we wonder why people do experiments.
A self-proclaimed "lawyer of miracles" is now being accused of lying on immigration petitions without her clients' knowledge, according to a lawsuit.
Two Houston Fire Department vehicles crashed into METRORail trains just this month, and after requesting state records, ABC13 is learning who has been found at fault....
Two months after being arrested, the ICE agent charged with shooting a man in the Minneapolis area remains behind bars in Texas. Greg Abbott has not authorized his extradition to Minnesota to stand trial....
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham issued cease-and-desist letters to federal entities after a contractor cleared more than a mile of state-owned land near Big Bend for border wall construction without written permission....
A Houston business owner says a repeat offender has become a constant problem after Richard Herrin was convicted of four felonies this year yet spent only days in the Harris County Jail, prompting renewed calls for tougher penalties on habitual felony thieves....
Drivers who use Peek Road in Katy, just south of FM 529, say one stretch has become frustrating. The stretch of Peek Road bottlenecks between Stockdick School Road and Beckendorff Road. View this post on Instagram The nearly mile-long stretch runs directly in front of the Aurora ...
The funeral home operator accused of stealing a man's estate posted an $800,000 bond this week. ABC13's Mycah Hatfield attempted to ask Unique Green questions, but she refused to answer....
This Annual EEO Report is filed on behalf of KTRK-TV, Houston, in compliance with the FCC's EEO reporting requirements.
Football and marching band practices across Texas could look very different this school year. Beginning August 1, schools must follow new mandatory heat safety rules that could shorten, delay or even cancel outdoor practices during dangerous heat. This is a major change. The Univ...
A fire that broke out on the roof of Methodist Hospital's Centennial Tower was caused by a piece of equipment, hospital officials said.
Houston immigration attorney Hugo Balderas Ibarra , who represents two witnesses in the deadly ICE shooting in Houston’s Magnolia Park neighborhood, is now facing a legal malpractice lawsuit alleging his handling of another immigration case led to a client’s deportation. A couple...
A Houston funeral home owner appeared in court after prosecutors accused her of stealing more than $2.2 million through an alleged estate fraud scheme tied to her business....
For more than four decades, Houston’s Minority, Women and Small Business Enterprise (MWSBE) Program has helped connect certified businesses with city contracting opportunities. Now, a federal judge’s ruling is changing part of that process. A federal judge ruled the City of Houst...
The federal government is fighting to overturn a judge’s order releasing a key witness to the deadly ICE shooting in Houston’s Magnolia Park neighborhood. José Trinidad Rojas Pliego walked out of ICE custody Wednesday, more than three weeks after he witnessed ICE agents shoot and...
The Houston Fire Department is on the scene after a fire has been reported at Centennial Tower at Houston Methodist in the Medical Center.
The littlest Griffin is getting his own show, but he's keeping his plans secret! The cast of "Family Guy" tells us everything they CAN tell us about the upcoming spin-off series "Stewie."...
The fire department received a call about a 2-alarm fire near the intersection of Fannin Street and University Boulevard shortly after 5 p.m. Friday.
Emergency and fire crews responded to Centennial Tower in the Texas Medical Center after Houston Methodist says a piece of equipment on the roof of the building caught on fire Friday. The fire was reported at 6565 Fannin St. SKY 2 video showed black smoke billowing from the roof ...
If you live in an apartment, the City of Houston wants to make sure the building you call home is not putting you at risk. Houston City Council recently approved a new High-Risk Apartment Inspection Program aimed at properties with a history of repeated health, safety, and fire c...
The new online service is designed to speed up vehicle registration for Harris County residents by reducing tax office wait times.
With temperatures near triple digits, some Spring Branch neighbors were shocked to learn their AC was cut off for hours during a scheduled upgrade.
If you need an excuse to wear your favorite white outfit, stroll through one of Houston’s most popular neighborhoods and enjoy food, music and shopping, this weekend has you covered. White Linen Night in the Heights returns Saturday, Aug. 1, celebrating its 20th anniversary with ...
"After the Flood," a collaboration of The Texas Newsroom and PBS’ Frontline, is an intimate and deeply reported look at catastrophic flooding in Central Texas....
A big rig's cab appeared to be punctured by metal pipes carried on the truck's flatbed on the North Loop, SkyEye13 images showed. Authorities have not released any information on possible injuries....
The restaurant had been a staple of Independence Heights since the 1940s. Some guests waited hours in a line that went out the door for one last chance at shrimp and fried chicken....
If you’ve watched Houston weather over the past several years, chances are you’ve seen Rachel Briers. Starting Monday, Aug. 3, the veteran meteorologist will make her KPRC 2 debut. Viewers can watch Briers on KPRC 2 weekdays at noon, 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. She’ll also appear across KP...
A Houston funeral home director accused of stealing a dead man’s estate stormed out of the Harris County criminal courthouse Friday morning, claiming to be a “celebrity” who had nothing to say — then quickly changed course and started hurling insults. Unique Green is accused of p...
Cycling is becoming increasingly deadly in Texas, according to new data from the Texas Department of Transportation, which shows 79 cyclists died in crashes in 2024 and 90 died in 2025....
Houston's Genuine Cup brings together athletes with intellectual disabilities and autism from around the world!
Jose Trinidad Rojas Pliego was in the passenger seat of the white work van when Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot and killed on July 7.
The family of Ibrahim Abousway is demanding full, unedited video footage from Houston Police following a fatal July 1 chase off Highway 6.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has confirmed it is pursuing acquisition of land in East Texas' Henderson County for a proposed new state park....
An elderly man is dead following an auto-pedestrian crash in Houston on Friday morning, officials said.
Lt. Terry Garza said on social media that HPD and HFD have responded to the scene on Friday afternoon; it is unclear if there are any injuries.
It's the first West Nile virus case in Galveston County in 2026. Health officials there say the resident, who is hospitalized, had "travel exposures" outside of the county during their incubation period....
An investigation is underway after a pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle in a parking lot Friday morning in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department. The incident was reported around 11 a.m. in the 9800 block of South Kirkwood Road. Police said th...
The new school year is rapidly approaching and with its arrival, so is the reality of lunches for children. Some families may qualify for free or reduced cost meals for their children at Houston ISD schools, but there is a process to determine and apply for it. Application Famili...
A 2025 state law requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms was upheld last spring by a federal appeals court. Now it's being challenged in a state-level court in Harris County....
Phillip Serf is accused in four assault cases, but police believe there may be more victims.
A permanent resident who was deported to Trinidad and Tobago last year is seeking $10 million from the Trump administration, claiming he was subjected to medical neglect and abuse while being held in a South Texas immigration facility....
A man was taken into custody after allegedly punching the worker, thinking she was taking photos of him to post on social media, according to court documents....
A military jet crashed near Miramar Marine Corps Air Base in San Diego Friday, prompting a response from emergency crews at Miramar Air Base.
During the roughly 40-minute visit, the jury also saw the yard where Clancy was found after jumping from a second-story window.
Phillip Cerf, 62, has been charged with four counts of aggravated sexual assault for alleged crimes committed between 1996 and 2016.
Houston police are asking the public to come forward after investigators arrested a 62-year-old man they say is connected to multiple sexual assault cases spanning nearly two decades. Authorities announced Friday that Philip Cerf, 62, has been charged in two sexual assault cases....
The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
Sean Grayson, the former Illinois sheriff's deputy who was convicted in the shooting death of Sonya Massey, was denied early release by a prisoner review board on Friday....
Saturday morning, a line of showers and storms approaches far northern communities, bringing downpours and gusty winds into Madisonville, Huntsville, and even Trinity. As the line of rain moves south into the afternoon, it has the potential to lose steam. The storms are not sever...
UEFA's 55 member associations in Europe voted on Thursday to boycott the World Cup if FIFA continues with the plan.
A new poll from FOX News shows Democratic candidate James Talarico with a slight advantage over Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton in a contentious Senate race that remains extremely close as November inches closer....
Fans heading to Houston ISD athletic events this school year will need to plan ahead. Starting Aug. 1, HISD is rolling out new security and entry rules for UIL sporting events at district athletic facilities, including a new clear bag policy, student ID requirements and adult sup...
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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…
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