President Donald Trump has signed a presidential memorandum aimed at supporting Americans’ ability to repair their own vehicles, renewing attention on the ongoing debate over the “right to repair.”The memorandum, titled “Lowering the Cost of Living by Promoting the Freedom to Fix,” directs federa...
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The Supreme Court on Tuesday erased limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates for Congress and president, striking down a federal election law that is more than 50 years old.
The justices relied on a long-settled understanding of the 14th Amendment, adopted after the Civil War, and more recent federal laws in ruling that anyone born in the country, with very limited exceptions, is a citizen.
The Saharan haze will move out Tuesday, and pattern change will bring back rain showers to clean up the air in early July.
The Supreme Court of the United States issued a ruling Tuesday upholding state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletic teams.
A major shakeup to the federal student loan system affecting millions of borrowers will take effect July 1.
Officials said a person is in custody after 20 people, including one with a disability, had to be rescued from the 2-alarm fire Tuesday morning
A University of Texas Medical Branch security officer was physically attacked after protecting an employee from an unknown driver, according to officials.
President Donald Trump has signed a presidential memorandum aimed at supporting Americans’ ability to repair their own vehicles, renewing attention on the ongoing debate over the “right to repair.”The memorandum, titled “Lowering the Cost of Living by Promoting the Freedom to Fix,” directs federa...
A threatening heat dome will engulf the central and eastern U.S. this week with heat index temperatures soaring into the triple-digits in some areas.
Bestwork Industries for the Blind in Cherry Hill, New Jersey is a nonprofit dedicated to serving, training and employing those with visual impairments
Christina Grimmie's life was cut short 10 years ago. Yet, the talented singer left a legacy of music, kindness, and charity.
A JetBlue Airways pilot reported hitting a drone as the flight was on approach for landing at JFK Airport on Monday morning.
Sportsbook operators anticipated this year's World Cup would set betting records because the major elements were aligned.
As thousands of soccer fans descend on Houston for FIFA World Cup festivities, a local law firm is stepping up to help supporters celebrate safely.JD Silva & Associates is offering complimentary Lyft rides for fans departing Houston Stadium and the official FIFA Fan Fest through the holiday weeke...
If you’re planning a Fourth of July cookout and looking for a plant-based option, there’s a new item headed to H-E-B.Beyond Meat announced its new Beyond Steak Filet is making its retail debut at H-E-B stores, giving Texas shoppers a chance to try the product for the first time without ordering i...
Galveston police are searching for a man accused of assaulting a University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) security officer early Sunday morning.According to the University of Texas Medical Branch Police Department, the incident happened just before 6 a.m. Sunday on Market Street in Galveston.Maj...
The tropics remain relatively quiet for the end of June and heading into July. There is one region in each basin though to watch for possible development over the next 7 days.
Millions of current and future student loan borrowers will see major changes beginning July 1 as a sweeping overhaul of the federal student loan system takes effect.The changes, included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, impact repayment plans, borrowing limits and loan forgiveness programs. Whi...
There are two confirmed human cases of West Nile virus in the Houston area — one positive case in Harris County and one in Montgomery County.
A Houston-area pastor convicted in an online child sex sting is scheduled to be released from prison Tuesday after serving less than half of his 25-year sentence.
The parents of Eloise Peck, one of the 27 victims killed during last year's flooding at Camp Mystic, remember her through their Living For Lulu Foundation.
Nearly a year after 8-year-old Hadley Hanna died in the Camp Mystic flood, her parents are honoring her legacy by advocating for stronger camp safety while helping other children through the Hugs From Hadley Foundation.
A Texas City homeowner says roof leaks began after solar panels were installed in 2024. FOX 26 reviewed contracts, warranty documents, emails and text messages and obtained a response from Starlight Solar while investigating the homeowner's claims.
The University of Texas Medical Branch is asking for the public's help in searching for a suspect accused of assaulting a security officer in Galveston.
A single mosquito bite two years ago changed Fernando Silva’s life forever and health officials are now warning that this summer’s record mosquito surge across southeast Texas could put thousands of others at risk.Fort Bend County has declared a public health emergency after confirming 32 West Ni...
Residents in a northwest Houston neighborhood say every heavy rain brings more than flooded streets—it brings raw sewage.Neighbors in the Candlelight Oaks community say they’ve dealt with repeated sewage backups over the past several months and even years, claiming wastewater has bubbled out of m...
ABC13's Joe Gleason showcases why 4-star wideout Alvin Mosley decided Ole Miss was the best fit for him.
The summer heat isn’t just uncomfortable. It can become dangerous fast.Whether you’re planning a Fourth of July barbecue, taking the kids to the splash pad or training for a marathon, timing can make a huge difference during a Houston summer.With temperatures regularly climbing into the mid-to-up...
The Leon County Sheriff's Office said that the suspect was accused of aggravated assault in Harris County and aggravated robbery in Walker County before the pursuit entered their jurisdiction.
A big topic of debate among residents of The Woodlands is whether performances at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion should be censored for potentially profane language.
Decades-old sexual abuse allegations have surfaced against a man who has ties to various ministries in Montgomery County, according to the sheriff's office.
6 months after a chemical leak caused dozens of people to be treated near the Houston Ship Channel, the U.S. Department of Labor is now holding three different companies accountable..
Texas patients are traveling across the border to get their hands on a strong, unregulated psychedelic drug that they say is bringing renewed hope for mental health treatment.
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office has announced charges have been filed following a crash that took the life of a Montgomery County deputy over the weekend.
As we approach the one-year remembrance of the Kerrville flood, I find myself thinking back to everything that unfolded in just a matter of hours.The way the storm came together. The torrential rain. The terrain that turned dangerous so quickly. And ultimately, the tragedy that followed.Watching ...
A toddler’s death in a swimming pool in Huffman is raising tough questions about water safety and what parents can do to protect their children.A 1-year-old was found unresponsive at a home in the 500 block of Lago Trace Drive in Huffman. While details surrounding the incident are still emerging,...
When Patrina Marshall lost her mother, she wanted to honor her memory with a permanent memorial.Instead, she says she’s been left grieving twice.According to her records, Patrina paid $5,455 to Headstone World for a memorial ledger to be placed at her mother’s gravesite at Golden Gate Cemetery. W...
Expect dusty skies as the summer heat continues into Tuesday across the Houston area.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in South Texas made a massive bust on June 19, seizing more than $72.3 million worth of methamphetamine hidden inside two separate cargo shipments.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, completed Britain's arduous Three Peaks Challenge over the weekend to support the hospital where she underwent cancer treatment two years ago.
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