https://thebellair.com/ https://thebellair.com/og-image.png The Bellaire https://thebellair.com/news/fort-bend-crawford-high-schools-4-star-wr-alvin-mosley-commits-to-ole-miss-footb https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19416883_062926-ktrk-ole-miss-wr-img.png Fort Bend Crawford High School's 4-star WR Alvin Mosley commits to Ole Miss football ABC13's Joe Gleason showcases why 4-star wideout Alvin Mosley decided Ole Miss was the best fit for him. https://thebellair.com/news/houston-doctor-urges-heat-illness-prevention-as-workers-battle-summer-heat https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/2d89465a-df6a-4d52-adb0-da0e077aa8f7/image.jpg Houston doctor urges heat illness prevention as workers battle summer heat 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 https://thebellair.com/news/harris-county-assault-suspect-shot-by-dps-trooper-after-chase-into-leon-county-a https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/12383497_102622-ktrk-ewn-10pm-dhu-harris-county-crime-data-irios-vid.jpg Harris County assault suspect shot by DPS trooper after chase into Leon County, authorities say 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. https://thebellair.com/news/its-just-like-f-f-f-f-residents-complain-about-cynthia-woods-mitchell-pavilion-s https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19416133_the-woodlands-townhsip-sign-FILE-img.png 'It's just like f-, f-, f-, f-': Residents complain about Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion shows 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. https://thebellair.com/news/man-charged-with-child-indecency-for-alleged-incidents-in-montgomery-county-from https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19415338_062926-ktrk-montgomery-county-jail-img.png Man charged with child indecency for alleged incidents in Montgomery County from 1990s, deputies say 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. https://thebellair.com/news/osha-proposes-35-million-in-fines-after-chemical-spill-in-houston-ship-channel https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19416483_chemical-spill-houston-ship-channel-BWI-img.png OSHA proposes $3.5 million in fines after chemical spill in Houston Ship Channel 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.. https://thebellair.com/news/powerful-psychedelic-drug-ibogaine-gets-closer-to-fda-approval-stories-from-texa https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19416786_ibogaine-pkg-part-1-img.png Powerful psychedelic drug ibogaine gets closer to FDA approval: Stories from Texans who have done it 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. https://thebellair.com/news/montgomery-county-deputy-killed-charges-filed-in-connection-to-weekend-crash-tha https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/jammer-and-perez.jpg Montgomery County deputy killed: Charges filed in connection to weekend crash that killed Erika Serrato 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. https://thebellair.com/news/when-the-odds-become-real-the-lessons-left-behind-in-kerrville https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/DR3BMMJY5FGYXNFW4EOJ272LQM.jpg When the odds become real: The lessons left behind in Kerrville 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. https://thebellair.com/news/water-safety-tips-every-houston-parent-needs-to-know-after-toddlers-drowning-dea https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/74988e52-3293-444b-a83a-1564df2b2a0b/image.jpg Water safety tips every Houston parent needs to know after toddler's drowning death 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 https://thebellair.com/news/2-helps-you-fighting-for-houston-woman-after-5k-memorial-to-honor-mother-is-deli https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/52f5563a-b536-4a1f-8929-b34f7db0336b/image.jpg 2 Helps You: Fighting for Houston woman after $5K memorial to honor mother is delivered damaged to local cemetery 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 Headst https://thebellair.com/news/houston-weather-hot-weather-to-continue-on-tuesday https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/slot0-66.jpg Houston weather: Hot weather to continue on Tuesday Expect dusty skies as the summer heat continues into Tuesday across the Houston area. https://thebellair.com/news/more-than-72m-in-meth-seized-by-cbp-officers-in-south-texas https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2026/06/boxes-containing-7047.73-pounds-of-methamphetamine-seized-by-cbp-officers-at-laredo-port-of-entry.jpg More than $72M in meth seized by CBP officers in South Texas 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. https://thebellair.com/news/princess-kate-climbs-britains-three-highest-peaks-in-24-hours-to-raise-money-for https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19416472_062926-cc-8a-princess-kate-three-peaks-vidgma.png Princess Kate climbs Britain's three highest peaks in 24 hours to raise money for cancer hospital 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. https://thebellair.com/news/adventure-time-side-quests-stars-discuss-finn-and-jakes-early-adventures https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19416421_062926-otrc-adventuretime-vid.png 'Adventure Time: Side Quests' stars discuss Finn and Jake's early adventures "Adventure Time: Side Quests" has officially dropped on Disney+ and Hulu! ⚔️ Sasha Knight and John DiMaggio discuss returning to Ooo, reviving Finn and Jake's early brotherly bond and taking on epic https://thebellair.com/news/after-a-hot-and-hazy-monday-the-heat-remains-with-small-rain-chances-returning-i https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19416346_062926-ktrk-530p-wx-img.png After a hot and hazy Monday, the heat remains with small rain chances returning in July Saharan dust brings hazy conditions and a reduction in air quality Monday. Then a pattern change will bring back rain showers to clean up the air in early July. https://thebellair.com/news/more-than-100-venezuelans-who-were-deported-from-the-us-hours-before-the-earthqu https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19415485_062926-wpvi-christie-venezuela-earthquakes-4pm-vid.jpg More than 100 Venezuelans who were deported from the US hours before the earthquakes are missing More than 100 people just deported from the United States were being held in a hotel when earthquakes struck Venezuela. https://thebellair.com/news/dwayne-the-rock-johnson-drew-inspiration-from-his-grandfather-in-his-return-as-m https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19416265_062926-wpvi-dwayne-johnson-moana-img.png Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson drew inspiration from his grandfather in his return as Maui in Disney's new live-action 'Moana' Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson drew inspiration from his grandfather in his return as Maui in Disney's new live-action 'Moana' https://thebellair.com/news/harris-county-immigrant-legal-services-program-paused-by-texas-supreme-court https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19416143_062926-ktrk-supreme-court-building-img.png Harris County immigrant legal services program paused by Texas Supreme Court Funding for a Harris County program is now on hold after Texas' highest court hit the pause button. https://thebellair.com/news/galveston-co-commissioners-unanimously-vote-for-new-redistricting-map https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19415795_062926-ktrk-galveston-county-redistricting-img.png Galveston Co. commissioners unanimously vote for new redistricting map The map passed after at least 48 speakers addressed it, which impacts residents in Bolivar and Galveston. https://thebellair.com/news/20-year-old-man-arrested-charged-in-connection-with-crash-that-killed-mcso-deput https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19415963_062926-ktrk-mcso-deputy-img.png?w=1600 20-year-old man arrested, charged in connection with crash that killed MCSO deputy, authorities say The driver of a commercial truck that struck and killed a Montgomery County Sheriff's Office deputy on Sunday has been arrested, according to authorities. https://thebellair.com/news/texas-announces-34m-astrazeneca-settlement-over-medicaid-scheme https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2026/06/gettyimages-2267045829.jpg Texas announces $34M AstraZeneca settlement over Medicaid scheme Texas is recovering nearly $34 million from AstraZeneca to settle allegations that the pharmaceutical giant used an illegal kickback scheme to improperly influence Medicaid prescriptions. https://thebellair.com/news/ashland-specialty-chemicals-union-workers-go-on-strike-at-texas-city-facility https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/29164519/Image-2026-06-29T164508.035-450x338.jpg Ashland Specialty Chemicals union workers go on strike at Texas City facility The employees say they want to preserve their current benefits, including more sick time for senior employees. https://thebellair.com/news/utmb-police-asking-for-publics-help-in-finding-man-accused-of-assaulting-securit https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19415962_mark-johnson-mugshot-img.png?w=1600 UTMB police asking for public's help in finding man accused of assaulting security officer 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. https://thebellair.com/news/gracie-the-giraffe-is-back-home-at-her-texas-ranch https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2026/06/gracie-home.jpg Gracie the giraffe is back home at her Texas ranch A giraffe that escaped from a Hill Country ranch earlier this month is back home. https://thebellair.com/news/falling-tree-damages-vehicle-traveling-on-louetta-road-in-cypress-leads-to-minor https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/OUKDWM3TGFH7ZEC3777H7HEETE.png Falling tree damages vehicle traveling on Louetta Road in Cypress, leads to minor injuries Authorities say the occupants of a vehicle sustained minor injuries and are being evaluated after a tree fell onto it while it was driving.The incident happened on Louetta Road at Wrightsboro Drive in https://thebellair.com/news/galveston-county-commissioners-approve-new-precinct-map-despite-criticism-from-r https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/29150649/new-map-450x289.jpg Galveston County commissioners approve new precinct map despite criticism from residents The decision comes as the county continues to defend itself against claims that its previous precinct map weakened the voting power of Black and Hispanic voters. https://thebellair.com/news/fourth-of-july-forecast-houston-stays-hot-while-east-coast-braces-for-record-bre https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/O6ZERCA6PZD6LBJXKQLPSPTJJM.png Fourth of July forecast: Houston stays hot while East Coast braces for record-breaking heat If you’re traveling for the Fourth of July, prepare for more than just crowds—you may also be walking into some dangerous heat.A large dome of high pressure will dominate much of the country through I https://thebellair.com/news/commercial-truck-driver-charged-in-fatal-crash-that-killed-montgomery-county-dep https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/SU2SF66SGVDEXPJ6N2TS4N3YQY.jpg Commercial truck driver charged in fatal crash that killed Montgomery County deputy Officials with the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office confirms a 20-year-old man, who was the driver of the commercial truck which struck and killed a Montgomery County sheriff’s deputy over https://thebellair.com/news/volunteers-needed-for-freedom-over-texas-4th-of-july-event https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/6CAEHXT4QVB5FAZUKAKY2N6BOA.jpg Volunteers needed for “Freedom Over Texas” 4th of July event Freedom Over Texas, the Gulf Coast’s largest 4th of July celebration, is seeking volunteers.The event is on Saturday, July 4, and runs from 3 p.m. - 10 p.m. at Eleanor Tinsley and Sam Houston Parks. I https://thebellair.com/news/montgomery-county-deputy-erika-serrato-killed-on-north-freeway https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/image-65.png Montgomery County deputy Erika Serrato killed on North Freeway A 24-year-old Montgomery County sheriff's deputy was killed early Sunday morning after a commercial truck struck her while she was directing traffic at the scene of an alleged DWI crash on Interstate https://thebellair.com/news/star-maker-clive-davis-honored-at-funeral-that-draws-bruce-springsteen-dionne-wa https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19415553_062926-wabc-ap-clive-davis-funeral-img.jpg Star-maker Clive Davis honored at funeral that draws Bruce Springsteen, Dionne Warwick and others Davis died June 22 in his Manhattan apartment at the age of 94, a few weeks after he had been hospitalized for an upper respiratory issue. https://thebellair.com/news/luigi-mangione-to-stand-trial-in-manhattan-federal-court-in-january-state-trial- https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19415456_062926-wabc-ap-mangione-court-hearing-img.jpg Luigi Mangione to stand trial in Manhattan federal court in January; State trial set for September Luigi Mangione will stand trial in Manhattan federal court beginning January 5 with jury selection followed by opening statements January 25. https://thebellair.com/news/3-firefighters-killed-in-fire-on-colorado-utah-border-trying-to-shield-themselve https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19406355_utah-wildfires-clean-TN-img.jpg 3 firefighters killed in fire on Colorado-Utah border trying to shield themselves from flames ID'd Three firefighters killed over the weekend in a wildfire along the Colorado-Utah border were trying to shield themselves from flames by deploying tent-like shelters when they were overcome, authoritie https://thebellair.com/news/hello-houston-the-commuter-cut-june-29-2026 https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/31085146/HH_Podcast-Cover_The-Commuter-Cut-450x450.jpg Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (June 29, 2026) 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. https://thebellair.com/news/brazil-japan-fans-turn-out-for-down-to-the-wire-world-cup-knockout-match-in-hous https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/29141036/Image-2026-06-29T140927.202-450x338.jpg Brazil, Japan fans turn out for down-to-the-wire World Cup knockout match in Houston More than 1,000 Brazil fans marched to NRG Stadium on Monday morning, solidifying the team's status as having one of the most devoted fan bases in the world. Brazil scored a late goal against Japan to https://thebellair.com/news/john-oliver-will-guest-star-on-general-hospital https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19415023_062926-otrc-generalhospitaljohnoliver-vid.jpg John Oliver will guest star on 'General Hospital' "General Hospital" promises an explosive week ahead and adds "Last Week Tonight" host John Oliver in a "significant role." https://thebellair.com/news/full-list-several-houston-streets-will-be-closed-this-4th-of-july https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/A5OJEQAF4JATXKWZ5JVZ6CYIOU.jpg FULL LIST: Several Houston streets will be closed this 4th of July The City of Houston is preparing for one of its most anticipated events of the year, Freedom Over Texas, this Saturday, July 4, to celebrate Independence Day. The event will feature live music, includ https://thebellair.com/news/hello-houston-june-29-2026 https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/31085137/HH_Podcast-Cover-450x450.jpg Hello Houston (June 29, 2026) Today: We receive an update on the FIFA World Cup, explore the science behind the sport of soccer, break down all the upcoming changes affecting student loans, and more. https://thebellair.com/news/man-charged-with-intoxication-manslaughter-after-deadly-houston-crash https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/vlcsnap-2026-06-29-13h52m57s356.jpg Man charged with intoxication manslaughter after deadly Houston crash A man has been charged after a deadly crash over the weekend in northwest Houston. https://thebellair.com/news/former-nba-players-malik-beasley-ed-davis-charged-in-gambling-scandal https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19414599_062926-kfsn-beasley-davis-ap-img.jpg?w=1600 Former NBA players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis charged in gambling scandal Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted in the latest round of charges in the government's gambling investigation. https://thebellair.com/news/charges-filed-in-montgomery-county-crash-that-led-to-deputys-death https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/29113919/733328597_1323403746637958_4717012810719175331_n-450x237.jpg Charges filed in Montgomery County crash that led to deputy’s death Deputy Erika Serrato, 24, was directing traffic at a crash scene when she was fatally struck by the driver of a heavy-duty commercial truck, according to the sheriff's office. https://thebellair.com/news/city-offices-closed-for-independence-day http://www.westutx.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=11203 City Offices Closed for Independence Day City offices will be closed in observance of Independence Day on Friday, July 3. Please view the updated holiday trash schedule. https://thebellair.com/news/strawberry-moon-2026-junes-full-moon-is-also-one-of-the-smallest-of-the-year-cal https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/LKEZTCH22FFZZFHCZNKC352ZEI.jpg Strawberry Moon 2026: June’s full moon is also one of the smallest of the year called a micromoon Skywatchers will have a chance to see June’s full moon Monday night, commonly known as the Strawberry Moon. Despite its name, the Moon won’t actually appear pink or red. Instead, the name comes from t https://thebellair.com/news/houstons-2026-pride-parade-rescheduled-for-aug-15 https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/05101618/FU3A7332-450x300.jpg Houston’s 2026 Pride parade rescheduled for Aug. 15 The annual event celebrating the city's LGBTQ+ community and its allies, originally scheduled for early June in downtown Houston, was called off a couple hours beforehand because of inclement weather. https://thebellair.com/news/one-year-after-texas-hill-country-floods-ugra-and-kerr-county-roll-out-flood-war https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/29082651/9floods-450x232.webp One year after Texas Hill Country floods, UGRA and Kerr County roll out flood warning system Central Texas residents got an update on a new flood warning system, but some still have questions about who will be responsible for it. https://thebellair.com/news/texas-democrats-leave-convention-united-in-effort-to-end-gops-30-year-hold-on-st https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/29080331/dsc-0965-450x299.webp Texas Democrats leave convention united in effort to end GOP’s 30-year hold on state politics Texas Democrats spent their 3-day convention in Corpus Christi rallying party activists, training volunteers and making the case for Democratic policies and candidates across the state ahead of the 20 https://thebellair.com/news/ymca-of-greater-houston-promotes-water-safety-for-children-to-prevent-drownings- https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/26152228/Image-2026-06-26T152008.134-450x338.jpg YMCA of Greater Houston promotes water safety for children to prevent drownings this summer According to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Harris County and Fort Bend County recorded a combined 18 child drownings last year. https://thebellair.com/news/tire-fire-and-air-quality-june-29-2026 https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/09105018/HMCC-Featured-Image-Dark-Blue-2025-450x253.jpg Tire fire and air quality (June 29, 2026) On Monday's show: We learn how last week's tire fire in southeast Houston may be affecting air quality. And we discuss how last week’s Supreme Court decision allowing the president to end the nation’s https://thebellair.com/news/the-engines-of-our-ingenuity-3384-alien-life-forms https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/assets/images/HPM-logo-OGimage-2.jpg The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3384: Alien Life Forms Episode: 3384 Further thoughts about the search for extra-terrestrial life. Today, Alien life forms. https://thebellair.com/news/toddler-dies-after-being-found-unresponsive-in-harris-county-pool-deputies-say https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/img_8378-scaled.jpg Toddler dies after being found unresponsive in Harris County pool, deputies say A toddler has tragically died after being found unresponsive in a residential swimming pool in northeast Harris County on Sunday, and authorities are currently investigating the circumstances. https://thebellair.com/news/harris-county-immigration-defense-funds-paused-by-texas-supreme-court https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2020/10/6b4ada31-gavel2_1441056551803_140744_ver1.0.jpg Harris County immigration defense funds paused by Texas Supreme Court The state Supreme Court granted a "temporary relief" motion filed by Attorney General Ken Paxton against Harris County's Immigrant Legal Services Fund" (ILSF). https://thebellair.com/news/homicide-investigation-launched-after-man-shot-inside-car-near-east-freeway https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2022/09/CRIME2.jpg Homicide investigation launched after man shot inside car near East Freeway Homicide detectives are investigating after a man was found shot to death inside a vehicle in east Harris County early Sunday, authorities said. https://thebellair.com/news/the-engines-of-our-ingenuity-1595-alfred-stieglitz https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/assets/images/HPM-logo-OGimage-2.jpg The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1595: Alfred Stieglitz Episode: 1595 In which Alfred Stieglitz and 291 anticipate Modern. Today, Stieglitz and photography, art and reality. https://thebellair.com/news/man-accused-of-decades-long-child-indecency-officials-seeking-more-victims https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/b7a1b65b-image_720.png Man accused of decades-long child indecency; officials seeking more victims Officials say three woman in Conroe came forward with allegations against Leland Fleming dating back to the 1990s. https://thebellair.com/news/the-engines-of-our-ingenuity-1594-the-mad-scientist https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/assets/images/HPM-logo-OGimage-2.jpg The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1594: The Mad Scientist Episode: 1594 The Mad Scientist — he keeps coming back. Today, the mad scientist. https://thebellair.com/news/cape-verdes-dream-run-continues-in-houston-as-it-becomes-the-smallest-country-in https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/26222944/AP26178077016080-450x300.jpg Cape Verde’s dream run continues in Houston as it becomes the smallest country into World Cup’s knockout stage The next World Cup game in Houston is a round-of-32 match between Brazil and Japan on Monday, June 29. https://thebellair.com/news/fort-bend-braces-for-legal-fight-over-daniel-wongs-status-as-county-judge https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/26094905/Fort-Bend-County-Commissioners-Court-Wong-Removal-450x338.jpg Fort Bend braces for legal fight over Daniel Wong’s status as county judge Wong, the Republican nominee for county judge who was appointed to the role as part of a now-dismissed civil lawsuit, is at odds with the two Democrats on commissioners court who claim his appointment https://thebellair.com/news/ready-for-liftoff-galaxy-all-abilities-park-opens-a-new-chapter-in-fort-bend-cou https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/25100740/Galaxy-All-Abilities-Park-Sugar-Land-450x339.jpg Ready for liftoff: Galaxy all-abilities park opens a new chapter in Fort Bend County’s inclusive playgrounds The $1.6 million space-themed outdoor Sugar Land park marks the first all-abilities park funded and built by Fort Bend County. Families in the county, including children with disabilities, can now pla https://thebellair.com/news/confirmed-case-of-west-nile-virus-reported-in-montgomery-county https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2019/10/Still0627_00004_1467025168621_1490402_ver1.0.jpg Confirmed case of West Nile Virus reported in Montgomery County The Montgomery County Public Health Department has confirmed its first case of West Nile Virus in a Montgomery County resident. https://thebellair.com/news/texas-state-board-of-education-votes-to-add-christian-texts-to-list-of-required- https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/19134308/AP24323852587468-450x300.jpg Texas State Board of Education votes to add Christian texts to list of required reading materials The board also approved changes to social studies curriculum that reframe history and minimize diversity. https://thebellair.com/news/hello-houston-the-commuter-cut-june-26-2026 https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/31085146/HH_Podcast-Cover_The-Commuter-Cut-450x450.jpg Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (June 26, 2026) 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. https://thebellair.com/news/hello-houston-june-26-2026 https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/31085137/HH_Podcast-Cover-450x450.jpg Hello Houston (June 26, 2026) Today: We receive an update on the spread of the New World screwworm, learn about the new podcast series “After the Flood,” break down recent Supreme Court decisions with former U.S. District Judge Va https://thebellair.com/news/harris-county-immigrant-legal-services-program-paused-as-court-battle-continues https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/17081824/PersonInHandcuffsWithFolder-T-450x297.jpg Harris County immigrant legal services program paused as court battle continues The Texas Supreme Court has temporarily blocked Harris County officials from financially supporting nonprofits that assist immigrants in deportation cases. The state is trying to permanently bar such https://thebellair.com/news/galveston-leaders-narrowly-advance-controversial-discovery-sands-development-by- https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/22153127/DSC_0904-450x300.jpg Galveston leaders narrowly advance controversial Discovery Sands development by approving zoning exemptions The planned development would span 170 acres on the west end of Galveston Island with hundreds of housing units, a lagoon pool and lazy river. https://thebellair.com/news/73-year-old-arrested-for-deadly-texas-city-shooting https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2023/11/Crime-scene-tape.jpg 73-year-old arrested for deadly Texas City shooting Police were called for a welfare check and found a woman with a gunshot wound. Anyone with more information can contact detectives or Crime Stoppers. https://thebellair.com/news/the-saharan-dust-thats-headed-to-houston-is-expected-to-cause-hazy-skies-and-red https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/04163029/Houston-does-not-meet-US-EPA-standards-for-ozone-pollution-450x258.jpg The Saharan dust that’s headed to Houston is expected to cause hazy skies and reduced air quality The National Weather Service warns the dust, expected to reach the Houston area late Sunday or early Monday, could cause allergies and potentially be unhealthy for those with underlying health conditi https://thebellair.com/news/texas-refusal-to-plan-for-climate-change-created-a-crisis-in-corpus-christi https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/26115856/icn-062526-1-450x300.webp Texas’ refusal to plan for climate change created a crisis in Corpus Christi Stubbornly unrealistic assessments of the region's reservoir system turned this year's drought conditions into an emergency. https://thebellair.com/news/missing-giraffe-gracie-found-safe-in-texas-hill-country-after-nearly-two-weeks-o https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/26115334/GracieGiraffeCropped-450x303.jpg Missing giraffe Gracie found safe in Texas Hill Country after nearly two weeks on the loose Gracie was found safe Friday morning near Leakey after escaping from Cedar Hollow Ranch earlier this month. https://thebellair.com/news/austin-competing-with-houston-for-an-nhl-team-the-good-bad-and-ugly-of-the-week https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/17170313/AP23135776504461-450x247.jpg Austin competing with Houston for an NHL team: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week 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. https://thebellair.com/news/employee-spotlight-meet-nathan-minich http://www.bellairetx.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=35543 Employee Spotlight: Meet Nathan Minich Meet Fire Commander Nathan (Nate) Minich, a dedicated leader in our Fire Department and a driving force behind both daily operations and long-term advancements. https://thebellair.com/news/sp-global-improves-outlook-on-city-of-houstons-finances https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/05102527/IMG_5399-450x300.jpg S&P Global improves outlook on city of Houston’s finances The credit ratings agency had lowered its outlook in 2024. https://thebellair.com/news/hundreds-of-data-centers-are-coming-to-texas-heres-what-you-need-to-know https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/26083828/StargateDataCenter-TT-450x299.jpg Hundreds of data centers are coming to Texas. Here’s what you need to know Texas is experiencing an AI-driven data center boom with at least 248 projects planned statewide. Here’s what to know about the industry’s rapid growth and the debate over its impact. https://thebellair.com/news/we-are-with-you-venezuela-houston-community-rallies-after-deadly-earthquakes https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/26081307/173a2206-1-450x300.webp ‘We are with you, Venezuela’: Houston community rallies after deadly earthquakes Venezuelans living in the U.S organize donation drives in response to the devastating earthquakes. https://thebellair.com/news/bible-infused-curriculum-june-26-2026 https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/09105018/HMCC-Featured-Image-Dark-Blue-2025-450x253.jpg Bible-infused curriculum (June 26, 2026) On Friday's show: HISD has approved Bible-infused curriculum for elementary school students and adopted a $2 billion budget. We get details on both. And our non-experts contemplate The Good, The Bad, https://thebellair.com/news/the-engines-of-our-ingenuity-1593-lst-325 https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/assets/images/HPM-logo-OGimage-2.jpg The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1593: LST-325 Episode: 1593 The LST-325: Thirty old men and an old ship become young again. Today, the LST-325. https://thebellair.com/news/houston-isd-board-unanimously-approves-controversial-bible-infused-curriculum-fo https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/25234312/Image-2026-06-25T222931.857-450x294.jpg Houston ISD board unanimously approves controversial Bible-infused curriculum for 2026-27 school year Adopting the state-approved Bluebonnet Learning curriculum for elementary students will come with a funding boost of more than $3 million for the district, which also approved a $2 billion operating b https://thebellair.com/news/walkout-paralyzes-fort-bend-county-government-in-standoff-over-interim-judges-se https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/wong.jpg Walkout paralyzes Fort Bend County government in standoff over Interim Judge's seat Fort Bend County Commissioners Court was paralyzed when Democratic Commissioners Grady Prestage and Dexter McCoy walked out of a 1:00 PM session to break quorum. They argue that Interim County Judge D https://thebellair.com/news/air-alliance-houston-records-spike-in-pollution-following-tire-fire https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/25163315/Image-2026-06-25T163302.503-450x338.jpg Air Alliance Houston records spike in pollution following tire fire Air Alliance’s community air monitoring program manager, Anthony D’Souza, said readings across the organization’s community air monitors suggest that the spike in pollution was created by the fire. https://thebellair.com/news/more-than-721k-seized-from-city-of-hitchcocks-general-fund-as-part-of-illegal-ga https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20150933/DSC_0516-450x300.jpg More than $721K seized from city of Hitchcock’s general fund as part of illegal gambling probe The seizure by the Galveston County Sheriff's Office comes a few months after officials alleged that city money was tied to illegal gambling in Hitchcock. The money seized Wednesday makes up about 9% https://thebellair.com/news/houston-city-council-approves-18-billion-5-year-capital-improvement-plan-many-ex https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/12124233/IMG_2112-450x300.jpg Houston City Council approves $18 billion, 5-year capital improvement plan. Many existing projects are delayed The city of Houston’s new Capital Improvement Plan outlines investments in infrastructure over the next five years. But projects in the plan are often delayed — and many Houstonians have trouble getti https://thebellair.com/news/underdog-cape-verde-soccer-team-will-make-their-final-bid-in-houston-to-advance- https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/10162700/IMG_9486-450x338.jpeg Underdog Cape Verde soccer team will make their final bid in Houston to advance in World Cup Cape Verde began the 2026 FIFA World Cup ranked 67th in the world. Then it held off the number two team from scoring against them. https://thebellair.com/news/supreme-court-undermines-tps-program-putting-147000-immigrants-in-texas-at-risk- https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/15073956/Screenshot-1111-450x300.jpg Supreme Court undermines TPS program, putting 147,000 immigrants in Texas at risk of deportation The decision focused specifically on Haitian and Syrian immigrants, but legal experts say it could apply to as many as 1.3 million immigrants in the U.S. on TPS, including those in Texas. https://thebellair.com/news/hello-houston-the-commuter-cut-june-25-2026 https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/31085146/HH_Podcast-Cover_The-Commuter-Cut-450x450.jpg Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (June 25, 2026) 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. https://thebellair.com/news/houston-police-officer-indicted-for-alleged-sexual-assault-of-a-child https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/16122628/Criminal_Justice_Center_Exterior_PYH_TT1-450x302.jpg Houston police officer indicted for alleged sexual assault of a child Pablo Diaz-Buscio, 36, is on administrative leave with pay, according to the Houston Police Department. https://thebellair.com/news/special-education-parents-in-houston-isd-searching-for-answers-ahead-of-changes- https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/25141145/IMG_3031-450x338.jpg Special education parents in Houston ISD searching for answers ahead of changes in services The district is consolidating special education services for the 2026-27 school year, which has prompted a federal civil rights investigation. https://thebellair.com/news/clear-lake-shores-man-convicted-after-child-pornography-found-on-laptops https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2022/05/8eecec6e-693380_G_1438969718502_82557_ver1.0-1.jpg Clear Lake Shores man convicted after child pornography found on laptops A federal jury convicted Michael Harkless after a two-day trial in Galveston after child pornography images were found on devices in his closet. https://thebellair.com/news/tot-takeover-kids-festival http://www.bellairetx.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=35513 'Tot Takeover' Kids Festival Join us Saturday, July 18, for a 'Tot Takeover' in the Recreation Center parking lot! https://thebellair.com/news/celebration-of-independence-parade-festival https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Celebration of Independence Parade & Festival Join us for the Celebration of Independence Parade & Festival on Saturday, July 4! https://thebellair.com/news/weekly-crime-report-06182026-06242026 https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Weekly Crime Report 06/18/2026-06/24/2026 Weekly Crime Report 06/18/2026-06/24/2026 https://thebellair.com/news/rosenberg-ordinance-allows-residents-to-report-illegal-fireworks https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/fireworks.jpg Rosenberg ordinance allows residents to report illegal fireworks In Rosenberg, city leaders passed a new ordinance aimed at cracking down on illegal fireworks. FOX 26’s Jillian Hartmann spoke with the police chief and residents about the changes. https://thebellair.com/news/battle-underway-to-remove-interim-fort-bend-county-judge-daniel-wong https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/wong.jpg Battle underway to remove Interim Fort Bend County Judge Daniel Wong A battle is underway in Fort Bend County to remove Interim County Judge Daniel Wong from his appointed post as chief executive. https://thebellair.com/news/21-year-old-arrested-for-deadly-texas-city-double-shooting https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/kristian_mcmurrin_-mug.png 21-year-old arrested for deadly Texas City double shooting Two people were found shot on Tuesday afternoon. One of the victims later died in a hospital. https://thebellair.com/news/former-cruise-ship-worker-pleads-guilty-to-teen-sexual-assault-after-20-years-on https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2023/02/6eb23e0b-gavelnew-1.jpg Former cruise ship worker pleads guilty to teen sexual assault after 20 years on the run A Nicaraguan national who spent more than 20 years fleeing federal authorities has pleaded guilty to the forcible sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl on a cruise ship that departed from Galveston, fe https://thebellair.com/news/child-id-and-fingerprinting-event https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Child ID and Fingerprinting Event The West University Place Police Department invites families to attend a free Child ID & Fingerprinting Event on Wednesday, July 8, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Chick-fil-A, located at 3101 W. Holc https://thebellair.com/news/after-fire-at-mammoth-metal-recycling-houston-advocacy-group-says-monitors-detec https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/G6GONMRY5NFLHEFXV6JQABRRRA.png After fire at Mammoth Metal Recycling, Houston advocacy group says monitors detected elevated particulate pollution It has been three days since a massive fire at a recycling facility in Houston’s East End.Over 100 firefighters fought the flames at Mammoth Metal Recycling, which burned overnight and into Tuesday. W https://thebellair.com/news/houston-weather-forecast-for-thursday-summer-heat-saharan-dust https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/slot0-65.jpg Houston weather forecast for Thursday: Summer heat, Saharan dust More typical June heat continues across Southeast Texas. Saharan dust may also bring hazy skies at times while helping keep rain chances low. https://thebellair.com/news/traffic-alert-us-59-lanes-at-bellaire-closed-after-truck-fire-hazmat-spill https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/video-6.jpg Traffic alert: US-59 lanes at Bellaire closed after truck fire, hazmat spill Multiple northbound lanes are impacted on US-59 Southwest Freeway after a heavy truck crashed and caught fire early Thursday morning. https://thebellair.com/news/giraffe-loose-in-texas-5k-reward-offered-for-information-leading-to-capture-safe https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2026/06/gracie-giraffe.jpg Giraffe loose in Texas: $5K reward offered for information leading to capture, safe return A giraffe is on the lam after escaping a Texas ranch. https://thebellair.com/news/husband-dead-after-hit-and-run-in-north-harris-county-driver-at-large https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/screenshot-2026-06-25-064605.png Husband dead after hit-and-run in north Harris County, driver at large One man is dead after a hit-and-run in north Harris County and Houston police are searching for the suspect believed to be involved. https://thebellair.com/news/harris-county-flood-control-director-possible-pick-sparks-rift-among-commissione https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/flood-district.jpg Harris County Flood Control Director possible pick sparks rift among commissioners over process A sharp division has emerged within the Harris County Commissioners Court on the eve of a discussion to appoint a new head for the region's embattled Flood Control District. https://thebellair.com/news/250k-bond-for-suspect-in-humble-shootout-that-injured-constable-deputies https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/730354387_1654777542303522_2929055034279081741_n.jpg $250K bond for suspect in Humble shootout that injured constable deputies Edgar Villegas is accused of shooting two constable deputies last Friday night, sending one of them to a hospital. https://thebellair.com/news/lightning-strike-possibly-sparked-webster-fire-that-displaced-15-families https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/webster.jpg Lightning strike possibly sparked Webster fire that displaced 15 families The Webster community is coming together to help more than a dozen families after a fire ripped through an apartment complex over the weekend. Officials believe a lightning strike may have caused the https://thebellair.com/news/catalytic-converter-thefts-surge-in-harris-county-as-critics-question-low-bonds- https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/cc-thefts.jpg Catalytic converter thefts surge in Harris County as critics question low bonds for repeat offenders 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. https://thebellair.com/news/woman-killed-by-alligator-while-swimming-in-floridas-econlockhatchee-river-offic https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19414549_062926-wpvi-cnn-fl-alligator-attack-pkg.jpg?w=1600 Woman killed by alligator while swimming in Florida's Econlockhatchee River: Officials A 31-year-old woman was killed by an alligator while swimming in a river in Florida, officials said. https://thebellair.com/news/disney-celebrates-america-what-to-expect-on-july-3-and-4-as-abc-marks-americas-2 https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19220528_060226-cc-abcn-disney-celebrates-america-250-graphic-img.jpg Disney Celebrates America: What to expect on July 3 and 4 as ABC marks America's 250th anniversary ABC is marking America's 250th anniversary with 24 hours of unparalleled programming called "Disney Celebrates America." https://thebellair.com/news/no-credibility-fbi-houston-releases-statement-on-alleged-threats-against-houston https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/ZKRBA6I66NFT7IOVOQNSD233JI.jpg ‘No credibility’: FBI Houston releases statement on alleged threats against Houston Stadium during FIFA World Cup Officials with the FBI’s Houston field office have released a statement regarding alleged threats made against Houston Stadium as the venue hosts FIFA World Cup 2026 matches.Shortly after noon on Mond https://thebellair.com/news/trumps-power-birthright-citizenship-trans-sports-among-cases-supreme-court-will- https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19414291_062926-ktrk-supreme-court-ap-img.png?w=1600 Trump's power, birthright citizenship, trans sports among cases Supreme Court will rule on this week Trump's efforts to restrict birthright citizenship, fire the heads of most independent agencies at will and remove a sitting Federal Reserve governor are among the remaining eight cases the justices a https://thebellair.com/news/1-dead-1-injured-after-shooting-in-northwest-harris-county https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/BOQTC6JL5JAPVNJXMTDOJTRAGE.png 1 dead, 1 injured after shooting in northwest Harris County Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a shooting left one man dead and another injured in northwest Harris County.The shooting happened Monday morning in the 7700 block of https://thebellair.com/news/jetblue-pilot-reports-hitting-drone-as-flight-approached-landing-at-jfk-airport https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19414162_062926-wabc-jfk-file-vid-img.jpg JetBlue pilot reports hitting drone as flight approached landing at JFK Airport A JetBlue Airways pilot reported hitting a drone as the flight was on approach for landing at JFK Airport on Monday morning. https://thebellair.com/news/sewing-patriotism-and-opportunity https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1500382017468-9049fed747ef?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Sewing Patriotism and Opportunity Bestwork Industries for the Blind in Cherry Hill, New Jersey is a nonprofit dedicated to serving, training and employing those with visual impairments https://thebellair.com/news/jackie-and-shadows-eaglet-sandy-falls-out-of-nest-in-accidental-fledge-in-big-be https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19409028_062826-kabc-big-bear-fall-tn-img.jpg Jackie and Shadow's eaglet Sandy falls out of nest in accidental fledge in Big Bear Jackie and Shadow's eaglet Sandy fell out of her nest on Sunday morning in an accidental fledge, video from the beloved Big Bear bald eagle nest shows. https://thebellair.com/news/us-and-iran-pause-strikes-but-disagree-over-next-steps-on-talks https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19412731_062926-cc-abcn-iran-monday-gma-video.jpg US and Iran pause strikes but disagree over next steps on talks After four days of trading strikes, both sides appeared to pause their attacks Monday. https://thebellair.com/news/alex-murdaughs-second-trial-will-start-next-spring-after-south-carolina-supreme- https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Alex Murdaugh’s second trial will start next spring after South Carolina Supreme Court overturned double murder conviction, judge rules Alex Murdaugh was back in court again Monday on charges he killed his wife and son https://thebellair.com/news/the-full-strawberry-moon-will-rise-in-the-night-sky-this-week https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19413738_062926-wpvi-strawberry-moon-641a-vo-video-vid.jpg The full strawberry moon will rise in the night sky this week The strawberry moon, which will be visible in the sky this week, will mark the first full moon of the summer. https://thebellair.com/news/toddler-dies-after-being-found-unresponsive-in-swimming-pool-in-northeast-harris https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1500382017468-9049fed747ef?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Toddler dies after being found unresponsive in swimming pool in northeast Harris Co., HCSO says A 2-year-old boy was found unresponsive in a swimming pool and later pronounced dead in northeast Harris County, the sheriff's office said. https://thebellair.com/news/best-times-to-be-outside-in-houston-during-summer-heat https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/XZ22CPJ5RJDTNNAJKEPGR43JDE.jpg Best times to be outside in Houston during summer heat The summer heat isn’t just uncomfortable. It can become dangerous fast.Whether you’re planning a barbecue, taking the kids to the splash pad or training for a marathon, timing can make a huge differen https://thebellair.com/news/houston-named-one-of-the-best-large-cities-for-recent-college-graduates-new-stud https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/SQ6Z7PWPIBDQTDOBUAZUPDLABM.jpg Houston named one of the best large cities for recent college graduates, new study says Houston is one of the nation’s best large cities for recent college graduates looking to launch their careers, according to a new study, though another Texas city landed much higher on the list.A repo https://thebellair.com/news/construction-worker-hits-kills-co-worker-on-gulf-freeway-houston-police-say https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Construction worker hits, kills co-worker on Gulf Freeway, Houston police say A construction worker was hit and killed by a co-worker along the Gulf Freeway, Houston police said. https://thebellair.com/news/hello-houston-june-25-2026 https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/31085137/HH_Podcast-Cover-450x450.jpg Hello Houston (June 25, 2026) Today: We share advice on how to stay safe during the summer, learn about the independent coming-of-age film “Sugar Beach,” and talk with area relationship expert Dr. Viviana Coles. Plus, we share our https://thebellair.com/news/the-supreme-court-says-the-us-can-turn-away-asylum-seekers-at-the-border https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/25123614/gettyimages-2159564157-450x300.webp The Supreme Court says the U.S. can turn away asylum seekers at the border By a 6-3 vote, the high court ruled that federal law allows the government to stop asylum seekers from physically setting foot in the United States, effectively keeping them from applying for asylum. https://thebellair.com/news/texas-oklahoma-transportation-agencies-to-share-real-time-traffic-data-under-new https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/7FTODLFOHNA6JAJUKV7MAEIGRI.png Texas, Oklahoma transportation agencies to share real-time traffic data under new agreement The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) announced Monday they have launched a new data-sharing agreement that will allow the two states to e https://thebellair.com/news/pride-houston-announces-new-date-for-parade-after-initial-event-was-cancelled-du https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/18996531_BIGFREEDIAWITHCREDIT.jpg Pride Houston announces new date for parade after initial event was cancelled due to severe weather The Pride Houston 365 parade was postponed back in early June due to inclement weather. https://thebellair.com/news/a-hazy-day-from-saharan-dust-plus-one-area-of-potential-tropical-development https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1500382017468-9049fed747ef?w=800&h=500&fit=crop A hazy day from Saharan Dust, plus one area of potential tropical development Saharan dust is here, bringing some air quality issues with it. https://thebellair.com/news/osha-proposes-35m-in-fines-after-channelview-sulfuric-acid-spill-injured-workers https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/2BODM4GHWNDCVC3GGO64ZFKZFU.jpg OSHA proposes $3.5M in fines after Channelview sulfuric acid spill injured workers The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed more than $3.5 million in penalties against three companies after federal investigators found they failed to protect workers during cleanup efforts following https://thebellair.com/news/man-killed-another-injured-in-northwest-harris-county-shooting-hcso-says https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Man killed, another injured in northwest Harris County shooting, HCSO says Deputies said they found a car crashed into a ditch while responding to the shooting, which left a man dead and another injured. https://thebellair.com/news/the-death-toll-rises-to-164-after-major-venezuela-earthquakes-topple-many-buildi https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/25090604/VenezuelaEarthquakes-450x298.jpg The death toll rises to 164 after major Venezuela earthquakes topple many buildings Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez said Thursday that at least 164 people were killed and 971 were injured after two major, back-to-back earthquakes struck northern Venezuela. https://thebellair.com/news/july-is-parks-recreation-month https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop July is Parks & Recreation Month! Your guide to celebrating Park and Recreation Month in West U! https://thebellair.com/news/10-year-old-faces-murder-charge-in-baby-girls-shooting-death-police-say https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19403554_062826-wls-mo-10-yo-charged-63a-vid.jpg 10-year-old faces murder charge in baby girl's shooting death, police say A 7-month-old girl was killed following a shooting in St. Louis on Friday, according to police. https://thebellair.com/news/the-us-last-beat-screwworm-in-1966-can-current-leaders-learn-from-the-pasts-play https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/25085740/Screwworm1960s-TT-450x299.jpg The U.S. last beat screwworm in 1966. Can current leaders learn from the past’s playbook? Faced with a modern outbreak that could endure for decades, historical documents are offering officials solutions to eradicate the parasite again. https://thebellair.com/news/the-heartbeat-of-hunt-why-rebuilding-the-hunt-store-means-rebuilding-a-community https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/O2TN3ZMUIREODDSGXCX3HQPMY4.png The heartbeat of Hunt: Why rebuilding the Hunt store means rebuilding a community Long before it became a symbol of recovery, the Hunt Store was the center of daily life in Hunt.“It was the one-stop shop,” said co-owner Vikki Dunn. “It had fuel, banking, groceries, food. People wou https://thebellair.com/news/list-houstons-top-watch-parties-for-brazil-vs-japan-that-feel-like-home https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/JCMJ7MZE6VHL3JU5MHLSH3X4N4.jpg List: Houston’s top watch parties for Brazil vs. Japan that feel like home Houston has just one week of FIFA action left in town, ending on Independence Day, and it all kicks off with one of the tournament’s biggest matchups: Brazil vs. Japan.Whether Brazilian or Japanese, o https://thebellair.com/news/texas-democrats-head-to-convention-with-optimism-but-questions-about-november-re https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/25084644/TexasDemConvention-TTN-450x301.jpg Texas Democrats head to convention with optimism, but questions about November remain The Texas Democratic Convention begins Thursday in Corpus Christi. The three-day convention features several national and statewide figures in the party — this while polls show Democratic candidate Ja https://thebellair.com/news/teams-scramble-to-locate-survivors-four-days-after-venezuela-earthquakes https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Teams scramble to locate survivors four days after Venezuela earthquakes Local and international rescue teams raced against the clock to pull survivors from the rubble in Venezuela four days after two powerful earthquakes shook the northern state of La Guaira. https://thebellair.com/news/skydiving-plane-crashes-in-northeastern-france-killing-all-11-people-on-board https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19409415_062826-kabc-france-skydiving-crash-tn-img.jpg Skydiving plane crashes in northeastern France, killing all 11 people on board A skydiving plane has crashed in northeastern France, killing all 11 people on board. https://thebellair.com/news/brazil-and-japan-face-off-in-houston-as-fifa-world-cup-round-of-32-arrives-road- https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/34abcb1c-4e90-4dd0-b8b3-a3e3fa407041/image.jpg Brazil and Japan face off in Houston as FIFA World Cup Round of 32 arrives; road closures in effect The FIFA World Cup knockout stage arrives in Houston on Monday as Brazil and Japan square off in a highly anticipated Round of 32 match at Houston Stadium. Kickoff is set for noon.FIFA World Cup’s Rou https://thebellair.com/news/17-year-olds-body-found-in-water-near-texas-city-dike-following-search-equusearc https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19400520_062726-ktrk-TN-missing-teen-equusearch-composite-img.png 17-year-old's body found in water near Texas City Dike following search, EquuSearch says The Texas EquuSearch team said they found a teen's body in the water near the Texas City Dike the day after he was reported missing while rafting. https://thebellair.com/news/montgomery-co-deputy-struck-and-killed-while-investigating-dwi-crash-on-north-fr https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19406531_mcso-crash-deputy-killed-TN-img.png Montgomery Co. deputy struck and killed while investigating DWI crash on North Freeway, sheriff says A Montgomery County Sheriff's Office deputy was struck and killed early Sunday while investigating a suspected drunk driving crash along Interstate 45, authorities said. https://thebellair.com/news/less-diverse-history-more-bible-stories-in-public-schools-get-initial-ok-by-texa https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/25083336/SBOECurriculum-TT-450x298.jpg Less diverse history, more Bible stories in public schools get initial OK by Texas board The State Board of Education will hold a final vote Friday on incorporating more Christian stories into classrooms and deemphasizing race and cultural diversity in history lessons. https://thebellair.com/news/saharan-dust-is-back-how-it-will-impact-traveling-hurricanes-air-quality-and-sun https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/CNPII25OLJHG5BO4LIET2MPOHU.png Saharan dust is back! How it will impact traveling, hurricanes, air quality, and sunsets in Texas Saharan dust is back!It is something we talk about almost every summer in the Houston forecast, but it’s often misunderstood. Each year, plumes of dust from the Sahara Desert travel thousands of miles https://thebellair.com/news/construction-worker-killed-in-work-zone-crash-on-gulf-freeway https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/ce7bc31e-3e62-4052-875b-4a3b79b6ae6f/image.jpg Construction worker killed in work-zone crash on Gulf Freeway A construction worker was killed Sunday night after being hit by a work vehicle in a construction zone along the Gulf Freeway, according to the Houston Police Department.The crash happened around 11 p https://thebellair.com/news/300-free-ac-units-distributed-to-precinct-4-families-commissioner-says https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19408624_062826-ktrk-portable-ac-unit-distribution-pct-4-img.png 300 free A/C units distributed to Precinct 4 families, commissioner says Commissioner Lesley Briones and her team distributed the A/C units to pre-selected Precinct 4 families as part of the Cool 4 the Summer program. https://thebellair.com/news/the-ultimate-guide-to-america-250-merchandise-for-an-epic-celebration https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?w=800&h=500&fit=crop The ultimate guide to America 250 merchandise for an epic celebration Show off your patriotic spirit with America 250 merchandise you can't miss. https://thebellair.com/news/power-outages-in-fort-bend-county-neighborhoods-due-to-knocked-down-power-lines- https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1500382017468-9049fed747ef?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Power outages in Fort Bend County neighborhoods due to knocked down power lines, Precinct 1 says According to CenterPoint, 5,300 customers were impacted after a truck hit and pulled down power lines in Brookshire, adding that as of 1 p.m., only four customers remained without power. https://thebellair.com/news/deputy-killed-while-helping-at-crash-scene-becomes-latest-victim-on-dangerous-st https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/852c1a05-fc50-432c-ae43-7dbf2da898fb/image.jpg Deputy killed while helping at crash scene becomes latest victim on dangerous stretch of I-45 A 24-year-old Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office deputy is being remembered for her dedication to public service after she was struck and killed while directing traffic along Interstate 45 early Sunda https://thebellair.com/news/happy-birthday-2000-year-old-man-mel-brooks-is-turning-100 https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19403815_AP26021205230898.jpg Happy birthday, 2000 Year Old Man. Mel Brooks is turning 100 Mel Brooks turns 100 today - a century of comedy from a Brooklyn legend who never stopped making us laugh. https://thebellair.com/news/toddler-dies-after-being-found-unresponsive-in-swimming-pool-in-huffman-area-hcs https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/4H7JP5OVINAO3DRZSLVS44VTQU.png Toddler dies after being found unresponsive in swimming pool in Huffman area, HCSO says A toddler has died after being found unresponsive in a swimming pool in the Huffman area, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies responded to the 500 block of Lago Trace Drive after https://thebellair.com/news/woman-shot-near-downtown-houston-suspect-fled-police-department-says https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Woman shot near downtown Houston, suspect fled, police department says A woman was shot near downtown Houston while the suspect fled the scene in an unknown vehicle, according to police. https://thebellair.com/news/trump-names-lance-schroyer-as-new-ice-director-nominee https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19405309_062826-kabc-9am-cnn-ice-director-vid.jpg Trump names Lance Schroyer as new ICE director nominee President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he's nominating Lance Schroyer, a longtime law enforcement officer from Oklahoma, to be his nominee for ICE director. https://thebellair.com/news/body-of-17-year-old-missing-after-galveston-bay-fishing-trip-recovered-texas-equ https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/5f68e861-612d-4baf-a0b5-b3986258ab04/image.jpg Body of 17-year-old missing after Galveston Bay fishing trip recovered, Texas EquuSearch confirms The body of a 17-year-old boy who disappeared after an inflatable raft deflated during a fishing trip in Galveston Bay has been recovered, according to Texas EquuSearch.Nathan Lowery went missing Satu https://thebellair.com/news/tropical-trouble-tracking-a-new-area-for-tropical-disturbance-near-floridas-coas https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/7VIMPV6ABZHMVFNVRBX3WWE5HQ.jpg Tropical Trouble: Tracking a new area for tropical disturbance near Florida’s coast Another homegrown storm is trying to develop off the east coast of Florida. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is lowering the chance of development from 20% to 10% over the next 7 days.This area of https://thebellair.com/news/dwayne-johnson-is-protective-of-moana-live-action-because-the-animated-film-was- https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19375482_vert-062426-otrc-moana-artistryfeaturette-vid.jpg Dwayne Johnson is "protective" of 'Moana' live-action because "the animated film was so good" Dwayne Johnson explains why he's "protective" of live-action "Moana!" 🏝️🍿🌊 https://thebellair.com/news/woman-injured-after-car-hits-stalled-18-wheeler-on-loop-610-near-kirby https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/86401a67-5d35-45cc-ba64-9769166fc43d/image.jpg Woman injured after car hits stalled 18-wheeler on Loop 610 near Kirby Houston police say a woman was injured in a crash that happened around midnight on Loop 610 near Kirby Drive.Investigators said a vehicle struck the back of a stalled 18-wheeler in the westbound lanes https://thebellair.com/news/new-rodeo-complex-june-25-2026 https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/09105018/HMCC-Featured-Image-Dark-Blue-2025-450x253.jpg New rodeo complex (June 25, 2026) On Thursday's show: We learn how the city plans to spend $18 billion worth of capital projects approved this week. And we get details on the new arena complex the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo plan https://thebellair.com/news/looking-at-nrg-stadiums-future-as-houston-livestock-show-rodeo-and-texans-build- https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19396375_NRG-RELIANT-STADIUM-FILE-img.png Looking at NRG Stadium's future as Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo and Texans build new facilities With the Texans building a new practice facility near Bridgeland and the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo just announcing a new complex off Highway 288, the question remains of what will become of NRG S https://thebellair.com/news/will-texas-new-top-voting-official-be-a-disruptor-locals-are-preparing-for-it https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/24230118/ap25060022580069-450x300.webp Will Texas’ new top voting official be a ‘disruptor’? Locals are preparing for it Just ahead of closely contested midterms, Texas is about to get a new top voting official. Many locals there fear the frontrunner is a state lawmaker and pastor with no election experience. https://thebellair.com/news/iran-attacks-bahrain-and-kuwait-following-us-strikes-and-threatens-to-halt-talks https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19403298_062826-wls-iran-war-pkg-5a-vid.jpg Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait following US strikes and threatens to halt talks to end the war The statement issued Sunday also threatened a "complete halt" to negotiations to end the war if Washington continues its attacks. https://thebellair.com/news/us-airstrikes-again-hit-iran-as-tehran-strikes-bahrain-and-kuwait-further-imperi https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19394981_1f14527f-08b9-4ec9-81e8-22d5ce203031.jpg US airstrikes again hit Iran as Tehran strikes Bahrain and Kuwait, further imperiling interim deal The U.S. military has launched a second round of airstrikes targeting Iran at President Donald Trump's direction. https://thebellair.com/news/the-engines-of-our-ingenuity-2608-maria-telkes https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750?w=800&h=500&fit=crop The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2608: Maria Telkes Episode: 2608 Maria Telkes: Solar Energy Pioneer. Today, here comes the sun. https://thebellair.com/news/houston-pride-parade-rescheduled-for-august https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2024/06/GettyImages-2155795796.jpg Houston pride parade rescheduled for August The parade was postponed earlier this month due to storms. https://thebellair.com/news/canada-set-to-play-in-houstons-final-fifa-world-cup-2026-match https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/vlcsnap-2026-06-02-08h04m19s996.jpg Canada set to play in Houston's final FIFA World Cup 2026 match Houston's Round of 16 match will be the city's final match for the FIFA World Cup 2026. https://thebellair.com/news/high-speed-crash-on-old-humble-road-leaves-one-driver-dead https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/screenshot-2026-06-28-085450.png High-speed crash on Old Humble Road leaves one driver dead A woman was killed early Sunday morning after losing control of her car at a high rate of speed and colliding with a pickup truck in northeast Harris County, authorities said. https://thebellair.com/news/woman-arrested-for-allegedly-stealing-from-houston-cemetery-mausoleum https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/untitled-june-05-2026-at-14.53.03-3.png Woman arrested for allegedly stealing from Houston cemetery mausoleum A woman was arrested for allegedly stealing keepsakes and valuables from a Houston cemetery mausoleum with her toddler in tow. https://thebellair.com/news/montgomery-county-deputy-killed-by-vehicle-on-i-45-north-near-the-woodlands-offi https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/RLP26L4TMZFTZOAVHKG3GBA5BA.png Montgomery County deputy killed by vehicle on I-45 North near The Woodlands, officials say A Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office deputy was killed early Sunday after she was struck by a commercial truck while helping secure a crash scene on Interstate 45 near Lake Woodlands, the agency said. https://thebellair.com/news/4-dead-amid-flooding-caused-by-heavy-rains-in-kentucky-governor-says https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19400521_062726-wls-kentucky-floods-10p-vo-vid.jpg 4 dead amid flooding caused by heavy rains in Kentucky, governor says At least four people are dead amid flooding caused by heavy rains in Kentucky, Governor Andy Beshear said Saturday. https://thebellair.com/news/republican-daniel-wong-democratic-commissioners-at-odds-about-his-status-as-inte https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/24142146/daniel-wong-fort-bend-county-450x343.jpg Republican Daniel Wong, Democratic commissioners at odds about his status as interim Fort Bend County judge Wong’s appointment is tied to a civil lawsuit filed against suspended county judge KP George. The suit was dismissed on June 17. Wong is facing Dexter McCoy in November's election for county judge. https://thebellair.com/news/brazil-and-japan-will-play-in-houston-to-open-the-world-cups-knockout-rounds https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/24195018/AP26176011601415-450x300.jpg Brazil and Japan will play in Houston to open the World Cup’s knockout rounds The two national soccer teams are expected to bring with them to Houston a broad base of supporters for the round-of-32 match, scheduled for noon Monday, June 29, at NRG Stadium. https://thebellair.com/news/man-dies-after-early-morning-shooting-outside-apartment-complex-near-cloverleaf- https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/BZZ3TUQYONHT5HSCACTOGVH5HQ.png Man dies after early-morning shooting outside apartment complex near Cloverleaf, sheriff’s office says A man is dead after an early-morning shooting outside an apartment complex near Cloverleaf, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies and EMS were called around 5 a.m. Sunday to the 110 https://thebellair.com/news/office-building-fire-forces-evacuation-firefighter-treated-for-heat-exhaustion-h https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19398716_062726-ktrk-TN-richmond-building-fire-img.png Office building fire forces evacuation, firefighter treated for heat exhaustion, HFD says An official with the Houston Fire Department said that firefighters did not hear any fire alarms or see any sprinklers activated. https://thebellair.com/news/most-texas-hill-country-summer-camps-reopen-one-year-after-deadly-floods https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/22a8a9a5-fa41-4429-9314-b5ff2c50ad14/image.jpg Most Texas Hill Country summer camps reopen one year after deadly floods Nearly one year after catastrophic flooding devastated the Texas Hill Country, most of the region’s summer camps have welcomed campers back, marking a significant milestone in the area’s long recovery https://thebellair.com/news/17-year-old-missing-after-inflatable-raft-incident-at-texas-city-dike https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/59084df6-7960-4bdd-8dbf-4af80a8b2df6/image.jpg 17-year-old missing after inflatable raft incident at Texas City Dike A 17-year-old is missing Saturday after an early-morning incident on the Texas City Dike, prompting a large multi-agency search.According to Texas City Emergency Management Coordinator Joe Tumbleson, https://thebellair.com/news/list-fourth-of-july-fireworks-parades-celebrations-across-greater-houston https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/NJVO2MFKGBBSLNA7B2NYGK6NP4.png LIST: Fourth of July fireworks, parades, celebrations across Greater Houston Hot dogs, hometown parades, and big Texas-sized booms — Greater Houston goes all-out for the Fourth of July, and 2026 is extra special as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday. Whether you’re after a https://thebellair.com/news/harris-county-commissioners-appointed-a-new-flood-control-director-heres-what-to https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/24132203/IMG_0472-450x300.jpg Harris County commissioners appointed a new flood control director. Here’s what to know Commissioners voted unanimously Thursday to appoint Marcus Stuckett, a former director of engineering at the Harris County Flood Control District who has been working for a Houston-based private engin https://thebellair.com/news/man-killed-outside-houston-heights-bar-suspect-on-the-run https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/main.jpg Man killed outside Houston Heights bar, suspect on the run Police say a gun was pulled during an altercation outside Heights Drive Inn early Sunday. https://thebellair.com/news/12-year-old-girl-reportedly-finds-mother-dead-in-apparent-tomball-murder-suicide https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/screenshot-2026-06-26-061837.png 12-year-old girl reportedly finds mother dead in apparent Tomball murder-suicide Harris County Sheriff's Office officials are investigating a possible murder-suicide after finding a woman and man dead inside a home in Tomball. https://thebellair.com/news/hpd-man-shot-in-the-foot-during-firefight-at-southwest-houston-gas-station https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/6ZJIQUSULFDWDDPPI4M2ZKFLDA.png HPD: Man shot in the foot during firefight at southwest Houston gas station Houston police are investigating a shooting that broke out around 1 a.m. Sunday at a gas station in the 6500 block of the Southwest Freeway near Hillcroft. Officers responding to a report of gunfire f https://thebellair.com/news/woman-killed-in-overnight-crash-after-car-crosses-median-in-northeast-houston https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/FRNXI46G2NDTHB2Z6N74PZVHM4.png Woman killed in overnight crash after car crosses median in northeast Houston A woman was killed early Sunday in a two-vehicle crash in northeast Houston after a southbound sedan allegedly sped out of control and crossed into oncoming traffic, authorities said. The wreck happen https://thebellair.com/news/man-involved-with-youth-groups-accused-of-years-of-indecency-dating-back-to-the- https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/18445374_MCSO-jail-law-center-sign-img.png Man involved with youth groups accused of years of indecency dating back to the 90s, MCSO says A 65-year-old man involved in youth organizations in Montgomery County in the 90s was arrested in Arkansas and charged with two counts of indecency with a child, MCSO says. https://thebellair.com/news/this-week-in-texas-confusion-in-fort-bend-county-new-survey-on-economy-and-data- https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19398928_062726-ktrk-ewn-this-week-in-texas-full-episode-TAB-nkey-vid.jpg This Week in Texas: Confusion in Fort Bend County, new survey on economy and data centers This Week in Texas, we head to Fort Bend County, where the only thing constant in the Judge's seat is change. We bring you the latest developments in the wake of KP George's most recent suspension. https://thebellair.com/news/man-tied-to-montgomery-county-ministries-arrested-extradited-to-texas-on-child-i https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/1e3d5b75-9d92-4955-8563-9cae539e40d3/image.jpg Man tied to Montgomery County ministries arrested, extradited to Texas on child indecency charges The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information to contact investigators as they continue probing allegations of sexual abuse involving a man authorities say had ties to multi https://thebellair.com/news/man-shot-killed-by-roommate-at-university-place-home https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/vassar.jpg Man shot, killed by roommate at University Place home Police say the suspect and victim lived at the Vassar Street home where the shooting took place. https://thebellair.com/news/venezuela-earthquakes-death-toll-rises-to-at-least-1430-as-desperation-mounts https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19398717_062726-wls-n1-venezuela-quakes-5p-vid.jpg Venezuela earthquakes death toll rises to at least 1,430 as desperation mounts Tensions flared as desperation grew in Venezuela as rescuers and civilians searched for earthquake survivors and the death toll rose sharply to 1,430. https://thebellair.com/news/houston-police-altercation-leads-to-deadly-shooting-in-the-heights https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/XTFK6OZW4NBBDNCEXH7HVUZT3M.png Houston Police: 'Altercation' leads to deadly shooting in the Heights Houston police are investigating a deadly shooting that unfolded early Sunday morning outside the Heights Drive Inn at 6700 N. Main Street.Officers were called to the scene around 2:30 a.m. and locate https://thebellair.com/news/13-alert-traffic-multiple-nb-lanes-reopen-on-ih-45-at-little-york-after-crash-ho https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19397055_little-york-45-nb-crash-img.png?w=1600 13 Alert Traffic: Multiple NB lanes reopen on IH-45 at Little York after crash: Houston TranStar Multiple northbound lanes of the North Freeway at Little York Road have reopened after they were shut down on Saturday afternoon due to a crash, according to Houston TranStar. https://thebellair.com/news/man-shot-and-killed-by-roommate-in-inner-houston-police-say https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/YKDXZNDVV5B7NNT5VDIR6ZAGFM.png Man shot and killed by roommate in inner Houston, police say A man was killed in a late-night shooting at a residence in Houston’s South Central area, according to the Houston Police Department.Officers were called to the 1600 block of Vassar Street at about 11 https://thebellair.com/news/donation-drives-spread-across-houston-area-to-help-venezuelans-after-deadly-eart https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19397024_062726-ktrk-venezuelan-deadly-earthquake-sw-img.png?w=1600 Donation drives spread across Houston area to help Venezuelans after deadly earthquakes As the desperate search for survivors continues after the massive back-to-back deadly earthquakes in Venezuela, the help from here in Houston is intensifying. https://thebellair.com/news/victims-brother-charged-with-murder-in-deadly-southeast-houston-shooting https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/b4ecd88e-55eb-4f36-98be-aeb5ec94b4dc/image.jpg Victim’s brother charged with murder in deadly southeast Houston shooting Guillermo Hernandez, Jr. is currently being held in the Harris County Jail.According to court documents, he shot and killed Luis Hernandez during a dispute at his home on Craigmont Street near Telepho https://thebellair.com/news/pete-buttigieg-and-his-kids-were-targeted-by-child-services-swatting-call-police https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19396743_062726-wls-buttigieg-swatting-call-8avo-vid.jpg Pete Buttigieg and his kids were targeted by child services swatting call, police say Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was the target of an anonymous report that police determined was false. https://thebellair.com/news/texas-city-shelter-in-place-ends-after-refinery-fire https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2022/07/Fire-truck-lights.jpg Texas City shelter-in-place ends after refinery fire The fire was reported Sunday morning at the Marathon Refinery. https://thebellair.com/news/are-taylor-swift-and-travis-kelce-getting-married-at-madison-square-garden-what- https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19396458_084b050e-4613-4ef3-9422-23abf6f8bcba.jpg?w=1600 Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting married at Madison Square Garden? What we know Reports are swirling about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce possibly getting married at New York's Madison Square Garden. https://thebellair.com/news/73-year-old-man-charged-in-deadly-shooting-of-42-year-old-woman-in-texas-city-po https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19070972_texas-city-pd-car-FILE-img.png 73-year-old man charged in deadly shooting of 42-year-old woman in Texas City, police say Texas City police said officers pronounced a 42-year-old woman dead after she was found with a gunshot wound to the chest. After an investigation, police said a 73-year-old man was charged with murder https://thebellair.com/news/lamar-cisd-reinstates-police-chief-and-lieutenant-weeks-after-firing-them https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/18888216_041426-ktrk-lamar-cisd-police-chief-lieutenant-img.png Lamar CISD reinstates police chief and lieutenant weeks after firing them Just weeks after firing its police chief and a lieutenant for what their attorneys called "conduct unbecoming of an officer," Lamar Consolidated ISD has reinstated both employees following appeals. https://thebellair.com/news/free-heavy-trash-drop-off-community-cleanup-planned-saturday-in-houstons-east-en https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/3TICFO7EL5GQRPOE2BE5JIKQ3Y.jpg Free heavy trash drop-off, community cleanup planned Saturday in Houston’s East End East End residents will have a chance to clear out bulky household items and help spruce up the neighborhood Saturday as Harris County Precinct 2 hosts a Keep2Clean Community Cleanup Event.Commissione https://thebellair.com/news/man-shot-in-the-head-at-southeast-houston-corner-store-police-say https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/08be4cc5-6571-4c10-8f61-6a8bc15a3ab6/image.jpg Man shot in the head at southeast Houston corner store, police say Houston police with the Southeast Patrol Division responded to a reported shooting around 11:30 p.m. Friday at a corner store in the 8900 block of Cullen Boulevard.When officers got to the scene, they https://thebellair.com/news/national-ptsd-awareness-day-houston-area-combat-veteran-shares-story-of-struggle https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/1eec0988-c53e-42e3-bdc2-71248c2cf8a4/image.jpg National PTSD Awareness Day: Houston-area combat veteran shares story of struggle and hope Chris Fahey served our nation for 18 years. In that time, five deployments, including Afghanistan, commanding more than 100 missions. But when he left the service, he wasn’t the same person.“My transi https://thebellair.com/news/ca-appeals-court-upholds-harvey-weinsteins-rape-conviction-but-says-he-must-be-r https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19391244_AP26176548644401.jpg CA appeals court upholds Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction but says he must be resentenced An appeals court on Friday upheld Harvey Weinstein's 2022 rape and sexual assault conviction in California but ordered his trial judge to resentence him. https://thebellair.com/news/mother-pleads-for-answers-after-son-killed-in-harris-county-hit-and-run https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/fb591138-1e3f-4811-bea3-513e8617c779/image.jpg Mother pleads for answers after son killed in Harris County hit-and-run More than two months after 24-year-old Kevon Clark was killed in a devastating hit-and-run crash on Interstate 45, his mother is making an emotional plea for the public’s help in finding those respons https://thebellair.com/news/jasmine-crocketts-silence-could-hurt-james-talaricos-us-senate-chances-in-novemb https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/06142112/Image-30-450x338.jpg Jasmine Crockett’s silence could hurt James Talarico’s U.S. Senate chances in November The Dallas congresswoman, Talarico’s erstwhile rival in the Democratic primary, has yet to say whether she’ll campaign for him in the general election against Republican Ken Paxton. https://thebellair.com/news/4-people-facing-charges-after-violating-flight-restrictions-near-fifa-fan-festiv https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750?w=800&h=500&fit=crop 4 people facing charges after violating flight restrictions near FIFA Fan Festival, US Attorney says Four Houston-area residents are accused of violating temporary flight restrictions by flying drones near Houston's FIFA Fan Festival, Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marck said. https://thebellair.com/news/man-killed-in-drive-by-shooting-in-northwest-houston-neighborhood-police-say https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19390799_skyeye-acres-homes-drive-by-scene-with-bug-img.png Man killed in drive-by shooting in northwest Houston neighborhood, police say According to the Houston Police Department, officers responded to the scene after they received a call about a drive-by shooting in Acres Homes. https://thebellair.com/news/2-juveniles-rushed-to-hospital-after-car-crashes-into-northwest-harris-county-ho https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&h=500&fit=crop 2 juveniles rushed to hospital after car crashes into northwest Harris County home, Pct. 1 says SkyEye13 was over the scene as a tow truck removed a vehicle from a home in northwest Harris County. The house sustained major damage to what appeared to be the garage. https://thebellair.com/news/baylor-teen-health-clinics-provide-free-medical-care-mental-health-services https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/8b590745-1e2d-4b2d-83cd-66e8fb447a27/image.jpg Baylor teen health clinics provide free medical care, mental health services According to the latest U.S. Census data, Texas leads the nation in the number of uninsured residents.Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones is reminding families that free, accessible healthcare i https://thebellair.com/news/1-dead-following-crash-in-north-harris-co-deputies-say-skyeye13-showed-truck-wit https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop 1 dead following crash in north Harris Co., deputies say; SkyEye13 showed truck with severe damage SkyEye13 was over a wreck involving a big rig on Kuykendahl Road that left a pickup truck severely damaged. Deputies said one person died as a result of the crash. https://thebellair.com/news/city-of-houston-helping-pay-for-cleanup-after-massive-fire-at-se-houston-recycli https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19390542_skyeye13-kellog-fire-cleanup-img.png City of Houston helping pay for cleanup after massive fire at SE Houston recycling plant Four days after a massive fire at a recycling facility broke out, the City of Houston said it is helping foot the bill. https://thebellair.com/news/texas-supreme-court-rejects-lawsuit-by-survivors-of-uvalde-school-shooting https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Texas Supreme Court rejects lawsuit by survivors of Uvalde school shooting 20 students and five teachers accused DPS and Uvalde County of negligence in the delayed response to the deadly 2022 shooting. https://thebellair.com/news/taylor-swift-rock-roll-hall-of-fame-displays-artifacts-from-the-fate-of-ophelia- https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Taylor Swift: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame displays artifacts from 'The Fate of Ophelia' music video ✨The life of a showgirl! ✨ A new Taylor Swift display debuted at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in the "Legends of Rock" exhibit. https://thebellair.com/news/4-people-including-12-year-old-boy-injured-in-shootout-over-move-out-at-apartmen https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19388147_062626-ktrk-move-out-shooting-push.png 4 people, including 12-year-old boy, injured in shootout over move-out at apartments: HPD Police said two groups of people at the apartment complex got into a fight over how one of the other groups was moving out, and shots were fired. https://thebellair.com/news/trump-threatens-100-tax-if-european-countries-impose-digital-services-tax https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19390798_062626-trump.png Trump threatens 100% tax if European countries impose digital services tax President Donald Trump on Friday threatened a 100% tax on imports from any country that imposes a tax on digital services from United States companies. https://thebellair.com/news/gracie-the-giraffe-who-was-on-the-loose-in-texas-hill-country-found-safe-authori https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19389717_062626-ktrk-gracie-giraffe-found-img.png Gracie the Giraffe, who was on the loose in Texas Hill Country, found safe, authorities say Gracie the wandering giraffe was found on Friday afternoon after escaping her owner's ranch in the Texas Hill Country, authorities said. Recovery efforts to return her home are reportedly underway. https://thebellair.com/news/12-year-old-calls-911-after-mom-man-found-dead-in-apparent-murder-suicide-in-tom https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19388172_baldwin-springs-murder-suicide.jpg 12-year-old calls 911 after mom, man found dead in apparent murder-suicide in Tomball, HCSO says According to HCSO, the woman and the man had a history of violence between each other. https://thebellair.com/news/houston-spca-calls-for-help-looking-for-foster-homes-for-over-100-orphaned-kitte https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Houston SPCA calls for help, looking for foster homes for over 100 orphaned kittens The Houston SPCA issued an urgent call because over 100 orphaned kittens who graduated from its Neonatal Kitten Nursery are in need of foster homes. https://thebellair.com/news/katys-venezuelan-community-rallies-after-deadly-earthquakes https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/11045422-43dd-4fea-bb35-1789988a4ad7/image.jpg Katy's Venezuelan community rallies after deadly earthquakes In the Houston suburb known as “Katyzuela” for its large Venezuelan population, the help is not stopping.Roughly 50 pallets packed with food, clothing and water are staged and ready to ship to Venezue https://thebellair.com/news/us-strikes-iran-to-respond-to-attack-on-ship-that-trump-says-violated-ceasefire https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19390350_062626-wls-us-strikes-iran-4p-vo-vid.jpg US strikes Iran to respond to attack on ship that Trump says violated ceasefire The strikes were announced shortly after President Donald Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that "you're going to find out" if the U.S. will respond. https://thebellair.com/news/texas-board-approves-adding-bible-stories-to-required-reading-for-over-5m-public https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19386531_062626-wls-tx-bible-readings-in-schools-430avo-vid.jpg Texas board approves adding Bible stories to required reading for over 5M public school students A Texas board approved adding Bible stories to required reading for the state's more than 5 million public school students. https://thebellair.com/news/stubhub-canceled-her-world-cup-tickets-days-before-the-match-2-helps-you-mario-d https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/e2333d18-1685-465b-b0a3-37c66d0ccb66/image.jpg StubHub canceled her World Cup tickets days before the match, 2 Helps You Mario Diaz: ‘Cancel Culture, Heck No!’ Since April, Lisa Coulter had been counting down the days.The sixth-grade teacher from Toronto and her cousin had planned a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Houston to watch their homeland, Cabo Verde, comp https://thebellair.com/news/disney-announces-new-animated-short-lilo-scratch-to-debut-in-theaters-this-novem https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19389916_062626-cc-otrc-lilioandscratcharticle-img.png?w=1600 Disney announces new animated short 'Lilo & Scratch' to debut in theaters this November Happy 626 Day! Disney Animation has announced an all-new short, "Lilo & Scratch," debuting in theaters this November with Disney's upcoming animated feature, "Hexed." Stitch may have finally met his m https://thebellair.com/news/hisd-approves-bluebonnet-curriculum-with-bible-references-for-elementary-classro https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/c7f6c26d-6db7-485b-8906-81d9238495e9/image.jpg HISD approves Bluebonnet curriculum with Bible references for elementary classrooms Houston ISD trustees voted Thursday night to adopt the state’s Bluebonnet Learning curriculum for elementary school students, reversing last year’s decision and prompting debate over the role of bibli https://thebellair.com/news/after-the-storm-the-flood-that-changed-the-hill-country https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/MAOAGBCMJNCZLBIYTYX635Y3JE.jpg After the Storm: The flood that changed the Hill Country Nearly a year after catastrophic flooding devastated parts of the Texas Hill Country, signs of recovery are everywhere.Homes are being rebuilt. Businesses are reopening. Communities are finding ways t https://thebellair.com/news/4-houston-area-residents-face-federal-charges-accused-of-flying-drones-in-fifa-w https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/QGHM6UQWNJGDVLPHRAAJFDY2VA.jpg 4 Houston-area residents face federal charges, accused of flying drones in FIFA World Cup no-drone zone Four residents of the Houston area are facing federal charges, accused of flying drones within the boundaries of the Temporary Flight Restriction zone established near the FIFA World Cup Fan Zone, the https://thebellair.com/news/suspect-arrested-charged-after-woman-fatally-ran-over-by-moving-truck-in-west-ho https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19389820_062626-ktrk-moving-truck-img.png?w=1600 Suspect arrested, charged after woman fatally ran over by moving truck in west Houston, HPD says Keith Bembry Sims, 33, was charged with manslaughter and failure to stop and render in an accident resulting in the death of a 31-year-old woman, police said. https://thebellair.com/news/montgomery-county-reports-first-case-of-west-nile-virus-in-2026 https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/U4ARTTDCRBCF3KS5JY5Z4S6E4E.jpg Montgomery County reports first case of West Nile Virus in 2026 The Montgomery County Public Health Department says it has received confirmation from the Texas Department of State Health Services of the first case of West Nile Virus in a resident of the county for https://thebellair.com/news/hello-houston-the-commuter-cut-june-24-2026 https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/31085146/HH_Podcast-Cover_The-Commuter-Cut-450x450.jpg Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (June 24, 2026) 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. https://thebellair.com/news/las-vegas-woman-accused-of-running-illegal-multi-million-dollar-healthcare-schem https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/17154919/20191017-IMG_1783-450x300.jpg Las Vegas woman accused of running illegal multi-million-dollar healthcare scheme in Pearland, prosecutors say Marizel Yukee is accused of providing medically unnecessary allografts to patients while receiving kickbacks, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Her case is one prosecutors are citing as part of https://thebellair.com/news/july-4th-weather-wonderful-or-a-washout-for-americas-250th-birthday https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/FWFK6YBRWJCY3JVZGTG3SDRTXM.jpg July 4th weather: Wonderful or a washout for America’s 250th birthday? Forecast conditions for America’s 250th birthday could be great in some places and soggy in others. Showers and storms are on my radar for the Upper Midwest into the Great Lakes this Fourth of July we https://thebellair.com/news/former-president-of-boling-isd-school-board-sentenced-for-sexually-exploiting-ch https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/ZY47KSSK7NCFJI2ULWDRKRG7LU.png Former president of Boling ISD school board sentenced for sexually exploiting child, possessing child pornography The former president of the Boling ISD Board of Trustees has been sentenced for possession of child pornography and sexual exploitation of a child, the Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marck announced F https://thebellair.com/news/i-could-see-my-bone-friendswood-boy-survives-shark-attack-in-bahamas-after-broth https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/0dbc8ac7-ddb9-4696-bd35-2321248d48cf/image.jpg ‘I could see my bone’: Friendswood boy survives shark attack in Bahamas after brother rushes to save him What began as a dream family vacation in the Bahamas quickly turned into a terrifying fight for survival when a 12-year-old Friendswood boy was bitten by a shark more than 60 miles offshore.Parker Rol https://thebellair.com/news/firefighter-injured-after-garbage-truck-tire-blows-out-during-post-fire-assessme https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/HN2MX64CIRAGNENMDK2US4D6PM.jpg Firefighter injured after garbage truck tire blows out during post-fire assessment in Montgomery County A firefighter was injured after a garbage truck tire blew out while crews were checking the vehicle following a commercial vehicle fire in Montgomery County on Thursday, according to Montgomery County https://thebellair.com/news/sex-assault-suspect-sentenced-to-25-years-on-burglary-charge-court-documents-sho https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Sex assault suspect sentenced to 25 years on burglary charge, court documents show According to court documents, the suspect was sentenced to 25 years on one count of burglary with intent to commit another felony, with two attempted sexual assault charges dismissed as part of a plea https://thebellair.com/news/suspect-charged-in-se-houston-swat-scene-allegedly-set-fire-to-home-in-previous- https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Suspect charged in SE Houston SWAT scene allegedly set fire to home in previous incident, HPD says HPD said the man was arrested on Wednesday and found that he was involved in a SWAT scene prior, where he allegedly set a home on fire. https://thebellair.com/news/125-years-later-brooklyns-oldest-restaurant-gage-tollner-is-still-building-commu https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop 125 years later, Brooklyn's oldest restaurant Gage & Tollner is still building community Here's how Gage & Tollner, the most famous restaurant in Brooklyn honors its historic past without standing still. https://thebellair.com/news/what-life-is-like-on-the-historic-elissa-ship-during-its-voyage-from-galveston-t https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/24134010/Image-17-450x338.jpg What life is like on the historic Elissa ship during its voyage from Galveston to New York The 1877 Elissa set sail from the Port of Galveston on June 8. It's traveling to New York City for the Fourth of July as part of Sail250, a global gathering of tall ships and military ships to celebra https://thebellair.com/news/several-strong-earthquakes-strike-globally-in-1-day-how-are-they-connected https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19384035_062526-kgo-global-earthquakes-img.jpg Several strong earthquakes strike globally in 1 day. How are they connected? The Mendocino County quake struck within hours of several major earthquakes worldwide -- including activity in Japan, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea and Venezuela -- raising questions about whether https://thebellair.com/news/stephen-wilson-jr-releases-powerful-version-of-his-song-gary-from-his-performanc https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19389699_062626-otrc-stephenwilson-vid.jpg Stephen Wilson Jr. releases powerful version of his song "Gary," from his performance at CMA Fest It was one of the most talked about performances of the night. Now, Stephen Wilson Jr.'s live version of "Gary" from "CMA Fest" has been released as a single. https://thebellair.com/news/convicted-sex-offender-arrested-again-for-allegedly-possessing-child-pornography https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/FVQJQM7BFVCSLBW7RR6KY7NEMI.png Convicted sex offender arrested again for allegedly possessing child pornography, Harris County Pct. 1 deputies say A man who pleaded guilty in 2024 to trying to arrange sex with a minor — who was actually an undercover detective — has been arrested again, this time on a charge of possessing child pornography, acco https://thebellair.com/news/woman-fatally-run-over-by-coworker-she-was-dating-after-argument-in-southwest-ho https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/7FPDP6IRPFCKFNCNJEGTOQNI2Y.png Woman fatally run over by coworker she was dating after argument in southwest Houston, police say A woman was killed after she was intentionally run over by a moving truck following an argument with a coworker Thursday afternoon in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.The https://thebellair.com/news/ready-for-liftoff-galaxy-all-abilities-park-opens-a-new-chapter-in-fort-bend-cou https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/25100740/Galaxy-All-Abilities-Park-Sugar-Land-450x339.jpg Ready for liftoff: Galaxy all-abilities Park opens a new chapter in Fort Bend County’s inclusive playgrounds The $1.6 million space-themed outdoor Sugar Land park marks the first all-abilities park funded and built by Fort Bend County. Families in the county, including children with disabilities, can now pla https://thebellair.com/news/626-day-meets-prime-day-the-best-last-chance-stitch-deals-to-shop-now-on-the-fin https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19364935_626day.jpg?w=1600 626 Day meets Prime Day: The best last-chance Stitch deals to shop now on the final Prime sale Day Calling all 'Lilo and Stitch' fans! Celebrate Experiment 626 (aka Stitch) with all-new Lilo & Stitch clothes, toys, accessories and more on this final Prime Day! https://thebellair.com/news/disneys-descendants-wicked-wonderland-trailer-debuts-a-new-villain-maddox-hatter https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1500382017468-9049fed747ef?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Disney's 'Descendants: Wicked Wonderland' trailer debuts a new villain Maddox Hatter "Surprise! When you changed the past, you created chaos." The "Descendants: Wicked Wonderland" trailer unveils a new villain: Maddox Hatter. ✨🎩✨ https://thebellair.com/news/israel-and-lebanon-sign-framework-agreement-with-us-in-first-step-toward-peace-r https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Israel and Lebanon sign framework agreement with US in 'first step' toward peace, Rubio says The framework agreement was described as a first step toward peace following months of conflict between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. https://thebellair.com/news/detroit-lions-cornerback-terrion-arnold-accused-of-orchestrating-kidnapping-and- https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold accused of orchestrating kidnapping and robbery Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold faces multiple felony charges for allegedly orchestrating a kidnapping in Florida. https://thebellair.com/news/emylee-thai-of-houston-texas-added-to-fbi-most-wanted-fraudster-list-accused-of- https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Emylee Thai of Houston, Texas added to FBI most wanted fraudster list, accused of nearly $100M in healthcare fraud, genetic testing and kickback scheme 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. https://thebellair.com/news/new-street-sign-unveiled-for-renamed-msg-joe-e-ramirez-boulevard-in-east-houston https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19389198_joe-ramirez-sign-img.png New street sign unveiled for renamed 'MSG Joe E. Ramirez Boulevard' in east Houston After the Houston City Council voted to rename Cesar Chavez Boulevard after claims of sexual assault were made public, Joe Ramirez was chosen for the newly renamed street in east Houston. https://thebellair.com/news/gracie-the-missing-giraffe-from-the-texas-hill-county-has-been-found https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/HBYP6Q665ZARJGJIAC4DYWVBQQ.png Gracie, the missing giraffe from the Texas Hill County, has been found UPDATE | June 26Gracie the giraffe has been found, according to the Real County Animal Rescue-Shelter.The Real County Sheriff’s Office says Gracie was located around 7:30 a.m. Friday during an aerial https://thebellair.com/news/houston-methodist-receives-110m-donation-largest-in-health-systems-history https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/10181448/Edited-5341-450x300.jpg Houston Methodist receives $110M donation, largest in health system’s history The donation, made by The Brockman Medical Research Foundation, is the largest in the hospital system's history. https://thebellair.com/news/hello-houston-june-24-2026 https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/31085137/HH_Podcast-Cover-450x450.jpg Hello Houston (June 24, 2026) Today: We discuss how data centers will impact Texas’s power grid, learn about the award-winning documentary, “The Gas Station Attendant,” explore whether Houston is a good city for college graduates, https://thebellair.com/news/half-moon-bay-accident-possibly-distracted-lifeguard-in-truck-ran-over-woman-lyi https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19381771_062526-kgo-beachgoer-runover-tn-img.jpg Half Moon Bay accident: Possibly distracted lifeguard in truck ran over woman lying on Francis Beach in Half Moon Bay, California Authorities say a lifeguard may have been distracted when their truck ran over a 20-year-old woman at Francis Beach in Half Moon Bay, California. https://thebellair.com/news/texas-city-woman-found-fatally-shot-73-year-old-man-charged-with-murder https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/33W7O42K75FGFC5KKUS7GQZSU4.png Texas City woman found fatally shot, 73-year-old man charged with murder A 73-year-old man has been charged with murder after a woman was found dead inside a Texas City home, according to the Texas City Police Department.Officers responded around 3 p.m. Thursday to a welfa https://thebellair.com/news/houston-restaurants-in-east-downtown-say-business-has-improved-as-world-cup-cont https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/23165402/IMG_9607-450x338.jpeg Houston restaurants in East Downtown say business has improved as World Cup continues The FIFA Fan Festival in East Downtown  — where local residents and visitors can watch matches for free — had drawn more than 163,000 visitors as of Tuesday. https://thebellair.com/news/venezuela-earthquakes-toll-climbs-to-at-least-920-dead-and-3360-injured-amid-sea https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19387408_062626-kabc-ap-venezuela-earthquake.jpg Venezuela earthquakes: Toll climbs to at least 920 dead and 3,360 injured amid search for missing The toll from the back-to-back earthquakes that devastated Venezuela this week climbed Friday to at least 920 dead and 3,360 injured, authorities said. https://thebellair.com/news/texas-rep-gene-wu-says-underfunded-schools-are-fueling-juvenile-justice-challeng https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/35HIZRJLRJCCDHLHQ4OFUZLAX4.jpg Texas Rep. 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Gene Wu says Texas must do more to support public education and address the root causes of youth crime, arguing that underfunded schools and a lack of mental health resources are contributi https://thebellair.com/news/12-year-old-girl-finds-mother-stepfather-dead-in-apparent-murder-suicide-at-nw-h https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/3P56LSRBZNCSTNDS4QYSAKJTMQ.png 12-year-old girl finds mother, stepfather dead in apparent murder-suicide at NW Harris County home A 12-year-old girl called 911 after finding her mother unresponsive inside a northwest Harris County home late Thursday night, where deputies say they later discovered both her mother and stepfather d https://thebellair.com/news/get-in-on-the-toy-story-5-celebration-with-new-toys-and-gear-your-family-will-lo https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19224037_toystory52.jpg Get in on the Toy Story 5 celebration with new toys and gear your family will love Toy Story 5 is here and so are the coolest new toys and gear! Discover our favorite picks and bring the adventure home. https://thebellair.com/news/small-airplane-reportedly-crashes-into-beijings-tallest-skyscraper https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1500382017468-9049fed747ef?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Small airplane reportedly crashes into Beijing's tallest skyscraper A small aircraft crashed into Beijing's tallest building on Friday, according to a witness account and media reports, triggering evacuations and drawing a large police and ambulance presence in the ci https://thebellair.com/news/the-houston-rodeo-is-building-a-new-300-million-arena-complex-but-promises-its-n https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/24075341/a8c4ea05-402e-4f6f-8a11-9dd3df9a9c8e-450x252.jpg The Houston rodeo is building a new $300 million arena complex, but promises it’s not leaving NRG Park The new space will “complement, not replace” operations at NRG Park, but it will move many of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo competitions and livestock shows off site. https://thebellair.com/news/prairieland-shooter-gets-100-years-others-30-70-for-ice-detention-center-antifa- https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/24090607/021326-prairieland-defendants-collage-kera-450x300.webp Prairieland shooter gets 100 years, others 30-70 for ICE detention center ‘antifa’ protest The sentencing comes three months after a weeks-long trial in which prosecutors argued the group was a "North Texas antifa cell" with anti-ICE and anti-government beliefs. https://thebellair.com/news/mistrial-declared-after-jury-deadlocks-in-arson-trial-over-deadly-2025-palisades https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19388916_062626-cc-abcnl-9a-palisades-breaker-vid.jpg Mistrial declared after jury deadlocks in arson trial over deadly 2025 Palisades Fire in Los Angeles A federal judge declared a mistrial Friday in the arson case against the man accused of sparking the deadly 2025 Palisades Fire in Los Angeles after the jury said it could not agree on a verdict. 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I didn't know Hyde' Billionaire investor Leon Black said Friday that Jeffrey Epstein deceived him during a yearslong relationship in which he paid the disgraced financier $158 million. https://thebellair.com/news/disneys-new-supernatural-series-the-doomies-draws-from-real-french-folklore https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19358005_062226-cc-otrc-thedoomies-vid.jpg Disney's new supernatural series 'The Doomies' draws from real French folklore Disney goes supernatural in its latest series "The Doomies"! Watch the animated series now on Disney+. https://thebellair.com/news/texas-leaders-are-asking-data-centers-how-much-water-they-use-most-arent-respond https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/24084754/Anti-DataCenterButton-TT-450x298.jpg Texas leaders are asking data centers how much water they use. Most aren’t responding 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. https://thebellair.com/news/west-houston-woman-fatally-struck-by-coworker-with-box-truck https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/b64c842b-544d-7ef6-4cf2-9b8fa36c163a.jpg West Houston: Woman fatally struck by coworker with box truck A suspect is in custody following a deadly incident in West Houston on Thursday afternoon, officials said. https://thebellair.com/news/texas-on-track-to-be-hit-by-big-batch-of-saharan-dust https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/dust-plume1.jpg Texas on track to be hit by big batch of Saharan dust A massive plume of dust from the Sahara Desert in Africa is bound for Texas. https://thebellair.com/news/live-updates-cabo-verde-vs-saudi-arabia-world-cup-match-in-houston https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/7a1da6ec-img_3114-scaled.jpeg Live updates: Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia World Cup match in Houston Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia kick off in their final group stage match at Houston Stadium starting at 7 p.m. CT. Both teams are hoping to stay alive and advance to the Round of 32. https://thebellair.com/news/giraffe-that-escaped-texas-ranch-spotted-by-helicopter-manager-says https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2026/06/gracie-helicopter.jpg Giraffe that escaped Texas ranch spotted by helicopter, manager says A giraffe that escaped a ranch in the Texas Hill Country two weeks ago has been located, according to the manager of the ranch. https://thebellair.com/news/best-deals-for-amazon-prime-days-under-25-on-this-final-day-of-sales https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Best deals for Amazon Prime Days under $25 on this final day of sales Here are the best final-day deals for Amazon Prime Day 2026 under $25. 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Visit ABC13.com to find out how you can help. https://thebellair.com/news/last-day-to-shop-prime-day-best-deals-for-under-100 https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Last Day to shop Prime Day: Best deals for under $100 Here are the best deals for Amazon Prime Days 2026 under $100. Today is your last chance to shop the big sale, so grab what you need before the clock runs out. https://thebellair.com/news/last-chance-shop-our-best-home-and-tech-deals-for-prime-day-2026 https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Last Chance: Shop our best home and tech deals for Prime Day 2026 Looking to snag savings on home and tech products? Today's your last chance to shop our picks for the best deals going on right now for Amazon Prime Day. https://thebellair.com/news/glp-1-weight-loss-drugs-may-be-misused-by-patients-with-eating-disorders-study https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop GLP-1 weight loss drugs may be misused by patients with eating disorders: Study Researchers found that 32% of patients with eating disorders report having used a weight loss injection at least once. https://thebellair.com/news/texas-lawmaker-calls-for-stricter-ai-rules-in-schools-says-students-need-stronge https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/HBCA7A5H5VEJNMHLKIXWIKBOWQ.jpg Texas lawmaker calls for stricter AI rules in schools, says students need stronger critical thinking skills State Rep. Jolanda Jones is sounding the alarm about the growing influence of artificial intelligence and social media on young people, arguing the technology is weakening students’ critical thinking https://thebellair.com/news/camp-mystic-files-for-bankruptcy-after-months-of-investigations-lawsuits-on-floo https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/18132021/20260601-kerrcounty-pl-57-450x300.webp Camp Mystic files for bankruptcy after months of investigations, lawsuits on flood deaths The bankruptcy complicates the fate of multiple lawsuits brought by family members of the campers and counselors who died in the July 2025 flooding, experts said. https://thebellair.com/news/houston-fifth-ward-4-people-injured-by-gunfire-following-argument-over-trash https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/coke-street-1.jpg Houston Fifth Ward: 4 people injured by gunfire following argument over trash Four people were injured by gunfire following an incident in Houston's Fifth Ward on Thursday evening, officials said. https://thebellair.com/news/4-shot-after-argument-over-trash-leads-to-group-exchanging-gunfire-in-houstons-f https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/2O6IYZERJBEUTPTQLCOX7QNFAU.jpg 4 shot after argument over trash leads to group exchanging gunfire in Houston’s Fifth Ward Houston police say four people have been transported to hospitals after an argument over trash being dumped resulted in two groups exchanging gunfire in the Fifth Ward Thursday evening.It happened in https://thebellair.com/news/the-week-in-politics-june-24-2026 https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/09105018/HMCC-Featured-Image-Dark-Blue-2025-450x253.jpg The week in politics (June 24, 2026) 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." https://thebellair.com/news/turkey-beats-us-3-2-with-last-gasp-goal-as-americans-look-ahead-to-world-cup-kno https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19385722_062526-kabc-11pm-usa-vs-turkiye-2-vid-CC-vid.jpg Turkey beats US 3-2 with last-gasp goal as Americans look ahead to World Cup knockout stage Kaan Ayhan scored on the final kick of the match, and Turkey beat the United States 3-2 Thursday night for its only win of the World Cup. https://thebellair.com/news/the-engines-of-our-ingenuity-3383-mr-herschels-millstone https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3383: Mr. Herschel’s Millstone Episode: 3383 Mr. Herschel's Milky Way "millstone". Today, an early Milky Way model.   https://thebellair.com/news/venezuelans-search-rubble-for-survivors-after-2-strong-earthquakes-kill-at-least https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19382249_062526-wls-hsu-n1-venezuela-quakes-4p-vid.jpg Venezuelans search rubble for survivors after 2 strong earthquakes kill at least 235 Venezuelans searched for survivors beneath collapsed buildings Thursday and rescue teams raced to northern areas rocked by a pair of powerful earthquakes that officials say killed at least 235 people https://thebellair.com/news/growing-sinkhole-in-houstons-third-ward-raising-safety-concerns-for-business-own https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/vlcsnap-2026-06-25-18h48m40s510.png Growing sinkhole in Houston's Third Ward raising safety concerns for business owner, neighbor A growing sinkhole behind a property on Scott Street in Houston’s Third Ward is raising concerns for a longtime business owner and her neighbor. https://thebellair.com/news/wells-fargo-reverses-decision-refunds-customer-after-1000-vanishes-in-suspected- https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/vlcsnap-2026-06-25-20h48m53s760.png Wells Fargo reverses decision, refunds customer after $1,000 vanishes in suspected computer scam FOX 26 has been doing stories on scams targeting Wells Fargo customers for more than a year. This one is different as there were no calls or texts, just a computer. https://thebellair.com/news/east-houston-residents-demand-air-quality-answers-after-mammoth-metal-recycling- https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/3677b4da-fffc-42eb-bcee-b1dd7e713c88/image.jpg East Houston residents demand air quality answers after Mammoth Metal Recycling tire fire Residents on Houston’s East Side are demanding answers after a massive tire fire at Mammoth Metal Recycling sent a cloud of smoke into the air — and left people wondering what they have been breathing https://thebellair.com/news/montgomery-county-traffic-stop-bodycam-sparks-questions-we-reviewed-texas-police https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/5acc45f6-e51b-4ea3-aa8d-cb90f91ed0bf/image.jpg Montgomery County traffic stop bodycam sparks questions: We reviewed Texas police training to find answers Since KPRC 2 first published body camera video showing a Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office deputy arresting a Conroe woman during a traffic stop, the video has gone viral on social media.Many viewers https://thebellair.com/news/daniel-wong-pushes-back-against-claims-he-no-longer-has-authority-as-fort-bend-c https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/acfd5912-22fd-4aad-9c3d-3d53bad72896/image.jpg Daniel Wong pushes back against claims he no longer has authority as Fort Bend County judge Fort Bend County Judge Daniel Wong is pushing back against claims that he no longer has the authority to lead county government and is scheduled to address the controversy during a Thursday afternoon https://thebellair.com/news/new-drone-method-could-boost-oyster-restoration-along-texas-coast https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/23154713/Image-14-338x450.jpg New drone method could boost oyster restoration along Texas Coast 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 oyste https://thebellair.com/news/hisd-board-unanimously-approves-controversial-bible-infused-bluebonnet-curriculu https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19383176_062526-ktrk-bluebonnet-meeting-img.png HISD board unanimously approves controversial bible-infused Bluebonnet curriculum HISD board members unanimously approved the use of the bible-infused Bluebonnet Learning curriculum. https://thebellair.com/news/woman-killed-after-man-intentionally-ran-her-over-during-argument-in-west-housto https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19384345_062526-ktrk-moving-truck-img.png Woman killed after man intentionally ran her over during argument in west Houston, HPD says HPD says they believe that the crash wasn't an accident and that the man intentionally ran over the woman. https://thebellair.com/news/katy-widow-says-she-asked-for-a-window-estimate-months-later-she-received-a-44k- https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/257c15f3-945e-4387-81f3-746f449e31a3/image.jpg Katy widow says she asked for a window estimate; months later, she received a $44K demand letter Irene Lynn says she contacted Renewal by Andersen after receiving an advertisement for replacement windows. She says she simply wanted an estimate.Instead, she alleges a salesperson asked her to sign https://thebellair.com/news/dwayne-johnson-reveals-two-reasons-why-it-was-an-honor-to-bring-maui-to-live-act https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19383671_vert-062526-otrc-moana-dwaynetworeasons-vid.jpg Dwayne Johnson reveals two reasons why it was an honor to bring Maui to live-action 'Moana' Dwayne Johnson shares two reasons why it was an honor to play Maui again in live-action "Moana." Plus, Catherine Laga'aia on mirroring Moana's story in her real life! https://thebellair.com/news/houston-airline-crews-are-gearing-up-for-a-busy-travel-weekend-ahead-of-fourth-o https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19383335_062526-ktrk-united-img.png Houston airline crews are gearing up for a busy travel weekend ahead of Fourth of July Of the 6 million travelers, they're expecting approximately 550,000 travelers per day and more than 500 flights per day out of Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport. https://thebellair.com/news/luigi-mangiones-defense-team-discussed-plea-deal-in-federal-case-abc-news-source https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19382150_062526-wabc-ap-luigi-mangione-court-img.jpg Luigi Mangione's defense team discussed plea deal in federal case: ABC News sources The sources told ABC News it was not clear how close the two sides came to an agreement before the negotiations stopped. https://thebellair.com/news/does-fort-bend-county-have-a-judge-it-depends-on-who-you-ask https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19381411_062526-ktrk-wong-comm-court-img.png Does Fort Bend County have a judge? It depends on who you ask Despite questions over whether he is still the Fort Bend County judge, Daniel Wong and two commissioners voted to keep him on. Two other commissioners argued the vote was illegal. https://thebellair.com/news/us-supreme-court-clears-way-for-trump-administration-to-revive-restrictive-immig https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19381321_062526-wls-scotus-wrap-11a-vid.jpg US Supreme Court clears way for Trump administration to revive restrictive immigration policy The Supreme Court cleared the way Thursday for the Trump administration to potentially revive an immigration policy once used to turn back migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border. https://thebellair.com/news/former-county-engineer-appointed-as-new-harris-county-flood-control-district-dir https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19381424_marcus-stuckett-new-HCFCD.jpg Former county engineer appointed as new Harris County Flood Control District Director Marcus Stuckett was appointed as the new director after the previous director abruptly resigned earlier this month amid questions about leadership. https://thebellair.com/news/apple-increases-prices-for-macs-and-ipads-blaming-a-shortage-of-memory-chips https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19383032_062526-wls-apple-prices-5pvo-vid.jpg Apple increases prices for Macs and iPads, blaming a shortage of memory chips Apple announced an increase in prices for Macs and iPads, citing a memory chip shortage brought on by the artificial intelligence boom. https://thebellair.com/news/galveston-co-officials-seize-more-than-700k-from-hitchcock-amid-game-room-invest https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19382738_062526-ktrk-TN-hitchcock-gambling-bust-img.png Galveston Co. officials seize more than $700k from Hitchcock amid game room investigation The Galveston County Sheriff's Office seized more than $700,000 from the City of Hitchcock earlier this week amid an investigation into illegal game rooms in the city. https://thebellair.com/news/trump-signals-he-may-pull-out-of-trade-agreement-with-mexico-and-canada-which-co https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/05145725/NAFTA-flags2-e1511824115877-1000x750-450x338.jpg Trump signals he may pull out of trade agreement with Mexico and Canada, which could impact Texas businesses President Donald Trump, who negotiated the USMCA during his first presidential term as a replacement for NAFTA, praised it at the time. Negotiations on whether to extend the agreement are likely to st https://thebellair.com/news/nhl-exploring-texas-expansion-in-houston-or-austin-with-billionaire-dan-friedkin https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/17170313/AP23135776504461-450x247.jpg NHL exploring Texas expansion in Houston or Austin with billionaire Dan Friedkin and family Houston has never been home to an NHL franchise but previously had two pro hockey teams that both were called the Aeros. https://thebellair.com/news/former-brazoria-county-church-employee-charged-with-18-counts-including-sexual-a https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/adrian-johnson-lake-jackson.jpg Former Brazoria County church employee charged with 18 counts including sexual assault of a child An Angleton man was arrested on 18 counts, including aggravated sexual assault of a child and trafficking, records show. https://thebellair.com/news/emmy-rossum-is-on-the-hunt-for-a-female-serial-killer-in-hulus-furious https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19382819_062526-otrc-furioushulu-vid.jpg Emmy Rossum is on the hunt for a female serial killer in Hulu's 'Furious' "Female killers... kill for power control." Get your first look at Emmy Rossum's new series, "Furious." The first three episodes stream July 27 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+. https://thebellair.com/news/hello-houston-the-commuter-cut-june-23-2026 https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/31085146/HH_Podcast-Cover_The-Commuter-Cut-450x450.jpg Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (June 23, 2026) 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. https://thebellair.com/news/reflecting-pool-liner-was-cut-with-a-sharp-knife-or-razor-national-park-service- https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19382640_062526-wls-pool-threat-11avo-vid.jpg Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says The Park Police posted surveillance footage and asked for help "identifying the individual depicted here in connection with a Destruction of Government Property investigation." https://thebellair.com/news/driver-was-celebrating-birthday-before-high-speed-car-crash-that-killed-man-in-k https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19381862_062526-ktrk-fatal-car-crash-westheimer-pkwy-img.png?w=1600 Driver was celebrating birthday before high-speed car crash that killed man in Katy: Court docs Court documents showed that the 20-year-old driver, who is now charged, showed signs of intoxication, and that he did not remember when he had his last drink. https://thebellair.com/news/suspect-arrested-after-5-felony-warrants-for-livestock-theft-waller-county-sheri https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19382670_062526-ktrk-cattle-img.png Suspect arrested after 5 felony warrants for livestock theft, Waller County Sheriff's Office says Investigators say they worked with multiple agencies to conduct a thorough investigation and arrest the suspect in Lake Jackson. https://thebellair.com/news/un-agency-pauses-evacuation-of-ships-through-the-strait-of-hormuz-after-attack-o https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19379888_062526-wtvd-housing-bill-stalled-pkg-10a-vid.jpg UN agency pauses evacuation of ships through the Strait of Hormuz after attack on vessel A United Nations agency paused the evacuation of ships through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday after the British military said a vessel was hit by a projectile. https://thebellair.com/news/floridas-alligator-alcatraz-immigration-detention-center-has-closed-governor-say https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19382259_062526-wls-gator-alcatraz-closing-4pvo-vid.jpg Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center has closed, governor says Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced the closure of the temporary immigration center known as "Alligator Alcatraz." https://thebellair.com/news/venezuelan-community-in-houston-collecting-donations-for-earthquake-victims https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/SKQMEPPOPVH6FOONW37KTRAHGA.jpg Venezuelan community in Houston collecting donations for earthquake victims The pair of earthquakes that struck Caracas, Venezuela, on Wednesday night caused widespread damage across several states, leaving many people injured and homeless after buildings collapsed and reside https://thebellair.com/news/houston-man-arrested-after-swat-standoff-allegedly-held-girlfriend-hostage-at-ho https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/screenshot-2026-06-25-061303.png Houston man arrested after SWAT standoff, allegedly held girlfriend hostage at hotel One man has been placed in custody after holding his girlfriend hostage inside a hotel room in the South Acres area off Highway 288, Houston police report. https://thebellair.com/news/annelise-camp-update-texas-ag-says-louisiana-hospital-accepting-transfer-from-ho https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/vlcsnap-2026-06-24-22h55m01s723.png Annelise Camp update: Texas AG says Louisiana hospital accepting transfer from Houston According to a statement on Facebook by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a hospital in Louisiana has accepted her transfer to receive continued care and specialized treatment. https://thebellair.com/news/ken-paxton-and-james-talarico-are-neck-and-neck-in-us-senate-race-new-poll-finds https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/23144100/PaxtonTalaricoBW-TT-450x298.jpg Ken Paxton and James Talarico are neck and neck in U.S. Senate race, new poll finds 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. https://thebellair.com/news/houstons-financial-outlook-revised-to-stable-by-sp-global-ratings-mayor-whitmire https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/6LPVRHTWBBGOPKNVKZBHG7S54U.jpg Houston’s financial outlook revised to ‘stable’ by S&P Global Ratings, Mayor Whitmire says S&P Global Ratings has revised the City of Houston’s financial outlook from negative to stable, a move Mayor John Whitmire says reflects the city’s recent efforts to strengthen its finances.The revise https://thebellair.com/news/hello-houston-june-23-2026 https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/31085137/HH_Podcast-Cover-450x450.jpg Hello Houston (June 23, 2026) 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, https://thebellair.com/news/thousands-of-portugal-uzbekistan-fans-march-to-match-in-houston-where-ronaldo-ma https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/23113548/Image-2026-06-23T113513.771-450x338.jpg Thousands of Portugal, Uzbekistan fans march to match in Houston, where Ronaldo makes World Cup history 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 i https://thebellair.com/news/fruit-covered-freeway-spill-closes-lanes-on-southwest-freeway-near-bellaire-for- https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/8dbeb342-1e3e-4a3b-a0f7-fba6debd875d/image.jpg Fruit-covered freeway: Spill closes lanes on Southwest Freeway near Bellaire for hours The major traffic backup on the Southwest Freeway at Bellaire Boulevard this morning was caused by a spill of fruit and has since been cleared.Sky2 was over the scene after the crash occurred around m https://thebellair.com/news/fort-bend-county-commissioners-walk-out-of-meeting-over-daniel-wong-dispute https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/IEYH3KM7OZE3LBUKRXHYFWMYDU.png Fort Bend County Commissioners walk out of meeting over Daniel Wong dispute A dispute over whether Daniel Wong can legally continue serving as Fort Bend County judge brought county business to a brief standstill Thursday after two commissioners walked out of a Commissioners C https://thebellair.com/news/supreme-court-ruling-blocks-thousands-of-lawsuits-against-maker-of-roundup-weedk https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19381321_062526-wls-scotus-wrap-11a-vid.jpg Supreme Court ruling blocks thousands of lawsuits against maker of Roundup weedkiller The Supreme Court sided with the maker of Roundup weedkiller Thursday in a ruling expected to block thousands of lawsuits alleging it failed to warn people the product could cause cancer. https://thebellair.com/news/tceq-now-investigating-houston-recycling-plant-fire https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/G6GONMRY5NFLHEFXV6JQABRRRA.png TCEQ now investigating Houston recycling plant fire The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has launched an investigation into this week’s fire at Mammoth Metals Recycling in southeast Houston.This comes after the TCEQ confirmed to KPRC 2 that th https://thebellair.com/news/taylor-swift-travis-kelce-wedding-speculation-grows-as-friend-says-it-is-close https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19379334_062526-wpvi-gma-swift-wedding-speculation-pkg-video-vid.jpg Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce wedding speculation grows as friend says it is 'close' Reports that Swift and Kelce may tie the knot around the Fourth of July holiday have sparked more recent speculation about their wedding https://thebellair.com/news/list-got-the-cash-houston-has-the-events https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/GNQYASYSLNF3LDUS5XWTPTHSJQ.png LIST: Got the cash? Houston has the events! If you are looking for something to do this weekend, and have the extra cash to do so, Houston has you covered.Andy Huggins LiveWhere: 1204 Caroline Street (Punch Line Houston) When: June 26; from 7:3 https://thebellair.com/news/list-no-plans-this-weekend-houston-has-you-covered https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/XANT2IVR35H2BENNC7R62REYDY.png LIST: No plans this weekend? Houston has you covered! If you’re looking for ways to fill your weekend without having to break the bank, you’ve clicked on the right article. From makeup classes to watch parties, there’s free events happening all over the https://thebellair.com/news/lucky-strike-reunites-scott-eastwood-rod-davis-lurie-for-wwii-film https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19381259_062526-cc-kabc-lucky-strike-img.jpg 'Lucky Strike' reunites Scott Eastwood, Rod Davis Lurie for WWII film Inspired by true events, the new film "Lucky Strike" takes audiences back to World War II and honors veterans like 107-year-old Colonel Herb Stern. https://thebellair.com/news/elderly-man-killed-in-hit-and-run-while-crossing-airline-drive https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/1bb6da1e-4108-46ad-ad65-573b892817b7/image.jpg Elderly man killed in hit-and-run while crossing Airline Drive A Houston family is grieving after an elderly man was killed in a hit-and-run crash Wednesday night in north Houston.According to the Houston Police Department, the crash happened around 10:45 p.m. on https://thebellair.com/news/zach-creggers-hit-horror-movie-barbarian-releasing-on-4k-ultra-hd-blu-ray-steelb https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19381148_062526-otrc-barbarianbluray1-img.jpg?w=1600 Zach Cregger's hit horror movie 'Barbarian' releasing on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray SteelBook Watch the terror at home with Zach Cregger's hit horror film "Barbarian" releasing on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray SteelBook. 🎬🍼🎬 https://thebellair.com/news/80-year-old-man-killed-in-hit-and-run-while-trying-to-cross-road-with-his-wife-h https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19380968_062526-ktrk-airline-autopedimg.png?w=1600 80-year-old man killed in hit-and-run while trying to cross road with his wife, HPD says Police said the 80-year-old man died after being hit by a driver while he was crossing the road with his wife, who had just gotten off work. https://thebellair.com/news/lanes-cleared-after-18-wheeler-hauling-tomatoes-catches-fire-along-southwest-fwy https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19378896_062526-ktrk-rig-fire-img.png Lanes cleared after 18-wheeler hauling tomatoes catches fire along Southwest Fwy NB at Bellaire: HPD Authorities said the truck was hauling tomatoes before it caught fire, causing backups along the freeway near Bellaire. The incident has since been cleared. https://thebellair.com/news/harris-county-appoints-marcus-stuckett-as-new-flood-control-district-executive-d https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/5FJHRVUSTNGOPO2NUPWK3HAYII.png Harris County appoints Marcus Stuckett as new Flood Control District executive director Harris County Commissioners Court on Thursday unanimously appointed Marcus Stuckett as the new executive director of the Harris County Flood Control District, making him the first African American to https://thebellair.com/news/new-video-shows-woman-being-rescued-from-hostage-situation-at-southeast-houston- https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/12494ff5-54a0-495a-ae98-d8aad60713a7/image.jpg New video shows woman being rescued from hostage situation at southeast Houston hotel In a newly released video, you can hear Houston police officers knocking on a hotel room door during a hostage situation that unfolded early Thursday morning at a southeast Houston hotel.The incident https://thebellair.com/news/irs-did-better-than-expected-in-tax-season-after-slashing-staff-except-on-the-ph https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1500382017468-9049fed747ef?w=800&h=500&fit=crop IRS did better than expected in tax season after slashing staff, except on the phone, watchdog says The IRS did better than expected getting refunds out to taxpayers during the 2026 tax season despite massive cuts to its workforce. https://thebellair.com/news/conroe-woman-arrested-after-cemetery-mausoleum-theft-caught-on-camera-constable- https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/C3PCHIIVD5EUNNSCCRW57WXLTI.png Conroe woman arrested after cemetery mausoleum theft caught on camera, constable says A Conroe woman accused of stealing keepsakes and valuables from inside a west Houston cemetery mausoleum has been arrested, according to Harris County Precinct 5 Constable Terry Allbritton.PREVIOUS: W https://thebellair.com/news/score-the-best-2026-amazon-prime-deals-under-50-wellness-home-beauty-pets-and-mo https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Score the best 2026 Amazon Prime deals under $50: Wellness, home, beauty, pets and more Don't miss these 2026 Amazon Prime steals, all under $50! https://thebellair.com/news/waco-judge-who-wont-marry-gay-couples-awarded-640000-in-lawsuit-against-texas-ju https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/23085402/090424-lgbtq-pride-flag-drc-450x298.webp Waco judge who won’t marry gay couples awarded $640,000 in lawsuit against Texas judicial agency A Travis County judge sided with a McLennan County Justice of the Peace who refused to marry gay couples and sued the State Commission on Judicial Conduct for disciplining her for her choice. https://thebellair.com/news/2-former-tdcj-hospital-galveston-unit-correctional-workers-arrested-accused-of-s https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/tdcj-suspects-pics.jpg 2 former TDCJ Hospital Galveston Unit correctional workers arrested, accused of sexual misconduct Two former correctional officers have been arrested following an investigation into their alleged sexual misconduct with two female inmates at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's Hospital Galve https://thebellair.com/news/harvey-weinsteins-new-york-rape-charge-dropped-after-accuser-says-she-cant-endur https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19380357_062526-wabc-ap-harvey-weinstein-img.jpg Harvey Weinstein's New York rape charge dropped after accuser says she can't endure a fourth trial The decision was announced Thursday after his accuser said she could not endure testifying again. https://thebellair.com/news/jeremy-allen-white-and-the-cast-of-the-bear-prepare-for-emotional-final-service https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19366809_062326-otrc-thebearjunket-vid.jpg Jeremy Allen White and the cast of 'The Bear' prepare for emotional final service The cast of FX's "The Bear" reflects on the final season, sharing emotional goodbyes as the Emmy-winning series serves its last course. https://thebellair.com/news/crypt-crook-arrested-after-stealing-from-cemetery-mausoleum-with-toddler-in-tow- https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19319691_061726-ktrk-woman-stealing-dead-img.png 'Crypt Crook' arrested after stealing from cemetery mausoleum with toddler in tow, Pct. 5 says The 37-year-old woman whom officials called the "Crypt Crook" was taken into custody on Wednesday, but that wasn't her first run-in with police. https://thebellair.com/news/texas-big-health-priorities-dementia-research-food-labeling-and-ivermectin-have- https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/23082429/MakingTexasHealthierSign-TT-450x300.jpg Texas’ big health priorities — dementia research, food labeling and ivermectin — have hit roadblocks Priorities for Republican leadership last legislative session have either been stuck in the courts or left to linger in the state rulemaking process. https://thebellair.com/news/covid-19-vaccine https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/22153626/AdobeStock_220120304-450x300.jpeg COVID 19 Vaccine The Science of Effective Vaccine Communication https://thebellair.com/news/data-centers-and-heat-june-23-2026 https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/09105018/HMCC-Featured-Image-Dark-Blue-2025-450x253.jpg Data centers and heat (June 23, 2026) 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 h https://thebellair.com/news/king-charles-iii-is-expected-to-reveal-personal-tax-bill-in-bid-to-boost-transpa https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&h=500&fit=crop King Charles III is expected to reveal personal tax bill in bid to boost transparency King Charles III is expected to reveal his personal tax bill on Thursday, becoming the first British monarch to do so https://thebellair.com/news/the-engines-of-our-ingenuity-3382-disorder https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?w=800&h=500&fit=crop The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3382: Disorder Episode: 3382 Thoughts about coping with the disorder in our lives and the disorder in our world. Today, disorder. https://thebellair.com/news/best-prime-2026-deals-for-disney-merch-under-50 https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Best Prime 2026 deals for Disney merch under $50 Here are the best Disney merch deals for Amazon Prime Days 2026 under $50 https://thebellair.com/news/increasingly-fierce-storms-are-coming-for-the-upper-texas-coast-is-the-petrochem https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/22160259/PHW-Petrochemical-Storms-Main-Art-Isabel-Simpson-450x281.jpg Increasingly fierce storms are coming for the upper Texas coast. Is the petrochemical industry ready? Galveston County is home to 22 refineries and chemical plants. The level of emergency preparedness varies widely. https://thebellair.com/news/event-permit-request-fuels-speculation-of-possible-taylor-swifttravis-kelce-wedd https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1500382017468-9049fed747ef?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Event permit request fuels speculation of possible Taylor Swift‑Travis Kelce wedding at MSG An event company has filed a permit requesting the closure of West 31st Street near MSG, the first concrete sign of planning for a possible Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding July 3, two city officials https://thebellair.com/news/officials-monitor-air-quality-in-southeast-houston-after-tire-fire-causes-massiv https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/22152054/IMG_5671-450x300.jpg Officials monitor air quality in southeast Houston after tire fire causes massive smoke plume No injuries were reported as a result of the fire, which erupted Monday afternoon near the intersection of Kellogg and Manchester streets. https://thebellair.com/news/texas-cyber-command-detects-data-breach-affecting-more-than-3-million-hunting-fi https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/22132323/Cybersecurity-450x253.png Texas Cyber Command detects data breach affecting more than 3 million hunting, fishing license customers The breach, involving a vendor for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, took place last Thursday. https://thebellair.com/news/former-montgomery-county-nanny-accused-of-child-indecency https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/724685721_1315236397454693_6656007996896473173_n.jpg Former Montgomery County nanny accused of child indecency Montgomery County authorities are asking others to reach out to them if they were assaulted by Evan Moore. https://thebellair.com/news/air-alliance-houston-to-hold-news-conference-after-massive-mammoth-metal-recycli https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/6233d497-66d9-4c59-9f3d-4fb427502a94/image.jpg Air Alliance Houston to hold news conference after massive Mammoth Metal Recycling fire in East Houston Air Alliance Houston will hold a news conference Thursday morning following the large fire at Mammoth Metal Recycling in southeast Houston that burned for more than 24 hours and raised ongoing concern https://thebellair.com/news/air-canada-flight-ac7664-from-newark-airport-diverts-to-boston-after-captain-suf https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19376165_062426-wabc-air-canada-img.jpg Air Canada Flight AC7664 from Newark Airport diverts to Boston after captain suffers medical episode A horrifying mid-air emergency unfolded when a plane was diverted after the captain experienced a medical episode during the flight. https://thebellair.com/news/heat-dome-to-bring-parts-of-texas-first-100-degree-day-of-the-year https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/heat-dome.jpg Heat dome to bring parts of Texas first 100-degree day of the year A heat dome that is building across the southern U.S. this weekend will push temperatures into the triple digits for much of Texas. https://thebellair.com/news/us-new-world-screwworm-cases-rise-to-20-as-texas-outbreak-expands https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2026/06/gettyimages-2282764485.jpg U.S. New World Screwworm cases rise to 20 as Texas outbreak expands Federal and state officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has risen to 20, with all but one located in Texas. https://thebellair.com/news/love-island-usa-why-houston-viewers-are-obsessed-with-the-hit-reality-show https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/IWG5OWAXUFENFN5XQKIYOU63UI.jpg Love Island USA: Why Houston viewers are obsessed with the hit reality show From viral TikToks to group chats lighting up every night, Love Island USA has become one of the most talked-about reality shows in Houston and across the country.Each summer, viewers tune in for the https://thebellair.com/news/powerful-72-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-northern-japan-no-tsunami-warning https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19375386_062426-kabc-5pm-japan-quake-vid.jpg Powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake strikes off northern Japan. No tsunami warning A powerful earthquake has struck off Japan's northern coast, but there was no danger of a tsunami, the country's meteorological agency said. https://thebellair.com/news/powerful-71-and-75-magnitude-earthquakes-hit-venezuela-collapsing-buildings-in-t https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19377358_062426-kabc-11pm-earthquakes-vid-CC-vid.jpg Powerful 7.1 and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes hit Venezuela, collapsing buildings in the capital A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake followed by a 7.5-magnitude quake shook Venezuela on Wednesday, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas. https://thebellair.com/news/hello-houston-the-commuter-cut-june-22-2026 https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/31085146/HH_Podcast-Cover_The-Commuter-Cut-450x450.jpg Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (June 22, 2026) 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. https://thebellair.com/news/2-conroe-juveniles-facing-felony-charges-after-14-year-old-shot-at-apartment-com https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2022/03/GettyImages-1198083558.jpg 2 Conroe juveniles facing felony charges after 14-year-old shot at apartment complex Two juveniles have been arrested and are facing felony charged for their alleged involvement in the shooting of a 14-year-old boy, Conroe police say. https://thebellair.com/news/president-donald-trump-holds-tense-meeting-with-senate-republicans-after-calling https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19376424_062426-wls-hsu-trump-vs-gop-10p-vid.jpg President Donald Trump holds tense meeting with Senate Republicans after calling off signing ceremony for housing bill President Donald Trump says he's canceling the signing of a housing bill at the Capitol, saying a voting bill should pass Congress first. https://thebellair.com/news/tesla-is-sued-by-a-houston-area-family-over-a-fatal-crash-involving-a-car-report https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/22130415/727304622_975657068571818_3899429641476651779_n-450x320.jpg Tesla is sued by a Houston-area family over a fatal crash involving a car reportedly on autopilot Martha Avila, 76, was in a Katy home when it was struck by a Tesla driver who told authorities the vehicle was in autopilot mode. https://thebellair.com/news/fort-bend-county-interim-judge-daniel-wong-fights-back-against-claims-he-is-no-l https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19367714_062326-ktrk-daniel-wong-img.png Fort Bend County Interim Judge Daniel Wong fights back against claims he is no longer county judge Fort Bend County Interim Judge Daniel Wong is no longer legally the county judge, according to Commissioner Dexter McCoy. https://thebellair.com/news/owners-of-2-houston-clinics-conroe-pharmacy-indicted-in-pill-mill-operation https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19375871_062426-ktrk-ewn-pill-mill-TN-img.png Owners of 2 Houston clinics, Conroe pharmacy indicted in pill mill operation The owners of two Houston clinics and a Conroe pharmacy are accused of taking part in a pill mill operation which saw more than 3 million pills improperly prescribed. https://thebellair.com/news/more-than-6000-applications-submitted-after-houston-public-housing-waitlists-reo https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/YIU2HKTPYNHLDC4TGVN4I2HNPM.JPG More than 6,000 applications submitted after Houston public housing waitlists reopen Thousands of Houstonians have already applied for public housing after waitlists reopened for the first time in nearly three years.According to the Houston Housing Alliance (HHA), more than 6,000 appl https://thebellair.com/news/cypress-fairbanks-isd-approves-12-billion-budget-amid-809-million-projected-defi https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/VLKYW2K52NGHNPDM3OAIRPDKNA.jpg Cypress-Fairbanks ISD approves $1.2 billion budget amid $80.9 million projected deficit The Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Board of Trustees adopted a $1.25 billion budget and staff compensation plan for the 2026-27 school year in a 6-1 vote during its regularly scheduled board meeting June 22. T https://thebellair.com/news/film-academy-invites-529-new-members-including-jenna-ortega-the-safdie-brothers- https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19374603_062426-cc-ap-elordi-oconnor-ortega-liu-taylor-img.jpg Film academy invites 529 new members, including Jenna Ortega, the Safdie brothers and Jacob Elordi Among those who received invites to the Oscar voting body are Teyana Taylor, Josh O'Connor, Jenna Ortega, Jacob Elordi and Simu Liu. https://thebellair.com/news/jason-momoa-returns-to-dc-as-wild-antihero-lobo-in-supergirl https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19374809_062426-cc-ap-jason-momoa-supergirl-img.jpg Jason Momoa returns to DC as wild antihero Lobo in 'Supergirl' Jason Momoa shares why his dream is coming true in the form of a cigar-smoking, motorcycle-riding bounty hunter in the new DC film, "Supergirl." https://thebellair.com/news/former-county-engineer-poised-to-take-over-harris-county-flood-control-district https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19375076_062426-ktrk-flood-img.png Former county engineer poised to take over Harris County flood control district Less than two weeks after the agency in charge of managing the potential for flooding in Harris County lost its leader, a name has emerged to fill the role. https://thebellair.com/news/im-so-scared-bodycam-shows-conroe-womans-traffic-stop-escalate-into-arrest https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/a981c800-eced-4618-b482-e1c9e9b475c4/image.jpg ‘I’m so scared’: Bodycam shows Conroe woman’s traffic stop escalate into arrest What started as a traffic stop for a turn signal violation and dim license plate lights ended with a Conroe woman in handcuffs, pleading for help and repeatedly asking for a female officer.KPRC 2 excl https://thebellair.com/news/how-houstons-rainfall-rates-are-changing-increasing-local-flood-risk-even-more https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19374074_smite271_rain_2.png How Houston's rainfall rates are changing, increasing local flood risk even more A new study highlights the increasing risk of flooding with how those heavy rainfall rates have changed over time. https://thebellair.com/news/parents-concerned-after-bluebonnet-curriculum-was-spotted-on-hisd-board-agenda https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19374875_062426-ktrk-hisd-img.png Parents concerned after Bluebonnet curriculum was spotted on HISD board agenda While classrooms are quiet because of summer break, some HISD parents say they won't be silent during Thursday night's board meeting. https://thebellair.com/news/church-employee-arrested-charged-with-felony-sexual-abuse-charges-involving-chil https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19374699_062426-ktrk-destiny-church-img.png Church employee arrested, charged with felony sexual abuse charges involving children, police say A church employee has been arrested following 18 felony grand jury indictments for sexual-related offenses involving children, according to the Lake Jackson Police Department. https://thebellair.com/news/hello-houston-june-22-2026 https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/31085137/HH_Podcast-Cover-450x450.jpg Hello Houston (June 22, 2026) Today: We receive an update on how the city of Houston is handling the 2026 FIFA World Cup, talk with Houston City Councilmember Joe Panzarella, learn all about Stages' production of “Spamilton: An Am https://thebellair.com/news/from-an-indictment-to-an-alleged-affair-ken-paxtons-controversies-hang-over-his- https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/22125742/PaxtonTexasGOP-TT-450x297.jpg From an indictment to an alleged affair, Ken Paxton’s controversies hang over his Senate bid The attorney general has won statewide elections twice since his legal woes began. This time he will be at the top of the ticket, facing a fundraising juggernaut in James Talarico. https://thebellair.com/news/weekly-crime-report-06112026-06172026 https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1500382017468-9049fed747ef?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Weekly Crime Report 06/11/2026-06/17/2026 Weekly Crime Report 06/11/2026-06/17/2026 https://thebellair.com/news/houston-man-linked-to-gilley-murder-scene-property-dispute-previously-claimed-to https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/1b42c1c0-dae3-497a-b89d-996423b51133/image.jpg Houston man linked to Gilley murder scene property dispute previously claimed to own $1.7M Memorial home A Houston-area man who has repeatedly claimed rights to homes the owners say he is not connected to, including properties connected to two high-profile murder investigations, has also claimed to own a https://thebellair.com/news/kp-georges-misdemeanor-case-is-dismissed-after-sentencing-for-his-money-launderi https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/12131128/KP-George-trial-March-450x257.jpg KP George’s misdemeanor case is dismissed after sentencing for his money laundering conviction The suspended Fort Bend County judge, who faces jail time and probation for his felony conviction, also had been accused of faking racist attacks against his own campaign. https://thebellair.com/news/concrete-botany-aims-to-open-our-eyes-to-the-plants-that-grow-in-the-margins https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/22084530/concretebotanybook-450x300.webp ‘Concrete Botany’ aims to open our eyes to the plants that grow in the margins Joey Santore, known for the "Crime Pays But Botany Doesn't" YouTube channel, says his appreciation for nature solidified when he noticed plants growing in sidewalk cracks. https://thebellair.com/news/camp-mystic-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy-after-texas-hill-country-flood-lawsu https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/26f910f7-a9f9-435e-a02d-43538c3ae1af/image.jpg Camp Mystic files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after Texas Hill Country Flood lawsuits Camp Mystic has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy nearly a year after the deadly Texas Hill Country floods that led to multiple lawsuits against the camp.The filing places the camp into a federal proces https://thebellair.com/news/houston-barc-foundation-receives-7000-donation-to-help-more-shelter-animals-find https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/barc-donation.jpg Houston BARC Foundation receives $7,000 donation to help more shelter animals find homes Randy Hartley gave a $7,000 check to Houston BARC Foundation Wednesday to," get as many animals adopted out as we can." That's what Hartley told BARC Foundation Executive Director Brittany Amend as he https://thebellair.com/news/houston-livestock-show-and-rodeo-announces-multi-million-dollar-agricultural-com https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19372688_new-arena-nrg.jpg Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo announces multi-million-dollar agricultural complex The organization said it will remain at NRG Arena as the new complex, which will be built along Highway 288, is set to complement ongoing rodeo events once the season begins. https://thebellair.com/news/these-are-the-best-prime-day-deals-on-toys https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19374576_bubbles.jpg?w=1600 These are the best Prime Day deals on toys Snag these deeply discounts on toys and games for kids during Prime Day. https://thebellair.com/news/fort-bend-commissioner-grady-prestage-says-daniel-wong-no-longer-has-authority-a https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/59c6655b-2c14-4a72-9cd6-27a0978cccb3/image.jpg Fort Bend Commissioner Grady Prestage says Daniel Wong no longer has authority as interim county judge Fort Bend County Precinct 2 Commissioner Grady Prestage says he will preside over Thursday’s Commissioners Court meeting after county officials concluded that Daniel Wong’s appointment as interim coun https://thebellair.com/news/fifa-world-cup-2026-brazil-coming-to-houston-stadium-for-round-of-32-match-on-mo https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/gettyimages-2282644870.jpg FIFA World Cup 2026: Brazil coming to Houston Stadium for Round of 32 match on Monday Brazil will be one of the two teams coming to Houston for the Round of 32 game that will take place at Houston Stadium on Monday, June 29. https://thebellair.com/news/2-helps-you-fort-bend-county-residents-tired-of-neglected-eyesore-impacting-thei https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/9e86d519-1eb5-45e4-8abd-9c9c8266c4e4/image.jpg 2 Helps You: Fort Bend County residents tired of neglected eyesore impacting their community without accountability A Fort Bend County neighborhood is growing increasingly frustrated over an abandoned home that residents say has been neglected for years, creating health, safety and quality-of-life concerns for thos https://thebellair.com/news/tesla-news-texas-crash-victim-martha-avilas-family-files-lawsuit-against-car-com https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19374375_062426-wls-tesla-crash-folo-4pvo-vid.jpg Tesla news: Texas crash victim Martha Avila's family files lawsuit against car company, driver There is Tesla news. Texas crash victim Martha Avila's family filed a lawsuit against the car company and driver. https://thebellair.com/news/houston-livestock-show-and-rodeo-announces-plans-to-build-new-facility https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/06635679-4c40-43b9-afd5-dbbaa934223b/image.jpg Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo announces plans to build new facility The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has announced plans for a new facility, marking one of the most significant investments in the organization’s 95-year history.In a formal announcement Wednesday, t https://thebellair.com/news/conceptual-city-logo https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Conceptual City Logo On June 15, 2026, the Bellaire Culture & Arts Board presented a conceptual design for a city logo to the Bellaire City Council for consideration and feedback. https://thebellair.com/news/employee-spotlight-meet-jorge-aguirre https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Employee Spotlight: Meet Jorge Aguirre Meet Jorge Aguirre, Director of Information Technology. https://thebellair.com/news/houston-rodeo-chairman-details-vision-for-300-million-expansion-says-reliant-par https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/44b1602b-694f-4070-ac75-3395806b0184/image.jpg Houston Rodeo chairman details vision for $300 million expansion, says Reliant Park remains organization’s home The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s planned $300 million expansion represents more than just a new facility — it’s a long-term investment in youth, agriculture and the future of the organization, a https://thebellair.com/news/more-than-300-drones-have-been-seized-since-start-of-world-cup-officials-say https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19371993_062326-kabc-11pm-fbi-world-cup-drones-vid.jpg More than 300 drones have been seized since start of World Cup, officials say Federal authorities have seized more than 300 drones flying near World Cup stadiums across the U.S. since the tournament began June 11. https://thebellair.com/news/woman-fired-from-job-after-knicks-trash-can-theft https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19373081_062426-wabc-knicks-trash-can-stolen-vid-vid.jpg Woman fired from job after Knicks trash can theft A woman who was caught on camera stealing a Knicks parade garbage can was apparently fired from her job shortly after a video surfaced and went viral. https://thebellair.com/news/airbnb-activates-anti-party-technology-in-houston-ahead-of-fourth-of-july-world- https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/ZIBGEH3OENBZZG5QYNARNQPBEY.jpg Airbnb activates anti-party technology in Houston ahead of Fourth of July, World Cup crowds As Houston welcomes thousands of visitors for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and prepares for Fourth of July celebrations, Airbnb is once again activating its anti-party technology to help prevent disruptive https://thebellair.com/news/state-board-of-education-to-vote-on-new-curriculum-emphasizing-texas-christian-t https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/22083722/060624-fort-worth-public-library-fwr-450x296.webp State Board of Education to vote on new curriculum emphasizing Texas, Christian themes The Republican-majority State Board of Education is scheduled to vote this week on adopting curriculum changes statewide. Critics say the new social studies lessons and reading lists over-emphasize Ch https://thebellair.com/news/a-houston-drowning-tests-whether-texas-law-gives-the-right-to-deny-brain-death-t https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/22083107/TexasChildrensHospital-TT-450x298.jpg A Houston drowning tests whether Texas law gives the right to deny brain death testing State leaders and pro-life groups are siding with 2-year-old Annelise Camp’s family, who are suing to stop Texas Children’s Hospital from testing her for brain death. https://thebellair.com/news/trump-holds-tense-meeting-with-senate-republicans-after-calling-off-bill-signing https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19369952_062426-wls-iran-war-wed-am-pkg-n1.jpg Trump holds tense meeting with Senate Republicans after calling off bill signing President Donald Trump ratcheted up tensions with Senate Republicans on Wednesday, abruptly canceling plans to sign a bipartisan measure that could help spur more home construction. https://thebellair.com/news/wallace-dismuke-obituary-bellaire-tx-dignity-memorial https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Wallace Dismuke Obituary - Bellaire, TX - Dignity Memorial <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihgFBVV95cUxNelg3aS1pMDJvYkVvQmhRY01XUzVyQkJYTHJrVUdLb21ocW8yandzenlNMkVCT3RKM29wUTNuVEwtaGxuWWo2dGxROFRYUDhlY3ZDZnpqYWVHc2pOQm9jUUw5ckV5NnpqUDladEQwam https://thebellair.com/news/elisabeth-ueberschar-obituary-1954-2026-bellaire-tx-houston-chronicle-legacy-obi https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Elisabeth Ueberschar Obituary (1954 - 2026) - Bellaire, TX - Houston Chronicle - Legacy | Obituary Search <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiogFBVV95cUxNbFRiaEJ3UzJaeUppMGN5VDh0ZVdIVTlhWm15ZkdPbzlsbFBxUlhDSnhObXZDQmlseGFCVENWcFlybEZWZmdWZktYUnlEVFBqRVNrTUQxY0paNm1EOVlLa2puaUlZeTVGdWhNYkhWTm https://thebellair.com/news/state-oversight-of-local-elections-june-22-2026 https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/09105018/HMCC-Featured-Image-Dark-Blue-2025-450x253.jpg State oversight of local elections (June 22, 2026) On Monday's show: Three years ago, Texas lawmakers approved a measure eliminating Harris County’s chief elections official and allowing state officials to supervise elections here. We learn how the st https://thebellair.com/news/houston-advocates-push-for-court-privacy-reforms-in-true-crime-era https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2022/05/COURTROOM-GAVEL.jpg Houston advocates push for court privacy reforms in 'true crime' era Houston advocates Andy Kahan and Leticia Ybarra are launching a legislative push to update a 2013 Texas privacy law, aiming to prevent judges from publicly releasing sensitive trial evidence without a https://thebellair.com/news/houston-fifa-fan-fest-at-capacity-for-june-24 https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/june-24-capacity-alert.jpg Houston FIFA Fan Fest at capacity for June 24 Houston FIFA Fan Fest has announced they are officially at capacity for June 24. https://thebellair.com/news/protect-your-dogs-paws-learn-the-7-second-test-for-hot-pavement https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/GRVD4ZKKQVFWZGQRUGVLJV3RGQ.jpg Protect your dog’s paws: Learn the 7-second test for hot pavement When temperatures climb into the 90s, it’s easy to focus on staying cool ourselves. But there’s another summer hazard many pet owners don’t think about until it’s too late: hot pavement.Even though th https://thebellair.com/news/jewish-voters-express-growing-isolation-amid-rising-antisemitism-in-both-major-p https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/19164633/El-Paso-1-450x337.jpg Jewish voters express growing isolation amid rising antisemitism in both major political parties Faced with anti-Israel and even anti-Jewish sentiment by party activists, and by an increasing number of political candidates, many Jewish voters are facing uncomfortable choices as they cast their ba https://thebellair.com/news/southeast-houston-fire-fully-out-air-monitoring-continues https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/video-76.jpg Southeast Houston fire fully out, air monitoring continues The Houston Fire Department is reporting the massive fire that caused a huge plume of smoke to fill the sky earlier this week is now completely out. https://thebellair.com/news/former-california-state-parks-supt-kevin-pearsall-accused-of-secretly-recording- https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1500382017468-9049fed747ef?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Former California State Parks supt. Kevin Pearsall accused of secretly recording lifeguards in men's Bolsa Chica locker room Former California State Parks supt. Kevin Pearsall was accused of secretly recording lifeguards in the men's Bolsa Chica locker room. https://thebellair.com/news/connect-with-centerpoint-energy http://www.westutx.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=11210 Connect with CenterPoint Energy The city is hosting an in-person event on Wednesday, June 24, with CenterPoint Energy for residents to meet their leaders and learn about their work in West U. https://thebellair.com/news/the-engines-of-our-ingenuity-3381-shuttle-carrier-n905na https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?w=800&h=500&fit=crop The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3381: Shuttle-Carrier N905NA Episode: 3381 The last ride of NASA's Shuttle carrier, N905NA. Today, the last Shuttle-carrier. https://thebellair.com/news/former-army-soldier-from-texas-pleads-guilty-to-child-exploitation-crimes https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2022/09/c48c63b7-gavelnew-1.jpg Former Army soldier from Texas pleads guilty to child exploitation crimes A former Army solider pleaded guilty last week to child exploitation crimes he committed while living in Alaska and Texas, the Department of Justice announced. https://thebellair.com/news/houston-livestock-show-and-rodeo-announces-massive-new-agricultural-complex-alon https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/screenshot-2026-06-24-101232.png Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo announces massive new agricultural complex along Highway 288 The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is making the largest single facilities investment in its 90-plus-year history to build a new livestock and agricultural complex along Highway 288, officials annou https://thebellair.com/news/no-evidence-of-mechanical-malfunction-found-after-tesla-crash-that-killed-grandm https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19364936_062326-ktrk-tesla-crash-img.png?w=1600 No evidence of mechanical malfunction found after Tesla crash that killed grandmother, HCSO says The Harris County Sheriff's Office says that investigators have found no evidence of a mechanical malfunction in the deadly Tesla crash that killed a grandmother inside a Katy home last week. https://thebellair.com/news/king-of-the-hill-season-15-trailer-shows-hank-and-peggys-retirement-bobbys-love- https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19373197_vert-062426-otrc-koth-s15trailer-vid.jpg 'King of the Hill' Season 15 trailer shows Hank and Peggy's retirement, Bobby's love life and more "King of the Hill" Season 15 trailer tackles Hank and Peggy's retirement woes and phone scams, as well as Bobby's relationship drama. https://thebellair.com/news/check-your-zip-code-houston-power-outages-surge-after-months-of-progress https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/BTR2UVEGBZENVHTNXZ2URIQLIM.png Check your zip code: Houston power outages surge after months of progress Houston has a power outage problem — and the latest data makes it hard to ignore.New data from Whisker Labs shows Houston had more power outages than any other city in the country in May, reversing mo https://thebellair.com/news/clive-davis-music-mogul-dies-in-new-york-city-at-age-94 https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19354652_062226-wabc-ap-clive-davis-img.png Clive Davis, music mogul, dies in New York City at age 94 His family reports that he passed away peacefully from age-related illness at his home in Manhattan, surrounded by his family and loved ones. https://thebellair.com/news/fort-bend-county-judge-declares-public-health-emergency-to-support-mosquito-cont https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2019/09/West20nile_1440525107612_122313_ver1.0.jpg Fort Bend County Judge declares public health emergency to support mosquito control operations Fort Bend County Judge Daniel Wong has issued a declaration of local public health emergency in response to extraordinary mosquito populations affecting large portions of Fort Bend County. https://thebellair.com/news/miss-anita-retires-after-50-years-of-story-time-in-cape-may https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750?w=800&h=500&fit=crop 'Miss Anita' retires after 50 years of story time in Cape May Miss Anita has spent the last 50 years reading stories and singing songs to kids in Cape May, New Jersey. Now, she is moving on to the next chapter. https://thebellair.com/news/federal-judge-bars-trump-from-implementing-proof-of-citizenship-requirement-to-v https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19369952_062426-wls-iran-war-wed-am-pkg-n1.jpg Federal judge bars Trump from implementing proof of citizenship requirement to vote The Constitution "does not grant the President any specific powers over elections," the judge wrote. https://thebellair.com/news/mammoth-metal-recycling-leaves-east-houston-residents-wondering-whats-in-the-air https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/NTRFATGN25DTXHHBB4RNIF6KIM.png Mammoth Metal Recycling leaves East Houston residents wondering what’s in the air What’s in the air? East Houston residents demand answers after Mammoth Metal Recycling fireResidents on Houston’s East Side are asking a pressing question in the wake of a large outdoor recycling fire https://thebellair.com/news/how-to-find-free-food-in-bellaire https://nexcom-webflow-publisher.emperormew.workers.dev/img/feedam/find-free-food-hero.jpg How to Find Free Food in Bellaire: Pantries, SNAP & WIC Search 567,859+ verified resources for food, healthcare, and housing — all 50 states, DC, and US territories. Free. A practical guide for Bellaire: pantries, SNAP, WIC, the 211 referral line, and how https://thebellair.com/news/missing-14-year-old-found-after-texas-amber-alert-issued https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2026/06/561d5237-audrey-amber-alert.jpg Missing 14-year-old found after Texas Amber Alert issued A missing 14-year-old girl has been found after an Amber Alert was issued in Texas on Wednesday. https://thebellair.com/news/new-power-plant-to-bring-more-energy-to-west-texas https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2022/12/texas-power-grid-ercot-puc.jpg New power plant to bring more energy to West Texas The two natural gas units will add to Vistra's Permian Basin Power Plant in Ward County and create 860 megawatts of energy. https://thebellair.com/news/ntsb-investigating-deadly-tesla-crash-into-katy-home https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/tesla-photo.jpg NTSB investigating deadly Tesla crash into Katy home The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced on Wednesday that it has started a safety investigation into the June 19 crash. https://thebellair.com/news/he-didnt-freeze-7-year-old-texas-boy-saves-little-brother-after-finding-him-unre https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?w=800&h=500&fit=crop 'He didn't freeze:' 7-year-old Texas boy saves little brother after finding him unresponsive in pool A 7-year-old boy in Texas is being hailed as a hero for saving his little brother's life after the toddler was found unresponsive in a swimming pool. https://thebellair.com/news/katy-tesla-crash-expert-explains-what-investigators-will-be-looking-for-as-feder https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/tesla.jpg Katy Tesla crash: Expert explains what investigators will be looking for as federal probe continues As investigators work to determine what caused a Tesla Model 3 to crash into a Katy-area home, killing 76-year-old Martha Avila, both local experts and federal agencies are taking a closer look at the https://thebellair.com/news/prime-day-competitor-sales-that-are-just-as-good-if-not-better-than-amazon https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Prime Day competitor sales that are just as good if not better than Amazon Amazon isn't the only shop with deals on Prime Day. Check out these retailers that are slashing prices to with their own summer sales. https://thebellair.com/news/abbott-asks-feds-to-pay-back-10-billion-for-border-security-operation https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2023/09/border-wall.jpg Abbott asks feds to pay back $10 billion for border security operation Texas has formally asked the federal government to pay back more than $10 billion used for the state’s border security efforts. https://thebellair.com/news/cbp-intercepts-101-million-methamphetamine-shipment-at-laredo-world-trade-bridge https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2026/06/image-60.png CBP intercepts $10.1 million methamphetamine shipment at Laredo World Trade Bridge U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the World Trade Bridge intercepted a massive shipment of methamphetamine with an estimated street value exceeding $10.1 million, federal authoritie https://thebellair.com/news/the-engines-of-our-ingenuity-1592-specialized-language https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&h=500&fit=crop The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1592: Specialized Language Episode: 1592 In which we use fancy words instead of simple ones. Today, the quotidian denominator. https://thebellair.com/news/majority-of-texans-oppose-data-centers-in-their-community-according-to-new-poll https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2026/05/data-centers-in-texas-causes-controversy.jpg Majority of Texans oppose data centers in their community, according to new poll A new poll found 56% of Texans were opposed to the construction of a data center in their community. https://thebellair.com/news/texas-dps-trooper-seriously-injured-driver-killed-in-head-on-crash-in-west-texas https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/image-59.png Texas DPS Trooper seriously injured, driver killed in head-on crash in West Texas A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper was seriously injured and a pickup truck driver was killed Tuesday morning in a head-on crash on U.S. Highway 67 in Brewster County, authorities said. https://thebellair.com/news/these-amazon-prime-day-mattresses-are-at-their-best-price-of-the-year https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&h=500&fit=crop These Amazon Prime Day mattresses are at their best price of the year Elevate your bedtime game and save over 50% on mattresses that are at or below their lowest price of the year for Amazon Prime Day. https://thebellair.com/news/waymo-car-caught-driving-in-wrong-lane-amid-world-cup-traffic-in-la https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19355155_waymo-clean-TN-img.jpg Waymo car caught driving in wrong lane amid World Cup traffic in LA Video captured in Inglewood shows a Waymo self-driving car traveling in the wrong lane and heading toward oncoming traffic. https://thebellair.com/news/camp-mystic-in-texas-files-for-bankruptcy-after-catastrophic-floods-killed-28-pe https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19371178_062426-kfsn-mystic-ap-img.jpg Camp Mystic in Texas files for bankruptcy after catastrophic floods killed 28 people Camp Mystic filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization on Wednesday, nearly a year after catastrophic floods killed 28 people. https://thebellair.com/news/houston-anti-trafficking-groups-ramp-up-awareness-efforts-ahead-of-fifa-world-cu https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/22db4ccd-cd2c-4c7c-9907-bb0303133600/image.jpg Houston anti-trafficking groups ramp up awareness efforts ahead of FIFA World Cup crowds 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-scal https://thebellair.com/news/fifa-world-cup-fans-obsession-with-ranch-dressing-prompts-tsa-warning https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/UJNSHTHSLBD6VL4JMRFRALM7CA.jpg FIFA World Cup fans’ obsession with ranch dressing prompts TSA warning 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 https://thebellair.com/news/usa-vs-trkiye-houston-watch-parties-for-fifa-world-cup-where-to-stream https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/vlcsnap-2026-06-12-09h00m32s594-e1781493546704.jpg USA vs Türkiye: Houston watch parties for FIFA World Cup; where to stream Fans who want to gather to watch the USA vs. Türkiye game with other fans around Houston can check out our list of various places hosting watch parties. https://thebellair.com/news/27-ways-in-27-days-kerr-county-flooding-victims-legacies-live-on-1-year-later https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/kerr-flooding-victims.png 27 Ways in 27 Days: Kerr County flooding victims’ legacies live on 1 year later It’s been nearly a year since a devastating flood along the Guadalupe River killed more than 100 people in Kerr County. Over the next 27 days, FOX 4 will share 27 updates on the children who who died https://thebellair.com/news/tesla-official-says-driver-in-deadly-katy-crash-overrode-self-driving https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/vlcsnap-2026-06-19-22h02m14s262.png Tesla official says driver in deadly Katy crash overrode self-driving A Tesla official says a driver who claimed to be using autopilot when his car slammed into a Katy home actually overrode self-driving by pressing on the accelerator. The National Highway Traffic Safet https://thebellair.com/news/thousands-of-dutch-and-swedish-fans-march-to-houston-stadium-ahead-of-world-cup- https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20130305/Image-2026-06-20T130036.416-450x338.jpg Thousands of Dutch and Swedish fans march to Houston Stadium ahead of World Cup match The two teams brought thousands of fans from their European homes to the famous Houston heat. Fans walked miles to get to the match. https://thebellair.com/news/defense-attorney-for-andrea-yates-who-drowned-her-children-near-houston-reflects https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/19172553/AP02062004488-450x289.jpg Defense attorney for Andrea Yates, who drowned her children near Houston, reflects on the case 25 years later After initially being convicted of capital murder, Yates appealed and was found not guilty by reason of insanity. The case brought awareness to maternal mental illnesses such as postpartum depression https://thebellair.com/news/new-utility-billing-system-coming-soon https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&h=500&fit=crop New Utility Billing System Coming Soon The city will implement a new utility billing system in late July. Customers should have received a letter in the mail with this information. https://thebellair.com/news/two-undocumented-immigrants-sentenced-for-trafficking-16-year-old-orphan-in-texa https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2023/09/GettyImages-526765114.jpg Two undocumented immigrants sentenced for trafficking 16-year-old orphan in Texas Two Venezuelan nationals living illegally in the United States have been sentenced to a combined 32 years in federal prison for the multi-state sex trafficking of a 16-year-old undocumented orphan. https://thebellair.com/news/trump-orders-doj-to-investigate-oil-companies-for-alleged-price-gouging https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Trump orders DOJ to investigate oil companies for alleged price gouging President Trump says he is going after big oil companies, accusing them of gouging prices at the gas pump. https://thebellair.com/news/teen-survives-traumatic-brain-injury-after-e-scooter-crash-urges-others-to-wear- https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/e676f049-9437-4fc9-85b1-7bbcc196bf53/image.jpg Teen survives traumatic brain injury after e-scooter crash, urges others to wear helmets As electric bikes and scooters become more popular among teenagers, doctors are warning families about the risk of serious injuries, especially traumatic brain injuries.One Houston-area teen knows tho https://thebellair.com/news/the-engines-of-our-ingenuity-1591-completed-technologies https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750?w=800&h=500&fit=crop The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1591: Completed Technologies Episode: 1591 Baroque violins and the notion of a completed technology. Today, let’s talk about complete technologies. https://thebellair.com/news/mass-euthanasias-screwworm-could-have-deeper-implications-for-texas-already-crow https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/19164002/SPCA-Horses-02-450x300.jpg “Mass euthanasias”: Screwworm could have deeper implications for Texas’ already-crowded animal shelters Most stray animal shelters are already at capacity. Adding a deadly parasitic infestation could create an even more dire situation. https://thebellair.com/news/wet-road-causes-deadly-new-caney-crash-1-killed-2-injured https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2022/05/Police-lights-edit.jpg Wet road causes deadly New Caney crash; 1 killed, 2 injured Officials say a driver lost control and ended up spinning into oncoming traffic. https://thebellair.com/news/milton-street-water-line-project https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Milton Street Water Line Project The Milton Street Water Line Project is nearing completion. Construction is expected to be substantially completed within approximately two weeks, weather permitting. https://thebellair.com/news/still-standing-today-galvestons-reedy-chapel-keeps-161-year-tradition-alive-on-j https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/19161710/DSC_0221-450x300.jpg ‘Still standing today’: Galveston’s Reedy Chapel keeps 161-year tradition alive on Juneteenth The historic church is one of the places where enslaved Texans learned they had been freed on June 19, 1865. https://thebellair.com/news/houston-fans-cheer-for-us-world-cup-team-despite-heat-advisory https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/19152337/Image-2026-06-19T152308.593-450x338.jpg Houston fans cheer for U.S. World Cup team despite heat advisory Hundreds of fans visited the FIFA Fan Festival in East Downtown to cheer for the U.S. men’s soccer team on Friday. Many of them were seen strutting through misters, fanning themselves, and sitting in https://thebellair.com/news/texas-judge-who-refused-to-officiate-same-sex-weddings-awarded-640k https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2026/06/js-judge-henley-300x300-1.jpg Texas judge who refused to officiate same-sex weddings awarded $640K A Texas judge was awarded more than $600,000 after she was disciplined for refusing to perform same-sex marriages, citing her religious beliefs. https://thebellair.com/news/earthquake-rattles-west-texas-town https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/tx-quake.jpg Earthquake rattles West Texas town A small earthquake was reported in West Texas on Tuesday. https://thebellair.com/news/texas-man-gets-life-for-supplying-fentanyl-then-watching-recording-the-victims-o https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2025/04/gettyimages-539606542.jpg Texas man gets life for supplying fentanyl then watching, recording the victim’s overdose death A Denison man has been sentenced to life in federal prison for supplying a fatal dose of fentanyl-laced pills to a 20-year-old woman, then recording video of her as she spent hours dying of an overdos https://thebellair.com/news/police-searching-for-driver-after-sugar-land-officer-injured-during-traffic-stop https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/74660084-60ca-4f41-a57a-11cd78945bdd/image.jpg Police searching for driver after Sugar Land officer injured during traffic stop A Sugar Land police officer was injured during a traffic stop Tuesday night, and the driver involved fled the scene, according to investigators.The incident happened around 9:50 p.m. in the southbound https://thebellair.com/news/family-of-woman-killed-after-tesla-crashes-into-katy-home-sues-tesla-and-driver https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/4d804750-4d72-4c09-90f5-2c61a3c3fcba/image.jpg Family of woman killed after Tesla crashes into Katy home sues Tesla and driver The family of 76-year-old Martha Avila, killed when a Tesla crashed into their Katy-area home, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Tesla and the driver.The lawsuit, filed Monday in Harris Count https://thebellair.com/news/new-world-screwworm-cases-rise-to-19-as-texas-expands-livestock-quarantines https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2026/06/gettyimages-2280736121-scaled.jpg New World screwworm cases rise to 19 as Texas expands livestock quarantines 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. https://thebellair.com/news/judge-rules-government-cant-stop-snap-dollars-from-buying-candy-and-sugary-drink https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Judge rules government can't stop SNAP dollars from buying candy and sugary drinks 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. https://thebellair.com/news/heavy-truck-crash-cleared-after-blocking-lanes-on-i-45-sb-at-greens-road-transta https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Heavy truck crash cleared after blocking lanes on I-45 SB at Greens Road, TranStar shows Drivers on the North Freeway southbound near Greens Road experienced delays due to a heavy truck crash on Wednesday morning. The incident has since cleared. https://thebellair.com/news/frozen-meatloaf-meals-recalled-over-undeclared-soy-allergen https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1500382017468-9049fed747ef?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Frozen meatloaf meals recalled over undeclared soy allergen Roughly 5,795 pounds of frozen meatloaf is being recalled due to undeclared soy allergen https://thebellair.com/news/camp-mystic-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy-following-deadly-texas-flash-flood-i https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/04/p-lori-tx-leg-camp-mystic-hearing-530p_kdfw4cfb_14_00.00.41.04.jpg Camp Mystic files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy following deadly Texas flash flood investigation Camp Mystic, the Texas Hill Country girls' summer camp where 27 campers and staff members died during a catastrophic flash flood last summer, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. https://thebellair.com/news/rock-legend-billy-idol-and-guitarist-steve-stevens-are-inducted-to-the-hollywood https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19368453_062326-otrc-billyidol-vid.jpg Rock legend Billy Idol and guitarist Steve Stevens are inducted to the Hollywood's Rockwalk Give a "Rebel Yell" to rocker Billy Idol. He was inducted into the Guitar Center Hollywood Rockwalk. https://thebellair.com/news/this-isnt-me-man-linked-to-brothers-criminal-history-for-20-years https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19365473_06232026-ktrk-hatfield-10p-mistaken-identity.jpg 'This isn't me': Man linked to brother's criminal history for 20 years 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. https://thebellair.com/news/mammoth-metal-recycling-managing-director-speaks-out-for-first-time-after-east-e https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/dca9a100-b95e-41f5-a881-fb435af47906/image.jpg Mammoth Metal Recycling managing director speaks out for first time after East End fire For the first time since a massive fire tore through a Houston recycling facility, the managing director of Mammoth Metal Recycling is speaking publicly.Managing Director, Prateek Desai, told KPRC 2 N https://thebellair.com/news/man-who-moved-into-a-houston-homicide-scene-last-year-is-now-claiming-ownership- https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/6d7a3a45-38ff-480e-b825-d0ed5a4dabfd/image.jpg Man who moved into a Houston homicide scene last year is now claiming ownership of the Gilley murder home A man arrested last year for moving into a southeast Houston home that was the scene of a homicide and claiming to have a lease agreement is the same man connected to another high-profile crime scene https://thebellair.com/news/cases-tied-to-houston-police-officer-fired-over-racist-video-include-murder-robb https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19367645_062326-ktrk-ashley-gonzalez-img.png Cases tied to Houston police officer fired over racist video include murder, robbery and DWI The Houston police officer who was fired after posting a racially charged and profanity-laced video on social media was involved in dozens of misdemeanor and felony cases, according to a review by ABC https://thebellair.com/news/houston-weather-forecast-saharan-dust-brings-hazy-skies-amid-summer-heat https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/img_5328.jpg Houston weather forecast: Saharan dust brings hazy skies amid summer heat 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 chanc https://thebellair.com/news/2-former-galveston-correctional-officers-arrested-for-alleged-sexual-misconduct- https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/02140228/TDCJHospitalGalvestonFB-450x338.jpg 2 former Galveston correctional officers arrested for alleged sexual misconduct with inmates Criminal charges were filed against Kenneth McDaniel Jr. and Kamron Kirk after two separate female inmates accused them of sexual assault in March. https://thebellair.com/news/independence-day-bike-parade-and-pool-party https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Independence Day: Bike Parade and Pool Party Celebrate Independence Day in West U at the annual bike parade and pool party! https://thebellair.com/news/crash-victims-family-files-lawsuit-against-tesla-driver https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19367522_062326-ktrk-tesla-crash-house-img.png Crash victim's family files lawsuit against Tesla, driver A lawsuit filed Tuesday claims Tesla was at least partially responsible when one of their cars slammed into a west Harris County home and killed a 76-year-old woman. https://thebellair.com/news/no-mechanical-malfunction-found-so-far-in-tesla-that-killed-76-year-old-woman-af https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/181cb09e-ef71-4ab6-82d2-a0ee6eb2cc93/image.jpg No mechanical malfunction found so far in Tesla that killed 76-year-old woman after crashing into Katy home, HCSO says The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says investigators have found no evidence of a mechanical malfunction in the Tesla involved in a deadly crash that left a 76-year-old Katy woman dead after a vehicle https://thebellair.com/news/sugar-land-officer-injured-during-traffic-stop-on-highway-6-suspect-search-ongoi https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/screenshot-2026-06-24-055332.png Sugar Land officer injured during traffic stop on Highway 6, suspect search ongoing Sugar Land police are searching for a suspect who left the scene of a traffic stop on Highway 6 where an officer was injured. https://thebellair.com/news/university-of-houston-point-guard-kingston-flemings-selected-no8-by-hawks-in-202 https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750?w=800&h=500&fit=crop University of Houston point guard Kingston Flemings selected No.8 by Hawks in 2026 NBA Draft 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. https://thebellair.com/news/supreme-court-of-texas-denies-appeal-in-case-challenging-harris-countys-2024-ele https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/06162034/AP451596786818-450x300.jpg Supreme Court of Texas denies appeal in case challenging Harris County’s 2024 elections conduct Conservative activist Steven Hotze claimed Harris County’s Tax Assessor-Collector’s Office was failing to maintain the integrity of the county’s voter roll and was thus allowing illegal voting. The hi https://thebellair.com/news/houston-area-public-housing-waitlist-lottery-opens-for-first-time-in-years https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19366335_housing-alliance-htx-img.png Houston-area public housing waitlist lottery opens for first time in years For the first time in three years, the Housing Alliance HTX has opened its waitlist lottery for several public housing properties. https://thebellair.com/news/texas-family-says-world-cup-dream-was-crushed-after-stubhub-tickets-fell-through https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/f71d9c2b-61a9-40d9-8fca-2df7e70821d6/image.jpg Texas family says World Cup dream was crushed after StubHub tickets fell through hours before match 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 https://thebellair.com/news/houston-fan-fest-battles-sweltering-heat-as-portugal-vs-uzbekistan-match-gets-un https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/e2c74748-bcab-4a46-9d37-2601b905029b/image.jpg Houston Fan Fest battles sweltering heat as Portugal vs. Uzbekistan match gets underway 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 h https://thebellair.com/news/bald-eagle-released-near-houston-after-three-months-of-medical-care-following-in https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/19111433/cmuAxcoA-1-450x276.jpeg Bald eagle released near Houston after three months of medical care following injury The eagle was found with a traumatic head injury in March near the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge in Anahuac. https://thebellair.com/news/mountains-added-to-the-houston-skyline-on-world-cup-broadcast-the-good-bad-and-u https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/19110541/Houston-skyline-with-mountains-on-the-BBC-v2-450x238.jpg Mountains added to the Houston skyline on World Cup broadcast: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week 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. https://thebellair.com/news/netherlands-soccer-fans-brave-heat-for-glimpse-of-iconic-dutch-orange-bus-ahead- https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/18234106/Dutch-Orange-Bus-Fulshear-450x297.jpg Netherlands soccer fans brave heat for glimpse of iconic Dutch Orange Bus ahead of World Cup match in Houston The bus, which made a pit stop Thursday in Fort Bend County, will lead a pregame march from Rice University to NRG Stadium on Saturday morning for the group-stage match between the Netherlands and Swe https://thebellair.com/news/tesla-sued-after-katy-crash-leaves-76-year-old-woman-dead https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/tesla-photo.jpg Tesla sued after Katy crash leaves 76-year-old woman dead Tesla is facing a new wrongful death lawsuit in Texas after a crash that allegedly involved the company's Autopilot system left a 76-year-old grandmother dead inside her family's home. https://thebellair.com/news/houston-police-officer-indicted-on-sexual-assault-of-a-child-under-14-court-reco https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19366589_houston-police-car-black-FILE-img.png Houston Police Officer indicted on sexual assault of a child under 14, court records show According to court records, a child under 14 complained in Oct. 2025 that the former HPD officer sexually assaulted her. Since then, his attorney said the officer has been on leave and cooperating wit https://thebellair.com/news/influencer-jake-lang-released-on-bond-ordered-to-leave-texas-within-24-hours https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/06232026-rr-pkg-use-this-david-jake-lang-frisco-ar_00.00.07.50.jpg Influencer Jake Lang released on bond, ordered to leave Texas within 24 hours 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. https://thebellair.com/news/supergirl-takes-on-new-mission-in-dc-studios-adventure https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19366301_062326-cc-ap-supergirl-img.jpg 'Supergirl' takes on new mission in DC Studios adventure "Supergirl" is a new take on a familiar superhero, offering a different perspective of one of DC's iconic characters. https://thebellair.com/news/from-peace-talks-to-pennsylvania-trump-shifts-focus-to-economy-in-a-key-swing-st https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19365916_062326-wpvi-trump-visit-6-vid-vid.jpg From peace talks to Pennsylvania: Trump shifts focus to economy in a key swing state President Donald Trump's visit attempted to shift attention to the U.S. economy in his first major public event outside the nation's capital since he signed an interim agreement to end the Iran war. https://thebellair.com/news/houston-austin-in-consideration-for-nhl-expansion-franchise https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/WYDGUYHTUFD45PVHR4VGYXVZH4.jpg Houston, Austin in consideration for NHL expansion franchise The National Hockey League has taken a major step toward expanding into Texas, with Houston and Austin emerging as the leading candidates for a new franchise.Following Tuesday’s NHL Board of Governors https://thebellair.com/news/congress-passes-bipartisan-housing-bill-aimed-at-increasing-supply-lowering-pric https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19363539_062326-wls-housing-bill-11a-vid.jpg Congress passes bipartisan housing bill aimed at increasing supply, lowering prices The House gave final approval Tuesday to a broad bipartisan bill aimed at lowering the cost of housing, with lawmakers in both parties eager to show progress on affordability issues ahead of this year https://thebellair.com/news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-amazon-prime-day https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Everything you need to know about Amazon Prime Day Here's everything you need to know about the 4-day sales event on Amazon. https://thebellair.com/news/theyre-leaving-congress-with-nothing-to-lose-spelling-potential-trouble-for-trum https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/19082324/JohnCornynSenate-NPR-450x298.jpg They’re leaving Congress with nothing to lose, spelling potential trouble for Trump A trio of Senate Republicans, including Texas' John Cornyn, are on their way out of Congress. Each has previously drawn President Trump's scorn and now each are seen as newly liberated to complicate h https://thebellair.com/news/nba-draft-2026-chicago-bulls-draft-texas-standout-dailyn-swain-at-no-15 https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2026/06/gettyimages-2283034074.jpg NBA Draft 2026: Chicago Bulls draft Texas standout Dailyn Swain at No. 15 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. https://thebellair.com/news/everything-old-is-new-again-abc13-historic-footage-of-texas-legislature https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19365791_barbara-jordan-abc13-historic-film-img.png Everything old is new again: ABC13 historic footage of Texas Legislature 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. https://thebellair.com/news/leader-of-texas-antifa-group-behind-terrorist-attack-on-dallas-ice-facility-sent https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/4LPO6D6BORA6BFYMML6LYZ6LBU.png Leader of Texas Antifa group behind terrorist attack on Dallas ICE facility sentenced to 100 Years in prison 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 Justic https://thebellair.com/news/tucker-carlson-says-hell-no-longer-support-the-republican-party https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19365894_062326-wls-tucker-gop-430pvo-vid.jpg Tucker Carlson says he'll no longer support the Republican Party Longtime conservative commentator Tucker Carlson said on a podcast that "there's no chance I would support the Republican Party" ahead of the November midterm elections. https://thebellair.com/news/houston-woman-connected-to-100m-health-care-fraud-case-added-to-fbis-most-wanted https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/MQ2PVQHKCBDZZPOUILJAGA5YGY.png Houston woman connected to $100M health care fraud case added to FBI’s Most Wanted Fraudsters List 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 mu https://thebellair.com/news/stop-the-bleeding-body-camera-footage-shows-moment-deputy-was-shot-during-gunfig https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/LGAZIYV2MRCN3BQGMFKDGDSAFQ.png ‘Stop the bleeding’: Body camera footage shows moment deputy was shot during gunfight at Humble apartment complex Editor’s note: The body camera footage attached to this article contains graphic scenes from an officer-involved shooting, including visible injuries, blood and strong language. Viewer discretion is a https://thebellair.com/news/20-year-old-arrested-charged-in-connection-with-fatal-crash-that-left-man-dead-i https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19365084_062326-katy-car-crash-img.png 20-year-old arrested, charged in connection with fatal crash that left man dead in Katy, FBCSO says Deputies say that 20-year-old Dejon Fortune was charged with felony intoxication manslaughter and he was booked into the Fort Bend County Jail. https://thebellair.com/news/katy-isd-confirms-investigation-of-alleged-sexual-assault-of-special-needs-stude https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19365861_062326-ktrk-mcdonald-junior-high-img.png Katy ISD confirms investigation of alleged sexual assault of special needs student on campus Katy ISD has confirmed they are investigating the alleged sexual assault of a McDonald Junior High student with special needs. https://thebellair.com/news/an-important-voice-for-the-latino-community-2026-lulac-convention-highlights-iss https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/19081555/lulac-convention-450x338.webp ‘An important voice for the Latino community’: 2026 LULAC Convention highlights issues affecting Latinos This year's League of United Latin American Citizens national convention is taking place in Texas. https://thebellair.com/news/texas-fireworks-sales-open-june-24-what-to-know-before-buying https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2026/06/gettyimages-1241606434.jpg Texas fireworks sales open June 24: What to know before buying Texas Fourth of July fireworks sales officially kick off this Wednesday, June 24, but fire officials warn that even simple sparklers pose a serious burn risk for kids. https://thebellair.com/news/former-harris-county-jailer-sentenced-loses-license-after-handcuff-assault-on-in https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/jailer.jpg Former Harris County jailer sentenced, loses license after handcuff assault on inmate 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. https://thebellair.com/news/2-teens-shot-in-shooting-in-southwest-harris-county-authorities-investigating https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/vlcsnap-2026-06-22-19h05m07s049.png 2 teens shot in shooting in southwest Harris County, authorities investigating Authorities are on the scene after two teens were shot in southwest Harris County on Monday afternoon, officials said. https://thebellair.com/news/state-senator-warns-homestead-exemption-cheaters-to-stop-or-else https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/homestead.jpg State Senator warns Homestead Exemption cheaters to stop or else 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 conse https://thebellair.com/news/southeast-houston-fire-what-we-know-about-the-company https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/vlcsnap-2026-06-23-17h55m36s248.png Southeast Houston Fire: What we know about the company As investigators work to determine what caused the massive fire at a Southeast Houston recycling facility, FOX 26 is taking a closer look at the company behind the property. Public records reviewed by https://thebellair.com/news/dare-to-dream-the-design-reflecting-houstons-world-cup-spirit https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19365383_DaretoDreamThedesignreflectingHoustonsWorldCupspirit-vid.jpg Dare to Dream: The design reflecting Houston's World Cup spirit Meet Stephanie Leal, the Houston artist whose design has become part of the city's World Cup identity. https://thebellair.com/news/how-the-weather-can-impact-the-air-quality-in-houston https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19365681_062326-ktrk-air-quality-img.png How the weather can impact the air quality in Houston It's on hot, dry, and calm summer days when the air quality across Houston can dip into unhealthy levels for residents. https://thebellair.com/news/senate-for-first-time-approves-a-war-powers-resolution-in-a-rebuke-to-trump-over https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19365464_062326-wls-iran-war-power-act-4p-vid.jpg Senate for first time approves a war powers resolution in a rebuke to Trump over Iran conflict The Senate for the first time has approved a war powers resolution to block U.S. military action against Iran. https://thebellair.com/news/bed-bath-beyond-making-a-comeback-searching-for-oldest-expired-coupon https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19363435_062326-wpvi-bed-bath-beyond-comeback-730am-vid.jpg Bed, Bath & Beyond making a comeback, searching for oldest expired coupon Bed, Bath & Beyond is making a comeback, and to promote its return, the company is holding a contest to find the oldest existing expired coupon. https://thebellair.com/news/amazon-prime-day-begins-heres-how-shoppers-can-find-the-best-deals https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/776ce489-525c-4ffc-bb81-c06d4b828d3c/image.jpg Amazon Prime Day begins: Here’s how shoppers can find the best deals Amazon Prime Day is back, and this year’s event is bigger than ever.The annual sales event officially kicks off on Tuesday and runs for four days, giving shoppers access to more than a million discoun https://thebellair.com/news/deputy-shot-during-gunfight-at-humble-apartment-complex-suspect-taken-into-custo https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/519eb2d1-cb71-4b71-b1f3-35e26d47b618/image.jpg Deputy shot during gunfight at Humble apartment complex; suspect taken into custody Editor’s note: The body camera footage attached to this article contains graphic scenes from an officer-involved shooting, including visible injuries, blood and strong language. Viewer discretion is a https://thebellair.com/news/southeast-houston-recycling-facility-fire-continues-to-burn-air-monitoring-conti https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/vlcsnap-2026-06-22-22h12m25s747.png Southeast Houston recycling facility fire continues to burn, air monitoring continuing A massive plume of smoke is rising from a fire at a recycling facility in southeast Houston. The fire was reported near Kellogg Street and Manchester Street and is currently at three alarms. https://thebellair.com/news/15-year-old-dead-after-walking-into-retention-pond-in-montgomery-county-official https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/vlcsnap-2026-06-16-20h32m47s483.png 15-year-old dead after walking into retention pond in Montgomery County, officials say A 15-year-old Hispanic teen is dead following an incident in Montgomery County on Tuesday evening. https://thebellair.com/news/austin-houston-included-in-nhl-expansion-chatter-reports-say https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2022/01/GettyImages-892475174-e1641661580915.jpg Austin, Houston included in NHL expansion chatter, reports say The NHL is apparently considering both Austin and Houston as sites for a possible expansion hockey team, according to multiple reports. https://thebellair.com/news/us-and-iran-dispute-whether-tehran-has-agreed-to-nuclear-inspections https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19362823_AP-IRAN-PAKISTON-TN-IMG.jpg?w=1600 US and Iran dispute whether Tehran has agreed to nuclear inspections The U.S. and Iran disputed whether Tehran had agreed to allow U.N. inspections of its nuclear sites. https://thebellair.com/news/katy-crash-tesla-crashes-into-house-on-rose-hollow-lane-elderly-woman-killed-nht https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/vlcsnap-2026-06-19-22h02m14s262.png Katy crash: Tesla crashes into house on Rose Hollow Lane, elderly woman killed, NHTSA to investigate Two people were taken to the hospital after a Tesla crashed into a home in Katy on Friday night, officials said. https://thebellair.com/news/live-updates-portugal-vs-uzbekistan-fifa-world-cup-2026-match-in-houston https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/7a1da6ec-img_3114-scaled.jpeg Live updates: Portugal vs. Uzbekistan FIFA World Cup 2026 match in Houston 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. https://thebellair.com/news/houston-woman-added-to-fbis-most-wanted-fraudster-list-accused-of-nearly-100-mil https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19364379_emylee-thai-mugshot-fbi-wanted-img.png?w=1600 Houston woman added to FBI's most wanted fraudster list, accused of nearly $100 million in healthcare fraud, bureau officials say 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. https://thebellair.com/news/9-large-buckets-of-illegally-harvested-oysters-recovered-in-brazoria-county-texa https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19364771_oysters-harvested-img.png?w=1600 9 large buckets of illegally harvested oysters recovered in Brazoria County, Texas Game Wardens say Multiple charges were filed after nine large buckets of illegally harvested oysters were recovered in Brazoria County, the Texas Game Wardens said. https://thebellair.com/news/national-hockey-league-seeking-expansion-in-houston-and-austin-as-potential-targ https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/16063480_ADOBE-STOCK-HOCKEY.jpg?w=1600 National Hockey League seeking expansion in Houston and Austin as potential targets The expansion will be discussed at the NHL board of governors meeting in New York this week. https://thebellair.com/news/axiom-space-redomiciles-in-texas https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/8i6a2455-scaled.jpg Axiom Space redomiciles in Texas Axiom Space, a commercial human space exploration company, announced they have redomiciled in Texas. https://thebellair.com/news/man-charged-with-killing-woman-he-was-dating-at-southwest-houston-apartment-comp https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/YCNPA5DVP5DQTKAADXGVUL7VGU.png Man charged with killing woman he was dating at southwest Houston apartment complex A murder charge has been filed against a man accused of fatally shooting a woman at a southwest Houston apartment complex last week, according to the Houston Police Department.Michael D. Franklin, 46, https://thebellair.com/news/portugal-vs-uzbekistan-in-houston-what-fans-need-to-know-about-todays-fifa-world https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/2e9dbb8b-64bd-47da-af27-aec7d5c80fb2/image.jpg Portugal vs. Uzbekistan in Houston: What fans need to know about today’s FIFA World Cup match 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 f https://thebellair.com/news/large-fire-burning-at-recycling-facility-in-houstons-east-end https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/aeb796d7-ec88-45fe-a8ee-906d4b2602c1/image.jpg Large fire burning at recycling facility in Houston’s East End The Houston Fire Department is responding to a large fire at a recycling facility in the East End area of the city.The fire was reported near the intersection of Manchester and Kellogg Street around 2 https://thebellair.com/news/woman-hospitalized-after-stabbing-at-metro-light-rail-platform-police-say https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19356036_062226-ktrk-cavalcade-stabbing-img.png?w=1600 Woman hospitalized after stabbing at METRO light rail platform, police say A woman was sent to a hospital after being stabbed at a METRO light rail platform on Monday afternoon, according to METRO police. https://thebellair.com/news/espn-and-disney-jr-team-up-to-help-preschoolers-discover-the-joy-of-sports https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19364507_062326-otrc-disneyjrletsplay-img.jpg ESPN and Disney Jr. team up to help preschoolers discover the joy of sports! Disney and ESPN are bringing back grants, sports clinics and Mickey-themed programming to help preschoolers stay active. https://thebellair.com/news/disney-hulu-announce-the-devil-wears-prada-2-streaming-date https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19014721_050126-wabc-devil-wears-prada-2-streep-img.jpg Disney+, Hulu announce 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' streaming date Gird your loins. "The Devil Wears Prada 2" will stream exclusively on Disney+ and Hulu soon. See when you can start streaming. https://thebellair.com/news/texas-hill-country-floods-hero-scott-ruskan-to-recieve-pat-tillman-award-at-espy https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/18621073_021926-ktrk-rodeo-parade-grand-marshal-for-web-bw-vid.jpg Texas Hill Country floods hero Scott Ruskan to recieve Pat Tillman Award at ESPY Awards U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer Scott Ruskan will receive the Pat Tillman Award for Service at the 2026 ESPY Awards. https://thebellair.com/news/tesla-car-crashes-into-house-company-says-driver-overrode-autopilot-in-texas-cra https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1500382017468-9049fed747ef?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Tesla car crashes into house: Company says driver overrode autopilot in Texas crash that killed woman A Tesla drove through the wall of a home in Texas, killing a woman inside. The company says autopilot was overridden. https://thebellair.com/news/whats-in-store-as-all-american-uh-guard-kingston-flemings-preps-ahead-of-nba-dra https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/18922378_041926-ktrk-uh-kingston-flemings-img.jpg What's in store as All-American UH guard Kingston Flemings preps ahead of NBA Draft night University of Houston point guard Kingston Flemings is projected to be a top-10 pick in the upcoming NBA draft. https://thebellair.com/news/houston-recycling-company-had-history-of-illegal-burning-citations-before-massiv https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/6110630a-8244-42cc-acd5-1781c7113f67/image.jpg Houston recycling company had history of illegal burning citations before massive fire A massive fire tore through a large pile of trash — mostly tires — at Mammoth Metal Recycling in Houston’s East End, sending a plume of smoke visible for miles across the city.Before the fire broke ou https://thebellair.com/news/cristiano-ronaldo-becomes-first-player-to-score-in-six-world-cups-with-goal-agai https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first player to score in six World Cups with goal against Uzbekistan 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. https://thebellair.com/news/notice-of-intent-to-issue-certificates-of-obligation https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Notice of Intent to Issue Certificates of Obligation On June 15, the Bellaire City Council approved an ordinance. This ordinance authorizes a notice of intention to issue Certificates of Obligation. The funding will support the renovation of the Public https://thebellair.com/news/local-football-players-work-in-off-season-with-prairie-view-legend https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19363741_prairie-view-local-football-img.png Local football players work in 'off-season' with Prairie View legend While most high school and college students are off and on vacation during the summer, the athletes who want to make an impact this season are working. https://thebellair.com/news/which-bible-passages-are-in-texas-proposed-student-reading-list-heres-what-the-s https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/19081213/BiblePassage-TT-450x299.jpg Which Bible passages are in Texas’ proposed student reading list? Here’s what the selections reveal The chosen readings, to be voted on soon by the State Board of Education, draw heavily from Christian perspectives. https://thebellair.com/news/fort-bend-county-judge-kp-george-sentenced-to-180-days-in-jail-5-years-probation https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/03/img_2966.jpg Fort Bend County Judge KP George sentenced to 180 days in jail, 5 years probation Fort Bend County Judge KP George has been sentenced after being convicted of felony money laundering. https://thebellair.com/news/texas-7-year-old-saves-toddler-brother-from-drowning-earns-rare-sheriffs-commend https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/patrick-and-liam.png Texas 7-year-old saves toddler brother from drowning, earns rare sheriff’s commendation A 7-year-old North Texas boy has been nominated for a rare police commendation after his quick thinking and bravery saved his unresponsive 1-year-old brother from a backyard swimming pool, authorities https://thebellair.com/news/person-hit-by-vehicle-along-feeder-road-of-north-sam-houston-tollway-at-antoine- https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Person hit by vehicle along feeder road of North Sam Houston Tollway at Antoine, HCSO says 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. https://thebellair.com/news/person-killed-in-18-wheeler-crash-on-i-45-nb-before-cypresswood-hcso-says-all-la https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Person killed in 18-wheeler crash on I-45 NB before Cypresswood, HCSO says; all lanes reopened A major crash involving a truck and an 18-wheeler has cleared after shutting down all the I-45 North Freeway northbound lanes before Cypresswood on Tuesday morning. https://thebellair.com/news/tomball-head-baseball-coach-shares-6a-championship-win-with-sons-we-got-to-do-it https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19363244_062326-rush-family-JGL.jpg Tomball head baseball coach shares 6A championship win with sons: 'We got to do it together" When Tomball High School won the 6A State Championship in baseball, it was a special moment for head coach Doug Rush and his sons. https://thebellair.com/news/angelina-picano-denise-grottini-janice-picano-found-dead-in-apparent-double-murd https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19362874_062326-wpiv-double-murder-suicide-victims-id-10am-vid.jpg Angelina Picano, Denise Grottini, Janice Picano found dead in apparent double murder-suicide, Philadelphia police say Investigators said a woman shot two others before turning the gun on herself. https://thebellair.com/news/we-just-want-answers-family-mourns-woman-killed-in-tesla-crash-as-federal-invest https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/f526f983-92ef-49d9-9f42-fc7d512e1766/image.jpg ‘We just want answers’: Family mourns woman killed in Tesla crash as federal investigation gets underway The family of 76-year-old Martha Avila, who was killed after a Tesla crashed into their Katy home Friday night, says they are now trying to rebuild their lives while mourning the woman they say held t https://thebellair.com/news/juneteenth-how-news-of-the-emancipation-proclamation-spread-through-the-south https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/19074117/ap25170658787857-450x300.webp Juneteenth: How news of the Emancipation Proclamation spread through the South While some enslaved people did not know about Lincoln's order, many learned of it while the fighting was still ongoing through informal networks, rumors and sometimes from slaveholders themselves. https://thebellair.com/news/the-first-juneteenth-celebrations-june-19-2026 https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/09105018/HMCC-Featured-Image-Dark-Blue-2025-450x253.jpg The first Juneteenth celebrations (June 19, 2026) On Friday's show: While Juneteenth had its origins in Galveston, a local researcher has uncovered evidence that the first celebrations of the occasion took place in Houston. And a new book celebrates https://thebellair.com/news/81-year-old-utah-couple-says-i-do-again-at-taco-bell-earns-free-lunch-for-life https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19363222_062326-abcn-fast-food-love-img.jpg 81-year-old Utah couple says 'I do' again at Taco Bell, earns free lunch for life Mickey and Jo-Ann, who have been married for six decades and have eight children, chose their local Taco Bell as the venue for the special ceremony. The restaurant is where they share a lunch together https://thebellair.com/news/the-engines-of-our-ingenuity-1590-the-great-wall-of-china https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750?w=800&h=500&fit=crop The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1590: The Great Wall of China Episode: 1590 The Great Wall of China — a long and checquered history. Today, a 2300-year-old wall. https://thebellair.com/news/supreme-court-oks-exxon-mobil-lawsuit-over-cuban-property-seized-by-fidel-castro https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19323109_061826-cc-ap-scotus-img.jpg?w=1600 Supreme Court OKs Exxon Mobil lawsuit over Cuban property seized by Fidel Castro's government 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. https://thebellair.com/news/public-utility-commission-of-texas-finalizes-new-data-center-standards https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/08080936/20260326-taccdatacenter-19-450x300.webp Public Utility Commission of Texas finalizes new data center standards The state's grid operators are trying to sort through a backlog of data centers and other large energy consumers looking to connect to the grid. https://thebellair.com/news/2-teens-shot-after-fight-involving-group-of-10-15-juveniles-in-mission-bend-area https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/LT3QS3AWSZACLD6VRBINE5ZHDI.png 2 teens shot after fight involving group of 10-15 juveniles in Mission Bend area, HCSO says Two teenagers were shot Monday afternoon following a fight involving a group of juveniles in the Mission Bend area, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies responded to a reported sho https://thebellair.com/news/salt-from-tropical-storm-arthur-triggers-power-problems-for-thousands-in-galvest https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/17140643/DSC_0205-450x300.jpg Salt from Tropical Storm Arthur triggers power problems for thousands in Galveston City of Galveston officials said the outages happened after CenterPoint equipment was impacted by salt from Tropical Storm Arthur. Officials said crews might need to turn off power to upgrade or repai https://thebellair.com/news/overturned-18-wheeler-releases-at-least-24-million-honeybees-forcing-texas-neigh https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/millions-of-bees-in-tx-from-queen-bee-supply-llc-5.jpg Overturned 18-wheeler releases at least 24 million honeybees, forcing Texas neighborhood lockdown A Texas neighborhood was placed on lockdown after an 18-wheeler carrying up to 24 million honeybees overturned, unleashing massive swarms across the area, authorities said. https://thebellair.com/news/210-freeway-accident-update-dashcam-video-shows-moments-before-big-rig-crash-on- https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19344342_062026-kabc-11pm-irwindale-jackknifed-semi-vid.jpg 210 Freeway accident update: Dashcam video shows moments before big rig crash on 210 Freeway that killed 1, injured 32 in Irwindale, California Dash camera video shows the moments leading up to a 210 Freeway crash involving a jackknifed semi-truck in Irwindale, CA. https://thebellair.com/news/juvenile-hospitalized-after-shooting-in-willowbrook-area https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/4PCM4P3D6RFMVBKZX3CXORG3YA.png Juvenile hospitalized after shooting in Willowbrook area A juvenile was hospitalized after a shooting in northwest Harris County on Monday, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.Deputies are investigating a shooting reported in the 78 https://thebellair.com/news/california-sneaker-waves-bae-cadotte-lives-to-tell-story-after-surviving-pacific https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19340595_061926-kgo-sneaker-waves-Bae-Cadotte-split-img.jpg California sneaker waves: Bae Cadotte lives to tell story after surviving Pacifica, California sneaker wave south of Pacifica Pier Bae Cadotte is speaking out after surviving a sneaker wave in California south of the Pacifica Pier. https://thebellair.com/news/owner-of-burning-recycling-facility-tied-to-covid-era-fraud-scheme-records-say https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19358786_062226-ktrk-fire-kellogg-img.png Owner of burning recycling facility tied to COVID-era fraud scheme, records say Residents watched a massive fire burn for hours Tuesday at a metal recycling facility, raising concerns about air quality as thick black smoke billowed over the neighborhood. https://thebellair.com/news/tceq-report-shows-five-air-contaminants-released-during-texas-city-plant-fire https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19357558_texas-city-marathon-refinery-img.png?w=1600 TCEQ report shows five air contaminants released during Texas City plant fire While officials said air monitoring showed no chemicals during the fire, residents in Texas City said these events have become a familiar part of life. https://thebellair.com/news/disney-debuts-new-moana-featurette-breaking-down-lin-manuel-mirandas-new-song-al https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19357947_062226-otrc-moanafeaturettealongtheway-vid.jpg Disney debuts new 'Moana' featurette breaking down Lin-Manuel Miranda's new song 'Along The Way' Go behind the scenes of the new live-action "Moana" song! Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda bring Catherine Laga'aia, Auli'i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson into the studio to create "Along The Way." "Moana" premi https://thebellair.com/news/has-controversial-home-demolitions-stopped-illegal-dumping https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19357456_062226-ktrk-demolition-img.png Has controversial home demolitions stopped illegal dumping? Mayor Whitmire claimed it was a fair use of the money because the buildings were attracting illegal dumping and clogging ditches, but critics worried it could set the city up for legal repercussions. https://thebellair.com/news/former-south-texas-teacher-turns-family-tragedy-into-childrens-book-series-fight https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/LT24MJ7DBFFL5H62NLM3L65DZ4.png Former South Texas teacher turns family tragedy into children’s book series fighting obesity and diabetes What started as a prayer during a drive home from work has grown into a children’s book series designed to get kids moving, reading and making healthier choices.For David Norec, the idea came during o https://thebellair.com/news/houstonians-face-dangerous-heat-this-weekend-with-heat-illness-warnings-what-to- https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/77291286-5aca-41cc-9ac6-5e079524c6bd/image.jpg Houstonians face dangerous heat this weekend with heat illness warnings. What to know and do right now Meteorologists say the combination of heat and moisture will make outdoor conditions feel significantly hotter, increasing the risk of heat-related illness for anyone spending extended time outside.“I https://thebellair.com/news/toad-takeover-why-millions-of-tiny-toadlets-appear-in-houston-during-the-summer https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/18135944/DSC_2426-450x300.jpg Toad takeover: Why millions of tiny toadlets appear in Houston during the summer Gulf Coast toads typically turn out in large numbers following heavy rain, like the region experienced earlier this week. https://thebellair.com/news/new-world-screwworm-in-texas-new-cases-detected https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2026/06/20250609_screwworm_mm_332.jpg New World screwworm in Texas: New cases detected The first case of New World screwworm in the United States was reported on June 3, 2026. Since then, the country has recorded 16 total cases across two states, all found in domestic animals rather tha https://thebellair.com/news/tesla-says-driver-overrode-auto-pilot-in-crash-that-killed-a-grandmother https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19357360_062226-ktrk-grandma-killed-img.png Tesla says driver overrode auto-pilot in crash that killed a grandmother The head of Tesla's auto-pilot division is pushing back against what the driver of a Tesla allegedly told investigators after he crashed into a house on Friday, killing a beloved grandmother. https://thebellair.com/news/13-investigates-ties-cases-to-officer-in-racist-rant-da-files-notices https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19284153_06122026-ktrk-hpd-officer-fired-over-social-media-rant.jpg 13 Investigates ties cases to officer in racist rant, DA files notices After 13 Investigates shared a list of cases linked to the former Houston police officer who posted racist videos on social media, the DA's Office is now issuing Brady notices in those cases. https://thebellair.com/news/get-up-to-70-off-summer-comfort-essentials-with-abc-secret-savings https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19356187_pillow2.jpg Get up to 70% off summer comfort essentials with ABC Secret Savings Shop great deals on summer comfort items from compression wear and eye masks to skincare with ABC Secret Savings. https://thebellair.com/news/investigation-underway-after-2-teens-shot-in-west-harris-county-sheriff-says https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Investigation underway after 2 teens shot in west Harris County, sheriff says An investigation is underway after two teenagers were shot in west Harris County on Monday afternoon, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. https://thebellair.com/news/texas-to-spend-8-million-to-fix-errors-in-controversial-bluebonnet-curriculum-in https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/p-david-bluebonnet-curriculum-fix-costs-9p_00.00.32.06.jpg Texas to spend $8 million to fix errors in controversial Bluebonnet curriculum in school Texas is spending over $8 million in taxpayer dollars to fix thousands of text and image errors in its controversial, state-published "Bluebonnet" school curriculum. https://thebellair.com/news/judge-says-roommate-of-charlie-kirk-murder-suspect-wont-testify-in-person-at-pre https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19284370_061226-wls-tyler-robinson-hearing-430pvo-vid.jpg Judge says roommate of Charlie Kirk murder suspect won't testify in person at preliminary hearing The Utah judge in the murder case of Charlie Kirk's killing has denied a defense request to force Tyler Robinson's former roommate to testify in person during the preliminary hearing, saying that the https://thebellair.com/news/cypress-mother-accused-of-leaving-4-year-old-in-hot-car-while-shopping-at-costco https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/730153360_1271101404869204_1056409659052456457_n.jpg Cypress mother accused of leaving 4-year-old in hot car while shopping at Costco A mother has been charged after allegedly leaving her 4-year-old child in a hot car while she shopped at Costco, authorities say. https://thebellair.com/news/millions-of-honeybees-escape-into-rural-texas-neighborhood-after-a-semitrailer-c https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Millions of honeybees escape into rural Texas neighborhood after a semitrailer crash Millions of honeybees escaped into a rural Texas neighborhood after a semitrailer carrying about 400 hives tipped over, officials said. https://thebellair.com/news/two-trump-judicial-nominees-to-the-southern-district-of-texas-advance-to-full-se https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/30135957/Image-3-450x278.jpg Two Trump judicial nominees to the Southern District of Texas advance to full Senate for confirmation votes If John Marck and Arthur “Rob” Jones are confirmed to the bench, it would cut the number of judicial vacancies in the Houston-based district in half. The district far exceeds the national average in t https://thebellair.com/news/als-diagnosis-changes-texas-mans-life-overnight-now-hes-fighting-for-awareness https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/vlcsnap-2026-06-22-20h54m28s970.png ALS diagnosis changes Texas man’s life overnight; Now he’s fighting for awareness 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. https://thebellair.com/news/quarantine-ends-for-last-of-hantavirus-ship-passengers-in-nebraska https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19356765_062226-wls-hantavirus-update-4pvo-vid.jpg Quarantine ends for last of hantavirus ship passengers in Nebraska The last eight American passengers who endured 42 days in a specialized hospital quarantine unit after exposure to an unusual hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship that killed three people have left th https://thebellair.com/news/local-dermatologist-shares-relief-and-prevention-tips-as-mosquito-bites-spreadin https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/317e8d52-161c-4870-b02e-ea48eedf0501/image.jpg Local dermatologist shares relief and prevention tips as mosquito bites spreading across Houston area As mosquito season ramps up across Southeast Texas, residents are dealing with itchy bites and irritated skin—and health experts say the worst thing you can do may be the most instinctive one.Dr. Nata https://thebellair.com/news/vance-says-talks-with-iranian-officials-set-good-foundation-for-a-deal-to-end-th https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19352945_vance.jpg?w=1600 Vance says talks with Iranian officials set 'good foundation' for a deal to end the war U.S. Vice President JD Vance says talks with Iranian officials in Switzerland have laid a "good foundation for a successful final deal" to end the war involving the U.S. and Israel. https://thebellair.com/news/tire-fire-in-southeast-houston-causes-heavy-smoke-to-billow-in-air-skyeye13-show https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19356279_062226-ktrk-warehouse-fire-img.png?w=1600 Tire fire in southeast Houston causes heavy smoke to billow in air, SkyEye13 shows A large plume of smoke billowed out of a massive tire fire in Second Ward on Monday afternoon. https://thebellair.com/news/hello-houston-the-commuter-cut-june-18-2026 https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/31085146/HH_Podcast-Cover_The-Commuter-Cut-450x450.jpg Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (June 18, 2026) 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. https://thebellair.com/news/report-heading-to-texas-leaders-cites-camp-mystic-emergency-planning-failures-be https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/18132021/20260601-kerrcounty-pl-57-450x300.webp Report heading to Texas leaders cites Camp Mystic emergency planning failures before 2025 flood A new investigative report paints a troubling picture of Camp Mystic's preparedness before last year's historic July 4 floods, which killed 25 campers and two counselors. The 115-page report will now https://thebellair.com/news/gov-abbott-orders-texas-agencies-to-expand-trade-and-workforce-training https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2026/06/8i6a2034-scaled.jpg Gov. Abbott orders Texas agencies to expand trade and workforce training Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered an immediate expansion of workforce training and trade programs across four Texas agencies to help connect more residents with high-demand, skilled jobs. https://thebellair.com/news/founder-of-scary-mommy-parenting-website-dies-at-48-company-says https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1500382017468-9049fed747ef?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Founder of Scary Mommy parenting website dies at 48, company says "We are all here because of Jill." The founder of Scary Mommy has died at the age of 48, according to the parenting website. https://thebellair.com/news/hello-houston-june-18-2026 https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/31085137/HH_Podcast-Cover-450x450.jpg Hello Houston (June 18, 2026) Today: We take a closer look at what Juneteenth means to us in modern times, share tips on how to prevent summer learning loss, and listen to a conversation with Texas pitmaster Sloan Rinaldi. Plus, w https://thebellair.com/news/dont-make-this-a-thing-elmo-cautiously-pledges-allegiance-to-team-usa-after-nba- https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/7YMRRFWO5NAIXNW6QZMUTXVDP4.png ‘Don’t make this a thing’: Elmo cautiously pledges allegiance to Team USA after NBA Finals beheading When the NBA Finals tipped off, Sesame Street’s Elmo tried to play both sides.After that strategy was met with a surprisingly violent reaction, the famous Muppet finally decided it was time to pledge https://thebellair.com/news/woman-hit-and-killed-by-vehicle-at-eastex-freeway-exit-hpd-says https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/056fb619-ef42-4c70-833f-d479e301893e/image.jpg Woman hit and killed by vehicle at Eastex Freeway exit, HPD says A 33-year-old woman was killed in a crash late Saturday night along the Eastex Freeway in Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.Investigators said the collision happened around 8:55 p.m. https://thebellair.com/news/suspect-identified-wanted-for-shooting-killing-woamn-he-was-dating-houston-polic https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Suspect identified, wanted for shooting, killing woamn he was dating, Houston police say According to Houston police, witnesses stated that the woman and the suspect were in a physical fight at the housing complex before he shot the woman, killing her, and fled the scene. https://thebellair.com/news/faq-how-world-cup-fans-and-workers-can-stay-safe-in-the-heat https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/18123212/ap26166854207499-450x300.webp FAQ: How World Cup fans and workers can stay safe in the heat More than 1 in 3 World Cup matches face dangerously hot, humid weather. Here's how to protect yourself from heat illness. https://thebellair.com/news/tell-the-fcc-to-keep-ktrk-tv-on-the-air https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19355294_FCC_Houston.jpg?w=1600 Tell the FCC to Keep KTRK-TV on the Air! No one supports your community like Channel 13. But the FCC questions that commitment. https://thebellair.com/news/check-here-for-cooling-centers-in-and-around-the-houston-area https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/NV2CJZ3MYFHOHMXSPXITDOJJFA.jpg Check here for cooling centers in and around the Houston area Hot, humid weather is a regular part of life in Houston—and during stretches of extreme heat, it can quickly become a health risk. The City of Houston Office of Emergency Management points out the reg https://thebellair.com/news/harris-county-shooting-4-people-detained-after-a-minor-was-shot-near-bush-interc https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/fm-1960-bypass-road-shootin.jpg Harris County shooting: 4 people detained after a minor was shot near Bush Intercontinental Airport 4 people are in custody following a shooting near Bush Intercontinental Airport on Monday afternoon, officials said. https://thebellair.com/news/suspect-charged-for-humble-area-shootout-that-injured-injured-constable-deputies https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/728533469_1533506014854270_4973749700418414503_n.jpg Suspect charged for Humble-area shootout that injured injured constable deputies A man accused of opening fire on Harris County Pct. 4 constable deputies has been charged. https://thebellair.com/news/mom-arrested-charged-after-leaving-4-year-old-alone-in-hot-car-at-costco-harris- https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Mom arrested, charged after leaving 4-year-old alone in hot car at Costco, Harris County Precinct 4 says A mother was arrested and charged after leaving a 4-year-old alone in a hot vehicle at a Costco, the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office said. https://thebellair.com/news/lionel-messi-breaks-world-cup-scoring-record-with-his-17th-goal-for-argentina https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Lionel Messi breaks World Cup scoring record with his 17th goal for Argentina Lionel Messi broke the World Cup scoring record with his 17th goal in defending champion Argentina's match against Austria on Monday, after he had missed a penalty kick earlier in the game. https://thebellair.com/news/toy-story-5-rakes-in-the-biggest-box-office-debut-of-the-year-with-a-franchise-b https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19276361_061126-cc-otrc-toy-story-5-special-graphic-img.jpg 'Toy Story 5' rakes in the biggest box-office debut of the year with a franchise-best $160 million "Toy Story" still has a friend in moviegoers. The fifth installment in the Pixar series debuted with $160 million in domestic ticket sales, according to studio estimates. https://thebellair.com/news/argentinas-lionel-messi-makes-world-cup-history-in-texas https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/gettyimages-2282792224-scaled.jpg Argentina’s Lionel Messi makes World Cup history in Texas One of the biggest names in soccer made World Cup history in Texas on Monday. https://thebellair.com/news/san-francisco-passenger-recounts-being-stuck-inside-self-driving-waymo-car-throu https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19334292_061926-kgo-waymo-recall-img.jpg San Francisco passenger recounts being stuck inside self-driving Waymo car through SF construction zone, followed by police A San Francisco passenger recounted being stuck inside a self-driving Waymo car through a construction zone and being followed by SF police. https://thebellair.com/news/texas-parks-and-wildlife-warns-3-million-hunting-fishing-license-customers-about https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/a1ba3f60-226f-4789-9696-9343f306ad95/image.jpg Texas Parks and Wildlife warns 3 million hunting, fishing license customers about data breach Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) is alerting more than 3 million people who have purchased Texas hunting or fishing licenses that their personal information may have been exposed in a cybersecurity inc https://thebellair.com/news/2-charged-after-child-found-living-in-filthy-conditions-requiring-hospital-decon https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2022/10/hcso-deputy-patrol-car.jpg 2 charged after child found living in filthy conditions requiring hospital decontamination Two people are facing child endangerment and animal cruelty charges after authorities say a young child was found living in shocking conditions inside a Harris County home. https://thebellair.com/news/rising-country-music-star-brooke-lee-talks-cma-fest-new-music-and-her-iconic-pro https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19355180_062226-otrc-brookelee-vid.jpg Rising country music star Brooke Lee talks CMA Fest, new music and her iconic project with Chevrolet Singer Brooke Lee was booked and busy during CMA Fest. We caught up with her to talk about performing at the Fest, her new music and working on an iconic campaign for Chevrolet. https://thebellair.com/news/man-charged-in-shooting-that-injured-2-precinct-4-deputy-constables-harris-count https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Man charged in shooting that injured 2 Precinct 4 deputy constables, Harris County DA's Office says According to the Harris County District Attorney's Office, Edgar Villegas is charged with aggravated assault of a police officer after shooting two Precinct 4 deputy constables. https://thebellair.com/news/houston-pride-months-black-like-that-festival-spotlights-joy-driven-hiv-preventi https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1500382017468-9049fed747ef?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Houston Pride Month's 'Black Like That Festival' spotlights joy-driven HIV prevention work Teriko Perkins aims to keep the public informed, educated, and connected to care in the fight against HIV during Pride Month. https://thebellair.com/news/etan-patz-killer-supreme-court-reinstates-murder-conviction-for-pedro-hernandez- https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/17229092_021417-wabc-etan-patz-SPLIT-img.jpg Etan Patz killer: Supreme Court reinstates murder conviction for Pedro Hernandez in 1979 case of missing New York City boy Who is Etan Patz? The 6-year-old went missing in 1979. The Supreme Court reinstated a murder conviction for Pedro Hernandez in the case. https://thebellair.com/news/mother-arrested-after-leaving-4-year-old-alone-in-hot-vehicle-while-shopping-at- https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/ZTWMDUCD5RAHLMY6EOX7KRCFJI.png Mother arrested after leaving 4-year-old alone in hot vehicle while shopping at Costco A woman has been arrested after deputies say she left her 4-year-old daughter unattended inside a parked vehicle while shopping at a Costco in northwest Harris County.According to Harris County Precin https://thebellair.com/news/houston-woman-charged-with-murder-after-hitting-man-with-his-own-vehicle https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/martha-padilla.jpg Houston woman charged with murder after hitting man with his own vehicle Martha Alicia Oliva Padilla, 41, is facing murder charges after allegedly striking a man with his vehicle in northwest Houston on Antoine Drive. https://thebellair.com/news/carmine-street-guitars-making-music-from-the-bones-of-old-new-york https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1500382017468-9049fed747ef?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Carmine Street Guitars: Making music from the 'bones' of old New York At Carmine Street Guitars, you're welcomed by the smell of fresh wood, the sound of saws, the strum of guitars and a smile from Rick Kelly. https://thebellair.com/news/congos-cinderella-story-how-its-world-cup-tie-in-houston-was-really-a-win-for-th https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/17194331/Image-2026-06-17T194137.152-450x338.jpg Congo’s Cinderella story: How its World Cup tie in Houston was really a win for the Congolese diaspora Congo's team, playing in the World Cup for the first time in more than half a century, held its own against Portugal, one of the top teams in the world. Congolese fans say the team's one goal was one https://thebellair.com/news/houston-man-accused-of-killing-woman-shooting-himself-charged-with-murder https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/8700-gustine-shooting-hpd-photo.jpg Houston man accused of killing woman, shooting himself charged with murder Houston police have identified a man who is accused of killing a woman and also shooting himself last week. https://thebellair.com/news/13-alert-traffic-lanes-reopened-on-i-10-east-fwy-at-mercury-after-rollover-3-veh https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?w=800&h=500&fit=crop 13 Alert Traffic: Lanes reopened on I-10 East Fwy at Mercury after rollover, 3-vehicle crash: HCSO The wreck reportedly involved three vehicles, including one that overturned on the freeway. The crash has since cleared. https://thebellair.com/news/krispy-kreme-data-breach-settlement-claim-deadline-is-june-22 https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/27a0692c-d415-4cbd-b900-70ab324fa570/image.jpg Krispy Kreme data breach settlement claim deadline is June 22 Thousands of Krispy Kreme customers impacted by a data breach have until the end of today to file a claim as part of a class-action settlement.The doughnut chain agreed to pay $1.6 million following a https://thebellair.com/news/harris-county-precinct-4-constable-deputy-shot-by-suspect-in-humble-suspect-in-c https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/68773aa5-pct-4-suspect-in-custody-1-1.jpeg Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Deputy shot by suspect in Humble, suspect in custody A suspect is in custody after a Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Deputy was shot on Friday night, officials said. https://thebellair.com/news/aerial-spraying-begins-in-fort-bend-county-after-mosquito-population-grows-to-be https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1500382017468-9049fed747ef?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Aerial spraying begins in Fort Bend County after mosquito population grows to become public health emergency Aerial mosquito spraying begins in Fort Bend County on Monday evening as part of an emergency response to the overwhelming mosquito population, county officials said. https://thebellair.com/news/supreme-court-sides-with-a-texas-man-who-says-its-not-a-crime-for-marijuana-user https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/05161054/Photo-of-SCOTUS1-450x300.jpg Supreme Court sides with a Texas man who says it’s not a crime for marijuana users to have guns The justices, in a unanimous decision, sided with a man who argued that a law barring guns from anyone who uses drugs illegally violates the Second Amendment. https://thebellair.com/news/cool-down-day-thursday-july-30 https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Cool Down Day Thursday, July 30 Cool Down Day Thursday, July 30 https://thebellair.com/news/decomposing-bodies-of-2-men-found-in-vehicle-bought-at-harris-county-texas-aucti https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19342782_062026-ktrk-TN-reeveston-bodies-in-car-img.png Decomposing bodies of 2 men found in vehicle bought at Harris County, Texas auction Two bodies were found inside a vehicle hours after being purchased at an auction, the sheriff said. https://thebellair.com/news/child-allegedly-exposed-to-feces-urine-gasoline-inside-nw-harris-county-apartmen https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/121fc327-53af-4ac7-9847-849602aa8468/image.jpg Child allegedly exposed to feces, urine, gasoline inside NW Harris County apartment, court records say Court records accuse a 20-year-old woman and a 17-year-old male of exposing a child to dangerous living conditions inside a northwest Harris County apartment, conditions investigators say were so seve https://thebellair.com/news/steamy-weather-moves-into-houston-in-wake-of-tropical-storm https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/17165809/AP23188629346933-450x300.jpg Steamy weather moves into Houston in wake of tropical storm A heat advisory has been issued for the Houston and Galveston area between 11 a.m. Thursday and 10 p.m. Saturday, with expected heat indices between 107 and 114 degrees Fahrenheit or 41 and 46 degrees https://thebellair.com/news/the-texas-gop-wants-closed-primaries-heres-what-that-would-mean-for-voters https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/18082259/TexasGOPConventionHouston-TT-450x298.jpg The Texas GOP wants closed primaries. Here’s what that would mean for voters Gov. Greg Abbott and state party leaders want a Texas law allowing only registered Republicans to vote in GOP primaries. https://thebellair.com/news/lawsuit-claims-big-bend-area-border-wall-could-lead-to-deadly-flooding-risk https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/18081115/186a1873-450x300.webp Lawsuit claims Big Bend area border wall could lead to ‘deadly’ flooding risk Officials in the small West Texas border city of Presidio are asking a federal judge to temporarily block border wall construction, arguing the plan would leave locals vulnerable to "deadly" flash flo https://thebellair.com/news/which-bible-passages-are-in-texas-proposed-student-reading-list-heres-what-the-s https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/18853326_040726-ktrk-classroom-img.png Which Bible passages are in Texas' proposed student reading list? Here's what the selections reveal The chosen readings, to be voted on soon by the State Board of Education, draw heavily from Christian perspectives. https://thebellair.com/news/precinct-4-deputy-released-from-hospital-after-being-shot-during-humble-apartmen https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/ea1e46d8-9ed7-4775-bb34-e35ca9b810d2/image.jpg Precinct 4 deputy released from hospital after being shot during Humble apartment gunfight A Harris County Precinct 4 deputy who was shot during a chaotic gunfight at a Humble-area apartment complex has been released from the hospital.In a statement, Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman called https://thebellair.com/news/deadly-crash-involving-suv-and-motorcycle-under-investigation-in-west-harris-cou https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1500382017468-9049fed747ef?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Deadly crash involving SUV and motorcycle under investigation in west Harris County, HCSO says The sheriff's office confirmed one person had died in the wreck on Mason Road at Katy Briar Lane on Monday morning. https://thebellair.com/news/texas-man-fatally-shot-following-fight-outside-southwest-houston-convenience-sto https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2023/02/vlcsnap-2023-02-14-13h09m32s179.jpg Texas man fatally shot following fight outside Southwest Houston convenience store Police are searching for a suspect who fled after fatally shooting a young man following a physical altercation outside a Southwest Houston convenience store on Sunday evening. https://thebellair.com/news/intense-heat-after-tropical-storm-arthur-june-18-2026 https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/09105018/HMCC-Featured-Image-Dark-Blue-2025-450x253.jpg Intense heat after Tropical Storm Arthur (June 18, 2026) On Thursday's show: Greater Houston may have dodged a bullet in terms of widespread flooding when Tropical Storm Arthur bypassed our region on its way to Louisiana, but it has left with us some extrem https://thebellair.com/news/man-found-shot-dead-outside-southwest-houston-convenience-store-suspect-missing- https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19350394_062126-ktrk-TN-braesmont-homicide-img.png Man found shot dead outside southwest Houston convenience store, suspect missing, HPD says According to HPD, the man was found lying in the grass outside the store with a gunshot wound by a person who then called 911. https://thebellair.com/news/video-appears-to-show-tesla-speeding-jumping-curb-before-slamming-into-katy-area https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19350476_062126-ktrk-TN-tesla-katy-crash-img.png Video appears to show Tesla speeding, jumping curb before slamming into Katy-area home Newly obtained video shared with ABC13 by the victim's family shows the moments before a Tesla crashed into a Katy-area home, killing a 76-year-old woman inside. https://thebellair.com/news/woman-17-year-old-male-charged-with-endangerment-after-child-exposed-to-feces-ga https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19349924_062126-ktrk-TN-child-endagerment-apartments-composite-img.png Woman, 17-year-old male charged with endangerment after child exposed to feces, gasoline, bugs: docs According to court documents, the conditions of the child were so severe that two decontamination baths were required before the child could be treated by hospital staff. https://thebellair.com/news/the-engines-of-our-ingenuity-2606-more-beautiful-books https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2606 More Beautiful Books Episode: 2606 More Beautiful Books: revisiting books by the foot. Today, the measure of a book. https://thebellair.com/news/deputy-shot-after-ambush-in-humble-released-from-hospital-pct-4-constables-offic https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Deputy shot after 'ambush' in Humble released from hospital, Pct. 4 Constable's Office says Deputy Dante Zepeda was shot in the upper hip and arm while responding to a call about a man firing a weapon at an Humble apartment complex, according to investigators. https://thebellair.com/news/alvarez-hits-al-leading-25th-homer-astros-beat-guardians-2-1 https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Alvarez hits AL-leading 25th homer, Astros beat Guardians 2-1 Yordan Alvarez hit his AL-leading 25th home run, Kai-Wei Teng threw six solid innings and the Houston Astros beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-1. https://thebellair.com/news/fort-bend-county-to-conduct-aerial-mosquito-spraying-amid-public-health-emergenc https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/edbfd55a-018b-432f-9951-65410f7d3b1b/image.jpg Fort Bend County to conduct aerial mosquito spraying amid public health emergency Fort Bend County officials will conduct aerial mosquito spraying next week as part of an emergency effort to reduce mosquito populations and help protect residents from mosquito-borne illnesses.Accord https://thebellair.com/news/surveillance-video-shows-tesla-flying-through-katy-neighborhood-before-slamming- https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/449e9c94-08bf-4f16-9f1d-de0922b3af67/image.jpg Surveillance video shows Tesla flying through Katy neighborhood before slamming into home, killing 76-year-old woman Neighbors of a 76-year-old Katy woman are devastated after her sudden death Friday night when a Tesla slammed into her family’s home.New surveillance video shared with KPRC 2 News shows the Tesla Mode https://thebellair.com/news/serena-williams-will-play-singles-at-wimbledon-in-her-tennis-comeback-at-age-44 https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Serena Williams will play singles at Wimbledon in her tennis comeback at age 44 It's been talked about ever since Serena Williams announced nearly three weeks ago that she was returning to professional tennis after almost four years away from the sport. At age 44, Williams will p https://thebellair.com/news/houston-bayous-spared-from-significant-flooding-amid-bouts-of-heavy-rain-tropica https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/16152718/DSC_2428-450x300.jpg Houston bayous spared from significant flooding amid bouts of heavy rain, tropical storm After several days of rainy weather, the Houston region will be under a heat advisory on Thursday and Friday, according to the National Weather Service. https://thebellair.com/news/man-fatally-shot-outside-sw-houston-convenience-store-after-reported-fight-suspe https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/PTB5MFIY5RFSPA5P5UMKYWWO3I.png Man fatally shot outside SW Houston convenience store after reported fight; suspect on the run A young man was fatally shot outside a convenience store in southwest Houston on Sunday evening, according to the Houston Police Department.Officers responded around 7 p.m. to the 8900 block of Braesm https://thebellair.com/news/discovery-green-stays-quiet-under-police-watch-a-week-after-hundreds-of-teens-fl https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19346261_062126-ktrk-teen-takeover-sw-img.png Discovery Green stays quiet under police watch a week after hundreds of teens flooded the downtown Houston park in teen takeover Discovery Green Park closed early on Saturday night under police watch, one week after 100 Houston police units responded to what they described as a "teen takeover." https://thebellair.com/news/houston-area-teen-found-dead-in-submerged-vehicle-in-east-texas-creek-sheriff-sa https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19348563_062126-ktrk-ewn-9a-houston-area-teen-east-tx-drowning-VO-bryan-vid.jpg Houston-area teen found dead in submerged vehicle in East Texas creek, sheriff says A 17-year-old is dead after his vehicle was found submerged in a creek following heavy rain in East Texas, the Houston County Sheriff's Office said. https://thebellair.com/news/homeowners-in-cypress-pay-tens-of-thousands-more-for-new-homes-for-lake-view-tha https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/vlcsnap-2026-06-19-21h02m49s738.png Homeowners in Cypress pay tens of thousands more for new homes for lake view that's yet to happen Several homeowners in a Bridgeland neighborhood say they spent tens of thousands of dollars extra for homes advertised with lake views, only to find months later that the promised water feature has no https://thebellair.com/news/pasadena-police-department-vehicle-struck-while-responding-to-crash-near-beltway https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/5NPTXNJRGVHRVB7PKYNL7NP3DU.png Pasadena Police Department vehicle struck while responding to crash near Beltway 8 in southeast Harris County A Pasadena Police Department vehicle responding to a major crash was involved in a second collision Sunday afternoon near Beltway 8, authorities said.The incident happened around 2:59 p.m. on southbou https://thebellair.com/news/shelter-in-place-lifted-for-parts-of-texas-city-after-plant-fire-was-put-out-cit https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19347152_texas-city-plant-fire-img.png Shelter-in-place lifted for parts of Texas City after plant fire was put out, city officials say The shelter-in-place order for Texas City was lifted on Sunday morning after the reported plant fire was extinguished, city officials said. https://thebellair.com/news/man-killed-after-driving-off-road-and-hitting-tree-may-have-suffered-a-medical-i https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Man killed after driving off road and hitting tree may have suffered a medical issue, deputies say Deputies say a man who died after running a stop sign and hitting a tree in east Harris County may have suffered a medical issue. https://thebellair.com/news/suspect-barricaded-inside-kingwood-apartment-after-allegedly-strangling-his-part https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Suspect barricaded inside Kingwood apartment after allegedly strangling his partner, Houston Police Department says Houston police said a woman told officers that her male partner strangled her before the man barricaded himself alone inside a Kingwood apartment. https://thebellair.com/news/east-freeway-vehicle-hit-by-airborne-driver-3-hospitalized https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/east-freeway.jpg East Freeway vehicle hit by airborne driver, 3 hospitalized A driver allegedly lost control on the feeder road, went airborne onto the freeway, and struck another vehicle. https://thebellair.com/news/2-bodies-found-in-vehicle-brought-to-north-houston-auto-shop https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2024/12/screenshot-2024-12-22-081226.png 2 bodies found in vehicle brought to north Houston auto shop The vehicle was reportedly dropped off at an auto body shop, and mechanics found the bodies. https://thebellair.com/news/faa-investigates-incident-that-forced-a-delta-flight-to-abort-landing https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19346259_ap-boston-airport-img.jpg FAA investigates incident that forced a Delta flight to abort landing A Delta Airlines flight has to abort landing, to avoid an American Airlines plane departing from an intersecting runway, according to the FAA. https://thebellair.com/news/claude-guillemot-co-founder-of-assassins-creed-maker-ubisoft-killed-in-plane-cra https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19340750_d86240f7-8959-441a-a9d3-d536f08e0a05.jpg Claude Guillemot, co-founder of 'Assassin's Creed' maker Ubisoft, killed in plane crash in France A founder of Ubisoft, the global gaming company behind Assassin's Creed, has been killed in a plane crash in western France. https://thebellair.com/news/jd-vance-arrives-in-switzerland-to-launch-talks-with-iran-on-its-nuclear-program https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19344778_AP26171742142486.jpg JD Vance arrives in Switzerland to launch talks with Iran on its nuclear program U.S. Vice President JD Vance landed Sunday in Switzerland to help formally launch negotiations with Iranian leaders over curbing Tehran's nuclear program and building out the fragile interim deal to e https://thebellair.com/news/2-men-found-dead-in-vehicle-bought-at-auction-bodies-had-been-decomposing-more-t https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19342782_062026-ktrk-TN-reeveston-bodies-in-car-img.png 2 men found dead in vehicle bought at auction, bodies had been decomposing more than 24 hours, HCSO says Two men were found dead inside a vehicle at an auto body shop in North Harris County on Saturday morning, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said. https://thebellair.com/news/newly-released-video-captures-the-aftermath-of-a-fatal-teen-stabbing-at-a-texas- https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19342115_062026-ktrk-karmelo-anthony-new-footage-img.png Newly released video captures the aftermath of a fatal teen stabbing at a Texas track meet Newly released footage that was shown in court captures the moments after a Texas teen fatally stabbed another teen during a high school track meet last year. https://thebellair.com/news/ronaldo-fever-hits-houston-as-portugal-plays-its-first-world-cup-match-in-the-ci https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/17153608/Image-2026-06-17T153545.141-450x338.jpg Ronaldo fever hits Houston as Portugal plays its first World Cup match in the city Portugal and its 41-year-old star, who is trying to become the first player to score goals in six different World Cup tournaments, will play at NRG Stadium again next week. https://thebellair.com/news/houston-city-council-approves-new-pedestrian-bike-route-between-memorial-park-an https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/11184457/IMG_5327-450x300.jpg Houston City Council approves new pedestrian, bike route between Memorial Park and Uptown The shared-use trail and bridge, estimated to cost $22.5 million, will cross Loop 610 near Buffalo Bayou, between Post Oak Boulevard and Woodway Drive in the Galleria area. https://thebellair.com/news/mosquito-population-surge-prompts-public-health-emergency-in-fort-bend-county https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/18150116/Mosquito-AdobeStock_111872748-450x300.jpeg Mosquito population surge prompts public health emergency in Fort Bend County The public health emergency was declared on Tuesday as Fort Bend County health officials are reporting "extraordinary mosquito populations" and activity that are well-above normal seasonal levels. https://thebellair.com/news/harris-county-woman-killed-after-tesla-crashes-into-katy-area-home-investigators https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/ec79479a-73be-4eb0-8d7e-a566b985014e/image.jpg Harris County woman killed after Tesla crashes into Katy-area home, investigators say A 76-year-old Harris County woman has died after investigators say a Tesla crashed into her Katy-area home Friday night while operating with an automated driving-assistance system engaged.According to https://thebellair.com/news/shelter-in-place-lifted-in-texas-city-after-reported-oil-refinery-fire https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/S6JZ4ZURDJANVGFQCHV677XQEU.png Shelter-in-place lifted in Texas City after reported oil refinery fire A shelter-in-place order has been lifted for parts of Texas City after a reported fire at a Marathon Petroleum oil refinery, according to the Texas City Police Department.Authorities issued the shelte https://thebellair.com/news/this-week-in-texas-kp-george-sentence-daca-ballot-access-lawsuit https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19341527_062026-ktrk-ewn-this-week-in-texas-full-ep-TAB-bryal-vid.jpg This Week in Texas: KP George sentence, DACA, ballot access lawsuit This Week in Texas, we follow the sentencing of suspended Fort Bend County Judge KP George after his felony conviction for money laundering. You'll hear from special prosecutor Brian Wice and politica https://thebellair.com/news/dos-hombres-hallados-muertos-dentro-de-una-minivn-en-un-taller-de-carrocera-en-a https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/7c30ff06-cb50-4d72-a256-3edbacf9a73a/image.jpg Dos hombres hallados muertos dentro de una miniván en un taller de carrocería en Aldine, dice HCSO Detectives de homicidios de la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado Harris investigan luego de que dos hombres adultos fueron encontrados muertos dentro de una miniván que había sido llevada a un taller de https://thebellair.com/news/two-men-found-dead-inside-minivan-at-aldine-auto-body-shop-hcso-says https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/b0a1212f-73b6-4ccf-b923-f708fdd94373/image.jpg Two men found dead inside minivan at Aldine auto body shop, HCSO says Harris County Sheriff’s Office homicide detectives are investigating after two adult men were found dead inside a minivan that had been dropped off at a repair shop in north Harris County, officials s https://thebellair.com/news/hello-houston-the-commuter-cut-june-17-2026 https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/31085146/HH_Podcast-Cover_The-Commuter-Cut-450x450.jpg Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (June 17, 2026) 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. https://thebellair.com/news/thunderstorms-impacting-flights-at-bush-airport-check-here-for-flight-delays-clo https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/YQD4HPZOWVHX3PXSXPVA73623M.jpg Thunderstorms impacting flights at Bush Airport. Check here for flight delays, closures Thunderstorms prompted an FAA alert affecting flights to and from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston Saturday morning, including a ground stop for some inbound traffic.The FAA issue https://thebellair.com/news/nrg-energy-opens-first-new-power-plant-in-more-than-10-years https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/17134257/Image-2026-06-17T134234.466-450x338.jpg NRG Energy opens first new power plant in more than 10 years The Houston-based company received a $216 million loan from the state's Texas Energy Fund. https://thebellair.com/news/us-and-iran-to-talk-sunday-in-switzerland-as-tehran-says-it-closed-strait-of-hor https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19341443_062026-wls-n1-iran-talks-5p-vid.jpg US and Iran to talk Sunday in Switzerland as Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz again U.S. and Iranian negotiators headed to a Swiss venue Saturday for talks on adding key details to their interim agreement to halt the war, hours after Tehran said it closed the Strait of Hormuz because https://thebellair.com/news/hello-houston-june-17-2026 https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/31085137/HH_Podcast-Cover-450x450.jpg Hello Houston (June 17, 2026) Today: We discuss the memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran, learn about the importance of organ donation and how to become a donor, listen to the latest installment of InnerVIEWS, and https://thebellair.com/news/argentina-vs-austria-world-cup-2026-north-texas-fan-hubs-buzzing-before-messi-ki https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/06/h-5p-wc-fans-austria_argentina_00.00.16.42.jpg Argentina vs Austria World Cup 2026: North Texas fan hubs buzzing before Messi kickoff North Texas is buzzing as Argentina and Austria fans pack local watch spots ahead of Monday's massive World Cup clash in Arlington https://thebellair.com/news/netherlands-beats-sweden-in-houston-fifa-world-cup-match https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/img_0568-scaled.jpg Netherlands beats Sweden in Houston FIFA World Cup match The Netherlands beat Sweden 5-1 in their FIFA World Cup match in Houston on Saturday. The city's Fan Festival was shut down for Saturday due to storms. https://thebellair.com/news/2-harris-co-pct-4-deputies-shot-1-hospitalized-after-ambush-in-humble-apartment- https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19339255_pct-4-deputy-shot-scene-img.png 2 Harris Co. Pct. 4 deputies shot, 1 hospitalized after 'ambush' in Humble apartment complex: Pct. 4 Investigators said when deputies arrived at the apartment complex, they were ambushed by the shooter, with two deputies struck by gunfire. One deputy was rushed to the hospital for his injuries, autho https://thebellair.com/news/family-of-former-deputy-speaks-out-after-thefts-from-cremation-niches-at-west-ho https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/06/theft.jpg Family of former deputy speaks out after thefts from cremation niches at west Houston cemetery A Houston family is speaking out after investigators say a woman was caught on surveillance video breaking into cremation niches at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home and Cemetery. The family of former Fort B https://thebellair.com/news/houston-police-investigating-major-crash-on-i-10-after-suv-goes-airborne-over-em https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/c380fcea-e39e-4beb-a18c-ee356a37b2ea/image.jpg Houston police investigating major crash on I-10 after SUV goes airborne over embankment Houston police are investigating a major crash that happened around 2:17 a.m. Sunday on the eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 (East Freeway) between Waco Street and Lockwood Drive.Witnesses told invest https://thebellair.com/news/usda-updates-border-policy-for-pet-owners-traveling-to-mexico-with-their-dogs https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19340244_062026-ktrk-dogs-travel-usda-sw-img.png?w=1600 USDA updates border policy for pet owners traveling to Mexico with their dogs The USDA is now allowing dog owners to bring their pets across the southern border into Mexico, under certain requirements. https://thebellair.com/news/fifa-fan-festival-is-closed-for-the-day-due-to-weather-conditions https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/R4SEW2F7FNGXHGNIPGK4IYT25U.jpg FIFA Fan Festival is closed for the day due to weather conditions The FIFA Fan Festival closed early Saturday due to bad weather.In a news release, officials say the decision to close was out of an abundance of caution for the safety of everyone there.Storms have mo https://thebellair.com/news/rehabilitated-bald-eagle-released-in-anahuac-after-3-months-of-medical-treatment https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19340030_bald-eagle-release-img.png?w=1600 Rehabilitated bald eagle released in Anahuac after 3 months of medical treatment for head injury, Houston SPCA says After three months of medical care for a traumatic head injury, a rehabilitated bald eagle was released back to its natural habitat, Houston SPCA officials said. https://thebellair.com/news/discovery-green-closing-early-after-last-weekends-teen-takeover https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/Q5W3OZELNZFYPNBGVI6DEFDBD4.png Discovery Green closing early after last weekend's teen takeover If you were planning to catch a movie or browse Flea by Night at Discovery Green this Saturday, you’ll need to make other plans.The popular downtown Houston park will close at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, June https://thebellair.com/news/moana-featurette-shows-how-dwayne-johnson-congratulated-catherine-lagaaia-on-get https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19325752_061826-otrc-moanafeaturette-vid.jpg 'Moana' featurette shows how Dwayne Johnson congratulated Catherine Laga'aia on getting the role "Moana" featurette offers behind-the-scenes look at the music and interviews with the cast of the live-action film. https://thebellair.com/news/tourist-dead-after-massive-fire-breaks-out-at-dominican-republic-resort-official https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19338125_062026-wpvi-resort-fire-7a-vo-video-vid.jpg?w=1600 Tourist dead after massive fire breaks out at Dominican Republic resort, officials say At least one person is dead after a massive fire broke out at a resort in the Dominican Republic on Friday, officials said. https://thebellair.com/news/woman-shot-killed-by-neighbor-she-was-dating-in-housing-complex-near-sharpstown- https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19335419_new-hope-housing-img.png Woman shot, killed by neighbor she was dating in housing complex near Sharpstown, HPD says Investigators said the two were neighbors in the housing complex and were dating when the suspect shot and killed the woman. The suspect then fled the scene after the shooting, police said. https://thebellair.com/news/pearland-clinic-owner-indicted-in-alleged-906-million-medicare-fraud-scheme-cour https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19335165_wound-medic-TN-img.png Pearland clinic owner indicted in alleged $906 million Medicare fraud scheme, court records show Prosecutors said a Houston-area clinic owner and other co-conspirators submitted $906 million in fraudulent Medicare and Tricare claims, with much of the money going to her lavish lifestyle, including