July 4th deadly Texas floods, one year later
It's been one year since floodwaters swept through Central Texas over the July 4th weekend, claiming the lives of more than 130 people.
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Small Ships Parade sails through NYC Friday ahead of Sail4th 250 celebration
The Small Ships Parade serves as the lead-up to Saturday's "Sail4th 250" event, which is expected to draw large crowds to the city's waterfront.
Person killed in crash impacting I-45 SB lanes at 71st Street in Galveston County, police say
Galveston PD confirmed one person died after saying multiple people were taken to the hospital due to a multi-vehicle crash on I-45 South at 71st Street.
Mom shoots, kills her 2 children before turning gun on herself in SW Houston hotel, authorities say
According to authorities, the woman shot and killed her two children, who were 6 and 9 years old, before turning the gun on herself at a southwest Houston hotel.
1 shot during funeral at southeast Houston church, according to police department
According to Houston police, one person was shot during a funeral being held at the St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church.
Man shot after fight inside church in SE Houston
An investigation is underway after a fight inside a church led to shots being fired Friday morning in southeast Houston.The incident was reported at a church located at 8305 Brandon Street.Mother, 2 young children dead in apparent murder-suicide near Houston’s NRG StadiumThe Houston Police Depart...
Mother, 2 kids killed in suspected murder-suicide at Braeswood hotel
Officials say the mother shot her children before turning the gun on herself.
Mother, her 2 young children dead in apparent murder-suicide at motel, near NRG Stadium
An investigation is underway after a mother and her two young children were found dead inside a motel Friday afternoon in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.The shooting was reported at 11:43 a.m. at the Marriott Residence Inn, located at 7807 Kirby Drive, near NRG Stad...
Shooting reported at Houston church in Sunnyside
Houston police are investigating a shooting at a Sunnyside church on Friday, officials confirm.
Ex-Liberty police officer surrenders to jail on official oppression, indecent assault charges
A former Liberty Police Department officer has been indicted for official oppression and indecent assault, according to Liberty County Jail records.Jason Grindstaff resigned while under investigation earlier this year, the City of Liberty said in a statement posted on social media Friday.Records ...
Summer heat with low rain chances for July 4th weekend
Increasing moisture levels will lead to scattered storm chances as we head into July 4th weekend.
Fans file lawsuit against StubHub over World Cup ticket cancellations
StubHub is facing a lawsuit from fans who are accusing the online ticket marketplace of not fulfilling their ticket request to attend the World Cup.
Pope Leo XIV awarded Liberty Medal during ceremony in Philadelphia
Pope Leo VIX was awarded the National Constitution Center's 38th Liberty Medal during a ceremony Friday in Philadelphia.
July 4th deadly Texas floods, one year later
It's been one year since floodwaters swept through Central Texas over the July 4th weekend, claiming the lives of more than 130 people.
Medicare patients could save $1.1 billion under new Trump rule
The Trump administration says a new rule could slash prescription drug costs for Medicare patients by $1.1 billion. Here's what could change.
Trump administration asks Texas for help providing legal services to immigrant kids facing deportation
Last month, the leader of a small Texas state commission — tasked with aiding criminal defense for low-income Texans — received an unusual request from top officials working with the Trump administration. The U.S. Department of Justice needed their help providing legal services to immigrant child...
James Talarico weighs in on Drake vs Kendrick Lamar while on Houston radio show
U.S. Senate Democratic nominee James Talarico recently stopped by 93.7 The Beat to talk about his run for Senator and even gave his opinion on Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar.
Texas military installations contribute $148B to state's economy, report says
Texas is home to 14 military installations representing the U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force, along with the National Guard and reserve components. According to the report, these bases combine to add 212,541 direct jobs and support 628,884 jobs indirectly.
Former Liberty police officer Jason Grindstaff facing charges
Former Liberty police officer Jason Grindstaff is now in jail on charges of official oppression and indecent assault, records show. He was placed on administrative leave in December amid a Texas Rangers investigation, and he resigned in February.
Woman allegedly planned to kill husband, burn home amid financial struggles, sheriff says
A 58-year-old North Carolina woman has been charged with attempted first-degree murder after investigators say she admitted to attacking her husband while he slept because of alleged financial difficulties.
Weigh-in for Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog-eating contest
Defending champs Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo will defend their titles at Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog-eating contest on Saturday.
America's most-searched ice cream brand may surprise you — and there's a healthy reason why
The most-searched ice cream brand reflects a major shift in how Americans indulge.
The most expensive celebrity weddings ever – and where Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce could rank
Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce making history? Rumors say their upcoming wedding could become the most expensive celebrity wedding in U.S. history.
Investigators find no evidence of engine failure in fiery crash of skydiving plane that killed 12
Federal safety investigators said in a new preliminary report that they found no indication that engine failure caused the fiery crash of a plane on a skydiving outing last month in Missouri that killed all 12 people aboard, including several very experienced jumpers.The report issued Thursday by...
Wildfire southwest of Denver forces thousands to evacuate and destroys more than 160 structures
A wildfire burning southwest of Denver has forced the evacuation of thousands of residents and destroyed more than 160 structures by Friday as erratic winds pushed the blaze across two Colorado counties.The Aspen Acres fire is one of about 40 uncontained large blazes burning mostly in the West, f...
Puppy love as dog walker turns his pack of 13 into Argentina jersey-clad World Cup followers
Thirteen Argentina followers are roaming the streets of Buenos Aires proudly sporting their team's jersey — but they're not on two legs, they're on all fours, letting out the occasional bark.As Argentina rides World Cup fever and dreams of beating Cape Verde in the round of 32 on Friday, a dog wa...
Catherine Laga'aia shares what it means to play Moana for a new generation
The movie stars 19-year-old Samoan Australian actress Catherine Laga'aia, who is making her feature film debut.
Man pleads guilty for role in 2022 San Antonio smuggling event that killed 53
A Guatemalan man pleaded guilty Thursday for his role in a 2022 mass casualty event that killed 53 migrants and injured 11 others.
"We, The Kids" inspires patriotism through art
America 250 is a big birthday and the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Houston wanted to celebrate just as big.
Wilt Chamberlain's Lakers warm-up jacket found at Goodwill could sell for $250,000
A Los Angeles Lakers warm-up jacket worn by NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain is expected to fetch up to $250,000 at auction after a 19-year-old Oregon man purchased it for just $3 at a Goodwill store.
Texas Attorney General investigating StubHub after ‘widespread reports’ of World Cup ticket cancelations
After KPRC’s 2 Helps You began reporting that some World Cup fans had their StubHub tickets canceled at the last minute without replacements, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent 2 Helps You’s Mario Díaz a statement early Friday morning, announcing that his office is now investigating the ticke...
Norovirus outbreak on Ruby Princess cruise ship docked in SF affects over 120 passengers, crew
The Ruby Princess cruise ship was docked for disinfection at San Francisco's Pier 27 Thursday morning after a norovirus outbreak affected dozens of passengers and crew.
'That was insane': Catherine Lagaʻaia on recording new 'Moana' music with Lin-Manuel Miranda
Laga'aia is bringing the iconic original soundtrack famously written by Broadway legend Lin-Manuel Miranda to new life in this new film adaptation.
Ingestion hazard leads to recall of 1.7 million grill brushes
Conair is recalling more than one million Cuisinart grill brushes after reports of loose metal bristles becoming detached during use and even accidentally swallowed in several cases.
These stores and restaurants are open on the 4th of July
Although the 4th of July is a holiday, here are some of the stores and restaurants that will be keeping their doors open.
July 4th fireworks: How to watch & stream fireworks displays from across the US
On July 4, 2026, our nation commemorates and celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Celebrations and fireworks displays will take place across the country. Here's how to watch live and stream fireworks displays from across the U.S.
New York City's Times Square ball to drop 8 times for July 4 celebration
The iconic ball drops outside New Year's Eve for the first time.
HCSO: Man shot and killed after allegedly trying to run over another man during bar fight in NE Harris County
A 34-year-old man was killed early Friday in a shooting outside a bar in northeast Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies were called around 2:15 a.m. to the 8200 block of C.E. King Parkway on an in-progress call. When they arrived, deputies found a man suffering ...
3 men acquitted in killing of journalist shot while covering Northern Ireland protest
Three men were acquitted of murder Friday in the 2019 killing of Belfast journalist Lyra McKee, who was shot by a member of a dissident Irish Republican Army splinter group while covering a riot in Northern Ireland.Justice Patricia Smyth regretted that her verdict would bring “little if any comfo...
Man charged after posting videos of himself attacking people with 'high-powered' water guns: HPD
Police said the 34-year-old man is charged with two misdemeanors after attacking people with water guns and posting about it online.
Anthropologists use DNA to identify remains of Revolutionary War soldier who died in 1780
Thanks to DNA, relatives of an American Revolutionary War soldier now know the name of their long-lost cousin who died in 1780 at the Battle of Camden.