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From chicken, waffles to luxury hotels: FIFA World Cup 2026 boosts Houston businesses

A Grambling State University student working at a Houston café and a century-old downtown hotel are among the local businesses feeling the financial impact of FIFA World Cup 2026 and the numbers tell the story.Mia Gordwin works at Day and Night Wall Street Café, located on the corner of Almeda Ro...

Democrat candidate for Texas governor wants to give every Texan $1,500

State Representative Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for Texas governor, wants to give every Texas household $1,500.

Investigator says video shows defendant going onto roof to kill Charlie Kirk

An investigator says the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk strolled Utah Valley University in shorts and a T-shirt and bought a meal at Chick-fil-A on the morning of the conservative activist's assassination.

Man killed in shooting involving ICE in east Houston, agency says

ICE agents were involved in a deadly shooting that stemmed from a targeted enforcement operation on Tuesday, according to the agency.

Houston attorney charged with murder in 'best friend's' shooting, records show

The suspect, identified as Michael Driver, allegedly told police he was involved in a fight, and during that fight, he took out a gun and fired it, wounding the 45-year-old victim, records state.

Ground stop lifted at Hobby Airport following thunderstorms in the area

A ground stop has been lifted for Hobby Airport due to thunderstorms in the area.

Waymo calls San Mateo, California police on teens for drinking, shooting toy guns from driverless vehicle

Waymo called San Mateo, California police on teens for drinking and shooting toy guns from a driverless vehicle.

Saharan dust drops rain chances, but daily downpours return this weekend

Saharan dust will return to Southeast Texas, but the rain chances come right back up this weekend and beyond.

Houston shooting: Man killed by ICE officer near Canal Street, Wayside Drive

A man was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Houston on Tuesday morning, officials confirm.

US airlines’ monthly fuel spending topped $6 billion again in May, up 84% from year ago

U.S. airlines spent $6.66 billion on jet fuel in May, the second straight month that fuel costs topped $6 billion, according to government data released Tuesday.The May figure was 84% higher than a year earlier. Airlines spent $6.47 billion on fuel in April, the Bureau of Transportation Statistic...

'Star Wars: The Experience' making its world debut in Philadelphia in 2027

'Star Wars: The Experience' will make its world debut in February, 2027 at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia as part of the Star Wars 50th anniversary celebration.

GLO letter shows Galveston pump station project may lose millions if it's not completed on time

The Texas General Land Office believes Galveston may not finish a flood mitigation project on time, and in a letter, has asked the city to consider a scaled proposal.

Ground stop lifted at Bush Intercontinental Airport after thunderstorms were in the area

A ground stop has been lifted at Bush Intercontinental Airport due to thunderstorms in the area.

‘We need the facts’: Houston leaders, LULAC call for independent probe into fatal ICE shooting

Houston leaders and the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) are calling for an independent investigation after an ICE agent fatally shot an undocumented immigrant during an attempted arrest Tuesday in east Houston.Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican national who was in the U.S. illegal...

Back to school events near me: 2026 ABC13 Loves Teachers supply drive to collect donations for Houston-area educators

The ABC13 Loves Teachers School Supply Drive on Friday, July 31, 2026, will collect donations to help educators who spend out of pocket to stock their classrooms.

CENTCOM launches 'powerful" airstrikes in response to Iranian attacks in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. forces are carrying out "powerful" airstrikes against Iran in response to earlier Iranian attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Central Command said.

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Wong says County Attorney Attempting to Remove Him from Office

In what he is calling “a continuation of the political theater manufactured by the County Attorney and partisan actors,” Interim Fort Bend County Judge Daniel Wong says the County Attorney has now used the resources of her office to try…

Maryland lawmakers to meet in August for special session on redistricting

Maryland lawmakers will meet for a special session next month to consider a constitutional amendment dealing with future congressional redistricting, legislative leaders announced Tuesday, following a failed effort earlier this year to redraw the state's maps to boost Democrats.The move is the la...

Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner faces calls to withdraw after sexual assault allegation

In the wake of the report, a number of Democrats across the country called for Platner to get out of the race.

Vehicle in Highland Village-area shooting linked to Fort Bend domestic assault case, authorities say

The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office has confirmed a vehicle stolen by a domestic violence suspect on Sunday was the car shot at by Houston police on Monday.

Trump says he'll consider giving Turkey F-35 jets, adds that US will lift sanctions

President Donald Trump, during the first day of the NATO Summit in Ankara on Tuesday, said he will consider allowing Turkey to buy American F-35 fighter jets.

Texas Senate panel lays groundwork for renewed push to ban THC products

The Texas Senate Committee on Health and Human Services held a public hearing Tuesday to gather information that will shape future legislation on THC products sold in the state.Lawmakers made arguments against THC that harkened back to the days of the “Just Say No” campaigns of the ’80s regarding...

ICE fatally shoots man in Houston after he allegedly tried to run over agent

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fatally shot a man in Houston early Tuesday after he allegedly tried to run over the agent, according to the federal agency.Federal agents were conducting a vehicle stop as part of a targeted enforcement operation just before 7 a.m. when Lorenzo Salgad...

2 children found living with dead animals in squalid Philadelphia, Pennsylvania home

2 children were found living with dead animals in a squalid Philadelphia, Pennsylvania home.

Celebrating America's 250th birthday!

Fal Skye performs “I Shot the Sheriff” during the Foley Freedom Fest 250 on Friday in Pecan Grove. The band performed several sets through the evening, playing everything from classic rock to new hits.

Celebrating America's 250th birthday!

Clear Falls High School sophomore Carter Burns, 15, spent all day Friday, July 3, peddling fireworks at the Foley’s Freedom Fest 250 site in Pecan Grove.

Celebrating America's 250th birthday!

Robert Gulley, 59, of Pecan Grove attended Foley’s Freedom Fest 250 for the music, fireworks, carshow and libations on Friday. He ended up winning the hot dog-eating contest and a box of prizes, including a handsome watch. Sean Foley hosts…

Celebrating America's 250th birthday!

Robert Gulley, 59, of Pecan Grove attended shows off the trophy he won by eating 10 hot dogs the fastest during Foley’s Freedom Fest 250. The event included music, fireworks, car show and libations on Friday.

Celebrating America's 250th birthday!

Robert Gulley, 59, of Pecan Grove, holds up the trophy he won by eating 10 hot dogs faster than the other contestants could eat theirs during Foley’s Freedom Fest 250 last weekend. Gulley also won a box of goodies, which…

Celebrating America's 250th birthday!

Standing next to their 1955 Chevy 310 pick up are Ray and Tanya Jennings of Rosenberg. The classic truck was among a dozen or more on display at Foley’s Freedom Fest 250 on Friday, July 3.

Celebrating America's 250th birthday!

Hago and Jennifer Farley pose beside the 1968 Camaro SS they entered in the vintage car show during Foley’s Freedom Fest 250on Friday, July 3.

Thunderstorms prompt ground stop at Bush Intercontinental Airport

A ground stop has been issued at Bush Intercontinental Airport due to thunderstorms in the area.The FAA says the ground stop is currently scheduled to last until 5 p.m. with a medium probability of being extended.Current radar as of 4 p.m. show thunderstorms near and just south of the airport.

Pounded yam recall issued after “temporary breakdown,” FDA says

Packages of pounded yams were recalled across multiple states this week because a “temporary breakdown” between the maker’s production and packaging processes resulted in an allergen not being included in the ingredient list.

Where history meets legend: A visit to Sleepy Hollow's Old Dutch Church

The oldest standing church in New York State has witnessed the rise of colonial New York, the American Revolution and the history of the nation.

Houston-area youth pastor charged with multiple counts of child porn possession, deputies say

Deputies say that 20-year-old Noel Walker, of Conroe, Texas, is charged with five counts of possession of child pornography and one count of promotion or possession of a child-like sex doll.

FIFA Fan Festival in Houston closing early due to weather conditions

FIFA Fan Festival in Houston has announced they are closing early for Tuesday, July 7. According to a post on X, FIFA Fan Festival is closing due to continued weather conditions.

McConnell speaks to Republican leaders as speculation swirls about his health, remains hospitalized

Aides to McConnell have declined to release any information about his condition, fueling speculation about his prognosis.

Brittany Armstrong charged with involuntary manslaughter after illegal fireworks start fire that killed Cashmere Elijah Parker in Dunn, North Carolina

Brittany Armstrong was charged with involuntary manslaughter after illegal fireworks started a fire that killed Cashmere Elijah Parker in Dunn, North Carolina.