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Fatal single-vehicle crash on Ella shuts down road for hours in northwest Houston
A late-night crash in northwest Houston left one person dead and another fighting for their life early Wednesday after a truck slammed into a tree on Ella Boulevard.The crash happened around 12:16 a.m. on July 9, 2026, at the intersection of Ella Boulevard and Pinemont Drive.According to Houston ...
Ukrainian drones batter Russian oil facilities and set more oil tankers ablaze
Ukrainian drones on Thursday hit more Russian oil facilities and set two oil tankers ablaze in the Sea of Azov, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump pledged to grant Ukraine a license to manufacture the Patriot air defense systems.Ukraine's strikes on oil refineries and other infrastructure ac...
Flooding from days of heavy rain in southern China has killed 39 people
Authorities in southern China said Thursday that 39 people died in flooding after a tropical storm dumped heavy rainfall, as Taiwan and China's east coast prepared for a typhoon expected to make landfall in the coming days.Most of the deaths were in Hengzhou, where the partial collapse of a reser...
Asian stocks are mixed and oil prices slip after Iran and US launch fresh attacks
Shares were mixed in Asia and oil prices slipped on Thursday as conflict escalated in the Middle East, with Iran and the U.S. launching fresh attacks.U.S. futures advanced.The United States launched more airstrikes on Iran, and Iran responded by firing at Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar, a day after U....
Prosecutors plan to play redacted statements from roommate of defendant in Charlie Kirk's killing
Utah prosecutors plan to play audio clips in open court Thursday of law enforcement officials interviewing the roommate of the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.Defense attorneys fought against the public release of the statements from Tyler Robinson's roommate and romanti...
Senate hopeful Haley Stevens knows how to win in Michigan. Democrats must decide if that's enough
U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens is spending the closing weeks of Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary making a simple case: she’s the candidate who wins.Stevens flipped a Republican-held House seat in suburban Detroit in 2018 and hasn’t lost since, including surviving a bruising primary against a fellow ...
'He did not deserve to die': Family, community leaders respond after man shot and killed by ICE
"He did not deserve to die," Ronaldo Salgado said of his father, Lorenzo Salgado, who was shot and killed by an ICE agent Tuesday.
1 man, 1 juvenile injured after shooting in Alvin, Brazoria County Sheriff's Office says
An investigation is underway after a shooting left one man and one juvenile injured on Wednesday afternoon in Alvin, according to the Brazoria County Sheriff's Office.
US and Iran exchange intensifying fire across the Gulf, threatening the interim deal to end war
The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting Gulf countries in an exchange of fire that threatened an interim deal intended to help end the war in the Middle East.Back-and-forth attacks, including a day earlier, have repeatedly threatene...
Hundreds of protestors march Canal St. following deadly ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
Hundreds of people gathered Wednesday evening in Houston’s Magnolia Park neighborhood to demand answers and justice following the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo during an ICE enforcement operation.Protesters marched along Canal Street chanting “ICE out of Houston” and dropped off memora...
ICE Houston shooting timeline: Surveillance video, family account help reconstruct final moments
FOX 26 reconstructed the timeline surrounding the deadly ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston's East End. Using surveillance video, bystander cell phone footage, family interviews and ICE statements, here's what we know, what ICE says happened and what investigators are still trying ...
Crowd demands justice at vigil for Houston man killed in ICE shooting
HOUSTON — A diverse crowd gathered Wednesday evening with a sense of anger mixed with grief for a vigil honoring Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, who was fatally shot by an ICE agent, where they demanded justice and that the agency leave the city.Hundreds of people flooded the residential street where the...
Duke MBA student with Leukemia seeks blood stem cell donor as minority patients face lower match rates
Doctors told Chizoma Ekechukwu something no one wants to hear. She has leukemia.
Houston Methodist employee who survived stabbing attack inside Texas Medical Center parking garage sues TMC
Baleigh Burmaster, the Houston Methodist veterinary technician who was a victim of a violent attack inside a parking garage, has filed a lawsuit against TMC.
Texas Tech University facing lawsuit over "unconstitutional" course review rules
Professors at Texas Tech University are suing the school over mandatory course reviews they say are discriminatory and censor instruction.
Houston ICE shooting: Mexico President reacts to deadly shooting during news conference
The reaction following the deadly ICE shooting in Houston has reached Mexico. On Wednesday, Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo addressed the shooting.
The Walt Disney Company celebrates 125 Emmy Award nominations
The Walt Disney Company is celebrating 125 Emmy nominations, including nods for "Abbott Elementary," "The Bear," "Paradise" and "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour."
Houston ISD to implement new rules for athletic events
Starting Aug. 1, there will be new rules for minors attending UIL athletic events at HISD district facilities.
Man who was removed from the country twice before arrested in targeted ICE operation in Spring: DHS
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested a man during a targeted operation in the Spring area on Wednesday, according to a U.S. Department of Homeland Security spokesperson.
Live-action 'Moana' sails into Hollywood Bowl with grand world premiere
Dwayne Johnson said, "I will never forget this night," as the live-action "Moana" made a big splash at the Hollywood Bowl for the world premiere.
Houston East End ICE shooting triggers alarm at Houston City Hall
Profound concern expressed at Houston City Hall over Tuesday's deadly Eastside ICE shooting, with multiple councilmember calling for both calm and full accountability.
Democrat Graham Platner says he plans to withdraw from Maine Senate race after sexual assault claim
Graham Platner said Wednesday that he plans to withdraw from the U.S. Senate race in Maine after facing an allegation of sexual assault, shuttering an insurgent campaign that had withstood months of controversy only to implode and imperil Democrats’ attempt to regain power in Washington. Platner’...
The actors of 'The Pitt' own the Emmy acting categories with 13 nominated cast members
With its ensemble of doctors, nurses, interns and patients squeezed together into a small emergency department with scripts that play out in real time, “The Pitt” feels like a lab made to grow great performances. The Emmys rewarded it accordingly Wednesday. Thirteen of the 25 nominations for HBO ...
New ranking shows the top cities for renters in America
A new report is ranking the best U.S. cities for renters in 2026 – and here's which cities dominate the list.
16 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis in the City of Houston, Houston Health Department says
There are 16 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis in the City of Houston, according to the Houston Health Department.
Houston city leaders approve multimillion-dollar drainage project
On Wednesday, Houston city leaders approved a multimillion-dollar drainage project on the city's northwest side.
Galena Park mayor says city is short of cash needed for storm water upgrades
Just six weeks on the job, and the new mayor of Galena Park was rolling up his sleeves last night to help combat localized flooding.
More flock cameras cut down in Houston amid some privacy concerns
The damage comes as questions continue over the growing use of this surveillance technology in public spaces.
West Houston man says he's been paying someone else's electric bill for years
A west Houston man says he’s been paying for someone else’s electricity for years — and now he wants answers and his money back.Peter Yang, a recently retired resident who says he’s always looking to save a buck, noticed something was off last month when he switched electricity providers to try t...
10-year wait over! After 2 Helps You report, Houston neighborhood finally seeing speed bumps promised a decade ago
When 2 Helps You first visited the neighborhood of Forrest Pines in May, residents had one simple question: What happened to the speed bumps the City of Houston promised nearly 10 years ago?For years, neighbors said drivers regularly used their streets as a shortcut, speeding through the neighbor...
ICE operation in Spring neighborhood ends with arrest, agency says
Houston-area law enforcement agencies are at the scene of an ICE-related incident in the Spring-area, according to reports.
Houston ICE shooting: Family of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, activists call for transparency
Family and activists are speaking out following the deadly shooting of a man in Houston by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.
Oil prices rise, and stocks drop worldwide after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is 'over'
Oil prices rose, and stock markets dropped in shaky trading worldwide Wednesday after President Donald Trump raised doubts about the temporary truce in the war with Iran.
Saharan air drops rain chances Thursday, but it pops right back up this weekend
Saharan dust will cut Thursday's rain chance down to just 20%, but we have increased rain chances for this weekend and early next week.
Man charged with making terroristic threats at Heights apartment complex
A 33-year-old man accused of making terroristic threats during a standoff at a Heights apartment complex has been booked into the Harris County Jail, according to Houston police.Police identified the man as Kenneth Easton. Investigators say Easton was armed and threatened to burn down the Revl He...
Affordable glamour at David's Bridal in 2026: Our favorite dresses from the $99 sale
Look your best with our favorite finds from David's Bridal 2026 sale event, all for $99 or less.
'The Pitt' leads Emmy nominees with 25, 'Hacks' is top among comedies with 24
"The Pitt" led all nominees with 25, while "Hacks" led all comedies with 24 for its final season as the Emmy nominations were announced.
Battle over East Texas water rights heats up after Dallas millionaire files federal lawsuit to lift moratorium
Subscribe to The Y’all — a weekly dispatch about the people, places and policies defining Texas, produced by Texas Tribune journalists living in communities across the state.Two companies tied to a Dallas investor filed a federal lawsuit to lift a moratorium in an ongoing East Texas water dispute...
Cyclosporiasis outbreak: 16 cases of cyclosporiasis confirmed in City of Houston
The Houston Health Department has confirmed 16 total cases of Cyclosporiasis within the City of Houston, according to a statement.
Harris County DA investigators return to east Houston scene of ICE agent shooting that killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare is urging anyone who witnessed Tuesday’s fatal ICE shooting in east Houston to come forward as his office conducts a parallel review into the death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo.‘A hardworking Mexican man’: Son of man killed by ICE in Houston demands investi...