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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.

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.

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 said.Read this article in Spanish View this post on Instagram D...

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.

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 the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred around 8:03 p.m. Friday,...

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....

A hazy day from Saharan Dust, plus one area of potential tropical development

Saharan dust is here, bringing some air quality issues with it.

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.

Texas City shelter-in-place ends after refinery fire

The fire was reported Sunday morning at the Marathon Refinery.

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.

Mortgage rates drop to lowest level in more than a month as Iran deal progresses

Mortgage rates fell this week to their lowest level in more than a month, with Freddie Mac reporting the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage declined to 6.47% from 6.52% the previous week....

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 shelter-in-place for areas around 14th Street to 34th Street, but have since sounded t...

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.

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."...

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 reparación en el norte del condado Harris, informaron las autoridades.Lea este ...

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.

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 issued a ground stop from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. CDT (June 21) for departures to IAH bec...

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 investigators a blue Ford SUV was speeding along the nearby service road when the driv...

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. near 14895 Eastex Fwy. Preliminary information indicates the driver of a maroon...

Ukrainian attacks prompt Russian-held Crimea to halt civilian gasoline sales

Officials in Russia-occupied Crimea suspended civilian gasoline sales Sunday as Ukraine ramped up attacks on fuel supplies on the Black Sea peninsula.Gov. Sergey Aksyonov, the Kremlin-appointed head o Crimea, said that overnight Ukrainian strikes killed four people and wounded 28...

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.

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 end the war in Iran....

The Latest: Iran says 'major progress' to end Lebanon war during talks

Iran’s foreign minister said early Monday that Pakistani and Qatari mediation has delivered major progress to end the Lebanon War and the two mediating nations said the first round of High-level talks between the U.S. and the Islamic republic had ended. The United States has not ...

Starmer is on the precipice as pressure builds for the UK leader to resign

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing a career-defining decision: step down or fight a possible challenge from Labour Party rival Andy Burnham.Starmer has publicly vowed to stay in office, but pressure is building as more and more Labour Party colleagues conclude that his ti...

Trump-backed de la Espriella holds razor-thin lead in Colombia's election as rival challenges vote

Political outsider Abelardo de la Espriella held a razor-thin lead in Colombia’s presidential election with nearly all the votes counted Sunday, in a runoff vote marked by people’s fears of a renewed internal conflict.A victory by de la Espriella would effectively be an indictmen...

In Taylor Swift’s beach town, every clue becomes a wedding rumor

When a large tent appeared next door to Taylor Swift’s Watch Hill estate this week, it didn’t take long for speculation about the superstar's impending nuptials to ripple through the affluent New England seaside village — and the internet. Soon, fans were swapping theories online...

US-Iran negotiations end, technical talks will continue after Trump shakes talks with threats

High-level negotiations in Switzerland seeking a permanent end to the Iran war concluded early Monday, with lower-level talks planned for the rest of the week as Iran and the United States agreed to create a “de-confliction cell” to address the fighting in Lebanon. A statement fr...

France restricts public alcohol consumption and outdoor sports as heat wave bakes parts of Europe

France endured sizzling temperatures on Sunday, with trains, concerts and sports events canceled and authorities cracking down on drinking alcohol in public, as an exceptional heat wave unfurled across parts of Europe. Multiple drownings were reported as people sought relief in w...

AEW Collision Results – Sugar Land, Texas – June 20th, 2026 - bodyslam.net

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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.

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....

‘Show Your Stripes Day’: These cities had the most higher-than-average temperatures

As communities prepare to mark “Show Your Stripes Day” on June 20, new climate data reveals just how dramatically temperatures have risen over the past century....

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

Come inside Iran's World Cup hotel in Tijuana, Mexico, where fans turn out to cheer

Less than 150 miles (240 kilometers) from Los Angeles' World Cup stadium sits the hotel housing Iran's team. The entrance to the Marriott in Tijuana, Mexico, is barricaded, flanked by police and members of the Mexican National Guard, guns held close. No one enters without a hotel...

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 political insiders, Angel Carroll and Jacey Jetton....

Too hot for hops: France bans booze at music festival, many public places

Festival-goers in France who were looking forward to having a beer during the country’s major musical celebration, Fete de la Musique, may have to find something else to sip on....

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 of Israel's attacks in Lebanon and warned that little might be achieved if the ...

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....

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, authorities said....

Weather-related ground stops end for Houston airports

Delays are being reported for flights arriving at Bush Airport.

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.

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....

Live updates: Tropical Storm Arthur brings rain, wind to Houston

Tropical Storm Arthur formed off the coast of Texas on Wednesday, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to parts of Southeast Texas. In its wake, the flood watch for the area has been dropped...

Extreme heat expected again at the Grand Canyon after 3 hikers die in heat-related incidents

Visitors to Grand Canyon National Park are being warned about extreme temperatures that will hit the popular destination early next week after a recent increase in heat-related incidents in the inner canyon, including the deaths of three hikers.The National Weather Service issued...

At least one tourist dead after massive fire nearly destroys Caribbean resort, 1,690 evacuated

At least one Italian tourist is dead with several more injured after a massive fire in the Dominican Republic resort town Bayahibe on Friday.

Trump tries to blame Reflecting Pool woes on vandalism, without offering substantiation

President Donald Trump on Saturday announced that federal authorities had made “multiple arrests” of people he said were vandalizing the Reflecting Pool as he struggled to explain why the $14-million-plus rehabilitation project he launched for the nation's 250th anniversary seemi...

'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.

Bolivia’s president declares a state of emergency as road blockades choke supplies

President Rodrigo Paz on Saturday declared a state of emergency that gives the military broad power to remove road blockades that have put a stranglehold on fuel and food supplies in Bolivia's seat of government and other major cities.A wave of protests over the last five weeks h...

Power Plate Meals frozen meatloaf recalled due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a recall for Power Plate Meals frozen meatloaf products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens....

Summer solstice 2026: When is it and what to know

The first day of summer arrives this weekend.  June 21 marks the first day of the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere this year, according to the Farmer’s Almanac....

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.

Pope Leo XIV exalts first American saint Cabrini as a model for Christians for her care of migrants

SANT'Pope Leo XIV on Saturday exalted the first American saint, Mother Frances Cabrini, as a model for Christians today to care for migrants in need, as he visited her birthplace during a day trip to northern Italy.Leo, who has clashed with the Trump administration over its migra...

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.

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....

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 a multi-million dollar home in Hawaii and the construction of a $4.6 million re...

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 not been built....

Fry Pie Factory recalls pepperoni rolls for undeclared milk allergen

Fry Pie Factory's pepperoni rolls are being recalled over an undeclared allergen and concerns about improper storage. Here's what to know.

Poll reveals how public support for Iran war compares to other US conflicts

A new Gallup poll found U.S. military action against Iran received lower public approval than most major military operations since the 1980s.

Texas hits record 14.4M jobs in May, outpacing national growth

Texas just hit a new record high of 14.4 million jobs after adding 17,800 positions in May, continuing to outpace national job growth.

Paxton says he supports IVF in pivot from Texas GOP platform

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said he supports in vitro fertilization and would co-sponsor a bill to secure access if elected to the U.S. Senate.

Qantas to launch world's longest nonstop commercial flight

Qantas plans to launch a nonstop flights in 2027 using a specially modified Airbus A350 aircraft.

Court restores Ohio rules limiting kids’ access to social media

A federal appeals court has cleared the way for Ohio to enforce a law requiring parental permission before children under 16 can create or maintain social media accounts....

Teething toy, sold on Amazon, recalled after choking reports

More than 70,000 teething toys sold on Amazon have been recalled after choking incidents. Parents are urged to stop using them immediately.

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2226 Canebreak Xing, Sugar Land, TX 77478 - Realtor.com

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13623 Lynnwood Ln, Sugar Land, TX 77498 - Realtor.com

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Sugar Land FIFA World Cup watch party canceled June 17 due to weather - KHOU

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FIFA World Cup 2026 Wednesday Watch Party in Sugar Land canceled due to anticipated weather conditions - FOX 26 Houston

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Justin Verlander's Press Conference, Sugar Land, Texas Andrea Pellegrino (g6X0fVpQPj) - Fathom Journal

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2026 Kolache-Klobase Festival

The Red Ravens perform a waltz during the 35th annual Kolache-Klobase Festival in East Bernard on Saturday. Riveside Hall was packed to the brim with happy diners and dancers....

2026 Kolache-Klobase Festival

That's Frank and Michelle Stavena of Stockdale with son Waylon, 2, and daughter Charlotte, 1.

2026 Kolache-Klobase Festival

Louis Stewart and girlfriend Paula Amsler, former Goodwill Ambassadors for POLKA — Polka Lovers Klub of America, enjoy a spin around the dance floor.

2026 Kolache-Klobase Festival

Toasting Ein Prosit are Mark and Sandy Wilkerson of Baytown. She grew up in Rosenberg and he grew up in El Campo. The toast goes like this: "Ein Prosit, ein PrositDer GemütlichkeitEin Prosit, ein PrositDer Gemütlichkeit," which translates generally into…...

2026 Kolache-Klobase Festival

Brad Kieschnick and Megan Hughey spin around and around during a polka dance.

2026 Kolache-Klobase Festival

The Dujka Bros band performed polkas, waltzes and country music suitable for dancers. That's John and Mark on sax and tuba. It was quite a sight watching John play the tuba, trumpet and keyboard at the same time!...

2026 Kolache-Klobase Festival

Darvin Bucek of Granger, Texas, takes Mary Davis for a whirl around the dance floor during a polka number.

2026 Kolache-Klobase Festival

That's Joel Barrios with Hollie Hartfield of Needville and daughter Harper Barrios, 7. In the back is Hunter Aguilar. They were among hundreds of folks who enjoyed the food and good cheer on Saturday....

1023 Oyster Bay Dr, Sugar Land, TX 77478 - Realtor.com

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Charles Fix Obituary (1943 - 2026) - Sugar Land, TX - Houston Chronicle - Legacy obituary

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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....

'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 Sunday, easily setting a new franchise record and notching the biggest opening weekend of the year.Launching 31...

12-year-old describes chaos on stalled Adventureland coaster: 'Snapping, crying, screaming'

A Friday night at an amusement park turned into a terrifying ordeal for several riders when a roller coaster malfunctioned at Adventureland on Long Island, leaving passengers stranded sideways in the air....

7 killed and dozens injured following series of weekend shootings in Chicago

A spate of shootings in Chicago has led to at least seven deaths and 38 injuries since Friday evening, police say, prompting President Donald Trump to renew his call for a military intervention in the nation's third-largest city.“Why isn’t Governor Pritzker calling me for help. I...

Heat, wind and drought conditions spark wildfires in US West

Extreme heat and dry, windy conditions fueled several wildfires in the West on Sunday, including an uncontained blaze in Utah that forced the evacuation of a small town southwest of Salt Lake City.The Iron Fire in Utah’s Juab County was first detected Saturday and had blackened 3...

Mourners gather in Beirut to pay respects to Lebanese conservationist who died after Israeli strike

Mourners gathered Sunday in Beirut to pay their respects to a much-loved Lebanese conservationist who died after succumbing to wounds sustained in an Israeli strike on her home on the country’s southern coast.Mona Khalil, who spent more than two decades protecting sea turtles alo...

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.

Jets were 300 feet apart in Boston close call that forced Delta flight to abort landing, expert says

A Delta Air Lines jet was roughly 300 feet (90 meters) from an American Airlines plane during a close call at Boston's airport that forced the Delta aircraft to abort a weekend landing attempt, an aviation expert said Sunday.The Federal Aviation Administration said it was investi...

Man falls to his death during Goose concert at Madison Square Garden

A concertgoer died Saturday night after falling from the 300 section at Madison Square Garden.

Oh, brother! Brady Tkachuk gets traded to Florida to join Matthew Tkachuk

Matthew Tkachuk and Brady Tkachuk are about to team up in Florida, after the Panthers pulled off another summertime blockbuster.The Panthers and Ottawa finalized a deal Sunday night, with Florida sending four draft picks to the Senators for Brady Tkachuk — the brother of Panthers...

LA Mayor Bass declares emergency to secure resources to help fight warehouse fire

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass declared an emergency Saturday to ensure the city gets the resources it needs to fight a large warehouse fire that has sent large plumes of smoke into the air. “The city and county have opened spaces for families seeking relief from the smoke, and we ...

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 play both singles and doubles at Wimbledon....

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.

Man falls to his death during rock concert at Madison Square Garden

A 51-year-old Connecticut man fell to his death from an upper deck of Madison Square Garden during a concert on Saturday night, police said.Officers responding to a 911 call around 9:51 p.m. found the man unconscious and unresponsive with injuries indicating a fall from an “eleva...

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 advised.The Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office responded shortly after 1...

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....

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 Braesmont Drive after a 911 caller reported seeing someone lying in the grass.When off...

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 Model 3 seconds before the crash, speeding down Rose Hollow Lane before hitting a cu...

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 southbound Red Bluff Road approaching Beltway 8.Footage from the scene was shared on Fac...

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.

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 Precinct 4, deputies responded to the Costco located in the 26900 block of the Northwe...

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....

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....

US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 2, leaves 6 survivors, in the Caribbean

The U.S. military has conducted another strike Sunday against a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the Caribbean on Sunday, immediately killing two people and leaving six survivors amid an ongoing campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America.The latest attack — which now...

Starmer says he'll resign as UK prime minister, roiling British politics yet again

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday he will resign, forced out by his own party after missteps and mistakes soured voters’ goodwill following a landslide election victory two years ago on a promise of steady leadership and economic growth.Starmer says he will remain c...

Trump-endorsed populist poised to become Colombia's next president as rival challenges vote

Eccentric, ostentatious and artistic, Abelardo de la Espriella is also a political neophyte who is poised to become Colombia’s next president after leaning into everything that makes him different from the conventional politician to win people’s support.The businessman and lawyer...

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....

China hits back at US sanctions on tech giants, restricting its exports to American defense firms

China on Monday announced sanctions on 10 American military-related companies in response to a recent U.S. move that bars some leading Chinese tech companies from defense contracts.The Commerce Ministry said that Chinese companies would be blocked from exporting “dual-use” items ...

Britain's economic woes fuel discontent with Brexit a decade after historic vote to leave EU

Simon Boyd’s firm makes prefabricated steel structures on the south coast of England and ships them to customers as far away as Ghana and Barbados. Mike Hawes represents Britain’s carmakers as the head of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.The business leaders were on...

US stocks drift after oil prices ease and Big Tech stocks fall

U.S. stocks drifted through a mixed day of trading on Monday after oil prices eased and falling Big Tech stocks weighed on Wall Street.The S&P 500 slipped 0.4%, coming off its 11th winning week in the last 12, and pulled 1.8% below its all-time high set early this month. The Dow...

Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo outbreak top 1,000 with 254 deaths, authorities say

Confirmed cases in the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, as tracing those who had been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.A total of 100 people have recovered in the outbreak concentrated in the Ituri provinc...

High school shooting in the Philippines kills 3, and police arrest 2 students

Two students armed with hand guns opened fire in a high school in the central Philippines on Monday, killing three fellow students and wounding at least 20 others, police said.The suspects, aged 14 and 15, were arrested. The suspects and the victims were students of the San Jose ...

Prada serves up luxury fashion’s version of pasta pomodoro at Milan Fashion Week

Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons reimagine jeans-inspired basics in leather and technical fabrics for the latest Prada collection unveiled Sunday during MilanFashion Week, saying they wanted menswear looks for people on the street, not just fashion insiders.The new Prada uniform for ...

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 credibility of any testimony can be challenged later if the case goes to trial. ...

The Latest: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer quits and will stay on until successor is chosen

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned on Monday, paving the way for Britain to have its seventh prime minister in just over a decade. He said he was stepping down as leader of the governing Labour Party but would remain caretaker prime minister until a new head is chosen by t...

France sizzles in punishing heat that is already causing deaths

France gritted its teeth Monday for a week of record-busting temperatures, sweltering in a heat wave with daytime highs above 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) and sleep-robbing sweaty nights.The national weather service, Meteo France, said most of the country — the lar...

New York's congressional candidates make final case in last day before primary

New York's congressional candidates had a final chance to make their case Monday on the last full day of campaigning before a primary election in which an ascendant progressive left is taking on establishment Democrats.The races have become bellwethers of Mayor Zohran Mamdani 's ...

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....

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 severe the child later underwent decontamination procedures twice before receiving t...

Ukraine and Russia exchange deadly strikes, with at least one child killed

A Russian drone strike on the city of Sumy in northeastern Ukraine killed three members of the same family, including a 13-year-old boy, while a Ukrainian strike on a Russian industrial plant killed five people, officials said Monday.Russia has pounded civilian areas of Ukraine w...

Felony warning issued as arrests reported at Reflecting Pool

Federal officials warn visitors that taking paint chips, debris or other materials from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool during cleanup of an algae bloom could lead to felony charges....

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.According to Fort Bend County Health and Human Services, aerial spraying is scheduled ...

Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan dies at 100

Alan Greenspan, the jazz-playing U.S. Federal Reserve chair who was celebrated for engineering a decade of prosperity but later shared the blame for a devastating financial crisis, died Monday. He was 100.Greenspan died from complications of Parkinson’s disease, said his wife of ...

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.

Los Angeles schools superintendent resigns after FBI search and months on paid leave

The superintendent of Los Angeles public schools has resigned four months after he was put on paid leave during a federal investigation, saying he wants students to learn “without distraction.”Alberto Carvalho 's resignation letter dated Sunday made no direct mention of the FBI's...

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 Deputy Dante Zepeda’s progress “a milestone” and said his recovery will continue...

Vance says talks with Iranian officials set 'good foundation' for a deal to end the war

Vice President JD Vance on Monday said his lengthy talks with senior Iranian officials in Switzerland created a “good foundation for a successful final deal” as they seek a permanent end to the war that the U.S. and Israel began in late February.Vance and U.S. officials claimed p...

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday that he will step down as leader of the governing Labour Party, ending a tenure that lasted less than two years after his landslide victory in 2024....

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 2024 data leak that exposed sensitive customer information, including Social Se...

Qatar says gas export terminal blast killed 13 as workers tried to resume operations

An explosion tore through Qatar's key natural gas export terminal Sunday night as workers tried to resume operations after Iran bombed it during the war, causing a fire that killed at least 13 people and hurt 66 others.The blast at the Ras Laffan industrial area could cause furth...

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.

Everything you need to know about Amazon Prime Day

Here's everything you need to know about the 4-day sales event on Amazon.

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.

Alan Greenspan, economist, former Federal Reserve chairman, dies at 100

Former chairman of the board of governors of the Federal Reserve System, Alan Greenspan, died on Monday at the age of 100.

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 incident tied to the outside company that runs the state’s license sales system.TPW...

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.

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....

Supreme Court reinstates murder conviction in case of Etan Patz, missing New York City boy

The Supreme Court on Monday reinstated a murder conviction in the 1979 disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz.The justices, by a 6-3 vote, granted an appeal from New York prosecutors who had urged them to undo a federal appeals court decision that overturned the verdict. The three...

Northern Ireland's former unionist leader convicted of decades-old child sexual abuse

Jeffrey Donaldson, the former leader of Northern Ireland’s largest unionist party, was convicted Monday of rape and sex abuse charges involving two girls decades ago.Donaldson, 63, was found guilty at Newry Crown Court of one count of rape, four counts of gross indecency and 13 i...

Warsh's gamble: A quieter Federal Reserve could mean volatile markets, higher rates

The Federal Reserve has for decades moved steadily from a remote, opaque government agency that shared little about what it did or why to a more transparent institution willing to explain how it makes decisions and what it thinks about the economy. But in his first press conferen...

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 than wildlife....

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.

Milan designers go lighter in silhouette, if not materials, for next summer

In complicated, heavy times, Milan designers went lighter — if not in materials, then in silhouette.Amid economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and a sweltering Milan Fashion Week, designers largely stripped things back for next summer, embracing clean lines and pared-down l...

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 one of the most difficult periods of his life after losing two siblings to diabet...

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.

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.

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.

$75 caviar-topped tots. A day's pay worth of beer. Here's the World Cup menu — and prices

World Cup tickets are expensive. Flights to North America are expensive. Hotel rooms in many places are expensive.Then there's the price of beer.There are some fun — and yes, sometimes pricey — food and drink offerings at the venues playing host to the World Cup. A $75 caviar-top...

Oliver Tree, the eccentric American musician and comedian, killed at 32 in a Brazil helicopter crash

Oliver Tree, the eccentric American musician known for viral stunts, alt-pop tracks like “Alien Boy” and “Life Goes On,” and his unconventional style, died in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro on June 14. He was 32.Representatives for Tree directed The Associated Press to an o...

KP George

George has a degree in zoology, not financial planning

Disgraced Fort Bend County Judge KP George has a degree in zoology, and is not a certified financial planner as his campaign literature announced, court testimony revealed....

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.

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.

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.

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 region is heavily affected by the urban heat island effect, which can make temperat...

Tay Keith, hip hop producer, dies at 29

Grammy-nominated hip hop producer Tay Keith, the producer behind chart-topping tracks like Travis Scott’s “Sicko Mode," has died.

Mexico, Italy and others see up to two more months of heat stress than in the 1970s, study says

Mexico, Kenya, Italy and other nations around the world are experiencing one to two more months of heat stress than they were several decades ago, new research published Monday says, and some areas even more so. Regions previously untouched by heat stress are now feeling it, too....

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 and how their legacy lives on....

Federal judge halts Trump administration effort to subpoena Walz in immigration enforcement probe

A federal judge has blocked an attempt by the Trump administration to subpoena Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and other state officials, accusing the Justice Department of using its investigatory powers to retaliate against state officials for not cooperating with federal efforts to cra...

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....

Iran team leaves note in World Cup locker room: ‘Thank you, Los Angeles’

Iran left a note in their locker room at SoFi Stadium following their match with Belgium, showing their gratitude to the city of Los Angeles for their hospitality....

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 credibility of any testimony can be challenged later if the case goes to trial....

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....

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....

'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....

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. Natalie Hone with The Skin People Dermatology joined KPRC 2’s Sofia Ojeda to break d...

Young Washington Mystics on rise after road wins over Liberty and Lynx

The Washington Mystics have really grown on their recent road trip after suffering some tough lessons early in the season.Washington has won three straight games on the road, including closing out victories late over New York and Minnesota.“I think it takes time to get to where y...

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.

‘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 an allegiance.Using his signature third-person vernacular while sporting a Team ...

Merlin the duck steals the spotlight at President Sheinbaum's news briefing

Wearing the green jersey of Mexico’s national soccer team and a FIFA tie, he waddled into the room ahead of President Claudia Sheinbaum, took a seat facing reporters and quickly became the star of her Monday morning news briefing.Merlín the duck — Mexico’s unofficial World Cup ma...

Clive Davis, music industry starmaker, has died at 94

Clive Davis, the record company lawyer who became one of the music industry's most powerful figures, launching or resurrecting the careers of such superstars as Janis Joplin, Whitney Houston, Carlos Santana and Alicia Keys, has died, his family confirmed. He was 94.Davis died in ...

Lake Placid and NYC form exploratory committee to study hosting future Winter Olympics

The state of New York is forming an exploratory committee to consider whether Lake Placid and New York City should bid to co-host a future Winter Olympics.The announcement Monday from Gov. Kathy Hochul's office suggested a dual-hosting format, the likes of which Milan and Cortina...

Tell the FCC to Keep KTRK-TV on the Air!

No one supports your community like Channel 13. But the FCC questions that commitment.

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.

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.

This one question may reveal whether your body is getting the rest it needs, study finds

In a new study on sleep, researchers compared participants' answers with measures of sleep quality, sleep consistency and daytime functioning.

These states have the most million-dollar 'starter homes'

More than half U.S. states now have at least one city with million-dollar starter homes, according to a new study.

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....

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.

Keith Tkachuk is elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame after his sons become NHL teammates

Keith Tkachuk waited more than a decade and a half from the end of his NHL playing career to get the call from the Hockey Hall of Fame. Not known for his patience, Tkachuk was so overcome with emotion that he waited 45 minutes to tell his family.“I said, ‘Hey, you guys want to ha...

Patrols and nanobubbles on display at the Reflecting Pool as Trump looks for a renovation do-over

National Guard members and U.S. Park Police patrolled the deck around the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Monday as President Donald Trump's administration faces a self-imposed deadline to fix a botched renovation before the nation's 250th anniversary celebration. The patrols...

Family of 1-year-old killed by police at a Walmart in Mississippi wants video released

A Mississippi family whose 1-year-old child was killed when police fired into a moving vehicle said Monday they want authorities to release video showing whether officers were in danger of being struck when one of them opened fire.The shooting has sparked outrage in the small cit...

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 learned a few things myself out in the heat today,” a reporter noted while cove...

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.

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.

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.

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 2:49 p.m.HFD a large pile of trash and debris on the property is what is burning....

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....

Austin-area hospitals denied miscarriage care despite clarification to Texas’ abortion ban, federal complaint alleges

There came a point when the chills, fever and cramps were so intense that Lynn Callaway thought she might die. Callaway was having a miscarriage, and had developed an infection. She wanted abortion-inducing medication or surgery to help empty her uterus and bring her suffering to...

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 shooting in the 14400 block of Pavilion Point and found two juveniles suffering fro...

Judge blocks use of federal database to check citizenship, saying it could wrongly purge voters

A federal judge on Monday ruled that a recently revamped version of a federal tool central to the Trump administration’s efforts to nationalize elections can no longer be used.U.S. District Court Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan sided with advocacy groups that argued the recent upgrade...

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 the Nebraska facility....

A plan to sell artifacts from the Titanic faces US government opposition

A plan to auction more than 100 artifacts salvaged from the wreckage of the Titanic — including personal belongings, currency, kitchen items and decor — is facing pushback from the U.S. government, according to newly unsealed court documents.RMS Titanic Inc., the company that own...

Senate passes a bipartisan housing bill aimed at increasing supply and lowering prices

The Senate passed a bipartisan housing bill on Monday that aims to reduce federal regulations and expand local control, one of the most sweeping efforts in recent decades to increase supply and bring down prices. The bill, which passed 85-5 and now heads to the House, has been th...

Barry Manilow, Patti Smith, Carlos Santana and more mourn the death of Clive Davis

Music artists mourned the death of Clive Davis, one of the industry's most powerful figures who launched or resurrected the careers of artists ranging from Whitney Houston to Carlos Santana.Santana on Monday called Davis “a visionary.” Barry Manilow said music wasn't just busines...

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.

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.

Coast Guard helicopter crashes on a training mission in Alaska and four crew members are injured

Four crew members sustained minor injuries Monday when a Coast Guard helicopter crashed during a routine training flight in southeast Alaska, officials said.The MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crashed several miles outside Sitka in a sparsely populated area near Harbor Mountain. The coa...

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in South Carolina’s state primary runoff

Two of South Carolina’s top officeholders will compete one-on-one for the Republican nomination for governor in a primary runoff election on Tuesday. Voters will also select nominees for a handful of congressional races and other contests in which no candidate received a majority...

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New York’s state primary

Democratic nomination contests for New York’s seats in the closely divided U.S. House take center stage Tuesday in a state primary where relatively few of the state’s top officeholders will appear on the ballot.One incumbent who is not up for election but has emerged as a key fig...

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.

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....

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....

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....

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.

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 7800 block of FM 1960 Bypass Road West.According to Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herm...

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, dismissing the political affiliation he's defended as a pundit for decades, including as one of Fox News Chann...

Judge blocks feds from using immigration database to check voter eligibility

This coverage is made possible through Votebeat, a nonpartisan news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Sign up for Votebeat Texas’ free newsletters here.A federal judge on Monday blocked the Trump administration’s overhaul of an immigration ver...

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.

Top auto regulator opens special probe after a Tesla slams into a Texas home, killing a 76-year-old

The top U.S. auto regulator opened an investigation Monday after a Tesla using an automated driving feature slammed into a Texas home at high speed and killed a 76-year-old woman standing inside.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it's opening a special invest...

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" premieres in theaters July 10....

‘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 their family together.Meanwhile, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrati...

Authorities arrest 2 more suspects in planned attack on Trump's UFC show

Two more people in Missouri and Washington state have been arrested in connection with what authorities say was a planned attack targeting President Donald Trump's UFC cage-fighting show at the White House earlier this month. Law enforcement officials disrupted the plan a few day...

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.

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.

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....

10 songs to memorialize Clive Davis, the larger-than-life music executive

No music executive has ever been so powerful as to become synonymous with the whole of the music industry itself. But if anyone came close, it was Clive Davis. The record company lawyer who became one of the music industry’s most powerful figures, launching or resurrecting the ca...

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.

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....

Mandated Bible stories in reading lists, revamped history for Texas public schools approved

Texas will require Bible stories in public schools after the State Board of Education approved a mandatory reading list Friday alongside a rewrite of K-8 social studies lessons that minimize racial, geographic and cultural diversity. The Republican-led board passed the mandated C...

Sharp drops in Big Tech companies pull indexes mostly lower on Wall Street

Wall Street gave up more of its recent gains Tuesday after a sell-off in big technology stocks spread from Asia back to the U.S. over worries about potentially higher interest rates by the end of the year.The S&P fell 1.4%. The benchmark index is coming off 11 weekly gains out of...

Man charged in killing of actor James Handy found mentally incompetent for prosecution

A judge found Monday that a man charged with murder in the stabbing of actor James Handy is not mentally competent for criminal court proceedings. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Maria Cavalluzzi ruled that 44-year-old Michael Gledhill cannot understand the case against him and ...

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....

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 out Monday, a Houston Fire Department source told KPRC 2 News the company had been...

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....

Chaos erupts on American Airlines flight as unruly passenger allegedly bites fellow traveler midair

An American Airlines flight descended into chaos Sunday morning after a passenger was accused of biting another traveler and attempting to fight others onboard....

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....

Boston close call as American and Delta jets were only 300 feet apart, expert says

Just a few hundred feet was all that separated a departing American Airlines jet and an inbound Delta Air Lines flight last weekend during a close call on a runway at Boston’s Logan Airport, an aviation expert estimated....

Nearly 4,000 robotaxis recalled over risk of driving in construction zones

A new recall of Waymo’s robotaxis comes after multiple reported incidents of the autonomous vehicles driving past ramp closures into construction sites....

Judge blocks Trump administration’s database to check citizenship, personal information

A federal judge has ruled that a revamped federal tool that state election officials have used in their efforts to identify illegally registered noncitizen voters is unlawful and cannot be used....

2 more suspects charged in multi-state White House UFC attack plot: Justice Department

Federal prosecutors have charged two more individuals as co-conspirators in a thwarted multi-state plot to launch an alleged mass-casualty drone and sniper assault at the White House UFC event....

FDA alert: Thousands of bottles of blood pressure pills recalled over possible dissolution failure

Thousands of bottles of blood pressure medication distributed in the United States have been recalled, according to an FDA alert.

Majority of working parents say they take care of work-related tasks when they’re with their kids

A new survey reveals how moms and dads in the U.S. are juggling work and parenting at the same time.

How Brexit broke British politics

Brexit fractured the European Union, and broke British politics.The U.K. is about to get its seventh prime minister since June 23, 2016, a decade ago Tuesday, when the country voted 52%-48% to leave the EU after more than four decades of membership. Conservative Prime Minister Da...

Trump is the frontman for his own party as rival groups vie to shape America’s 250th anniversary

The complexities of the American story aren't hard to miss.Just steps into the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, the gavel used by Nancy Pelosi when she became the first female speaker of the U.S. House sits next to a red “Make America Great Again” cap. A shirt e...

Mamdani proves his power with New York endorsements, plus more takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani waded into Democratic U.S. House primaries to boost three progressives over establishment-backed candidates. All of them won Tuesday, defeating two incumbents and essentially ensuring that two self-described democratic socialists will be elected...

Pentagon seeks $80 billion from Congress for Iran war

The Pentagon has told senators it needs roughly $80 billion, mostly to cover the cost of the U.S. war against Iran, adding to what is already a sizable military spending boost being sought by President Donald Trump. The White House Office of Management and Budget has yet to make ...

US and Iran dispute whether Tehran has agreed to nuclear inspections

The U.S. and Iran were in dispute Tuesday over whether Tehran had agreed to allow U.N. inspections of its nuclear sites. As officials negotiated over how to permanently end the war in Iran, a separate plan emerged to break the shipping bottleneck through the Strait of Hormuz.The ...

Andy Burnham prepares for a UK Labour leadership contest that may be a coronation

Newly elected British lawmaker Andy Burnham met the man he hopes to replace, Prime Minister Keir Starmer, on Tuesday as he prepares for a leadership contest in which he may be the only contender.Burnham is the strong front-runner to succeed Starmer, who announced Monday that he w...

France records its hottest day ever as Europe withers in early heat wave

France recorded its hottest day ever Tuesday as an early heat wave gripped Europe, prompting the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre museum to restrict visiting hours and disrupting school and transportation schedules in multiple countries.Punishing temperatures extended to the United Ki...

Trump heads to battleground Pennsylvania but keep focuses on himself ahead of midterm elections

President Donald Trump visited a Mack Trucks facility in battleground Pennsylvania on Tuesday, attempting 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. The trip to Macu...

Afghan Taliban hold first, closed-door talks with EU on deportations

A delegation from the Afghan Taliban met Tuesday with European Union staff in Brussels for closed-door talks that focused on diplomatic services and the “dignified returns” of Afghans to the isolated and war-ravaged nation, a Taliban official said.Afghans make up one of the large...

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, has been charged with murder in the 179th State District Court in connection wi...

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 from across the region and around the world. Much of the excitement surrounds the...

Texas Democrats look to rally behind their ticket, draw national attention at state convention

After a contentious primary, Texas Democrats will host their state convention in Corpus Christi this week and look to rally the party behind their ticket ahead of what they hope will be a midterm election that turns a cascade of seats blue.In what’s being billed as the largest ga...

Mamdani slate sweeps Democratic primaries in New York, ousts 2 incumbents from Congress

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s slate of fiery progressives swept establishment-backed Democrats in the state's congressional primaries on Tuesday, ousting two sitting congressmen in a resounding show of force for the democratic socialist leader of America’s largest city, wh...

Former Oklahoma death row inmate has a new trial set for a 1997 killing of motel owner

A new murder trial has been set for a former Oklahoma death row inmate who was on the brink of being executed multiple times during the three decades he spent in prison for the 1997 killing of his former boss.The Supreme Court overturned Richard Glossip's conviction in 2025, and ...

Turkey detains 209 in raids in the capital ahead of July's NATO summit

Security forces in the Turkish capital carried out sweeping raids on Tuesday ahead of next month’s NATO summit, and detained more than 200 people with suspected links to extremist groups, including the Islamic State group, officials said.Some media outlets, however, reported that...

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....

As Native American boarding schools project ends, survivors describe feeling honored and restored

Hundreds of Indigenous people have testified. They’ve sobbed, cursed and laughed in spite of it all. Many told stories about their time in boarding schools that they’ve kept inside for decades, finally able to begin recovering from childhood trauma.An oral history project led by ...

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....

The Strait of Hormuz's future is unsettled in wake of latest strikes

The flow of ships and oil through the Strait of Hormuz was starting to pick up. Then an Iranian drone hit a cargo ship trying to pass the strait through a route Iran doesn’t like. The U.S. responded with strikes of its own on Iranian military facilities, and more fighting erupted...

Plant-based meats recalled over possible plastic in the nuggets and patties

MorningStar Farms recalled two of its plant-based products over concerns that the frozen food items may have pieces of plastic in them.

Olivia Rodrigo launches Daisy Chain Fields all-women music festival

Daisy Chain Fields, an all-women music festival, will feature performances by Olivia Rodrigo, Chappell Roan, Doechii, Stevie Nicks and more.

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.

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....

The Latest: Senate approves war powers resolution in a rebuke to Trump over Iran conflict

The Senate for the first time approved a war powers resolution Tuesday seeking to block U.S. military action against Iran, as lawmakers warily watch President Donald Trump’s efforts to resolve a conflict that the administration launched on its own and now needs Congress to fund.I...

Democratic socialists surge in mayoral races across the country as anti-Trump fervor rises

As Janeese Lewis George paves a path to the mayor's office in Washington, D.C., she's told voters they could have it all.Her unapologetically expansive, left-wing agenda includes subsidized or even free childcare, increased down payment assistance for homebuyers and community res...

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.

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.The 6-3 decision was the second in as many months in favor of U.S. owners of Cuban property ...

Supreme Court rules Rastafari man can’t sue Louisiana prison officials who cut his dreadlocks

The Supreme Court on Tuesday barred a former Louisiana inmate from suing prison officials who cut off his dreadlocks in violation of his Rastafari religious beliefs.The justices condemned what happened to the former inmate, Damon Landor. But they ruled that a federal law designed...

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 discounted products across dozens of categories.What started in 2015 as a single annual...

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....

Donors gave U.S. charities $617 billion in 2025, according to the new Giving USA report

In a year marked by economic uncertainty and political turbulence, philanthropic donations rose last year, according to an authoritative annual report on American giving. Donors gave U.S. charities $617 billion in 2025, an inflation-adjusted 3% increase over last year, according ...

Judge blocks Trump administration’s SNAP restrictions on soda and candy in five states

The Trump administration’s ban on preventing food ‌stamp recipients in five states from using their benefits to buy sugary foods and drinks was blocked Monday by a federal judge in Washington, D.C....

Carlos Mencia pleads not guilty to 12 felony charges of failure to pay taxes

Comedian Carlos Mencia has pleaded not guilty to 12 felony charges alleging he failed to report or pay taxes on over $8 million in earnings. Here's what to know....

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....

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 Safety Administration is still investigating the deadly crash....

US military seeks another $80B to cover costs of Iran conflict

The Department of Defense is preparing to seek an additional $80 billion to cover costs from the U.S. war against Iran, according to senators briefed on the matter....

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....

Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on immigration case dealing with green card holders

The Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration Tuesday in an immigration case dealing with the government’s power over green card holders accused of crimes. The 6-3 decision centers on an immigration officers’ 2012 decision to put lawful permanent resident Muk Choi Lau on ...

Supreme Court kills suit claiming Cisco’s technology helped China persecute Falun Gong members

The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted tech giant Cisco’s bid to shut down a lawsuit claiming that the company’s technology was used to persecute members of the Falun Gong spiritual movement in China.The justices ruled that American courts are the wrong forum for the suits, rejecti...

From renter to owner, Sharpton locks in National Action Network's Harlem foothold for the long haul

The Rev. Al Sharpton’s staff and advisers stood around him just outside the doors of a cozy theater, where some of his most fervent supporters waited to greet him in the newly renovated headquarters of the National Action Network.When doors flung open, Sharpton entered to a stand...

Ukraine says it hit a railway bridge to Crimea, seeking to isolate the Russian-held peninsula

Ukraine said Tuesday its forces struck a railway bridge, a power plant and other key infrastructure targets in Crimea as Kyiv’s military seeks to isolate the vital Russian-held peninsula in the latest stage of the 4-year-old war.The drone attacks added to the woes on the Black Se...

Third Space Boulders to Debut Climbing Venue in Sugar Land - WhatNow

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Carol Papso Obituary - Stafford, TX - Dignity Memorial

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Art Callaham Obituary - Sugar Land, TX - Dignity Memorial

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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 every day for years....

Supreme Court rejects a push to require higher prices on tax foreclosure sales

The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected an effort to change tax foreclosure sales to let homeowners to keep more money when their property is sold to recoup unpaid taxes.The high court ruled against a sweeping argument from a Michigan family whose house was sold for less than half ...

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's midterm elections....

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.

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.

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.

8 convicted in Texas immigration center shooting and protest are sentenced to decades in prison

A former U.S. Marine reservist and seven others were sentenced Tuesday to decades in prison over a shooting last year that wounded a police officer during a demonstration at a Texas immigration detention center.Prosecutors called the crime an act of terrorism and said the eight w...

Savannah Guthrie says family remains 'in agony' over missing mom, begs the public for tips

“Today” show host Savannah Guthrie made an emotional appeal to viewers Tuesday to come forward with any information about her missing mother, a day after news organizations said a ransom note received months ago had indicated that she was dead.“We are in agony, and we cannot be a...

Judge rules government can't stop SNAP dollars from buying candy and sugary drinks

The federal government can't block benefits from the nation's largest food aid program from being used to buy candy, soda and other sugary drinks, a judge ruled.Monday's ruling scuttles restrictions now in place or planned for the federally funded and state-run Supplemental Nutri...

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 said....

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....

Trump administration announces $17.5 billion in loans for 10 new large nuclear reactors

The Trump administration is providing $17.5 billion to speed the development of 10 new large nuclear reactors to meet the skyrocketing power demand from massive data centers. Energy Secretary Chris Wright cited “tremendous interest” among developers of data centers that would buy...

Justice Department withdraws subpoenas that sought reporters' grand jury testimony, sources say

The Justice Department issued and then withdrew subpoenas that sought to compel reporters at The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal to testify before a grand jury, according to people familiar with the matter. The Washington Post confirmed that one of its journalists rec...

‘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 advised.Newly released body camera footage from the Harris County Precinct 4 Cons...

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....

Troubled Reflecting Pool faces fresh scrutiny over vandalism claims and duck deaths

The saga over the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool took a turn as President Donald Trump said Tuesday that six people have been arrested over recent damage. The president’s troubled $14-million-plus rehabilitation project has become a visceral flashpoint over law enforcement, aes...

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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.

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.

Senate for first time approves a war powers resolution in a rebuke to Trump over Iran conflict

The Senate for the first time approved a war powers resolution Tuesday seeking to block U.S. military action against Iran, as lawmakers warily watch President Donald Trump’s efforts to resolve a conflict that the administration launched on its own and now needs Congress to fund.I...

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....

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....

DOJ officials allowed to remain in prosecution of Correspondents Dinner shooting suspect

A judge rejected a bid to disqualify top Justice Department officials from leading the prosecution of Cole Allen, the man accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner....

New state-by-state ranking shows where Americans are most independent

As Americans gear up to celebrate Independence Day, a new study reveals the most independent states in the nation, ranking them on everything from financial stability to government dependence....

Recent rain gives Corpus Christi a 9-month reprieve on projected water crisis

Corpus Christi got welcome news Tuesday when the city’s projected water emergency was delayed to September 2027 after recent rains boosted some of the region’s reservoirs. The city was initially bracing for a Level 1 emergency — the point when water demand is projected to be six ...

US slaps new sanctions on Cuban companies key to island's crumbling economy

The U.S. hit Cuban state companies on Tuesday with new sanctions that analysts say are expected to spook foreign investors and deepen a severe economic crisis.U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the sanctions target five Cuban entities, including three linked to Grupo de Adm...

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.

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 multiple federal charges, including conspiracy to commit health care fraud, conspi...

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.

Axiom Space redomiciles in Texas

Axiom Space, a commercial human space exploration company, announced they have redomiciled in Texas.

The Latest: Mamdani successfully backs three primary candidates as he reshapes New York politics

The latest round of primary elections took place Tuesday in four states: Maryland, New York, South Carolina and Utah.The midterm elections in November will determine control of both chambers of Congress and will also see the election of dozens of governors and other state and loc...

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.

Federal appeals court allows the Trump administration to resume expanded use of speedy deportations

A federal appeals court on Tuesday allowed the Trump administration to resume carrying out speedy deportations of undocumented migrants throughout the United States, not just near the border.A divided three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Cir...

AI stock slump raises the question if investors are just taking profits or getting very nervous

Technology companies are spending big to incorporate artificial intelligence into their businesses and to build huge data centers. Investors who had jumped on the bandwagon appear to be having second thoughts.Proponents of artificial intelligence see it as the next great revoluti...

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes 1st player to score in 6 World Cups after goal against Uzbekistan

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments by getting a goal in the sixth minute of Portugal’s match against Uzbekistan....

Maryland Democrats make Adrian Boafo their choice to replace his former boss, Rep. Steny Hoyer

Maryland Democrats chose state Del. Adrian Boafo on Tuesday to advance to November's general election in the race to succeed his retiring former boss, U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer, opting for a continuation of Hoyer's pragmatic style of politics over a more progressive, antiestablishmen...

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 slammed into her home last Friday.HCSO provided KPRC 2’s Bryce Newberry with th...

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.

TribCast: What a new secretary of state could mean for Texas elections

Longtime public official Jane Nelson is stepping down as Texas’ top election officer later this summer, after more than three years at the helm. As rumors swirl about who Gov. Greg Abbott will appoint as the next secretary of state, TribCast dives into the challenges Nelson has f...

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.

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.

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....

US government to oppose plan to sell Titanic artifacts

The federal government argues that a plan to auction hundreds of artifacts recovered from the wreckage of the Titanic would violate court orders, while the company that owns salvage rights to the Titanic wreck contends that it would not....

Justice Department announces hundreds of charges in multi-billion-dollar healthcare fraud crackdown

The Justice Department announced criminal charges Tuesday against 455 people as part of a two-week healthcare fraud crackdown that officials say involved more than $6.5 billion in false claims submitted to insurers.Among those charged is a nurse practitioner accused in Texas of b...

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.

Man arrested at Dulles airport after officers allegedly find child sex abuse, bestiality material in phone

A 28-year-old Maryland man arriving from Iceland was arrested after law enforcement allegedly found child sexual abuse and bestiality images on his phone....

Shooting suspect scoped out library before returning with a shotgun and killing 2, police say

The 18-year-old suspect in a shooting at a Northern California library did a walk-through of the building, then went to his vehicle, got a shotgun and fatally shot a man at the main door and another inside, law enforcement said Tuesday.Chico Police Chief Billy Aldridge said gunsh...

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....

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.

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.

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.

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 Justice announced that eight members of the North Texas Antifa cell were sentenced to ...

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.

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.

Texas officials say rodents and other small wildlife could be to blame for New World Screwworm infestations

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.McALLEN — As the New World screwworm continues to infiltrate livestock and other animals in Texas, many ha...

California intends to sue Trump administration over deal to end offshore wind project

California intends to sue the Trump administration over its deal to end an offshore wind project proposed off the state's central coast.State officials said they are combating the administration's attacks on their offshore wind industry by sending a notice of their intention to s...

Trump official suggests U.S. takeover of Greenland could bring back Red Lobster's endless shrimp: Report

A Trump-appointed official suggested to The New Yorker that if the United States were to take over Greenland, it could bring back the all-you-can-eat shrimp offer at Red Lobster....

Federal officials plan to offload some warehouses purchased for immigrant detention

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is retreating from a plan to use warehouses to hold up to 10,000 people on a single site, jettisoning a key piece of former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s $38-billion plan to rapidly expand detention capacity this year. The fede...

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 meeting in New York, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman announced the league has app...

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....

Trains halted across Germany because of communication system problem

A problem with a communications system forced Germany’s railway network to halt all trains late Tuesday, leaving passengers stranded across the country.Trains were held at stations and would-be travelers stood in long lines at information desks as they tried to figure out how to ...

Alan Wilson wins South Carolina Republican governor runoff after Trump hedges his bet on race

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson won a runoff election on Tuesday, swiftly routing the candidate initially endorsed by President Donald Trump to be the Republican nominee for governor.Wilson defeated Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, whom Trump backed in the closing days of the ...

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.

'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.

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....

Trump administration touts Iran deal as a payday for US farmers, but Iran denies it

U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance say their interim deal to end the war with Iran will deliver a financial windfall to American farmers.But the Iranians deny it. And in the absence of more details, sanctions experts are flummoxed over exactly how billions of...

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 — the Heights home where Lee Gilley allegedly strangled his pregnant wife, Chris...

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 not be delivered.The Dupee family traveled from Midland to Houston hoping to wa...

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 heat index, which factors in humidity and reflects how hot it feels to the human ...

Former Colorado analyst pleads guilty in DNA testing scandal

A former forensic analyst with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation pleaded guilty Tuesday to four felony counts stemming from accusations that she manipulated and omitted data to speed up the DNA testing process, calling into question the validity of hundreds of criminal cases. ...

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!...

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 with investigators....

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....

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 consequences....

University of Houston point guard Kingston Flemings selected No.8 by Hawks in 2026 NBA Draft

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Emylee Thai of Houston, Texas added to FBI most wanted fraudster list, accused of nearly $100M in healthcare fraud, genetic testing and kickback scheme

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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 evidence....

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....

Kennedy scion Jack Schlossberg loses to Micah Lasher in crowded New York City congressional primary

The Kennedy dynasty won't be returning to Congress next year. Kennedy family scion and political novice Jack Schlossberg lost Tuesday to New York state Assembly Member Micah Lasher, in a closely watched and crowded Democratic primary for an open congressional seat in the heart of...

San Antonio native Kingston Flemings drafted by Atlanta Hawks after stellar Houston season

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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....

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.

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 ABC13....

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 County, comes just days after the June 19 crash that killed Martha Avila and left her...

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....

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 News Reporter Corley Peel that the company is making sure this doesn’t happen aga...

'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.

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....

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....

In a visit to Capitol, Jessie Diggins and other Olympians push for climate change solutions

Olympian Jessie Diggins visited Capitol Hill with her four medals in hand Wednesday to advocate for clean air, clean water and a healthy planet.America’s most decorated cross-country skier is part of “Protect Our Winters,” an athlete-driven environmental group that sent a coaliti...

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 fire....

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....

Top Army general who was last US soldier to leave Afghanistan is suddenly leaving his post

The Army's commander of its forces in Europe and Africa — who was famously the last American soldier to leave Afghanistan in 2021 — is unexpectedly stepping down from his post after just 18 months in the job, the Army confirmed late Tuesday.Gen. Christopher Donahue, commanding ge...

Judge bars immigration arrests at US courthouses in a setback for Trump

A judge on Tuesday barred the federal government from making arrests at immigration courts, ordering an end to a practice that took hold shortly after President Donald Trump took office last year.The Trump administration's reversal of long-standing policy against arrests at immig...

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.

Ex-aides win primaries to replace retiring Democratic House members

U.S. Reps. Steny Hoyer and Jerrold Nadler, two of the top Democrats in Congress, are retiring when their terms expire in January, but they will continue to make their imprints on Washington.The pair passed the torch Tuesday night to former aides who won the Democratic primaries t...

US stocks end mixed, weighed down by more losses for tech giants

Stocks wavered to a mixed close on Wall Street Wednesday as technology stocks once again weighed down the market.Declines for several influential tech heavyweights, including Microsoft, pulled the broader market lower even though most stocks in the S&P 500 gained ground. That was...

Archaeologists find huge Viking textile production site in Denmark

SØArchaeologists have discovered a huge Viking Age textile production site in Denmark that dates back more than 1,000 years and underlines the sophistication of Viking society.Experts from the Moesgaard Museum said this week that the sprawling 100,000-square-meter (more than 1 mi...

Senate Republicans hold new vote on war powers after Trump berated them at Capitol meeting

Senate Republicans who were berated by President Donald Trump on Wednesday over opposition to his war in Iran held a late-night vote to try to appease him, voting down a war powers resolution a day after a similar measure passed. Trump harangued GOP senators face to face earlier ...

NATO's Trump whisperer meets the president in an effort to appease him before next month's summit

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte laid on the flattery with President Donald Trump on Wednesday, pressing the case for a military alliance that the volatile U.S. leader has sharply criticized as the Pentagon reviews the size of the U.S. military footprint in Europe.Trump has repe...

Philippine devotees honor St. John the Baptist with a mud-covered display of faith

Hundreds of Catholic devotees wrapped themselves in dried banana leaves and covered their bodies with mud on Wednesday in the Philippine village of Bibiclat, taking part in a display of faith honoring St. John the Baptist. The Taong Putik, or Mud People, festival is held annually...

How Americans are feeling about the country's 250th anniversary, according to new polls

Duane Mitchell has big plans for America's 250th anniversary.Mitchell, a 78-year-old veteran in Montana, plans to take a red, white and blue 1954 Chevrolet pickup that he restored and drive it in local parades for the Fourth of July. In honor of the country’s milestone anniversar...

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....

Premier says China’s tech advancements an 'opportunity' for the world, not a threat

China’s Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday defended the country’s technological advancements as an opportunity for the world rather than a threat.Li also said the country’s heavy state subsidies were not the main reason for the rapid rise of its high-tech industries, at a time when We...

First of its kind queer museum in San Francisco Chinatown amplifies Chinese LGBTQ+ artists

On one side of the world, Xiangqi Chen can be punished for her LGBTQ+ activism. But on the other, the activist and artist is lauded as a trailblazer — the architect behind the first of its kind Chinese queer art museum.The irony that she left her home in China and found a public ...

What is the 2026 song of the summer? AP offers some predictions

What is 2026's song of the summer?There's no easy answer. Algorithmic division is certainly a factor in why there isn't an obvious pick this year. Where have the songs like “Despacito” in 2017 or “Old Town Road” in 2019 gone? Last year, some even wondered if Alex Warren’s “Ordina...

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 are discovering a uniquely American obsession: ranch dressing. The condiment’s g...

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 lanes of State Highway 6 near Frost Pass.Sugar Land police said an officer init...

Frozen meatloaf meals recalled over undeclared soy allergen

Roughly 5,795 pounds of frozen meatloaf is being recalled due to undeclared soy allergen

Texas lawmakers want fixes to statewide voter registration system ahead of midterms

This coverage is made possible through Votebeat, a nonpartisan news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Sign up for Votebeat Texas’ free newsletters here.Texas lawmakers on Tuesday asked the Texas Secretary of State’s Office for assurances that ...

Top developers are pivoting from chatbots to physical AI

Computer scientist Louis Castricato was in his eighth year studying large language models — the artificial intelligence technology behind chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude — when he started to feel like he was hitting a dead end.“We basically have passed the point of doing real fu...

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.

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....

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 those dangers firsthand.Halle Neely was riding her electric scooter without a helme...

Pharrell sends Vuitton surfing as Jeremy Allen White, Missy Elliott and Victor Wembanyama look on

Pharrell Williams sent Louis Vuitton’s dandy surfer at star-filled Paris Fashion Week over a giant curling wave Tuesday, closing the opening day of menswear shows with a glass-walled camper, a moonlit set and a collection that put clothes ahead of spectacle.A moon rose overhead, ...

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.

Trump turns America 250 kickoff into a campaign-style rally on the National Mall

President Donald Trump formally kicked off celebrations for America’s 250th anniversary on Wednesday night by working to get the country excited again — about himself.The president hosted a rally on Washington's National Mall, including a series of booming flyovers by stealth bom...

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.

Dispute over nuclear inspections shows how US and Iran are negotiating in public

The head of the U.N.'s nuclear agency said Wednesday that Iranian nuclear enrichment sites would be visited by his inspectors as part of the interim U.S.-Iran deal to reach an end to the war. An Iranian diplomat instead insisted any such visit would only come after a final deal.T...

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.

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-scale events can create opportunities for traffickers seeking to exploit an influx o...

Score the best 2026 Amazon Prime deals under $50: Wellness, home, beauty, pets and more

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Ex-chief of staff to former NYC Mayor Eric Adams charged with taking bribes

A former chief of staff to ex-New York Mayor Eric Adams was arrested Wednesday in a federal bribery case about a lucrative migrant shelter contract, the latest sign that prosecutors continue to scrutinize Adams' inner circle months after the scandal-bruised Democrat left office.T...

Georgia's Marjorie Taylor Greene says she's done with Republican Party

Former Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene says she no longer supports the Republican Party.

The Latest: Crowd gathers on the National Mall to hear Trump rally for America 250 kickoff

President Donald Trump is on Washington’s National Mall on Wednesday for a campaign-style rally that he hopes gets Americans excited about his presidency and the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations. The event comes after a day of tense meetings between Trump and Republicans i...

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 chances low....

French health ministry confirms Ebola virus in doctor who worked in Congo

A positive case of Ebola virus has been identified in France in a doctor traveling back from Congo, the French Ministry of Health said Wednesday.The individual, who has not been identified, returned from a humanitarian mission in one of the virus transmission zones in Congo and w...

Ukraine’s latest long-range strikes on Russia hit a major natural gas plant and satellite centers

Ukrainian forces struck a major natural gas processing plant and two key satellite communications centers in their latest nighttime attacks on Russia, Ukraine’s General Staff said Wednesday.The operation was part of Ukraine’s aerial campaign targeting energy facilities and milita...

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.

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....

Camp Mystic files for bankruptcy after catastrophic Texas floods killed 28 people at the girls' camp

Camp Mystic filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization on Wednesday, nearly a year after catastrophic floods killed 25 campers and two teenage counselors at the Christian camp for girls along the Guadalupe River in Texas.Camp Mystic has been under increasing pressure since th...

Andy Burnham inches closer to power in Britain as Keir Starmer seeks a legacy

Andy Burnham took a step closer to becoming Britain’s next prime minister without a contest on Wednesday when Cabinet minister Darren Jones, touted as a possible rival, said he would not run.The move came as Keir Starmer, who is seeking to secure a legacy before he leaves office,...

These are the best final day Prime deals on beauty essentials

Snag these deeply discounts on skincare, makeup and other beauty essentials during Prime Day.

US says chemical maker Chemours to pay $450M to settle 'forever chemicals' case

The Trump administration on Wednesday reached a multi-state settlement with chemical giant Chemours Co. over years-long, illegal discharges of synthetic “forever chemicals” used to make products resistant to water, grease and stains. The settlement is the first by the federal gov...

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.

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.

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: What exactly are they breathing?The air near the intersection of Kellogg and L...

Camp Mystic files for bankruptcy almost one year after deadly flood

Camp Mystic filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization Wednesday, nearly a year after catastrophic floods killed 25 campers and two teenage counselors at the Christian camp for girls along the Guadalupe River.Camp Mystic has been under increasing pressure since the July 4 dis...

When a rip current sucks you out to sea, try not to panic

To someone who is getting sucked out to sea by a rip current, “Don’t panic!” may be difficult to heed, even if that’s exactly what you should do. But lifeguards say to not only relax but flip over and float out of the danger.Rip currents are one of the coast’s greatest dangers an...

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 announced Wednesday. While the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo will remain at Relian...

Charlie Brown's longtime pen pal is finally revealed in new Apple TV 'Peanuts' movie

Charlie Brown began writing to a pen pal not long after the comic strip “Peanuts” debuted in newspapers back in 1950. No one has gotten a look at whoever was on the other end of his letters — until now.Her name is Mia, and she's a young girl from London of South Asian descent who...

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 overdose....

Delta CEO Ed Bastian reveals what he says must happen for airline ticket prices to fall

Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian is revealing exactly what it will take for elevated airline ticket prices to decline.

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 across the Atlantic and sometimes reach the Gulf Coast. While it can create haz...

Prime Day competitor sales that are just as good if not better than Amazon

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Fair Summer Night Gala Takes Place Saturday

Fair Summer Night Gala Takes Place Saturday

A night of elegance and boot-scootin’ celebration awaits as the Fort Bend County Fair BBQ Committee invites guests to the Summer Night Gala on Saturday, June 27, at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds, Building C....

'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.

Trump-endorsed de la Espriella declared winner of Colombia’s presidential runoff election

Conservative outsider Abelardo de la Espriella, a millionaire political neophyte, will be Colombia’s next president after electoral authorities on Wednesday declared him the winner of Sunday’s runoff election.The businessman and lawyer, whose ventures include a clothing line, win...

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Suspect Arrested in Fatal Crash on Westheimer Parkway

A 20-year-old man has been arrested and charged with Felony Intoxication Manslaughter following a fatal crash that occurred in the early morning hours of Tuesday, June 23, 2026....

Earthquake rattles West Texas town

A small earthquake was reported in West Texas on Tuesday.

Trump calls for investigation into gas price gouging

President Donald Trump is accusing major oil companies of failing to pass along falling crude oil prices to consumers, suggesting motorists are being overcharged at the pump....

New York sweep by Israel critics shines light on a fraught issue for Democrats

When Varun Venkatesh cast his ballot in New York’s primary this week, he thought about “a good litmus test for me as a voter.” He wanted to know what the candidates are doing for the Palestinian cause. The 27-year-old Brooklyn resident decided to support Claire Valdez, who was ba...

Judge temporarily blocks subpoenas in criminal probe of transgender care at New York hospitals

A judge temporarily blocked federal prosecutors in Texas from getting access to the medical records of transgender patients treated at New York hospitals on Wednesday, saying they were part of an improper government effort to “demonize and eradicate an entire population of transg...

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.

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, but the national taxpayer advocate says taxpayers who needed human help were left behind.“Taxpayers who required assistance from the IRS often strug...

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....

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, the HLSR detailed a multiyear project aimed at investing in Texas youth and agric...

A member of the cultlike Zizians group is charged in the killings of her parents in Pennsylvania

A member of the cultlike group known as Zizians has been charged with murder in the shooting of her parents at their Pennsylvania home on her 30th birthday, and a prosecutor said Wednesday she wasn't acting alone.Delaware County District Attorney Tanner Rouse said evidence from a...

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.

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 county judge expired following the dismissal of the civil lawsuit that led to his ap...

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, federal prosecutors announced Monday....

Federal judge bars Trump from implementing proof of citizenship requirement to vote

A federal judge on Wednesday permanently barred President Donald Trump’s administration from implementing most of his first executive order on elections, part of which sought to require people to show documentary proof of citizenship when they register to vote.The ruling by U.S. ...

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.

'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.

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.

The best and worst tippers in America: Where each state ranks

Newly released data show the two states that tip the least sit alongside the Pacific Ocean. Meanwhile, the ones in the Ohio Valley have some of the best tippers, but not the best....

President Donald Trump and the citizenship debate: A Tijuana story

Vivianne Petit Frere's brightly painted Haitian restaurant sits blocks from the towering U.S. border wall in Tijuana.Called Lakou Lakay, the name in Haitian creole means “home,” and it reflects her family’s deepening roots in their adopted homeland where her granddaughter was bor...

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 months of improvement and raising fresh questions about CenterPoint Energy’s multi...

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. Trustee Christine Kalmbach cast the lone dissenting vote.The general fund budget ...

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....

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.

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....

USDA: FY25 state payment error rates for SNAP benefits shows $10.1 billion in improper payments nationwide

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its annual Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payment error rates (PER) for fiscal year 2025 on Wednesday, which shows nationwide, there were $10.1 billion in improper payments....

2026 MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY

Scout Troop 133 served as a color guard, posting the United States and Texas flags and leading the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

2026 Memorial Day ceremony

A granite memorial beside the historic Fort Bend County Courthouse in Richmond is etched with the names of the county's fallen airmen, soldiers and sailors. See list of names in story....

2026 Memorial Day ceremony

Scout Troop 133 served as a color guard, posting the United States and Texas flags and leading the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

2026 Memorial Day ceremony

Acting-Fort Bend County Judge Daniel Wong told guests at the 2026 Memorial Day ceremony to enjoy their day off but to take a moment and reflect on those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country....

2026 Memorial Day ceremony

Fort Bend County residents pay their respects to those service men and women who paid the ultimate price in the defense of their country. The 2026 Memorial Day ceremony took place in front of a granite marker etched with the…...

2026 Memorial Day ceremony

Veterans Gary Warner and Brian Satsky place a wreath of remembrance at the foot of a granite marker etched with the names of the county’s war dead.

2026 Memorial Day ceremony

Veterans Jerry Faldyn, left, and Lee Cabello place a memorial wreath at the foot of a granite marker etched with the names of Fort Bend County men and women who paid the ultimate price for freedom....

2026 Memorial Day ceremony

Mickey Williams, commander of the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 237, and Sr.Vice Cmdr. Leena Dees, place a wreath of remembrance in front of the granite marker honoring the county’s fallen....

2026 MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY

From left, Brian Satsky, Jerry Faldyn and Mickey Williams salute those who paid the ultimate price for freedom.

2026 Memorial Day ceremony

From left, veterans Leena Dees, Lee Cabello and Gary Warner salute the county’s fallen as Taps is played on the trumpet.

Michigan Senate candidate accuses Trump of keeping Canada-US bridge closed to help donor

The delayed opening of a bridge connecting Michigan and Canada is spilling into one of the country’s most closely watched Senate races, as Democratic candidate Mallory McMorrow launches the first major effort to turn the controversy into a political liability for President Donald...

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....

'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.

How to Find Free Food in Sugar Land: 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 Sugar Land: pantries, SNAP, WIC, the 211 referral line, and how to use the free Feed America directory at feedam.org....

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 the company did not have the proper permits to recycle tires on site.The Houston F...

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.

TSA partners with Google Wallet for TSA PreCheck Touchless ID

The TSA announced a partnership with Google Wallet, allowing eligible travelers to enroll in TSA PreCheck Touchless ID directly through the app. See the U.S. airports where it's available....

Colombia's vote may reshape the Amazon's future as political winds shift across Latin America

The rise of Abelardo de la Espriella, a businessman and lawyer set to be Colombia's next president, is raising questions about whether political shifts underway across Latin America could reshape the future of the Amazon rainforest.The Colombia election result comes as Peru appea...

Trump headlining Great American State Fair kick-off celebration on National Mall

President Donald Trump will take the stage on the National Mall on Wednesday night, launching a multi-day celebration of America’s 250th birthday in the nation's capital....

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.

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.

Coast Guard searches for father and son off coast of Hawaii

The search for a missing father and son who were last seen leaving their Hawaiian hotel on Tuesday morning continues and has extended into the waters off Oahu, the U.S. Coast Guard reported....

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 authorities announced Monday....

Thousands of mayflies swarm town in Ohio - and it's actually a good thing

Officials from the Ohio Division of Wildlife stumbled upon thousands of mayflies in the middle of Ottawa County this week.

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 the air temperature may only be in the 90s, sidewalks, driveways and parking lots ...

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....

Taylor Frankie Paul’s ‘Bachelorette’ season may air next month: Report

After months of uncertainty and controversy, Taylor Frankie Paul’s season of "The Bachelorette" could be making a surprise comeback, according to a report....

$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.

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.

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.

White House seeks $87.6B from Congress for Iran war costs, US farmers and Ebola response

The White House has formally requested $87.6 billion mostly to replenish the Pentagon after the U.S. war against Iran, submitting the request to Congress at a politically difficult time as Republican and Democratic lawmakers have objected to any further military action.The Office...

17 states take California to court over plastic packaging rules

A coalition of states is suing California to block a sweeping recycling law, claiming its strict plastic waste regulations would force businesses nationwide to overhaul their products and operations....

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.

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 told ABC News....

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 gatherings over the holiday weekend.The company announced the technology will b...

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.

Agility Robotics heads to Wall Street in a $2.5B bet on staffing warehouses with humanoids

A maker of humanlike robots that carry totes around warehouses is aiming to go public on Wall Street in a test of whether there is a market for putting AI-powered humanoid machines to work.Agility Robotics, based in Salem, Oregon, announced Wednesday a planned merger with an inve...

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, according to Chairman of the Board Wesley Sinor.Speaking with KPRC 2’s Michael Ho...

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.

Wendy’s stock surged so much that trading was halted multiple times

An explosive start to the trading day for Wendy’s meant that trading of the fast-food chain’s stock needed to be halted multiple times during the day.

Florida man accused of kidnapping teen, hiding her in dryer

A Florida man was arrested after allegedly kidnapping a teenage girl and hiding her inside a clothes dryer at his Key Largo home, authorities said.

These are the best Prime Day deals on toys

Snag these deeply discounts on toys and games for kids during Prime Day.

Texas forecast to be hit by huge plume of Saharan dust

A large plume of dust from the Sahara Desert is forecast to hit Texas last this weekend or early next week.

Trump refuses to sign bipartisan housing bill into law. What does that mean for homebuyers, renters?

A sprawling legislative package aimed at lowering the cost of housing and spurring more home construction won bipartisan approval from Congress this week, but it's hit a major roadblock in becoming law: President Donald Trump.The White House supported the 21st Century ROAD to Hou...

Switzerland wraps up first place in Group B at the World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Canada

Switzerland put a damper on Canada's World Cup party.The Swiss got goals from Rubén Vargas and Johan Manzambi to beat Canada 2-1 on Wednesday and win Group B. Switzerland will get a week of rest before returning to Vancouver to face one of the eight best third-place finishers on ...

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.

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....

Houston FIFA Fan Fest at capacity for June 24

Houston FIFA Fan Fest has announced they are officially at capacity for June 24.

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.

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....

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 $1.7 million home in the Memorial neighborhood. KPRC 2 News has reported on the...

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.

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 those living nearby.So they contacted 2 Helps You.The property, located at 10002 Tow...

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.

Trump's showdown with Republican Sen. Cassidy: Inside the blow-up on Capitol Hill

“Would you really like to know?” Sen. Bill Cassidy asked President Donald Trump.Just hours after refusing to sign a bipartisan housing bill that Republicans hoped would boost their election-year prospects, the president was attending a private lunch Wednesday with the Senate GOP....

Lawmakers demand answers as turmoil over Reflecting Pool repair continues

Congressional Democrats called for investigations Wednesday into renovations at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, as the ongoing drama over the president’s problem-plagued, $16 million rehabilitation project continued to roil the capital. Lawmakers in the House and Senate dem...

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....

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 process that allows it to continue operating while it works through its financial and ...

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."

Back-to-back powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela, causing widespread damage

Powerful back-to-back earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, causing widespread damage, collapsing buildings and sending panicked residents into the streets.The 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes roiled the region, with buildings evacuated in cities as far away as Braz...

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. Shop now before they expire.

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.

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.

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 victim’s family’s consent....

TSA says more than 300 drones have been seized near World Cup sites

Hundreds of "unauthorized" drones have been seized at FIFA World Cup sites since the tournament began earlier this month. Here's what to know.

Oklahoma Arby's manager faces felony charge after allegedly spitting in food, transmitting herpes

An Oklahoma Arby's manager faces a felony charge after she allegedly spat in a woman's food, leading the woman to contract herpes.

Mexican man dies in ICE custody in Laredo, at least the 20th fatality this year

A 63-year-old man died in an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Laredo this month, marking at least the fifth death in Texas ICE detention centers this year, a quarter of the nationwide total, as the fatalities have skyrocketed to a record pace not seen in decades.Ac...

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....

World Cup what to know: US faces decisions for final group-stage game against winless Turkey

The United States returns to the pitch for its final World Cup group-stage game with some decisions to make.The Americans have already won Group D to lock up a spot in the knockout stage and will face winless Turkey in Inglewood, California, on Thursday.Christian Pulisic returned...

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.

US Congress welcomes Taiwan's parliamentary leader to Washington, affirms support for the island

Members of the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday pledged firm support for the self-governed island of Taiwan as they welcomed Han Kuo-yu, president of Taiwan's Legislative Yuan, to Washington, at a time the Trump administration is reviewing a $14 billion arms sales packa...

Leader of secretive South Korean church arrested on suspicion of election influence

The leader of a secretive South Korean church was arrested on suspicion of election influence Wednesday as authorities widened an investigation into allegations that he illegally recruited thousands of followers into the conservative People Power Party. The Shincheonji Church has...

‘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 exclusively obtained bodycam video showing the May 21 arrest of 40-year-old Elizabet...

2 massive earthquakes rock Venezuela in less than a minute

In less than a minute’s time, two massive earthquakes shook the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday evening, turning buildings into rubble as panicked people rushed onto the streets for safety....

New Mexico governor calls for criminal probe of DEA allowing fentanyl shipments to hit streets

New Mexico’s governor on Wednesday called for a criminal investigation into the Drug Enforcement Administration after an Associated Press investigation found federal agents allowed hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to reach the streets over a two-year period while pursuing ...

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....

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 handed her the check....

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....

Venezuela health minister says around 235 people dead and 4,300 injured in catastrophic earthquakes

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 around 235 people and left at least 4,300 people injured. “Unfortunately we have received around 235...

Mamdani's success in New York tests Democratic Party's willingness to change

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani stepped into the national spotlight this week as an ascendant political force within the Democratic Party. Democratic leaders aren't so sure that's a good thing.As progressives cheered across the nation, some of the most powerful Democrats in th...

Senate Republicans reject war powers resolution after Trump berates them at Capitol meeting

Senate Republicans who were berated by President Donald Trump over opposition to his war in Iran held a late-night vote Wednesday to try to appease him, rejecting a war powers resolution a day after a similar measure passed. Trump harangued GOP senators face to face earlier in th...

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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 off the coast of Oman following the passage of several tankers that used a route backed by the U.N.The head of the Inte...

Wall Street drifts to a mixed finish after Micron soars and Apple drops

The U.S. stock market meandered to a mixed finish Thursday after several artificial-intelligence stocks veered back up their roller-coaster ride, while Apple dropped after hiking prices on many of its products. The S&P 500 finished nearly unchanged with a dip of less than 0.1% a...

Americans are inundated with suspected scams. New polling shows why few victims report them

Most Americans are inundated with scam attempts on a daily basis — and about 3 in 10 have personally lost money or personal information to scams, according to a new AP-NORC survey.The poll, conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research in February, hig...

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 and left more than 200 trapped....

Shiite Muslims mark holy day of Ashoura after months of war in Iran and Lebanon

Shiite Muslims around the world on Thursday marked Ashoura, a holy day symbolizing sacrifice and martyrdom that holds special significance for many this year after months of war in Iran and Lebanon.Ashoura commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, grandson of the Prophet Muhamm...

Norman Rockwell people-watched in the West Wing lobby. Now those sketches are on public display

For more than 40 years, sketches by American illustrator Norman Rockwell of scenes from the White House visitor’s lobby graced the walls of the West Wing, where every president from Jimmy Carter to Donald Trump had seen them.Now, they're going on public display for the first time...

74-year-old man becomes oldest inmate executed in modern Florida history

A 74-year-old man convicted of fatally stabbing his wife became the oldest person executed in Florida's modern history on Thursday, and the state is scheduled to execute another 74-year-old inmate next month. Dusty Ray Spencer was pronounced dead at 6:10 p.m. followinga three-dru...

The U.S. last beat screwworm in 1966. Can current leaders learn from the past’s playbook?

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.LUBBOCK — The New World screwworm has entered the country, and if history is any indication, the parasite’...

As supporters praise Texas’ proposed “Judeo-Christian” curriculum, rabbis say it dismisses Judaism

Praising a proposal to require Texas public school students to read Bible stories and passages in class, supporters say the perspective is an important acknowledgment that the nation was founded on Judeo-Christian values. Rabbis and Jewish leaders, however, criticized the biblica...

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: Woman accused of stealing jewelry from the dead at a mausoleum in west HoustonNew...

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 happened at the WoodSpring Suites on Cityscape Avenue.According to investigators...

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....

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....

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 Airline Drive near Buckboard Drive.Drivers stuck in massive backup on Southwest...

AP Exclusive: Sen. Van Hollen backs El-Sayed for Michigan Senate in break from Democratic leadership

Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen is backing progressive Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, breaking with party leadership and intensifying a battle over the party’s direction in one of the most important Senate races of 2026.Van Hollen’s endorsement, shared fir...

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.

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 search about 4 miles south of Cedar Hollow Ranch. Officials say her owner has co...

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 applications have been submitted since the agency reopened waitlists for eight publi...

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.

Zelenskyy says Russia is shifting air defenses to Moscow and other key sites after drone strikes

Russia is moving a significant part of its air defenses to protect a handful of prime targets, including Moscow, as Ukraine’s long-range drones hammered sites deep inside the country, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.In new overnight strikes, Zelenskyy said Thursday t...

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

Best Prime 2026 deals for Disney merch under $50

Here are the best Disney merch deals for Amazon Prime Days 2026 under $50

Key inflation gauge jumps to 3-year high in latest sign of affordability challenges

The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge rose to a new three-year high in May as gas prices peaked, a sign rising costs could pose political problems for President Donald Trump and his political party as midterm elections near. Consumer prices rose 4.1% in May from a year ...

US economy expanded at solid 2.1% pace in January-March, government says, upgrading last estimate

The U.S. economy expanded at a solid and unexpected 2.1% annual pace from January through March, the Commerce Department reported Thursday in its final estimate of first-quarter growth.The growth in gross domestic product — the nation’s output of goods and services — marked a reb...

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 romance, drama, and unpredictable recouplings inside the villa. But this year, f...

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.

The Latest: Supreme Court rules in favor of Trump administration on 2 immigration cases

The Supreme Court voted 6-3 on Thursday to allow the Trump administration to end legal protections for migrants fleeing violence and natural disaster in Haiti and Syria, exposing hundreds of thousands more people to potential deportation.The Department of Homeland Security can no...

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 midnight, leaving fruit scattered across the freeway and causing significant dela...

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.

US jobless aid filings fall to 215,000 last week as layoffs remain low despite economic headwinds

Fewer Americans applied for jobless aid last week as layoffs remain low despite economic headwinds that are creating uncertainty for businesses.U.S. applications for unemployment benefits in the week ending June 20 fell by 12,000 to 215,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday...

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 concerns about air quality in nearby communities.The briefing comes after the fire at t...

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....

Germany vs Ecuador preview: Ecuador’s World Cup survival on the line in NYC, NJ

Germany faces Ecuador at New York New Jersey Stadium in a Group E World Cup match with major stakes for Ecuador and a local connection for fans across New York and New Jersey....

Supreme Court clears way for Trump administration to revive restrictive policy for asylum seekers

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.The justices, in a 6-3 decision, overturned a lower court order blocking the practice that ...

Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii law requiring permission to carry guns in stores and hotels

The Supreme Court struck down a Hawaii law requiring people to get permission to carry guns into stores and hotels on Thursday, in its latest opinion backing Second Amendment rights. The high court's 6-3 decision means people can carry guns onto privately owned property like shop...

Supreme Court ruling blocks thousands of lawsuits against the 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.The case came before the justices after a tidal wave of litigation that included some multibi...

Paris court gives French oil company TotalEnergies 6 months to tighten its climate policies

A court in Paris ruled on Thursday that energy company TotalEnergies must account for its consumers' greenhouse gas emissions, giving the French oil giant six months to report the environmental risks caused by the consumption of its gas and oil products.The decision, which comes ...

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....

Harvey Weinstein's New York rape charge dropped after accuser says she can't endure a fourth trial

Harvey Weinstein won't face a fourth trial on a New York rape charge. Prosecutors dropped the #MeToo-era case on Thursday after his accuser said she could not bear to testify again.The movie mogul still stands convicted of another sexual felony in New York and others in Californi...

The Supreme Court lets the Trump administration end legal protections for Haitians and Syrians

The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the Trump administration to end legal protections for migrants fleeing violence and natural disaster in Haiti and Syria, exposing hundreds of thousands more people to potential deportation.The 6-3 decision overturns lower court orders and all...

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

Federal judge halts Trump’s election executive order seeking to create a federal voter list

A federal judge on Thursday halted President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to create a federal voter list and limit who can receive a mail ballot.U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani, who was nominated by Democratic President Barack Obama, sided with a coalition ...

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 lead the agency.The appointment comes two weeks after former Executive Director ...

Get a load of this: Humans and great apes share similar giggles

Humans and great apes have been giggling in similar ways since branching off the evolutionary tree, a new study suggests.How do we know this? Researchers tickled 13 captive apes — including gorillas, orangutans, chimpanzees and bonobos — and recorded the results. The new research...

Supreme Court clears way for Trump administration to revive restrictive immigration policy

WASHINGTON (AP) — 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.The justices, in a 6-3 decision, overturned a lower court order blocking ...

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.

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.

'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.

A giraffe named Gracie escaped in Texas. No one can seem to find her

A giraffe named Gracie is missing in Texas, and the search for her has become a tall order.Gracie, who is about 3 years old, has been missing for nearly two weeks after escaping her enclosure at Cedar Hollow Ranch in the Texas Hill Country, said Vic Jones, who owns the remote pro...

Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says

A liner along the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was cut with a sharp knife or razor this month, causing damage to the foam sealant installed as part of a $16 million rehabilitation project, a top official at the National Park Service says.The U.S. Park Police res...

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 city. Check out the list below to see what’s best for you! Hot Girl Walk When: S...

Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center has closed, governor says

The Florida Everglades immigration detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz” has served its purpose, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday, closing the makeshift facility heralded by the Trump administration and denounced as inhumane by civil rights groups.DeSantis said the center...

Native Americans commemorate victory at Little Bighorn with horse races, dance and song

The quiet, wind-swept hills of the Battle of Greasy Grass, known to many as the Battle of Little Bighorn, are the setting for Native Americans commemorating the battle's 150th anniversary with horse rides, battle reenactments and a camp of hundreds of people this week.The battle,...

Tensions with landowners rise as a raft of gas pipelines push through Texas properties

Brandon Mulder is a journalism fellow at the University of Texas Energy Institute.In 2022, Ty and Leslie Eggemeyer received a notice in the mail that would shape the next four years of their lives. Their nearly 4,000-acre wildlife resort in Lampasas County — featuring everything ...

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 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Price: $32.05+ If you are looking for a good laugh with the f...

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 press conference.Wong announced he will hold a press conference at noon Thursday...

JPMorgan Chase promotes Petno, Rohrbaugh to copresidents, setting up two more successors for Dimon

JPMorgan Chase promoted investment bankers Doug Petno and Troy Rohrbaugh to copresidents of the bank, elevating two additional potential contenders to succeed Jamie Dimon whenever the longtime CEO step downs from running the nation’s largest bank.The bank also announced Thursday ...

JPMorgan Chase plans to expand Community Center program, doubling branches in low-income areas

JPMorgan Chase will significantly expand its national “Community Center” program, the bank said Thursday, with plans to double the number of these specialized branches the bank operates particularly in low-income neighborhoods.Along with doubling the number of Community Center br...

Leaders and celebrities react after powerful quakes hit Venezuela

World leaders and Venezuelan celebrities reacted Thursday with messages of solidarity and offers of assistance after two powerful earthquakes shook the South American nation, killing at least 164 people, injuring more than 1,000 and trapping many beneath collapsed buildings.Wedne...

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.

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."

David Clayton-Thomas, powerhouse lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, dies at 84

David Clayton-Thomas, the lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, whose husky, high-strung tenor on “Spinning Wheel,” “And When I Die” and other hits helped make the so-called brass rock band among the most popular acts of the late 1960s, has died at age 84.Spokesperson Eric Alper s...

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.

A rifle-toting war reporter died with Custer at Little Bighorn 150 years ago

They've died from artillery fire, aircraft crashes, gunfire, disease — even by execution — in conflict zones and elsewhere around the world.Over the 180-year history of The Associated Press, 38 journalists have fallen on the job while working for the independent not-for-profit ne...

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. 🎬🍼🎬

US Senator warns of administration plan to hastily remove over 500 unaccompanied migrant children

A Democratic U.S. senator warns the Trump administration is getting ready to round up 500 immigrant children in a hasty effort to remove them from the country, bypassing legal protections. It would be their second attempt after a federal court intervened last year in an overnight...

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 Court meeting, leaving the court without enough members to proceed.The standoff s...

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.

'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.

Questions about resume gaps are expected. Here's how job seekers can address them

When Monique Di Liberto began looking for a paying job after putting her career on pause to parent full-time, she felt paralyzed by self-doubt. “Who do you think you are trying this after 17 years?" Di Liberto recalled asking herself. "You have no business doing this.”The fear an...

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....

DEA asks watchdog to investigate claims that agents permitted fentanyl to hit the streets

The federal Drug Enforcement Administration on Thursday asked the U.S. Justice Department’s internal watchdog to investigate a whistleblower's claims that DEA agents permitted hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to hit the streets of New Mexico.The request came days after an ...

Venezuelans in the US rush to send aid to earthquake victims, but Caracas airport is closed

Venezuelans in the U.S. rushed to organize donation drives Thursday after devastating earthquakes that officials say killed at least 188 people and injured hundreds more in their home country. The United States government and other countries also pledged aid.Oscar Torres and thou...

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....

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.

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Daniel Wong

Wong refuses to step down as Fort Bend County Judge

2 COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WALK OUT OF SESSION THEY CLAIM MAY BE ILLEGAL

Daniel Wong

Grady Prestage

Prestage said he will lead commissioners court

Wong says he will continue to serve as county judge

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....

Things to know about Venezuela's powerful earthquakes

A rare double earthquake ravaged Venezuela on Wednesday, killing at least 920 and injuring another 3,360, authorities said. Many more are feared dead.Thousands of people have been reported missing. Some of the heaviest damage and casualties were in La Guaira, a coastal region nor...

King Charles III will not live at Buckingham Palace after completion of costly refurbishment

King Charles III will not live at Buckingham Palace after the completion of a 10-year, 369 million-pound ($487 million) refurbishment program as the monarchy seeks to increase public access to the historic building that has been the center of royal life for almost 200 years.Royal...

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.

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....

Venezuelans across Houston area come together to gather donations after deadly earthquakes

People across the Houston area are coming together to collect donations to help Venezuelans after back-to-back earthquakes rocked the country. Visit ABC13.com to find out how you can help....

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 revised outlook comes about two years after S&P changed Houston’s outlook to negative,...

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 incident happened around 3:30 p.m. in the 2400 block of South Gessner Road.Accor...

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+....

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 asked the same questions: Did the deputy have reason to believe he was in dange...

Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says

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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.

What to know about Harvey Weinstein's cases after a rape charge was dropped

New York prosecutors have dropped a rape charge against Harvey Weinstein instead of trying it a fourth time. His accuser supported Thursday's decision, which puts an end to one piece of a landmark #MeToo-era prosecution.It doesn't clear the former Hollywood honcho's criminal reco...

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....

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.

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.Houston recycling company had history of illegal burning citations before massi...

Vance, an admirer of Richard Nixon, says Watergate would be 'a 12-hour news story' today

Vice President JD Vance on Thursday said the Watergate scandal that brought down President Richard Nixon would have been a blip in today's news cycle, and he drew parallels between Nixon and President Donald Trump — arguing that both were targeted by “deep state” forces.Vance des...

Parents of former NFL player Doug Martin allege excessive police force led to his wrongful death

The parents of former All-Pro NFL running back Doug Martin say excessive force by police and delayed medical care led to his death last year, according to a wrongful death lawsuit against the city of Oakland, California, several police officers and an ambulance company.In the law...

HISD board unanimously approves controversial bible-infused Bluebonnet curriculum

HISD board members unanimously approved the use of the bible-infused Bluebonnet Learning curriculum.

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 multiple times on an electronic tablet, telling her the signatures were needed s...

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 residents fled into the streets.MORE INFO: Things to know about the Venezuela earthqua...

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....

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!...

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. While no injuries were reported and the exact cause remains under investigation, ...

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 the 5300 block of Coke Street.Police say there were two groups of individuals in...

National pride meets breathable mesh: A look at the design of World Cup uniforms

Heat. Moisture. National pride.These were top of mind as Nike designed its uniform kits for this year’s World Cup, including for football powerhouses France and Brazil as well as the U.S. and Canada in their role as host nations.In a tournament that has seen storm delays and temp...

Europe's extreme heat would be impossible without climate change, scientists say

The record-breaking heat that's scorching Europe day and night this month would not have been possible without climate change, according to a new study. The World Weather Attribution rapid study released Friday found that the heat would have been virtually impossible just five de...

Venezuelans take search for the missing into their own hands as earthquake death toll climbs

Venezuelans took the search for missing loved ones into their own hands Friday in the aftermath of back-to-back earthquakes, citing the scarcity of government rescuers, as the human toll of the disaster climbed to at least 920 dead and more than 51,000 missing.Citizens digging th...

Most of Wall Street rises, but sinking AI stocks send it lower for the week

Most of the U.S. stock market rose Friday after oil prices eased back to where they were before the war with Iran, but drops for stocks swept up in the mania around artificial-intelligence technology kept the market in check. The S&P 500 finished nearly flat and slipped less tha...

Australia plans to strengthen laws banning children from social media

The Australian government plans to strengthen laws that ban children younger than 16 from social media platforms, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.Observers said on Friday the government was responding to evidence that the ban on young children holding accounts on platforms i...

Ukraine unleashes one of its heaviest drone bombardments of Russia

Ukraine launched a major nighttime attack on a dozen Russian regions, Russian-held Crimea and the surrounding seas, Moscow’s Defense Ministry said Friday, in what appeared to be one of Kyiv’s biggest drone assaults since the Kremlin’s full-scale invasion more than four years ago....

AP Exclusive: NATO deputy commander wants Turkey summit to spur more defense spending and show unity

NATO's deputy commander told The Associated Press that he wants a summit in Turkey to spur member countries to spend more on defense, reaffirm support for Ukraine and underline the unity of the alliance. Air Chief Marshal John Stringer, NATO Deputy Supreme Allied Commander in Eur...

Venezuelans hope online posts will bring news of missing after devastating earthquakes

A father holds the hand of his daughter dressed as a fairy. A 24-year-old man in a pilot uniform stares proudly at the camera. A family embraces on a soccer field.They are among the images posted by relatives within Venezuela and abroad desperately searching for their missing lov...

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 dead in what investigators believe was an apparent murder-suicide.The incident ha...

Massive Shiite crowds mark the holy day of Ashoura against backdrop of Iran-Israel-US war fallout

Shiite Muslims on Friday marked Ashoura, one of the most important days on their calendar, with large gatherings in Iran, Iraq, Lebanon and other parts of the Muslim world to remember the seventh-century killing of Hussein, the grandson of Islam’s Prophet Muhammad.The annual comm...

What Texas can learn from Japanese cities that give technology to its senior citizens

This story is part of a reporting fellowship sponsored by the Association of Health Care Journalists and supported by The Commonwealth Fund.TOKYO — In Shibuya, home to one of Tokyo’s busiest train stations and shopping destinations, seniors can choose a monitoring service and the...

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.

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 skills and calling for stricter limits on AI use in education.During a news brie...

St. Bernard dogs still roam the Swiss Alps as part of this 'living museum' and its breeding program

At the Great St. Bernard Pass high in the Swiss Alps, the eponymous dogs still walk the same mountain paths their ancestors patrolled for hundreds of years to find travelers buried beneath the snow. Down in the valley, a living museum honoring the Swiss national dog's history — a...

Texas Rep. Gene Wu says underfunded schools are fueling juvenile justice challenges

State Rep. 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 contributing to problems in the state’s juvenile justice system.During a Houston Community...

Touring Trump's Washington: How the president is putting his imprint on the nation's capital

The United States is celebrating its 250th year. And what better way to mark that anniversary than with an American summer staple — a trip to the nation's capital.But visitors to Washington will find that the city is undergoing tremendous change, courtesy of President Donald Trum...

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.

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.

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....

Lawmakers subpoena billionaire Leon Black after contentious interview on Epstein payments

The House Oversight Committee served subpoenas to billionaire investor Leon Black on Friday after lawmakers say he refused to answer some questions about his yearslong relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, a time in which he paid the disgraced financier at least $158 million.Black i...

Wong says he will continue as county judge

Daniel Wong told reporters Thursday that he will continue to serve as county judge. Two Fort Bend County Commissioners say Wong's tenure expired when the reason he was appointed county judge expired....

Wong is the Fort Bend County Judge, attorney claims

Daniel Wong says he will continue to serve as Acting-Fort Bend County Judge despite two commissioners saying his tenure has expired.

Newsom urges a national 'billionaires' tax' while fighting one in California

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat who is considering a run for president as he approaches the end of his term, called for a national “billionaires' tax” on Friday even as he fights another proposal targeting the wealthy in his home state. Newsom also said the U.S. governme...

Heat catches Europe’s fashion industry unprepared as models face the sun in fur and wool

The most coveted accessory at the Paris Fashion Week shows this week was not a bag, a sneaker or a watch. It was an ice pack.As a historic heat wave gripped the French capital, fashion houses fought to keep guests cool with mist machines, chilled towels, parasols and iced Evian o...

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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. Prosecutors said they will try again....

US strikes Iran in response to a drone attack on a ship

The U.S. struck Iran on Friday in response to a drone attack a day earlier on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. It's the most significant test yet to an interim understanding reached a week ago by the two countries to begin working to end their months-long war and reopen the ...

Commissioners walk out of meeting

Precinct 2 County Commissioner Grady Prestage, left, and Precinct 4 County Commissioner Dexter L. McCoy talk to reporters in the lobby of the historic Fort Bend County Courthouse in Richmond on Thursday after they walked out of commissioners court in…...

Commissioner says Wong's tenure as Fort Bend County Judge has expired

Precinct 2 County Commissioner Grady Prestage said Daniel Wong's service as interim county judge expired when the reason he was appointed expired and his service is no longer warranted or legal....

Paris Diamond League to go ahead with safety measures amid historic heat wave

This weekend's Diamond League track and field meeting in Paris will go ahead as planned despite the historic heat wave gripping the country and stretching emergency services, organizers said on Friday.Hours after Paris police authorities said they wanted the event canceled, the F...

Ex-national security adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to illegally retaining classified information

Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton pleaded guilty on Friday to illegally retaining classified information, sealing a deal with federal prosecutors that could allow him to avoid a prison term....

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.

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Commissioner Dexter McCoy Urges Daniel Wong to Follow the Law and Immediately Vacate Position as Interim County Judge

Precinct 4 Commissioner Dexter McCoy issued the following statement following troubling indications that former Interim County Judge Wong will refuse to vacate the County Judge’s office following the withdrawal of the civil lawsuit that created his interim appointment. Wong's int...

Small aircraft crashes into Beijing’s tallest building, according to flight tracking service

A small aircraft crashed into Beijing’s tallest building on Friday, the global flight tracking service provider Flightradar24 confirmed, following witness accounts and evacuations in the city's business district.In a social media post, Flightradar24 posted the flight path of the ...

DNC plans weekend of events to focus on affordability concerns

The Democratic National Committee is organizing hundreds of community events across the country this weekend in hopes of harnessing the same concerns about affordability that President Donald Trump capitalized on to return to the White House. The events include school supply give...

The Latest: US strikes Iran after Trump says ceasefire was violated

The U.S. struck Iran on Friday to respond to a drone attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, a provocation that U.S. President Donald Trump said violated the ceasefire.The British military said Thursday that a vessel was hit by a projectile off Oman. This comes at a fragi...

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 city's business district....

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.

Disagreements between Supreme Court justices bubble into public view as major rulings loom

The Supreme Court is handing down major opinions at a rapid clip, but even with some of the biggest decisions yet to come, there are signs of tension as the justices near the end of the term.A misunderstanding led to a highly unusual exchange for the restrained and traditional at...

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.

King Charles III will not live at Buckingham Palace after completion of costly refurbishment

King Charles III will not live at Buckingham Palace after the completion of a 10-year, 369 million-pound ($487 million) refurbishment program

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Meyers supports Wong

Precinct 3 Commissioner Andy Meyers said Thursday he supports Daniel Wong continuing to serve as Fort Bend County Judge.

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 welfare concern in the 7200 block of Mallard Drive. When officers arrived, they found...

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 biblical references in public education.The curriculum, developed by the Texas Educat...

Best last-chance deals for Amazon Prime Days 2026 on this final day of sales

Today is the last day of Prime Day sales, grab these deals now before they expire.

Judge blocks Tennessee from reporting sick children to immigration authorities, for now

A judge temporarily ordered the Tennessee Department of Health not to give immigration authorities information about roughly 400 seriously sick and disabled immigrant children who are enrolled in a healthcare assistance program.The restraining order was issued Wednesday at the re...

Billionaire Leon Black defends $158M paid to Epstein: 'I knew Jekyll. 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....

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+.

Utah declares a state of emergency and restricts fireworks as US largest wildfire grows

Utah restricted fireworks and declared a state of emergency Friday ahead of July Fourth celebrations as the United States' largest wildfire expanded its reach across more tinder-dry forest as crews rush to fight new blazes in the arid state.The National Weather Service issued a r...

Happy birthday, 2000 Year Old Man. Mel Brooks is turning 100

The 2000 Year Old Man is turning 100. Mel Brooks on Sunday will celebrate his centennial birthday. The comedian and filmmaker has been awaiting the milestone. Earlier this year, Judd Apatow titled his retrospective documentary on him: “Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!”“I was born...

Rainbow flags dot Iran and Egypt's match as Seattle celebrates Pride during the World Cup

Rainbow flags fluttered among the sea of Iranian and Egyptian banners at Seattle’s World Cup stadium Friday, as teams from two of the most repressive countries for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people took to the field.It was just a coincidence that the city’s “Pride Mat...

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, according to Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen.The defendant, Sam Gary M...

Trump threatens 100% tax on European imports if countries impose tax on digital services

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.In a post on social media, Trump took aim at European countries that he said are discussing “imminent” implementation of taxes on...

10 jurors said Palisades Fire suspect isn't guilty. Now he faces an October retrial

The man accused of sparking last year's deadly Palisades Fire will be tried again this fall after his first federal arson case ended in a mistrial Friday.Ten of the 12 jurors insisted Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, is innocent. Judge Anne Hwang quickly set an Oct. 19 retrial date and...

Ann Blyth, teen star of 'Mildred Pierce,' dead at 98

Ann Blyth, a versatile Hollywood star who received an Oscar nomination at 17 as Joan Crawford's wayward daughter in “Mildred Pierce," sang opposite Mario Lanza and Howard Keel in such MGM musicals as ”The Great Caruso" and ended her film career before age 30, has died at age 98.B...

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.

OpenAI and Anthropic limit new AI models to Trump-approved customers during cybersecurity review

ChatGPT maker OpenAI said Friday it is restricting the release of its new artificial intelligence model at the request of President Donald Trump’s administration, the latest in an unprecedented government vetting of AI products for cybersecurity risks.Its chief rival, Anthropic, ...

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 Emergency Services District No. 1.The incident happened after Montgomery County...

Judge holds prosecutors in Charlie Kirk murder case in contempt for comments about the defendant

The Utah judge in the murder case over Charlie Kirk’s killing held prosecutors in contempt of court on Friday over comments they made to media organizations about defendant Tyler Robinson.Judge Tony Graf said the comments violated his restrictions on what the two sides can say ab...

How to help those impacted by the Venezuela earthquakes

Two powerful, back-to-back earthquakes shook Venezuela Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings, killing hundreds and leaving thousands more missing across the northern part of the country. Many more are feared dead.Governments, nonprofits and members of the Venezuelan diaspora ar...

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.

DC reaches court settlement with man detained while protesting troops' patrol with Darth Vader song

The District of Columbia has reached a settlement agreement for an undisclosed amount of money with a resident who claims police illegally detained him for following an Ohio National Guard patrol while playing Darth Vader’s theme song from “Star Wars” on his phone — an act of pro...

Deniz Undav’s World Cup success for Germany lifts Yazidi and Kurdish pride

Deniz Undav, one of the surprise stars of this World Cup, is playing for powerhouse Germany. Yet with his Yazidi and Kurdish heritage, the 29-year-old striker is representing two communities on the global stage with no realistic chance of having World Cup teams of their own.After...

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 to move forward.But for many who lived through the disaster, the memories remain ...

Israel and Lebanon sign framework agreement with US in 'first step' toward peace, Rubio says

Secretary of State Marco Rubio joined Israel and Lebanon’s ambassadors to the U.S. Friday to announce a framework agreement that was described as a first step toward peace following months of conflict between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.The agreement does not...

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....

‘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 Roll was swimming with his older brother, Jack Roll, during a family excursion when...

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....

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....

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. ✨🎩✨

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....

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....

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.

Bible stories are approved as required reading in Texas public schools

Texas' education board on Friday approved a required reading list for more than 5 million public school students that includes Bible stories, widening conservative efforts to bring Christian teachings into U.S. classrooms.The state-mandated list of assigned reading — which includ...

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 match when Lilo brings home a mischievous new cat!...

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....

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 the events are connected. We spoke with a seismic expert to get some answers....

Fear grips Haitian communities after Supreme Court ruling unwinds protection from deportation

A 35-year-old nurse in Kentucky prepared her will. The single mother named a legal guardian for her four children and transferred her properties into their names.She felt like she needed to prepare for death — in case she gets deported back to Haiti, a country she fled at 9 years...

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....

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 deal....

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.

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....

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 weekend. Late Morning and Sunset Hour: Along the Gulf Coast, the East Coast and mu...

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 Friday.Jerry James Svatek Jr. pleaded guilty Dec. 5, 2025.U.S. District Judge Ewi...

Appeals court rejects Trump EPA bid to abandon rule restricting deadly soot pollution

A federal appeals court on Friday rejected the Environmental Protection Agency’s attempt to abandon a Biden-era rule that sets tough standards for deadly soot pollution.The unanimous ruling by a three-judge panel is a setback for the Trump administration's deregulatory agenda and...

Buttigieg was briefly separated from his children after police say he was target of false report

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was the target of an anonymous report that police determined was false and that he says forced him to spend a night away from his four-year-old twins.According to Buttigieg, a Michigan State Police officer and a child protective serv...

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 2026.The resident diagnosed with the virus is a woman in her 50s and lives in t...

A Trump commission urges 'bridges' between church and state in sweeping draft report

A new report by a Trump administration commission suggests replacing the idea of separating church and state with the idea of building bridges between them.The assertion — challenging a longstanding concept in American law — comes amid a raft of recommendations in a draft report ...

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 U.S. Attorney’s Office said.John Alexander Meza, 26, La Porte; Jordan Lee Zale,...

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.

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.

New Mexico opens criminal probe of DEA after agents allowed fentanyl shipments to hit streets

New Mexico's attorney general on Friday opened a criminal investigation to determine whether U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agents broke state law by allowing hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to reach the streets of Albuquerque. The extraordinary inquiry comes less t...

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.

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....

Harvey Weinstein’s California rape conviction upheld, but court says he must be resentenced

An appeals court on Friday upheld Harvey Weinstein's 2022 rape and sexual assault conviction in California, but ordered the trial judge who gave him 16 years in prison to resentence him. A three-judge panel from California's 2nd District Court of Appeal unanimously issued the dec...

Election worker says federal officers confronted her at polls over social media post criticizing ICE

A poll worker said two federal officers visited her at a voting location during New York’s primaries to confront her about a social media post she’d written criticizing the ICE officer who fatally shot Renee Good in Minneapolis.Paigelynne Gonyea said the confrontation happened Tu...

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....

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....

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 Venezuela after two devastating earthquakes — a 7.2 and a 7.5 magnitude — struck the co...

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, compete in the FIFA Club World Cup.Then, only days before Cabo Verde’s match with Sa...

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.

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.

Saks officially emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with less debt and a new name

Saks Global, the parent company of Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman, officially emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy Friday with fewer stores, less debt, a more focused strategy to pamper the affluent — and a new name.The company said Friday that the new entity...

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....

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....

Polygamous sect leader convicted of abuse charges after girls found in trailer on Arizona highway

A polygamous sect leader already serving a 50-year federal prison sentence for orchestrating sex involving children was convicted Friday on state child abuse charges after girls were found in an unventilated trailer he was hauling through Arizona.Someone alerted authorities about...

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, or simply looking for a place to celebrate at places that feel like home with fan...

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 is available to young people in need.“It’s called the Baylor teen health clinic, ...

Sugar Land officer hospitalized after violent traffic stop - CW39 Houston

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Man, 18, accused of dragging Sugar Land police officer during traffic stop - FOX 26 Houston

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215 Birch Hill Dr, Sugar Land, TX 77479 - Realtor.com

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Cody Johnson's country music is only getting bigger. On 'Banks of the Trinity,' he'll take you home

There's a moment at every Cody Johnson show where the Texas-born and bred country star asks the crowd: “How many of you tonight are watching me and this band live for the very first time?” he told The Associated Press. “And every night, I would say at least 80% of the crowd raise...

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 transition out of the active duty military was traumatic in itself,” Fahey recalled. “...

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 responsible.According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred on Apri...

Man with same name as US Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible for Alaska's primary ballot, judge rules

A man with the same name and party affiliation as Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible to challenge the senator in the August primary, a judge ruled Friday.Superior Court Judge Thomas Matthews’ ruling overturns a June 15 decision by Division of Elections Director ...

There's a beef about beef at the World Cup, as Argentina fans pour into Texas

Drop thousands of Argentina fans into Texas for the World Cup and the debate is inevitable. It's not about who has the best team or whether Lionel Messi is the best player at the tournament. It's about who produces the best, most succulent steaks, and how to prepare the meat.That...

Andy Burnham distanced himself from UK Prime Minister Starmer, but may be stuck with his policies

Britain looks set to get a change of tone at the top, replacing stolid, unpopular Prime Minister Keir Starmer with popular, affable Andy Burnham.But the charismatic Burnham may have difficulty — at least initially — distancing himself from policies set in motion by his predecesso...

Frustration grows in Venezuela as earthquake death toll reaches 1,430

Tensions flared Saturday as desperation grew in Venezuela's state of La Guaira as rescuers and civilians searched for earthquake survivors and the death toll rose sharply to 1,430.Families reported at least 68,900 people missing Saturday, three days after the one-two punch of 7.2...

Winds hamper crews as fast-moving fire in Utah, the largest in the US, burns through forests

The largest wildfire in the United States marched through canyons and over mountainsides Saturday, blackening an already parched landscape in Utah as residents on the flanks of the blaze watched smoke billowing when the winds picked up.The Cottonwood Fire, burning in rugged terra...

A small plane has crashed into a Beijing high-rise, killing the pilot and injuring 13

Chinese authorities on Saturday said a small plane that crashed into a building in Beijing the day before had killed the pilot and injured 13 others.The authorities of the Chaoyang district, a vibrant business area, said a two-seat light sport aircraft collided with a high-rise b...

States seek to lower drug prices by targeting the companies that manage them for health plans

As consumers worry about medication costs, states are trying to lower drug prices by reining in big companies that oversee prescription coverage for health insurers. Some of those companies, called pharmacy benefit managers, also own pharmacies, and one of them, CVS, has spent mi...

US airstrikes again hit Iran as Tehran strikes Bahrain and Kuwait, further imperiling interim deal

The U.S. military launched a second round of airstrikes Saturday targeting Iran at President Donald Trump’s direction as Tehran hit both Bahrain and Kuwait, underscoring rising tensions that threaten the interim deal between the two nations to stop the war. The attack on Kuwait e...

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 Telephone Road.Officers responded to a family disturbance call at the location Saturday...

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.

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. The woman driving the car was taken to a nearby hospital. Police said she was ...

Ukraine strikes industrial facility in Russia's Volgograd as Russian drone attack kills 1

Ukraine struck a major industrial facility in the Russian city of Volgograd, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday, while a Russian drone attack killed a man in Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy region overnight.Ukraine has stepped up its long-range aerial attacks on Ru...

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 found an adult man suffering from a gunshot wound to the head, authorities said...

Some paid the ultimate price to enact voting rights. Their survivors see America turning backward

Holiday gatherings and major life events have come with an empty seat. Certain dates on the calendar meant time at a cemetery, standing before granite stones. They are a relatively small group of people, scattered across different states, but they share a common bond that stretch...

Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting married at Madison Square Garden? What we know

Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce really getting married at Madison Square Garden?Frenzied speculation surrounding the superstar singer and football player's upcoming wedding has spiked over the past few days as reports swirl that the two are getting married the first week in Jul...

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.Commissioner Adrian Garcia is expected to join community partners for the event, scheduled ...

Central Europe sizzles as heat records are smashed in Switzerland, Denmark and Czech Republic

Temperatures soared to record highs from Switzerland to the Czech Republic and Denmark on Saturday, as a heat wave that baked western European countries this week moved to central and eastern parts of the continent.Unusually high temperatures were recorded even in the Nordic coun...

A Reflecting Pool that has long enticed visitors now gains police scrutiny under Trump

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is many things.Murky. Peaceful. Stinky. The backdrop for protests, vigils, celebrations and stunning sunrise photos. Beset by gnats and algae. Scenery for a run. A key part of the capital's carefully designed monumental core. The location of a...

Chinese dissident who fled to South Korea by dinghy arrives in Canada

A Chinese political dissident who fled to South Korea last month in a dinghy has arrived in Canada, his friend said on social media on Saturday. Dong Guangping was aboard a 3.3-meter (10.8-foot) inflatable boat in the waters off a western South Korean island in May when he was de...

At the Great American State Fair, you can find a dinosaur's rib cage. Unity is another matter

A dinosaur rib cage. A 7,000-pound sandcastle made with Jersey Shore sand. Two rocking chairs in an unstaffed booth as well as a number of empty spaces.This is the Great American State Fair. The fair kicked off this week and is a run by Freedom 250, an organization created by Pre...

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 concern is due to a low-pressure system developing along a stalling front. This ...

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.

Lebanon's deal with Israel requires Hezbollah to disarm. That might be difficult

Hezbollah’s leader on Saturday criticized a framework agreement that Israel and Lebanon signed a day earlier to end months of conflict between the Iran-backed militant group and Israel, raising concerns about its effectiveness.The agreement signed Friday in Washington links Israe...

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.

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 multiple religious ministries in Montgomery County and worked with youth-related grou...

Final day of group play at the World Cup sets the field for the round of 32

The round of 32 at the World Cup is set, with the knockout stage getting underway Sunday as Canada plays South Africa in Southern California.The U.S. will face Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday in Santa Clara, California, while third co-host Mexico returns to its capital city to ta...

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.

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 Stadium?...

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....

5.9 magnitude earthquake shakes Pakistan and Afghanistan, no damage reported

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck parts of Pakistan and neighboring Afghanistan on Saturday, sending panicked residents across Pakistan rushing out of their homes, authorities said. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The epicenter was in the Hindu Kush regio...

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....

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....

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Israeli drone strike kills Palestinian siblings in a Gaza tent camp

An Israeli drone strike on Saturday killed two Palestinian siblings, including a 15-year-old girl, in southern Gaza and wounded at least seven others, according to Nasser hospital, where the casualties were taken.The strike targeted tents sheltering displaced Palestinians in the ...

Japanese internment survivors, faith leaders demand closure of South Texas ICE detention center

Roughly two dozen immigration advocates, faith leaders, Japanese internment camp survivors and their descendants completed a four-day, 45-mile pilgrimage Saturday to an immigrant detention facility outside of Dilley.The activists demanded the closure of the only federal family de...

US Rep. Julia Letlow, endorsed by Trump, wins the GOP primary for Senate in Louisiana

U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Louisiana on Saturday, giving President Donald Trump a win after he backed her to replace GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy. Letlow, who was endorsed by Trump, defeated state Treasurer John Fleming in the two-candidate r...

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 small-town street fest, a waterfront view, or a big-city blowout, this county-by...

Trump says he is nominating former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer as ICE director

President Donald Trump on Saturday said he is nominating Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, as the next director of Immigration and Customs and Enforcement.Trump said on his Truth Social platform that his new pick for the immigration enforcement agency is a former U...

Blues get Brandon Carlo; Hurricanes trade for John Carlson's rights at NHL draft

The St. Louis Blues acquired Brandon Carlo from the Toronto Maple Leafs during the NHL draft on Saturday, those teams' latest steps to remake their rosters during an offseason of upheaval. St. Louis sent the Nos. 73 and 76 picks to Toronto for the 29-year-old defenseman. Carlo la...

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....

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.

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....

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.

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, Nathan Lowery and his 16-year-old brother set off in an inflatable raft about th...

Unease about Talarico’s Black support on display at Texas Democratic Convention

CORPUS CHRISTI — Black Democrats caucusing at the Texas Democratic Party convention Friday cheered when state Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic U.S. Senate nominee, said November would bring an end to three decades of one-party statewide rule.But some of the most emphatic appla...

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....

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.

The ultimate guide to America 250 merchandise for an epic celebration

Show off your patriotic spirit with America 250 merchandise you can't miss.

Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait following US strikes and threatens to halt talks

Iran again launched drone and missile attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait on Sunday following new U.S. airstrikes against the Islamic Republic, and threatened a “complete halt” in negotiations to end the war if Washington continues its attacks.Efforts to reopen the Strait of Hor...

3 firefighters killed in Colorado as wildfires stoked by heat, wind rage across the West

Blistering heat and strong winds Sunday stoked wildfires across the West after three firefighters were killed a day earlier in Colorado while battling a blaze along the state's border with Utah.The National Weather Service said wildfire conditions “remain critical” across the Sou...

Ukrainian drones set another Russian oil refinery ablaze as Putin admits fuel shortages

Ukraine kept up its heavy drone assault on Russia, setting fire to a major oil refinery in the south, as President Vladimir Putin acknowledged for the first time on Sunday that the country was facing a “certain deficit” of fuel and vowed to strengthen protection of oil facilities...

Inside country legend Alan Jackson's triumphant finale concert

The time has come for country music superstar Alan Jackson to hang up his signature Stetson hat.The genre traditionalist from Newnan, Georgia, whose career kicked off in the 1980s and exploded shortly thereafter in the oft-cited '90s country wave with heartfelt songs for the work...

Parades in NYC and San Francisco wrap up LGBTQ+ Pride Month

Pride Month celebrations peaked Sunday with big parades in New York, San Francisco and some other cities on the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall uprising, which accelerated and transformed the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. Pride events often mix celebration and calls to action,...

A new law could create a list of immigrants illegally living in Mississippi. Advocates are alarmed

A new Mississippi law will authorize the state's top law enforcement agency to compile a list of all immigrants illegally living in the state. What's to be done with that information is a bit open-ended. But the law set to take effect Wednesday is sparking alarm among immigrant a...

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 11:55 p.m. Saturday. When they arrived, they found a man who had been shot in the ...

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 happened around 1:20 a.m. in the 14700 block of Old Humble Road, according to informat...

Bill Maher accepts Twain humor prize as the Kennedy Center navigates Trump-era upheaval

Comedian Bill Maher was the guest of honor at the Kennedy Center on Sunday night. But President Donald Trump's presence wasn't far away. Just moments after Maher began to accept the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, Matt Friend, a leading impersonator of the presid...

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.

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 located a man in the parking lot with multiple gunshot wounds, according to preliminar...

America split from monarchy 250 years ago. Trump's presidency is testing how far it's come

The 250th anniversary of America's liberation from a king kicked off with a campaign-style rally on the National Mall by President Donald Trump, whose face already stares down from banners fluttering from federal buildings across the nation's capital.The images illustrate how the...

NASA races to save Swift telescope from falling back to Earth with daring rescue mission

NASA is racing to save an aging telescope from falling back to Earth with a daring rescue mission. The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver. NASA hired startup Katalyst Space Technologies to boost the Swif...

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 found an adult man with a gunshot wound to his foot.The victim was taken to a nea...

France records around 1,000 additional deaths as extreme heat breaks European records

France saw around 1,000 additional deaths last week at the height of its record-smashing heat wave, the country's public health agency said Sunday, as the head of the World Health Organization warned that Europe is now the fastest-warming continent and needs to do more to protect...

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.The sheriff’s office said deputies were called out around 2:39 a.m. after multip...

Democrats wrestle with race, populism and ideology in clashes with lawmakers of color

After democratic socialist Claire Valdez defeated an establishment-backed candidate in New York's congressional primary last week, her elated supporters quickly turned their attention to a new target.“You're next!” they chanted when an image of House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeff...

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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.

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....

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 1100 block of Freeport Street. When they arrived, they found a man with at least on...

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.

Iraqi officials, including lawmakers, arrested on corruption charges in overnight raid

Dozens of Iraqi political officials have been arrested on corruption charges, Iraq’s state-run Iraqi News Agency reported Sunday.It said the arrests were based on a statement made by former Deputy Minister of Oil Adnan al-Jumaili, who was arrested last month, and “included member...

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.

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!" 🏝️🍿🌊

In blow to DC Studios, 'Supergirl' is no match for 'Toy Story 5' at box office

In a setback for Warner Bros.′ revamped DC movie operations, “Supergirl” was absolutely no match for “Toy Story 5” at the box office, opening a distant second to the Pixar blockbuster. After a near-record debut for an animated movie, “Toy Story 5” remained No. 1 at the box office...

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.After the Storm: The flood that changed the Hill CountryRoughly 15 camps in the...

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....

A skydiving plane crashes in northeastern France, killing all 11 people on board

Families watched in shock as a skydiving plane carrying their loved ones on what was meant to be a thrilling introduction to parachuting crashed in northeastern France on Sunday, killing all 11 people on board, authorities said. The dead included five parachuting instructors, fiv...

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 Saturday morning after he and his 16-year-old brother launched an inflatable raft ne...

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.

Grief and optimism clash in scramble to locate survivors 4 days after Venezuela earthquakes

Local and international rescue teams raced against the clock to pull survivors from the rubble in Venezuela on Sunday, four days after two powerful earthquakes shook the northern state of La Guaira.The government reported 1,450 dead from the quakes Sunday afternoon as it faced gr...

Khadijah Farrakhan, 'first lady of Nation of Islam' as wife of famous pastor, dies at 90

Khadijah Farrakhan, longtime wife of Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan, died Saturday, the Nation of Islam has announced. She was 90. “Mother Khadijah” worked alongside her provocative and charismatic husband for decades, helping lead their religious and sociopolitical movem...

Israel moves to formally recognize Armenian WWI deaths as a genocide

Israel’s Cabinet unanimously approved a proposal on Sunday to designate violence against Armenians by the Ottoman Empire during World War I as a genocide.The step, which still needs approval in Parliament, reflects deteriorating ties between Israel and Turkey. Turkey has fiercely...

Heat wave and high humidity will blast much of the eastern US this week, meteorologists say

A long and dangerous heat wave will blast a large swath of the central and eastern United States this week, the National Weather Service said, with temperatures rising ahead of the July Fourth holiday and feeling even hotter because of the high humidity that's arriving with it.Al...

At least 117 dead dogs found in 'horrific scene' at California 'no-kill' shelter

The remains of at least 117 dogs were found on the grounds of a California “no-kill“ animal shelter, many of them with gunshot wounds, authorities said.The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office said Friday that it also discovered 21 canine skulls, hundreds of bones and other remains d...

Pakistan says ground operation and strikes along Afghan border killed 29 militants

Pakistani security forces Sunday carried out a ground operation along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, followed by “calibrated strikes” against militant hideouts and safe havens, killing 29 fighters, officials said. In a post on X, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said the op...

Trump says his renovation plans for a golf course will have Washington hosting a 'major' tournament

President Donald Trump on Sunday surveyed several of his construction projects around the nation's capital, suggesting afterward that his redevelopment of the East Potomac Golf Links would enable it to host a premier tournament.“When completed, this Course will have the ability t...

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....

From the rubble in Venezuela, an unexpected story of survival cuts through days of tragedy

A mix of rescue teams and civilians on Sunday peered at a mountain of rubble almost indistinguishable from the other ruins lining swathes of the northern Venezuelan coast following two devastating earthquakes. In the days since Wednesday's 7.2 and 7.5 quakes, search teams and loc...

Aramco oil company helicopter crashes in Saudi Arabia, killing all 14 on board

All 14 people on board were killed in Saudi Arabia when a helicopter belonging to the world's largest oil company crashed on Sunday morning, according to the Saudi Ministry of Energy.The accident occurred around 6 a.m. in Ras Tanura, and everyone killed was a Saudi national, the ...

Lauryn Hill honored, Janet Jackson stuns Teyana Taylor and Druski makes history at BET Awards

After watching a 20-minute tribute celebrating her groundbreaking career, Lauryn Hill surprised the BET Awards audience Sunday with an impromptu performance of her 1998 classic “Ex-Factor” after accepting the Living Legend Icon Award before closing the show with “Everything Is Ev...

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.

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.

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 receiving a report of an unresponsive toddler in a swimming pool at around 6:10 ...

A rights group warns Vietnam is ramping up arrests under broad laws to crush dissent

Vietnam is increasingly using broadly written laws to arrest activists, dissidents and others that authorities consider a threat to the Communist Party's rule, according to a new analysis released Monday by a human rights group. The 88 Project, which focuses on rights issues in V...

NBC bumps Yankees-Red Sox to stay with golf as Scheffler forces playoff

It is rare that a New York Yankees-Boston Red Sox game gets preempted for anything, especially on network television. That was the case though Sunday night due to a rain delay at the PGA Tour's Travelers Championship, and with Scottie Scheffler in contention.An NBC Sports spokesm...

Houston pride parade rescheduled for August

The parade was postponed earlier this month due to storms.

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.

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 45, authorities said....

3 firefighters die fighting Snyder Fire near Colorado-Utah border

The fast-moving flames of a wildfire burning near the Colorado-Utah border claimed the lives of three firefighters and injured two others who had huddled inside emergency shelters to escape the blaze....

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)....

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.

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.

Nearly 1 million bottles of heart and kidney medication recalled over foreign substance

Nearly one million bottles of heart and kidney medication have been recalled nationwide over the possibility of a "foreign substance," according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration....

Teenager drowns in Lake Jacksonville while attempting to rescue 5-year-old child

A 15-year-old boy drowned Saturday afternoon in Lake Jacksonville after trying to rescue a 5-year-old child who had drifted into deep water, police said....

Skydiving plane crashes in France, killing all 11 people on board

A skydiving plane crashed in northeastern France Sunday, killing all 11 people on board, authorities said.

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.

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....

More supplements sold on Amazon, Walmart, TikTok Shop, Target sites recalled

More TNVitamins products are being pulled from shelves over Salmonella fears.

Saks Global comes out of bankruptcy with new name, fewer stores

The parent company for Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Bergdorf Goodman stores emerged from bankruptcy this week with a lot less debt, a lot fewer stores, and a whole new name....

Coast Guard, Texas EquuSearch seek missing teen after rafting incident in Galveston Bay

Search crews are actively looking for 17-year-old Nathan Lowery, who went missing after a raft carrying him, his family, and his friends sank in Galveston Bay early Saturday morning....

Private Selection chicken breast product target of health alert

The U.S. Department of Agriculture wants people who may have purchased a variety of Private Selection raw boneless chicken breasts to check their freezers or refrigerators in case they still have them....

Judge lets Dan Sullivan run in Alaska primary - against Dan Sullivan

The political battle between two men named Dan Sullivan is back on after a judge reversed the decision by a state official to throw one of them off the ballot....

Utah wildfire grows rapidly, forcing more evacuations

A fast-moving wildfire in southern Utah grew rapidly overnight, fueled by intense heat, strong winds, and extremely dry conditions, prompting additional evacuation orders....

Multi-agency investigation underway after 4 shot in East Texas Whataburger parking lot

Two people were killed and two others were injured during an early morning shooting in an East Texas Whataburger parking lot, police said Saturday.

Texas agricultural officials issue emergency quarantines across 21 counties for screwworm parasite

Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 26, as Texas authorities issue a wave of emergency quarantine orders to contain the flesh-eating parasite's expansion into Deep South Texas....

Ex-youth pastor arrested in 20-year-old death of wife at Zion National Park

Former youth pastor David Vander Meer has been arrested and charged with murder and insurance fraud in connection with the 2006 death of his wife, Bernadette Vander Meer, at Utah's Zion National Park....

Venezuela earthquake: How you can help those in need

Following the deadly earthquakes in Venezuela this week, the need for support is growing in the region.

Major airline 'reluctantly' changes family policy amid investigation

Ryanair will "reluctantly" allow parents to sit with their children for free after an investigation into the practice was opened, bringing the airline in line with European industry standards....

See the photos: Before and after satellite images show aftermath of deadly earthquakes in Venezuela

Satellite images captured the devastating aftermath of the deadly back-to-back earthquakes that struck Venezuela late Wednesday.

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 Sunday morning.Deputy Erika Serrato, a six-year veteran of the sheriff’s office who h...

China imposes export controls on 40 Japanese entities as tensions with Tokyo rise

China imposed new export controls Monday on 40 Japanese entities it says are contributing to the country’s “remilitarization,” as tensions with Tokyo rise.Relations between Beijing and Tokyo have been increasingly tense since Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi last year impli...

Europe's record heat has overwhelmed Paris mortuaries and left families in distress

Every few minutes, the mortuary owner's phone rings. Since a record-smashing heat wave started taking lives and storage space for bodies in Paris and beyond, the funeral directors and mourning families calling him mostly have the same question: Do you have room for one more? With...

Alex Murdaugh's true crime saga returns as the date for his new murder trial is set

Alex Murdaugh was back in court Monday on charges he killed his wife and son, appearing silently at a pretrial hearing that was mostly short on substance but long on spectacle as the true crime sensation continues to captivate.Murdaugh’s murder convictions and sentence of life in...

The Supreme Court nears the end of its term with momentous cases about Trump's power to be decided

The Supreme Court is wrapping up a term that has focused on President Donald Trump's expansive claims of presidential power.Trump's efforts to restrict birthright citizenship, fire the heads of most independent agencies at will and remove a sitting Federal Reserve governor are am...

Pakistani airstrikes kill 36 civilians in Afghanistan and wound 160, officials say

Pakistani forces' ground operations and strikes killed at least 36 civilians in Afghanistan overnight and wounded more than 160 others, Afghan officials said Monday, as tensions between the neighbors escalated. One Afghan official said the attacks would be met with retaliation.Pa...

US stocks rise and recover some of their losses from a rare losing week

U.S. stocks rose Monday and recovered some of their losses from a rare losing week.The S&P 500 climbed 1.2% and broke a five-day losing streak. It was coming off just its second losing week in the last 13. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 306 points, or 0.6%, and the Nasdaq...

A Chinese dissident recounts his perilous dinghy escape to South Korea and how he got to Canada

A roughly 40-hour sea journey on a dinghy with a dying phone. Detention in South Korea. That’s just part of what Chinese dissident Dong Guangping endured to escape his native country. He arrived late last week in Canada, a destination he had eyed for more than a decade.Dong had b...

Americans' pride in US history and democracy drops, and fewer are proud to be American, polls find

Americans have grown less proud of their country's history or the way its democracy works over the past decade, according to a new AP-NORC poll. Americans’ pride in the U.S. on several key attributes has dropped since 2017 — including the nation's military and its political influ...

Thousands of immigrants got scammed by an attorney exploiting humanitarian visas, lawsuits say

An attorney in Washington state promised “miracles” to tens of thousands of immigrants seeking legal status in the United States.Instead, Alexandra Lozano created fake stories of domestic abuse and human trafficking to apply for humanitarian visas without her clients' knowledge, ...

A long-awaited Australia-Vanuatu pact blocks China from building a military base

Australia and Vanuatu signed a long-awaited bilateral security and economic treaty Monday that prevents China creating a military base on the South Pacific island nation.Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed the so-called Nakamal Agreement with his Vanuatu counterpart...

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 W. Little York Road, according to the sheriff’s office. Investigators said two ...

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.m. on the southbound lanes of the Gulf Freeway near the Dixie Farm Road exit.De...

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 Round of 32 is the first knockout round of the tournament. The stage features the 3...

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.

Star-maker Clive Davis honored at funeral that draws Bruce Springsteen, Dionne Warwick and others

Kenny G played a mournful sax solo, Jennifer Hudson's voice soared and Bruce Springsteen spoke glowingly at the funeral Monday for music legend Clive Davis, as pop royalty honored a man who championed so many of their careers.Dionne Warwick, Barry Manilow, Alicia Keys, Ja Rule an...

Comcast plans to split into two public companies by spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky

Communications giant Comcast is planning to split itself into two: one media-centered business that would include brands like NBCUniversal and Sky and a separate company focused on broadband and wireless services.In a Monday announcement, Comcast said the breakup will put both of...

US and Iran pause strikes but disagree over next steps on talks

The United States and Iran on Monday separately announced they will send delegations to Qatar this week, though Tehran insisted it has not agreed to meet with the U.S. “at any level” after attacks across the Persian Gulf over the weekend challenged negotiations to end the war.U.S...

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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 would leave packages here. Everybody came through the Hunt Store.”For nearly 80 yea...

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

Andy Burnham says he’d hand more power to local governments if he becomes UK leader

Andy Burnham, likely the next U.K. prime minister, pledged Monday to give away a chunk of his power by handing greater autonomy to local leaders in a “circuit-breaker” for the sclerotic British state.The former mayor of Greater Manchester also said he would move part of the prime...

Kara Swisher took Silicon Valley by force. Now she's eyeing influence in the 2028 campaign

Kara Swisher is everywhere.She's filling in for Joy Behar on ABC's “The View.” Appearing alongside Meryl Streep in “The Devil Wears Prada 2.” Starring in a CNN documentary. Preparing a national tour. And churning out four podcasts most weeks featuring long-form interviews and com...

Israeli strikes kill at least 8 in Gaza, including 2 children, health officials say

Israeli strikes in southern and central Gaza on Monday killed at least eight people, including two children, and wounded at least 20 others, according to health officials and emergency services.In Khan Younis, a strike hit a tent in the Al-Mawasi neighborhood after a warning call...

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.

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.

Live updates: Supreme Court lets Trump fire agency heads, a dramatic expansion of presidential power

President Donald Trump has won and lost some as the Supreme Court wraps its final week of a term focused on executive power.The justices said Monday that Trump can fire leaders of independent agencies with one exception, ruling that central banker Lisa Cook can keep her job at th...

Shooting in northern Germany leaves 6 people dead. Suspected shooter arrested

A shooting at a youth welfare facility in northern Germany on Monday left six people dead in what officials believe may have stemmed from a custody dispute. The suspected shooter was arrested.Five people – four women and one man – died at the scene of the shooting in Stade, polic...

Supreme Court will weigh Trump-backed Republican appeal to enforce Arizona voting laws

The Supreme Court said Monday it will consider a Republican push to enforce strict Arizona voting laws passed in the swing state after the 2020 election.The high court has allowed some similar rules to take effect as lawsuits play out, including Arizona's proof-of-citizenship req...

Supreme Court rejects Trump’s push to toss $5 million verdict in E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse case

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a push by President Donald Trump to throw out a jury’s $5 million finding that he sexually abused the writer E. Jean Carroll at a New York City department store in the mid-1990s and later defamed her.The high court declined to take up the case...

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.

Supreme Court won't revive Alan Dershowitz's $300 million suit against CNN

The Supreme Court refused Monday to revive a $300 million defamation lawsuit filed against CNN over its coverage of a prominent attorney's remarks made while defending President Donald Trump during his 2020 impeachment.The majority declined to take up the case in a brief, unexpla...

Gender-bending is now part of menswear. Paris runways show how mainstream it has become

This was men’s fashion season. The women were everywhere.They walked the coed Paris runways at Amiri and Ami. At Vetements, women modeled many of the “menswear” looks, and Sharon Stone closed the show in thigh-high boots.Inside fashion, none of this was eyebrow-raising.The gender...

Zelenskyy condemns 'horrific attacks' as Russian strikes kill 12 and wound 40 in Ukraine

Russian missiles and drones killed at least 12 civilians and injured 40 others in Ukraine on Monday in what President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described as “horrific attacks.”Since Russia launched its all-out invasion of its neighbor more than four years ago, its forces have conducted...

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.

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 a massive sulfuric acid spill at an industrial facility in Channelview.The depar...

Supreme Court says Fed’s Cook can keep her job for now, but it upholds other Trump firings

The Supreme Court on Monday dramatically expanded presidential power, upholding President Donald Trump’s firings of the heads of independent federal agencies with one important exception: the Federal Reserve.The justices allowed Fed governor Lisa Cook to stay in her job while she...

Supreme Court rules states can count late-arriving mailed ballots, rejecting Trump-led challenge

The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count ballots that arrive after Election Day, a persistent target of President Donald Trump.The 5-4 decision rejected a Republican-led attack on laws in more than half the states and the District of Columbia that permit mailed bal...

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 the time of year when wild strawberries traditionally ripened and were ready for ...

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.

Former NBA players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis are latest to be charged in gambling scandal

Former NBA player Malik Beasley has been indicted in the government’s sprawling investigation of illicit gambling on basketball games, accused of tailoring his 2024 performance with the Milwaukee Bucks to reward bettors and chip away at his own financial problems, authorities sai...

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 exchange real-time transportation information to improve traffic operations, trav...

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.

After an earthquake, how long can trapped victims survive?

For those trapped in rubble after an earthquake, survival depends on many factors, including weather and access to water and air.If their injuries aren't too severe, victims can survive for a week or more, assuming the weather isn't too hot or cold, experts say.In Venezuela, resc...

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....

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 report from CoworkingCafe ranked Houston No. 30 among the country’s best large citie...

Venezuelans search more earthquake ruins as attention turns to humanitarian crisis

With the window for finding survivors shrinking fast, Venezuelans combed Monday through more ruins of buildings toppled by last week’s powerful back-to-back earthquakes, and attention turned to the country's humanitarian crisis that could persist for years.Relief organizations sa...

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

Penelope Keith, star of classic British sitcom 'The Good Life,' dies at 86

Penelope Keith, a comic performer who shone as flinty but loveable upper-crust characters in British sitcoms “The Good Life” and “To the Manor Born,” has died aged 86.Keith’s family said Monday that she had been diagnosed with cancer and died at her home in Surrey, near London.Ke...

3 firefighters killed in Western wildfire were trying to shield themselves from flames

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, authorities said. The firefighters were part of a specialized crew that goes into remote a...

America 250 celebrations bring extraordinary security challenge to Washington

Federal law enforcement authorities are preparing for one of Washington, D.C.'s, largest and most complex security operations as the nation’s capital gears up to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the nation’s freedom.With rising political violence, including recent incidents nea...

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 difference during a Houston summer.With temperatures regularly climbing into the mid-to-...

Sweltering Midwest heat cancels outdoor plans as cooling centers open and the East braces

Summer camps and other outdoor activities were canceled Monday as tens of millions of people across the Midwest endured a heat wave that is expected to spread eastward this week. Communities opened cooling centers and urged people to take it easy and stay hydrated. Forty-seven mi...

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.

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....

Professor known for 'torture memos' will advise conspiracy probe focused on perceived Trump foes

A law professor known for his expansive views of presidential power and for decades-old memos that justified harsh interrogation techniques after the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks says he will be advising a team of prosecutors investigating whether former law enforcement and inte...

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."

‘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 Monday, FBI Houston released the following statement:“FBI Houston is aware of a thre...

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 are expected to decide this week....

A timeline of events in the cases against Alex Murdaugh

A judge has set April 5 as the start date for the retrial of disgraced ex-lawyer Alex Murdaugh on two counts of murder in the shooting deaths of his wife and son. The South Carolina Supreme Court overturned the murder convictions in May, ruling the court clerk at the trial “egreg...

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.

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.

Supreme Court rules constitutional privacy protections apply to cellphone users location history

The Supreme Court held Monday that constitutional privacy protections extend to cellphone location information, ruling in the case of a bank robber whose identity was discovered through a geofence warrant.Justice Elena Kagan wrote for the 6-3 court that people don’t forfeit expec...

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, including headliner Keith Urban, and a spectacular fireworks show.If you’re planning t...

Authorities end a takeover at a North Carolina jail hours after inmates overpowered the guards

Inmates overpowered correctional staff and took over parts of a jail in eastern North Carolina early Monday, but the siege ended hours later when law enforcement officers entered the facility and seized control.Three guards and 88 inmates were inside the Bertie-Martin Regional De...

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."

A rare dinosaur fossil from Antarctica is found tucked away in a drawer

Scientists have stumbled on a rare dinosaur fossil from Antarctica, tucked away for decades in a drawer.The bone comes from the tail of a long-necked, plant-eating dinosaur called a titanosaur. Scientists haven't yet identified the species it belongs to. It was discovered in 1985...

Supreme Court ruling gives a reprieve to states with grace periods for receiving mail ballots

States that allow mail ballots to be counted after Election Day reacted with relief Monday after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a Republican effort to outlaw the practice.A decision favoring the state of Mississippi over the Republican National Committee delivered an immediate r...

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, authorities said....

Democrats in half of states sue Trump administration over Medicaid work rules

Democrats in 25 states and the District of Columbia on Monday sued the Trump administration over its recent guidance on new Medicaid work requirements, arguing the strict rules will prevent eligible Americans from accessing the care they need.The attorneys general and governors w...

Luigi Mangione gets stuck in an elevator as judge delays his federal trial until January

Luigi Mangione’s federal trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson will now begin in January instead of the fall, a judge said Monday at a hearing that started late because Mangione got stuck in a courthouse elevator.U.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett said she...

DC will pay $50,000 to man detained while protesting guard patrol with 'Star Wars' song, record says

The District of Columbia has agreed to pay $50,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by a resident who accused police officers of illegally detaining him for following an Ohio National Guard patrol while playing Darth Vader’s theme song from “Star Wars” on his cellphone, according to a d...

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....

FDA panel on peptides will include experts who promote the unproven chemicals favored by RFK Jr.

When U.S. health officials meet next month to reconsider a list of controversial peptide drugs, they will hear from a new set of voices: doctors and pharmacists with deep financial ties to the burgeoning industry of unproven chemicals.The Food and Drug Administration on Monday re...

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....

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 the weekend, has been arrested and charged in connection to her death.Ian Perez...

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. It has an average attendance of 35,000 each year. This year, performers include L...

Self-exiled Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui gets 30 years in US prison for fraud conviction

A self-exiled billionaire Chinese business tycoon once believed to be among China's wealthiest men was sentenced Monday to 30 years in a U.S. prison for a massive financial fraud that a federal judge said cost over 1,000 people worldwide hundreds of millions of dollars.Guo Wengui...

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 the Cypress area.The Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office says the vehicle w...

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.

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 Independence Day, bringing widespread above-average temperatures from the Plains ...

San Francisco Archdiocese agrees to pay $395 million to settle child sex abuse lawsuits

The San Francisco Catholic Archdiocese has agreed to pay $395 million to settle more than 500 lawsuits alleging child sexual abuse by church officials, plaintiffs' attorneys said Monday.San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone will have to write an apology letter to each sur...

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, setting off a scramble to find survivors and bodies buried in the rubble, according to survivors.A deportation flight from Miami arrived in Venezuela hours befo...

Echoes of deadly Arizona wildfire with 3 firefighters killed in Colorado-Utah blaze

A wildfire that killed three firefighters along the Colorado-Utah border is one of the deadliest for firefighters since an Arizona wildfire 13 years ago.The Yarnell Hill Fire that killed 19 firefighters on June 30, 2013, remains the deadliest event on record for U.S. firefighters...

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.

'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....

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.

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....

New Mexico governor says state could seek billions after DEA let fentanyl hit streets

New Mexico's governor said Monday that state officials could pursue billions of dollars in civil damages after revelations that U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agents repeatedly allowed shipments of fentanyl to flow into drug-plagued communities as investigators sought to bu...

Royalties. Teaching gigs. A concert in Puerto Rico. Financial forms offer view inside Supreme Court

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor was gifted concert tickets in Puerto Rico last year as members of the high court continued to accept paid teaching gigs and receive royalties for books they have written, according to financial disclosure forms released Monday that provide in...

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'

Arkansas will move forward with a ban on using SNAP for candy and soda despite recent court ruling

Arkansas is moving forward with its plan to ban government food aid from being used to buy candy and soda beginning on Wednesday, even though a federal judge ruled last week that similar restrictions in other states violated federal law. Announcing the plan on Monday, Gov. Sarah ...

Colorado court rejects November ballot initiatives aimed at redrawing congressional districts

Colorado voters will not get a say this November on whether to replace the state's congressional districts with ones that could help Democrats win additional seats in future elections. The state Supreme Court on Monday struck down a series of proposed ballot initiatives that woul...

Director Carl Rinsch is sentenced to prison in $11M fraud case over unfinished Netflix show

Hollywood writer-director Carl Rinsch was sentenced Monday to 2 1/2 years in prison after being convicted of defrauding Netflix out of $11 million for a never-finished sci-fi series. Supporters including Keanu Reeves had asked the court to show him leniency.Rinsch, best known for...

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....

'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 new quests....

Nursing gains 'professional' label for student loans after judge's ruling, but theology now dropped

Students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing, physical therapy and several other fields will be eligible to take out higher federal student loan amounts — at least for now — after a federal judge blocked part of a Trump administration rule that held them to lower limits.The U.S....

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. The terrain that turned dangerous so quickly. And ultimately, the tragedy that f...

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 block of Lago Trace Drive in Huffman. While details surrounding the incident ar...

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 Headstone World for a memorial ledger to be placed at her mother’s gravesite at Golden...

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.....

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.

Trump nominates acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling to be agency's permanent chief

President Donald Trump said Monday he will nominate Keith Sonderling to be the secretary of labor, elevating him from the agency's acting director two months after Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned amid abuse-of-power allegations. Sonderling, a lawyer who has held a variety of acting ...

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 a huge difference during a Houston summer.With temperatures regularly climbing i...

Warming climate, pollution and unplanned growth push Kashmir’s lakes toward disappearance

Every morning, long, narrow wooden boats called shikaras move elegantly across expansive Dal Lake in a postcard-perfect scene framed by the Himalayan mountains. But all is not perfect in one of South Asia’s best-known lakes. Pollution from local buildings, invasive plant species ...

Texas education board member threatens to sue colleagues over posts calling her “Marxist”

A State Board of Education member is threatening to sue colleagues after tensions over how to teach history and Bible stories in public schools spilled over onto social media.Democrat Marisa B. Pérez-Díaz sent cease-and-desist letters to GOP board members Julie Pickren and Brando...

Welcome home canceled for Houston-area pastor convicted in child sex sting set for parole release

A Houston-area pastor convicted in an online child sex sting is scheduled to be released from prison Tuesday after serving less than half of his 25-year sentence....

Tejano singer warns of West Nile dangers after mosquito bite leaves him in wheelchair

A single mosquito bite two years ago changed Fernando Silva’s life forever and health officials are now warning that this summer’s record mosquito surge across southeast Texas could put thousands of others at risk.Fort Bend County has declared a public health emergency after conf...

‘Like raw sh**’: Candlelight Oaks neighbors fed up with sewage backup after storms

Residents in a northwest Houston neighborhood say every heavy rain brings more than flooded streets—it brings raw sewage.Neighbors in the Candlelight Oaks community say they’ve dealt with repeated sewage backups over the past several months and even years, claiming wastewater has...