schools
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.
Sugar Land News
All News
News
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...
News
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 ...
parks
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...
News
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...
News
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.....
News
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....
News
'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....
government
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...
schools
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....
News
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 ...
News
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.
News
"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....
News
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.
safety
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....
government
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...
business
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.Guo Wengui, who fled China a decade ago and reinvented himself as a U.S.-based Communist Party critic...
government
Hyundai recalls 96K Tucson SUVs as dashboards may go blank
Hyundai recalled nearly 100,000 SUVs over concerns that the instrument panel could reboot while the vehicle was being driven.
News
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...
government
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.
News
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 ...
safety
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....
News
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...
business
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...
safety
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...
safety
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...
parks
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...
News
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....
safety
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....
News
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...
News
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...
News
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...
News
'General Hospital' casts big star in "significant role"
"General Hospital" promises an explosive week ahead and adds "Last Week Tonight" host John Oliver in a "significant role"
News
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...
government
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...
safety
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...
government
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...
News
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...
safety
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...
News
A timeline of events in the cases against Alex Murdaugh
A judge has set an April 5 date to begin 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 “egregiousl...
News
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.
News
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.
News
Professor known for 'torture memos' will advise conspiracy probe focused on perceived Trump foes
A conservative 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 enforce...
News
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."
News
‘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...
News
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...
safety
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....
News
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-...
parks
Sweltering Midwest heat cancels outdoor plans as cooling centers open and the East braces
Summer camp and other outdoor activities were canceled or delayed Monday as a heat wave held its grip on the Midwest and spread eastward. Communities opened cooling centers and urged people to take it easy and stay hydrated. “Overall, we’re looking at just a really hot and humid ...
News
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.
News
Harris County assault suspect taken into custody after chase into Leon County, sheriff's office says
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....
News
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...
News
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
News
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...
safety
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....
safety
3 firefighters killed in blazes along Colorado-Utah border are identified
The three firefighters killed over the weekend in wildfires along the Colorado-Utah border were part of a crew that goes into remote areas to quickly put out new fires, federal officials said Monday.The three were killed and two others suffered burns when they were overcome Satur...
News
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...